Tagged: Global Gateways

Lode Saliba Raffoul ’84 has put everything she learned during her time at The Ohio State University to good use in her native country of Brazil. Saliba Raffoul’s Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics came in handy three years ago when she began working as a beekeeper on an apiary she and her siblings inherited from their parents in Borebi, São Paulo.

What’s it like to help organize one of The Ohio State University’s biggest annual events? Just ask Shadiyah Feliciano, Taste of OSU 2024 student chair.

Taste of OSU, an Ohio State Signature Event, took place on February 16 at the Ohio Union where attendees experienced cultures from around the world through a night of food, music and performances. This year, more than 40 different international clubs participated, including the Brazilian Student Association (BRASA).

Two Ohio State researchers attended the world’s largest gathering of experts on the study of ants at XXVI Simpósio de Mirmecologia: An International Ant Meeting, which was held in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil last October.

Rachelle Adams, associate professor, and Livia Pires do Prado, postdoctoral researcher,  with Ohio State’s Museum of Biological Biodiversity, participated in the scientific conference and an expedition in the Amazon.

In 2023, the Ohio State India Gateway thrived in fostering impactful connections and collaborations. Engaging with over 3,000 prospective students through 45 high school visits and recruitment fairs, we provided crucial support to admitted students, hosting virtual pre-departure orientations and global education opportunities.

In pursuit of preparing leaders to be 'day-one-ready' for the dynamic business landscape, the Fisher College of Business developed the Global Applied Projects (GAP) program. This signature program offers MBA students an optional experiential learning capstone-like opportunity that turns theory into practice.

In collaboration with The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, the India Gateway is set to host a groundbreaking two-day scientific congress addressing the intricacies of disease management and outcomes on February 9-10, 2024, in Mumbai. This conference marks the continuation of a successful legacy, following four previous signature conferences that delved into emerging infectious diseases and advancements in TB and HIV research.

In collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences, the India Gateway hosted a heartwarming alumni reception in Mumbai in December that fostered nostalgia and camaraderie among the Buckeyes who attended. Alumni from diverse disciplines, including engineering, business and arts and sciences, relished the opportunity to reconnect.

The Office of International Affairs is pleased to announce the grantees for the first Global Gateways Initiative grant program.

Mateo Zevallos is a second-year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Science. He was awarded a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowship to study Portuguese during the summer of 2023.