Hey there Bobcats, it's Week 4! Even though the weather is still wintry, spring semester is in full swing. From informative lectures to a professional development workshop series, there are incredible learning opportunities happening all across campus!
Check out this week's featured events below and be sure to visit the OHIO Calendar of University Events , the University's official online calendar, for more:
Wealth & Poverty Week on Identities and Inequalities : Our identities have a profound impact on our lives. While the enforcement of identity norms and the hierarchies associated with different identities can be highly problematic, our identities can also be a great source of belonging and pride. The Wealth and Poverty Week on Identities and Inequalities brings the Ohio University community together to discuss specific inequalities related to identities, and how identities can be part of the solutions to these inequalities.
- Constraint and Possibility in the Transnational Funding of LGBT Advocacy (Monday, Feb. 5, 12-1 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. Eve Ng, assistant professor of media arts and studies and women, gender and sexuality examines two case studies from Singapore to explore the possibilities and constraints of transnational support for LGBT expression.
- Reversal of the Gender Education Gap and Its Impact on the Wage Gap in Russia (Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Alden Library 319): Presentation by Dr. Olga Belskaya explores whether the growing participation of women in higher education across the world affects the gender wage gap using the case of Russia.
- Peer Support & Survivorship for African American Women with Breast Cancer (Wednesday, Feb. 7, 3-4 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. Shannon Nicks outlines her research exploring the role of peer support in the breast cancer experiences of African American survivors.
- Disrupting School-to-Prison Pipeline Through Restorative Teacher Training (Thursday, Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. Theda Gibbs, assistant professor of teacher education, and Dr. Lisa Harrison, associate professor of teacher education.
- Complexity and the Future of an Aging Appalachia (Friday, Feb. 9, 4-5 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. John Watkins, chair and director of the Graduate Center for Gerontology at the University of Kentucky.
Prepare for the Fair:The Spring Career and Internship Fair is next week on Wednesday, Feb. 14, so the CLDC is offering opportunities throughout this week for students to learn about professional dress, resumes, cover letters and job searching. Events include:
- Dress for Success Workshop (Monday, Feb. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Baker University Center 366): Learn how to dress professionally for networking events and interviews - on a budget!
- Creating the Perfect Resume and Cover Letter (Tuesday, Feb. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., CDLC, Baker University Center 503): Sharpen your resume/cover letter skills with this interactive workshop! Participants will receive tips on the development of a professional document, learn how to personalize application materials to fit their unique style, and increase their understanding of the content that should (and should not) be included in a resume and cover letter.
- Job Search and Interviewing (Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Baker University Center 366): This workshop will demystify the process of the job search and prepare you for your interview. Explore resources to create a job search plan and get tips for the entire interview process.
- Beyond the Website - Researching a Company Before Your Interview (Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Baker University Center 366): In this hands-on workshop, Business Librarian Chad Boeninger will show you tools and techniques for finding information beyond what is listed on a company website.
Science Café: Kimberly Rios
(Wendesday, Feb. 7, 5-6 p.m., Front Room Campus Coffeehouse): Join Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Kimberly Rios for her Science Café! Titled "Perceptions of Science and Religion in the U.S. and Beyond," Rios will address common (mis)perceptions about the science-religion relationship and how such perceptions contribute to the lack of religious believers in science. As with all Science Cafes, free coffee will be provided to the first 50 attendees and a live webcast of the event will be available.
90 Minutes Series - Bob Ryan
(Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Schoonover Center 145): Join the Black Student Communication Caucus and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism as they host a "90 Minutes Series" candid conversation with Bob Ryan, sports columnist for The Boston Globe
. The purpose of this series is to expose students to people who have faced adversity, bigotry and discrimination, but have stepped forward to address those social/cultural wrongs.
Looking for even more things to do on campus? Check out a partial list from the CUE below:
For everyone:
- The Violet L. Patton Lecture Series : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 11:45 a.m., - 1:30 p.m., McCracken Hall 210
- OUPD Stroll Patrol : Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:30 p.m., Bird Arena
- International Conversation Hour : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m., Jefferson Hall 160 (Multipurpose Room)
- OHIO Men's Basketball vs. Akron : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Convocation Center
- Athens County Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grosvenor Hall 055
- Venture Cafe: From Athens to Silicon Valley : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Baker Center 242
- SMART Dialogue Series Spring 2018: Dr. Laeeq Khan : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1-2 p.m., Scripps Hall 212
- ATHENA CINEMA: Not Without Us [Spring Sustainability Film Series] : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m., Athena Cinema
- OHIO Women's Basketball vs. Central Michigan : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Convocation Center
- Professional MBA Program Information Session : Thursday, Feb. 8, 12-1 p.m., online
- "Touching God: Charisma, Proxemic Desire, and the Haptic Logics of the Guru Disciple Relationship : Thursday, Feb. 8, 4-5:15 p.m., 31 South Court Street
- Contemporary History Institute welcomes Dr. Sandra Scanlon : Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:30-6 p.m., Baker University Center 242
- CommonSpot Basic Content Contributor Training : Friday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3 p.m., WUSOC 175 (RSVP requested)
- Geography Colloquium | Building a Temple, Constructing a Nation : Friday, Feb. 9, 3:05-4 p.m., Clippinger 119
- OHIO Hockey vs. University Illinois-Senior Weekend : Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10, 7:30-10 p.m., Bird Arena
- For the Love of Athens Madness : Friday, Feb. 9, 11-11:55 p.m., Hahne Theater, Kantner Hall
- Midnight Meltdown : Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30 p.m., Bird Arena
For students:
- Write Now! A Dedicated Space for Writing : Monday, Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m., Alden 309
- Career Workshop: Job Offer/Salary Negotiation Tips for Engineering + Technology : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12-1 p.m., Academic & Research Center 159
- Bobcat Network Innovation Center (BNIC) Meeting : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m., Schoonover Center 004 (open to all majors)
- 21st Century Leadership Certificate Series Workshop "Get It Together" : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Baker University Center 366
- Info Session: OHIO in LA Program : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., RTV Building 639
- Professional Leadership Certificate Workshop: "Hunting and Gathering" : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Baker Center 366
- OPT Workshop : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 3-4 p.m., Baker Center 237
- Scripps Innovation Challenge Workshop #1: Understanding the Problem : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., Schoonover Center 276
- Prepare for the Fair: Who Are You and Why Should I Care? Keys to Networking Success : Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Baker Center 366
- Leadership and Development for the Global Professional : Friday, Feb. 9, 12-2 p.m., RTEC 314
- Women in Graduate School Day Conference : Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., OHIO Women's Center, Baker University Center 405
For employees:
- PACE Training Session : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 10-11 a.m., McCracken Hall 238/240
- Non-Supervisor Performance Management Training Module : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 12-1:30 p.m., HRTC 154
- How to Use Open Educational Resources at OHIO : Thursday, Feb. 8, 1-2 p.m., Online
This Compass series shines a spotlight on unique and high-profile events and important deadlines taken from OHIO's official online Calendar of University Events . Visit calendar.ohio.edu/admin/setupevents.aspx to log in with your OHIO ID and add your organization or department's events to the CUE. Feeling lost? Visit www.ohio.edu/calendar/help/ or email calendar@ohio.edu for help.