Taste of OSU will take take place on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5 - 9 p.m. in the Ohio Union. Students interested in participating in Taste of OSU should read through the following information carefully. As an Ohio State Signature Event, Taste of OSU is partly supported through the Student Activity Fee. The Student Chair of the event is Avinash Gupta, a senior majoring in finance and marketing who is from India. If you have any questions regarding Taste of OSU, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The Taste of OSU Organizational Committee has written a guide to help you navigate your way through Taste of OSU. Inside the guide, you'll find information about timelines, selection criteria, food guidelines, cultural exhibit and performance guidelines, as well as expectations for the day of the event, prizes, and an overview of the budget.

• Taste of OSU Student Organization Participation Guide

Taste of OSU has two primary purposes:

1. To allow the campus community to experience other cultures through the tasting of ethnic foods from around the world.
2. To provide students from different backgrounds a space to share and celebrate their culture and traditions through food, educational displays and performances.

Eligibility criteria for participation:

1. Must be a registered and active organization with the Student Activities Office by January 27, 2012.
2. Must have elements of the purpose of Taste of OSU stated in the organization's mission and activities.
3. Organizations representing various regions of the world are strongly encouraged to participate.

Applications

Student organizations must submit applications by Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at noon to be eligible for Taste of OSU 2012. Separate applications must be submitted for the Food, Cultural Performance and Cultural Exhibit components.

• Food
• Cultural Performance
• Cultural Exhibit

Deadlines & Dates

Applications: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at noon

Notification to Student Organizations: Monday, December 5, 2011

Recipes & Ingredients: Friday, January 6, 2011

Food Sanitation Classes:

• Monday, January 9, 2012: 3 - 4 p.m. Raney Commons
• Friday, January 13, 2012: 3 - 4 p.m. Baker Commons
• Tuesday, January 17, 2012: 6 - 7 p.m. Raney Commons
• Friday, January 20, 2012: 6 - 7 p.m. Baker Commons

Performance Details: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 by 5 p.m.

Music Submission: Monday, January 23, 2012 by 5 p.m., Room 300 in Oxley Hall

Food Preparation: (Locations to be determined)

• Wednesday, January 25, 2012: 6 - 9 p.m.
• Thursday, January 26, 2012: 6 p.m. - midnight
• Friday, January 27, 2012: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.