Stories tagged with: Office of Global Affairs and International Studies
Kohei Miura Visiting Professor Benjamin Bates recounts Chubu University experiences and lasting impacts
March 26, 2021 Professor of Communication Studies Dr. Benjamin Bates spent the spring 2019 semester at Chubu University in Japan, and his work there continues to impact his ongoing research and scholarship.
OHIO to celebrate annual Japanese cherry tree blossoms
March 18, 2021 Ohio University’s iconic cherry trees draw attention each year, as their blooms symbolize the arrival of spring in Athens.
Applications open for Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship at Chubu University
January 29, 2021 Ohio University’s Chubu University Relations Committee is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship, named in honor of the founder of Chubu University.
Crowdfunding campaign launched to support international education at Ohio University
November 18, 2020 Ohio University has launched a new crowdfunding campaign to support international education as it kicks off its 8th annual International Education Week celebration.
International Education Week celebration is Nov. 16-20
November 12, 2020 International Education Week at Ohio University, hosted this year through virtual formats, will celebrate “Global Interconnectedness.”
Center for International Studies announces Black Lives Matter and Global Racial Justice initiative
November 6, 2020 The Center for International Studies announces its “Black Lives Matter and Global Racial Justice” initiative, an integrative and evolving commitment to addressing racism and its many manifestations.
Ohio University’s International Education Week 2020 to be celebrated virtually
October 1, 2020 This year, in place of an on-campus event, the International Education Week Committee and Office of Global Affairs are hosting a virtual celebration for International Education Week from Nov. 16-20.
Barr-Melej, Jang appointed to interim leadership roles for international studies, global affairs
August 12, 2020 OHIO has appointed Patrick Barr-Melej and Ji-Yeung Jang to two-year leadership roles to oversee international studies and global affairs programs.
Applications for visiting professorship at Chubu University being accepted
January 31, 2020 The 2021 Kohei Miura Visiting Professorship allows an OHIO faculty member to spend a semester in residence at Chubu University in Kasugai City, Japan. The application deadline is March 31.
Presidential Global Engagement Fund applications due Jan. 31
January 13, 2020 The Presidential Global Engagement Fund aims to increase to increase OHIO’s global engagement to advance academic excellence and innovation in regions of the world.
What faculty, staff and students need to know about travel to Cuba
October 3, 2019 The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control prohibits persons subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. from engaging in transactions in which Cuba or a national has interest.
President Nellis meets with students in summer Swahili program at OHIO
July 10, 2017 Ohio University’s Swahili STARTALK summer intensive language program kicked off its 2017 program during the last week of June and was visited by President M. Duane Nellis and Vice Provost of Global Affairs and International Studies Lorna Jean Edmonds.
OHIO student teaches South African language, culture, history at local children’s chorus
February 20, 2017 When the Hocking Country Children’s Chorus started practicing for its upcoming production of the Lion King, Jr., a play that includes many phrases in Zulu and Swahili, the chorus contacted Ohio University’s Ohio Valley International Council (OVIC) to invite someone to come to Logan, Ohio, and teach the children about the culture, language and setting of the play.
OHIO graduate student serves as ‘coach’ for international student groups
November 4, 2015 Rene Grzona coaches student organizations to be successful on campus at Ohio University, and one day he hopes to coach students to success on the basketball court.
