A journalist with many years of experience in Iran, Iason Athanasiadis will share his photos and discuss the role of elites in Iranian society during the "Sleepless in Tehran: How Iran's alert elites are claiming regional supremacy" lecture at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies on Friday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. A photography exhibition will follow the lecture.

Fifteen third grade students are coming to Ohio State on Earth Day, April 22, to learn about international trade, global health, study abroad and sustainable development. The Harambee Christian School students are exploring social studies issues through numerous educational activities created by university staff and student experts.

The April 9, 2008 issue of the The Columbus Dispatch included a story about Ohio State students excelling at the Chinese Bridge Competition.

OSU students building a little dynasty in China

The Ohio State University is serving as the host institution for the 2008 Phi Beta Delta Annual Conference, April 16-19 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Columbus. There will be two days of workshops based on the conference theme of "Different Heritages, Common Humanity." Richard Herrmann, Director of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, will be the featured luncheon speaker on Friday, April 18.

A producer and film crew from China will visit The Ohio State University on April 9-10 to do a story on the success of the university’s Chinese Language Program, and its ability to yield an unprecedented winning streak in the international Chinese Bridge Competition.

In this issue of Global Perspectives you will find the following stories: 

1. Internationalization of Ohio State should be second nature
2. International Affairs mission and vision
3. Agreements set the stage for educational and research exchanges in China and Germany
4. Wolfe scholarships provide international experience to students
5. Mershon professor examines role of international women in politics
6. Ohio State strengthens study of Central Asia
   
7. International scholar profile
8. New course on environmental issues in Africa
9. Studying agriculture in Brazil provides alternative point of view
10. Bhutanese monk creates sand mandala
11. Apply Now for the 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar Program
    

Fawaz Gerges, whose interests include Islam and the political process, will be the guest speaker at a noon luncheon Thursday, April 3 at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies.

The Center for Latin American Studies launches its spring quarter film series with "Hermanas" (Sisters), set for Wednesday, April 2 in 180 Hagerty Hall at 7:30 p.m. This quarter's films will feature young Latin American film makers.