Stories tagged with: Office of Global Affairs and International Studies

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Real Talk about Big Questions series to host discussion about supporting Asian/Pacific Islander populations in the U.S.

April 13, 2021 2 min

OHIO is hosting a virtual event April 23 to foster personal reflection and strategies to combat violence and discrimination against Asian/Pacific Islander populations in the United States.

OHIO celebrates Fulbright’s 75th anniversary

April 2, 2021 3 min

OHIO will kick off its celebration of Fulbright’s 75th anniversary Monday, April 5 at 12 p.m. with a panel discussion featuring past and present Fulbright Program recipients.

From Left: Chubu President Osamu Ishihara, Professor Bejamin Bates, and Professor Tomohiro Yanagi, Chubu Professor of English and 2018 Glidden Visiting Professor.

Kohei Miura Visiting Professor Benjamin Bates recounts Chubu University experiences and lasting impacts

March 26, 2021 4 min

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.

A view of the moon through cherry blossom flowers

OHIO to celebrate annual Japanese cherry tree blossoms

March 18, 2021 3 min

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 3 min

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 3 min

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 4 min

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 2 min

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 3 min

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 6 min

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 2 min

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 3 min

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 2 min

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 5 min

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 3 min

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.

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