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Congratulations to the outstanding students from the Center for International Studies (CIS) who were recognized at the O...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to the outstanding students from the Center for International Studies (CIS) who were recognized at the Ohio University Student Expo! Their hard work, innovative research, and dedication to global issues were on full display, earning them well-deserved awards.

The Student Expo highlights the best of undergraduate and graduate research across campus, and we are proud to see CIS students making a strong impact. Their projects reflect the depth, creativity, and interdisciplinary approach that define our programs.

Below are the names of the awardees.

- Communications & Media, First Place:
Mary Otaah, Communication and Development Studies
Parvin Kazemimanesh, Communication and Development Studies
Emmanuel Mensah, Communication and Development Studies

- Communications & Media, Second Place:
Adetola Fajembola, Communication and Development Studies
Kudzaishe Masendeke, Communication and Development Studies

Sustainability, First Place:
Ashik Rubaiyat, International Development Studies (in photo)

🌏 An Evening with Moradok Mai: Thai Arts, Culture, and Thom: A Life Already WrittenTune in for an evening of Thai music,...
04/20/2026

🌏 An Evening with Moradok Mai: Thai Arts, Culture, and Thom: A Life Already Written

Tune in for an evening of Thai music, theatre, dance, and storytelling featuring performances by Moradok Mai Home School, alongside Thai language students and members of the OHIO community.

The program includes a Thai fusion music concert and Thom: A Life Already Written, a powerful story exploring identity, expectation, and the tension between fate and choice.

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:30 PM
📍 Glidden Recital Hall
🍽️ Light refreshments served at 7:30 PM

Through performance and narrative, the event reflects on what it means to shape one’s own path while navigating cultural and social expectations.

Guests are encouraged to celebrate the occasion by wearing Thai attire.

🌍 CIS Thursday Forum: The Fallen Pillars — A Sahelian Journey of Nonviolent ChangeTune in this week for a CIS Thursday F...
04/20/2026

🌍 CIS Thursday Forum: The Fallen Pillars — A Sahelian Journey of Nonviolent Change

Tune in this week for a CIS Thursday Forum presentation featuring Dr. Adal Rhoubeid (PhD Candidate, Kent State University).

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Schoonover Center 145

Featuring a screening of The Fallen Pillars, this event follows Dr. Rhoubeid’s personal and political journey during Niger’s 2016 presidential election, offering an insider perspective on the tensions between democratic aspirations and political power in the Sahel.
The presentation will also reflect on civic engagement, nonviolent change, and the challenges of pursuing democratic ideals in uncertain political environments.

🌍 International Internship Open HouseCurious about international internships for Summer 2027 that align with your career...
04/18/2026

🌍 International Internship Open House

Curious about international internships for Summer 2027 that align with your career goals?

Stop by the International Internship Open House to learn more about SISAL’s global internship opportunities—featuring partially and fully funded placements around the world.

📅 Monday, April 20
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM (drop in anytime!)
📍 Walter Student Success Center 106

Connect with the program director and faculty coordinating internship sites in South Africa, Malaysia, Greece, Northern Ireland, Thailand, Kenya, Argentina, and beyond.

Browse posters, ask questions, and explore how these experiences can fit into your academic and professional path.

🍕 Pizza provided!

Don’t miss Community Giveback Day at Athens County Fairgrounds!
04/15/2026

Don’t miss Community Giveback Day at Athens County Fairgrounds!

Start Thrifting!
04/15/2026

Start Thrifting!

2026 Baker Peace Conference: The State of American PowerJoin Ohio University for the 2026 Baker Peace Conference, a two-...
04/14/2026

2026 Baker Peace Conference: The State of American Power

Join Ohio University for the 2026 Baker Peace Conference, a two-day event examining the evolving role of American power at home and abroad through expert discussion and global perspectives.

📅 Thursday, April 16
🎤 Keynote Address | 7 p.m.
📍 Schoonover Center 145
Brig. Gen. Mark Arnold will deliver the keynote address, sharing insights from his distinguished military and leadership career, including his work supporting Ukraine and his experience observing Russian and Ukrainian political and military leadership.

📅 Friday, April 17
📍 Alden Hall 319
⏰ 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Panel 1: Power at Home
Featuring:
• Andrew Preston – University of Virginia
• Kyle Balzer – American Enterprise Institute
• Robert Ingram – Civitas Institute, University of Texas at Austin
• Michael Kleinman – Future of Life Institute

Panel 2: Power Abroad
⏰ 3–5 p.m.
Featuring:
• Ludovic Hood – U.S. Foreign Service Officer
• Henry Haggard – U.S. Embassy Seoul
• Carrie Filipetti – Vandenberg Coalition
• Eric Draitser – Political Analyst and Journalist

🎟 All events are free and open to the public.

Learn more: www.ohio.edu/cas/contemporary-history

🌍 CIS Thursday Forum: Job Search StrategiesTune in this week for a session focused on strengthening your job search appr...
04/13/2026

🌍 CIS Thursday Forum: Job Search Strategies

Tune in this week for a session focused on strengthening your job search approach.

Featuring Caleb Beasecker, Assistant Director of Career & Employer Engagement (College of Arts & Sciences), this encore session will explore strategies to help applicants stand out in competitive job markets. The discussion will focus on improving both the quantity and quality of applications while highlighting effective job search techniques.

📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Schoonover Center 145

A valuable opportunity, to refine your job search strategy and better position your applications, awaits you!

✍🏽🍕 Poetry Translation Workshop & Pizza Night — TONIGHTThe Translation Club invites you to an interactive evening explor...
04/08/2026

✍🏽🍕 Poetry Translation Workshop & Pizza Night — TONIGHT

The Translation Club invites you to an interactive evening exploring the art of translating poetry across languages.

📅 Wednesday, April 8
🕕 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Gordy 301

Learn how to interpret and recreate poetry by navigating meaning, form, and cultural context—while connecting with others who share an interest in language and creativity.

🌍 All languages are welcome!

Come for the poetry, stay for the conversation (and pizza 🍕).

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04/06/2026

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