Before first semester finals were underway we had a great meeting with guest Rodger Perkey who works with the OSU wellness centers. We had a great time engaging in discussions about stress management, what resources OSU has on campus and participating in a guided mediation together.
This past year GLI was thrilled to join in and participate in Alternative Thanksgiving. This event was phenomenal as it taught us more about the history, traditions, and current issues of Native American and Indigenous peoples in the US and at OSU. The food and presentations were lovely and we all learned so much.
Our GLI members had a wonderful first semester full of time together in and outside the weekly meetings. Members have spent time getting coffee together, going to lunch, and even going to other student engagements.
Global Leadership Initiative representing at OSU’s First Ever “Reverse Career Fair” where employers came and walked around to observe different student organization booths.
Thank you for your interest in applying for GLI’s 2015-2016 Cohort. At this time we are in the process of selecting next year’s cohort. Please keep updated on our activities through this website and our Facebook Page.
Check it out on our “Apply” tab. If you have questions, ask any current members in the GLI 2014-2015 Cohort or send us an email at gli.oia.osu@gmail.com.
Come to our 2015-2016 Cohort Info Sessions
Monday, February 16th, 5:00-6:00pm, 100 Oxley Hall
Thursday, February 19th, 5:30-6:30pm, 122 Oxley Hall
Luke Gallant and Yuta Miki watching Councilman Hardin being sworn in
A Councilman speaking to the cohort
Councilman Hardin being sworn in
GLI Cohort at City Hall
GLI’s Mission Statement
The Global Leadership Initiative (GLI) program is a prestigious year-long program designed to prepare Ohio State undergraduate students to foster global citizenship and to enhance their strengths in various cultural contexts in order to become a more successful future leader in the global community.
GLI Members in 2013-2014
GLI Founders
Left: Vickie Chen
Right: Lanzi Li
While international students try to make friends with domestic students but are not sure how to go about doing so, and domestic students do not always understand international students, founders Vickie Chen and Lanzi Li realized that there is a gap that needs closed between international and domestic students. This is when the two came up with the idea of the GLI, a cohort under The Office of International Affairs which consists of 12 domestic students and 12 international students at its first year in 2013-2014. GLI was formed so there can be student leaders who have the knowledge, leadership skills and resources on campus to encourage more people to become involved with these international relationships.
The overall goal of GLI is to develop friendship, leadership skills, great networking opportunities and a better understanding of the similarities and differences between cultures. GLI hopes to achieve this goal through a globalized campus, cultural awareness and a focus on career professionalism.
We have weekly meetings or monthly dinners on Mondays with various guests. If you are ever interested in GLI and would like to contact us, please email us at gli.oia.osu@gmail.com .
