March 8, 2016 - 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. - 115 Mendenhall Laboratory
Marjorie Faulstich Orellana, assistant director of Urban Education and associate director of the Center for International Migration at UCLA, will be giving a talk on crossing borders and cultivating a translingual and transcultural world. This free lecture is sponsored by the OSU Latino/a Studies Program, the Department of Teaching and Learning, the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. More .
This article from The Lantern highlights true experiences of Sikh Americans on campus and around the United States. Members of the Sikh religion are often mistaken for being Muslim simply because of the visible elements of their religion, sometimes being subjected to hate crimes and other attacks. There are hopes to educate about other religions and people, and more generally being tolerant and celebrating the diverse culture on Ohio State’s campus.
March 8, 1026 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Creative Arts Room at the Ohio Union.
The Organization of Hispanic Faculty and Staff, in collaboration with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, will present an evening of award-winning and up-and-coming Hispanic/Latino literary talent. Food and refreshments will be served, but space is limited. RSVP to Gustavo Stille ( stille.8@osu.edu ) with “RSVP to Poetry/Music Night” in the subject line.
March 8, 2016 - 12: 30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - 260 Ramseyer Hall
Fulbright Scholar Sarah Gallo of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Ecology will lead an interactive discussion on culture and immigration and their impact on education for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The stimulating conversations will begin to address how to incorporate these themes into work with educators and schools. More .
A story from WKSU 89.7 out of Kent OH about how simply having a diverse workforce doesn’t always improve outcomes. They have to develop a connection. It explores how having diverse networks in your personal life can lead to improved outcomes within diverse teams at work. (Shared originally by Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business). More .
View an exhibition about the cultural expression of Carnival with original costumes, photographs, artwork and videos. This exhibit explores the cultural significance and socio-political engagement of Carnival. More .
