Ohio State is hosting 25 young professionals from across Africa for a six-week Public Management Institute sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, called the Mandela Washington Fellowship. Volunteers are needed to host one or more fellows in their homes for a weekend, allowing participants to meet local residents and gain in-depth cultural experiences. More .
May 30-31, 2017 The 17th Polish-American Conference is organized by The Ohio State University and the Institute of Aviation of Warsaw. Its purpose is to exchange ideas and to strengthen cooperation in the area of innovation and high technologies: advances in aeronautics, electric propulsion, defense, advanced manufacturing, space, workforce development. Learn more .
Recent political events have Muslims across the nation feeling as though they need to educate people about who they really are. Students on the shared campus of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) are no different. In response to this, students formed the Muslim Student Organization to educate the campus and community members about their faith and heritage. More . Contact 740-366-9420.
Deadline Apr 28 The Association of Staff and Faculty Women (ASFW) is seeking nominations for the following Executive Board positions for the 2017-2018 year: secretary, membership co-chair, marketing & public relations co-chairs, programs co-chair. All positions are a one-year term.
Mar 21-22 - 8 a.m. to noon - OHR offices, 1590 N. High St.
Get an overview of interviewing, hiring, and working alongside individuals with disabilities during this instructor-led workshop, provided by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities and the Office of Human Resources. The interactive session will enhance cultural diversity and examine personal attitudes and biases toward people with disabilities. Register . Contact.
Mar 1 - 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Ohio Union Great Hall Meeting Room Join this talk by Latina feminist and civil engineer Patricia Valoy. Her advocacy is on attracting and retaining women in STEM careers and building work environments where women are free from discrimination, sexism, and racism. She also speaks and writes on a variety of issues affecting the Latinx community. A Student Life Multicultural Center event sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Ohio ADVANCE and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. More . Contact or 614-688-8449 .
Mar 7 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Longaberger Alumni House All Ohio State faculty and staff (men and women) are invited to celebrate Ohio State women. This year will feature Kris Devine, vice president of operations in the Office of Business and Finance, with special guests President Michael V. Drake and Provost Bruce McPheron. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends and meet people from across the university. Parking passes will be available at the reception desk. More . Contact .
Mar 8 - noon to 1 p.m. - Webinar Want to get involved with increasing access for all students at Ohio State? Join the Office of Distance Education and eLearning for a Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility Think Tank. Participate in a guided discussion and learn how to maximize access, engagement and student success in online courses. More . Contact .
Mar 9 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Ohio Union Ailabouni Room Join this instructor-led introductory session of Safe Zone Training. The goals of the training are to create a more welcoming and more inclusive campus environment, strengthen community, and encourage networking among faculty, staff, and students toward the goal of supporting diverse individuals and communities. Participants receive a Safe Zone sticker to signal their acceptance of LGBTQ people and communities. More . Contact .