September 19, 2008Ohio State Resource Fair for International Students and Scholars 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Oxley Hall Courtyard and Mack Dining Hall - Enter through Oxley Hall September 20, 2008Ohio State Welcomes the World International Welcome Talent Show, Dance to world music, conversation and light refreshments 7 - 10 p.m., RPAC Larkins Outdoor Patio (Recreation and Physical Activity Center), 337 West 17th Ave. September 22, 2008Student Involvement Fair There will be more than 500 student organizations, clubs, community service agencies, campus offices, and local and national businesses on hand to show you what there is to do at Ohio State when you're not in class. The Student Involvement Fair will feature loads of giveaways, music and entertainment, and hundreds of displays and exhibitions. 12 noon - 4 p.m., The Oval September 23, 2008 Ice Cream Social for new international students, scholars and families Ice cream, banana splits, brownies and more 3 - 5 p.m., Oxley Hall Courtyard and Mack Dining Hall - Enter through Oxley Hall October 2, 2008Ice Cream Social for Study Abroad Resident Directors Ice cream, banana splits, brownies and more 3 - 5 p.m., Oxley Hall Courtyard and Mack Dining Hall - Enter through Oxley Hall October 9, 2008“Women and International Policy” International Studies and The John Glenn School of Public Affairs Barbara K. Fergus Women in Leadership Lecture Series presents: The Honorable Mary Robinson in conversation with WOSU’s Fred Andrle 4:30 p.m. Lecture (Free and Open to Public), Weigel Hall, 1866 College Road 5:30 p.m. Reception, John Glenn School, Page Hall, 1810 College Road October 10, 2008Study Abroad Fair and Global Fest . . . a Celebration of Cultures Explore opportunities to study abroad and ways to be involved internationally on the Columbus campus of The Ohio State University 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym, RPAC (Recreation and Physical Activity Center), 337 West 17th Ave. November 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008International Photography Exhibition Exhibition of photos taken outside the United States by students, staff and faculty at The Ohio State University 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday), Bricker Hall, 1st Floor Lobby International Research Exposition Research by international scholars at The Ohio State University 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday - Friday), Bricker Hall, 2nd Floor Lobby November 17 - 21, 2008International Education Week activities and events November 18, 2008International Service-Learning: World Cafe 4 - 7 p.m., RPAC Meeting Rooms #1-2 November 27, 2008Thanksgiving Dinner Free dinner open to international and American students, scholars and families not able to go home on this long holiday weekend, and OSU faculty, staff and families coming to help host the event. 1 - 4 p.m., RPAC, Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym, 337 West 17th Ave. December 31, 2008International New Year's Eve Party Open to all members of the Ohio State University family. This is an alcohol-free, family-friendly campus event. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., RPAC, Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym, 337 West 17th Ave. January 3, 2009International Ice Skating Party Free pizza and pop provided by International Affairs $2 admission fee if you are going to skate, plus $2 for skate rental if you need to rent skates Free admission if you are not going to skate 8- 11 p.m., Ohio State Ice Rink Friday, January 30, 2009 Taste of OSU . . . a celebration of peoples, cultures and food Free admission: Food Tickets $1 each: Attended by some 5,000 international and American students, and OSU faculty, staff, alumni and families. An evening of cultural performances on stage, dessert competition by Campus Dining Services w/University Catering, exhibits and food from around the world provided by 35 different international and ethnic clubs on campus. 5 - 9 p.m., RPAC, Tom W. Davis Special Events Gym, 337 West 17th Ave. May 5, 200910th Annual Wolfe Study Abroad Recognition Reception 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Faculty Club Grand Lounge |