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Undergraduate Student News
College of Arts and Sciences
Volume 13 - April 2024
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Greetings!
It's hard to believe that the academic year is coming to a close. The experiences you've shared and the friendships you've made are certain to be remembered for years to come. For those of you who are graduating, we wish you the very best and look forward to continuing to connect with you in the future. For those who will return next year, we are grateful for another year together. For all, please stay in touch. Wherever you may go, we are forever together as Buckeyes.
O-H-I-O!
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Dr. Ana Del Sarto
Department of Spanish & Portuguese
Dr. Ana Del Sarto's areas of specialization include Latin American cultural studies, literary, cultural and critical theories, ethnic and gender studies, identities and subject formations, comparative studies of Lusophone and Hispanic Latin America, globalization studies, and Southern Cone narratives. Her classes delve into both contemporary issues and historical developments influencing cultural conditions. Learn more about Dr. Del Sarto's interdisciplinary research, her undergraduate courses, how to connect with her for research, and why she enjoys teaching. Dr. Del Sarto's responses to a Q&A. Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Del Sarto's department web page. Other featured arts and sciences faculty.
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Spanish for Business Minor
The Spanish for Business minor prepares students to conduct business in Spanish-speaking regions with cultural understanding. Students will acquire competency through critical examination of business communication and practices, societal responsibility, and issues related to gender, ethnicity, class, religion, and nationalism in the workplace. Course materials, projects, and assignments included in the curriculum serve to equip students with the language and cultural skills for employment in the Spanish-speaking world. The minor consists of 15 credit hours and includes four courses taught in Spanish and one course taught in English. Read more.
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Off-Campus and Commuter Student Resources | |
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Writing Center
The Writing Center offers free help with writing at any stage of the writing process. Consultants can work with you on anything from research papers to lab reports, from proposals to application materials. They offer in-person sessions in Smith Lab, online synchronous feedback sessions (live chats), and asynchronous written feedback sessions (drop offs). Visit go.osu.edu/getfeedback to make an appointment. Read more.
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Prepare for Career Success | |
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Become A Peer Career Coach for the 24/25 Year!
Arts and Sciences College Career Success Career Studio is hiring! They are looking for undergraduate ASC students to help fellow Buckeyes with their job search and material prep! They will provide training and helpful resources to aid in your career coaching skills! It’s always better to get help from a peer, so why not get paid to do so while also learning to better your own materials? Apply here.
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Sharpen Your Interview Skills with Big Interview!
Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. Big Interview offers a variety of tools including mock interview practice and recording tools, written and video curriculum covering the entire job search and interview process, and a mechanism for sharing videos externally/internally for feedback. Learn more.
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Get Involved and Make Connections | |
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Take Your Professor to Lunch - On Us!
Compliments of the College of Arts and Sciences
Compliments of the College of Arts and Sciences
Sharing lunch and an informal conversation with an arts and sciences teacher is a great way to explore educational and research opportunities, to identify or confirm your career direction, as well as to build an educational relationship - an important factor when requesting a future letter of reference. Just confirm a lunch date with an arts and sciences teacher, then submit a request for your two free meal cards to be used at one of three Traditions dining locations. As an arts and sciences major, you're eligible to participate once each semester. Learn more.
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Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is a month-long celebration and uplifting of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American identities, experiences, histories, and cultures. Nationally, APIDA Heritage Month is recognized in May. Because this is after the end of the academic year, the Center for Belonging and Social Change hosts their programming during April. Read more.
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Theatre Auditions
Ohio State Theatre auditions for Jen Silverman’s The Moors will be Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th. You do not need to be a theatre major or minor to participate. More information.
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Eclipse Poetry Contest
Submit an eclipse inspired poem in any form or style and in 5 pages or fewer for a chance to win up to $1,000. Prizes include: $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place. Enter your poem via this link: go.osu.edu/eclipsepoetry. for questions, contact Elizabeth Falter at falter.44@osu.edu.
April 15 - Submission Deadline
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What Will You Do This Summer?
Register for Ohio State Summer Term
The Summer Term schedule of classes is now available. Summer classes are offered May through August and range from 4 to 12 weeks, offering you the flexibility to decide what best fits in your schedule. Courses are offered in all GEL categories, GEN Bookends and Foundations, and most Themes. In addition, many courses are offered that will fulfill major requirements in some departments/programs. Summer enrollment appointments are now available to view in Buckeye Link.
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Schedule for Autumn Semester
Find your scheduling window in the “Enrollment Information” box on the right side of your Buckeye Link account. While you’re there, take the time to check for any holds at the top of the column. We want you to find the best classes for Autumn! Remember to run your Degree Audit to help determine your remaining GE, major, and degree requirements. If you are unsure whether you are under the New GE program or the Legacy GE, please reach out to your academic advisor. It is best to contact your advisor to set a time to review your planned course of study before your enrollment appointment opens. Advisors’ calendars fill quickly, so plan ahead and schedule an appointment early.
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The United Nations Climate Change Negotiations
This unique program takes students to the frontlines of the battle to mitigate and adapt to climate change, the United Nations annual climate summit known as the Conference of the Parties, or COP. The goal of this program is to allow students to be a part of the historic negotiations ongoing between hundreds of countries and territories to address climate change. Travel to COP will be the culmination of History 4705 in Autumn Semester. Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated interest in climate, sustainability, and environment (past and future). The travel dates for the 2024 program to Baku, Azerbaijan are TBD but will take place in November 2024. Applications will be opening soon. For more information, please contact Annie Jones at jones.8319@osu.edu. Learn more.
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Research and Creative Inquiry | |
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Spring Undergraduate Research Festival
Thursday, April 4 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TDAI Ideation Zone in Pomerene Hall
The annual Spring Undergraduate Research Festival is a research poster forum for students to share their mentored research projects with the broader academic community. The Festival will offer presentations during 60 minute sessions, where students convey their research with the aid of a poster. Students from all disciplines may present. If you're considering conducting research next year, this is a great opportunity to talk with other students about their research process. Read more.
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Faculty-Led Research Opportunities
Faculty across every department at Ohio State are engaged in groundbreaking research to produce solutions to real-world problems. These faculty members are always looking for eager undergraduates to join their teams. Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry provides a list of ongoing faculty-led research projects here.
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CCBS Undergraduate Summer Institute (CUSI)
Mondays, June - July from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Psychology Building
Apply for CUSI, an eight-session professional development program designed for undergraduate students who are working as research assistants in OSU labs during the summer. Students should be working on research projects related to the cognitive and brain sciences. Associated summer scholarships are available. Learn more and apply.
April 28 - Scholarship Application Deadline
May 19 - General Application Deadline
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Health, Wellness and Safety | |
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Tackle Stress and Anxiety with Meditation
Is the end of the semester getting you down? There are many ways to deal with stress and anxiety, but one method you can use anytime, anywhere is meditation. It's quick, easy, has low potential for side effects, and can benefit everyone. Resources to make meditation part of your routine.
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Bicycle Safety
With warmer weather approaching, it's a good time to ensure you are protecting your bike. Bike theft, and theft in general, is one of the most common crimes on campus. Police advise securing bikes with U-Locks rather than cable locks and to always report stolen items by calling 614-292-2121. Bug Your Bike is a free program that includes bicycle registration and a radio frequency identification device (RFID) for bicycles. Your chances of retrieving a lost or stolen bike are greatly increased if it's registered. Read more and register your bike online.
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Let’s Talk
Are you graduating this semester? Do you feel stressed or need to chat about career transitions? Graduation, transitions, and new beginnings can feel like a big move. To help you, Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) offers Let’s Talk consultations. These 15 - 20 minute informal consultations are free and confidential one-on-one appointments with a CCS clinician. Sign up for a session online and read more.
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Movies on the Oval
Wednesday, April 10 from 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Main Oval
Join a free showing of The Parent Trap (1998). There will also be fun activities including lawn games, free food and lawn blankets, popcorn and special treats. Read more.
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OUABreakfast for Reading Day
Tuesday, April 23 from 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Performance Hall, Ohio Union
Free #OUABreakfast for Reading Day. Enjoy waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, vegetarian sausage, potatoes, fruit and muffins - while supplies last. Bring your BUCKID for entry. Read more.
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Flicks for Free
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Tuesday, April 23 from 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo are four turtle brothers with a unique set of skills and a penchant for mischief, which runs them afoul of New York City. Yet when a horde of sinister mutants begins to wreak havoc, the city must learn to rely on the turtles if they are to be saved. Read more.
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Commencement Week
Commencement Week is a week-long celebration that includes Grad Cap Craft Night, a Candlelight Ceremony, and more. Complete the Buckeye Bucket List and look for a graduation survey in your email. Read more.
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Grad Cap Craft Night
Sunday, April 28 from 5 - 8 p.m.
Great Hall Meeting Room, Ohio Union
Stop by to decorate your graduation cap. Craft supplies and snacks will be provided. Read more.
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College of Arts and Sciences Events | |
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ACCAD Open House 2024
April 5 from 3 - 6 p.m.
3rd Floor, Sullivant Hall
Once each year, the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) invites the local community to tour their Center, one of the first computer graphics centers in the world. This year, demos will include: non-human storytellers generating impressionistic story ecologies, digital video games and analog game play, motion capture based research and applications, 3D animations, VR experiences showcase, mixed-reality games, immersive rooms, and more. Read more.
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Center for Ethnic Studies
End-of-Year Celebration
April 10 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Barnett Center Collaboratory (ground floor, Sullivant Hall)
The Center for Ethnic Studies will host an end-of-year celebration with students, faculty, staff, and community partners. There will be food, performances, and a gathering of the Ethnic Studies community. Join CES to find out about the field of Ethnic Studies, learn about minoring in Asian American Studies, American Indian Studies, or Latinx Studies, or just come hang out with the CES community. Read more.
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H.A.T.CH. - Dance Concert
April 11 - 13
Barnett Theatre, Sullivant Hall
Holistic Approaches to Transformative Choreography (H.A.T.CH.) dance concert, including juried student work, showcases performances by Ohio State BFA and MFA students. The concert also welcomes the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, the oldest Black dance company in Ohio and one of the premiere dance companies in the country. Read more.
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CogFest 2024: An Expert Discussion on Severance (Apple TV)
April 13 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Gateway Film Center
Join the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences for a unique public event discussing the "severance" medical procedure and other cognitive science ideas in Apple TV's hit show Severance. Dr. Vijay Agarwal who serves as the lead medical consultant for the show is the featured guest presenter. This event is free! Read more.
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