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04/07/2026

📢 Calling all Bobcats 📢

OHIO Giving Day is tomorrow, April 8 🎉

This year’s theme is “One Day. One OHIO”! Make a difference by giving to a CIS org or fund that shaped your OHIO journey, or one that helps current Bobcats in theirs.

Visit www.givingday.ohio.edu to learn more, and be on the lookout for CIS posts throughout the day. There will be special opportunities to donate and make a big difference!

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04/03/2026

Today’s Thursday Forum featured Eirene Binabiba, Ph.D. Candidate in Mass Communication and Media Arts Studies, who shared insights from her dissertation on how digital platforms are reshaping humanitarian action.

Her talk highlighted how individuals living through crises are using tools like social media, crowdfunding, and online storytelling to document experiences, mobilize support, and communicate directly with global audiences.

Rather than being seen only as victims, affected communities are actively asserting agency and redefining how humanitarian narratives are told.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this engaging and thought-provoking discussion!

Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Ohio University Scripps College of Communication OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ohio University Global Affairs African Studies at Ohio University

03/27/2026

Yesterday’s Thursday Forum brought together leading scholars in global environmental politics for a timely and thought-provoking roundtable discussion.

The session explored recent shifts in U.S. environmental policy, including withdrawal from key international agreements and institutions, and what these changes mean for global cooperation and research. Speakers examined critical issues such as international water conflict, climate negotiations, environmental peacebuilding, and the challenges tied to renewable energy transitions.

We were honored to host:

Geoff Dabelko (Roundtable Chair), Professor at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

Ken Conca, Adjunct Professor Emeritus, American University

Ashok Swain, Department Head of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University

Stacy VanDeveer, Professor of Global Governance and Graduate Program Director, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation.

Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Ohio University Scripps College of Communication OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ohio University Global Affairs African Studies at Ohio University Ohio University Alumni Association

03/20/2026

Today’s CIS Thursday Forum featured an engaging session on Interviewing & Salary Negotiation led by Caleb Beasecker, Assistant Director for Career and Employer Engagement.

Participants gained practical insights on how to prepare effectively for interviews, communicate their experiences with confidence, and approach salary negotiations strategically. The session also highlighted the importance of understanding your value and advocating for yourself in the hiring process.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the discussion!

Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Ohio University Scripps College of Communication OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ohio University Global Affairs African Studies at Ohio University Ohio University Alumni Association

03/06/2026

Earlier today, gathered at Schoonover Center 145 for an informative session on Navigating the Global Job Market with Interstride. The program introduced participants to the Interstride platform and demonstrated how it can support students in exploring internships and job opportunities in the United States and abroad.

Students also learned how to connect with global professionals, research employers, and access tools that support career development. The session further discussed important topics such as work authorization and immigration considerations, helping students better understand how to plan for international career opportunities.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to an engaging discussion on preparing for the global workforce.

Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Ohio University Scripps College of Communication OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ohio University Global Affairs African Studies at Ohio University African Studies at Ohio University Ohio University Alumni Association

02/21/2026

On Thursday, February 19, the Thursday Forum hosted an engaging session on Resumes & CVs with Caleb Beasecker, Assistant Director of Career & Employer Engagement (College of Arts & Sciences).

The discussion broke down the difference between a resume and a CV, industry best practices, and how to tailor application materials to specific opportunities, moving beyond generic templates to strategic, employer-ready documents.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a great discussion!

Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Ohio University Scripps College of Communication OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ohio University Global Affairs African Studies at Ohio University

02/13/2026

Today’s Thursday Forum featured Dr. Benjamin Tetteh, Assistant Professor at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, who delivered an engaging presentation on the role of social media in shaping media coverage of the CROWN Act.

Dr. Tetteh examined how the Act seeks to prohibit discrimination against natural hairstyles and highlighted how the natural hair movement has strategically used emerging social media platforms to challenge harmful narratives and stereotypes surrounding Afro-textured hair.
The discussion emphasized the power of digital activism in influencing public discourse, media framing, and policy outcomes.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this timely and thought-provoking conversation.

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01/30/2026

Yesterday, January 29, the Center for International Studies hosted a Grant Writing Workshop with Faith Knutsen, offering a practical introduction to essential grant-writing skills.

During the three-hour session, participants learned how to find funding opportunities, assess mission fit, understand proposals from a funder’s perspective, and avoid common grant-writing mistakes. Attendees also workshopped a current grant opportunity in real time.

❄️ The workshop was originally scheduled to be held in person but was moved to Zoom to accommodate frigid temperatures in Athens.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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01/23/2026

Today, the School of International Studies and Languages at Ohio University officially launched the Spring 2026 Thursday Forum series with “The World Now: Venezuela in Focus.”

Students, faculty, and community members gathered at the Schoonover Center to engage in a timely and thoughtful discussion on the January 2026 U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and its implications for sovereignty, human rights, migration, energy politics, and regional security across the Western Hemisphere.

The conversation was moderated by Dr. Joanna Mitchell, Director of Latin American Studies, and featured insights from:

Dr. Patrick Barr-Melej, Professor of History
Dr. Brad Jokisch, Professor of Geography
Dr. Daniel Karney, Associate Professor of Economics
Patricia Marcano Meza, Venezuelan investigative journalist and Fulbright Scholar

Thank you to our panelists and everyone who joined us for a powerful start to the semester’s global conversations.

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12/05/2025

Today’s CIS Forum featured Felice Munroe, Crisis Advocate at the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP)!

Felice, an alum of Ohio University’s M.A. program in Latin American Studies with a Graduate Certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, shared a powerful and deeply thoughtful presentation titled “Cultural Reflections, Advocacy, and Cross-Cultural Trauma Support: Guyana vs. United States.”

Drawing on her work as a Sexual Violence/Domestic Violence Advocate with SAOP and her service as a CASA/GAL in the Athens County Court’s Juvenile Division, Felice explored how culture shapes trauma, healing, and advocacy approaches across contexts.

Thank you, Felice, for your honesty, expertise, and the compassion you bring to both your community and your profession. 💚

Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Ohio University Scripps College of Communication OU Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Ohio University Global Affairs African Studies at Ohio University Ohio University

11/25/2025

Join us for a powerful World AIDS Day Conversation as we explore how global HIV/AIDS responses are evolving in times of disruption.

Dr. Christine Nabiryo will share insights from more than two decades of leadership in HIV/AIDS programming.

🗓 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 Baker Center, Room 231

This timely conversation will examine how communities can adapt, respond, and lead in changing global health landscapes.

All are welcome.

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