The following information was sent out in an email on 2/15/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that all Second-Year Scholars are expected to attend the Second-Year Meeting this Thursday, February 18th from 6:00-7:30pm in Lazenby Hall 021!
SCHOLARS GOES BOWLING!
Wednesday, February 17th, 9:00pm, bus departs from College Road outside of Smith-Steeb
IA Scholars along with PSL, Arts, Humanities, STEM-EE, and Biological Sciences scholars will be going bowling! The bus leaves at 9:00pm and will return by midnight (this is a late night event so please consider your class schedule and whether attending this event would be a good idea for you). The sign-up process has closed for this event.
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Monday, February 22nd, 5:30pm, 168 Dulles Hall
During this event hosted by IA and the Department of History, Dr. Theodora Dragostinova will discuss the refugee crisis from a historical perspective. Space is limited and food is provided so please arrive early. Refreshments will be provided to attendees.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT: US-HAITI RELATIONS
Tuesday, February 23rd, 6:00pm, Orton Hall 110
Professor Leslie Alexander from the Department of African American and African Studies will be talking with IA about US and Haiti relations, especially after the earthquake of 2010. Professor Alexander is a highly distinguished professor having won several awards from the University including the University Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching so we are lucky to have her sharing her expertise with us in what is sure to be an engaging discussion. Refreshments will be provided for attendees.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE
Sunday, February 28th, Moritz School of Law
The Collegiate Council on World Affairs at Ohio State is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Model United Nations committee for PSL scholars on February 28th, 2016 at the Moritz School of Law. The committee will simulate the Cabinet of the United States that is tasked with the responsibility of containing an unfamiliar virus outbreak which threatens the global community.
Participation in this committee is a great chance for you learn the intricacies of the US Cabinet or United Nations Security Council by embodying the role of an actual Cabinet member or nation. We invite you to join the Collegiate Council of World Affairs for a wonderfully resume boosting event that is the first ever PSL/IA Scholars Model United Nations Conference!
If you have never participated in a Model United Nations conference – don’t worry. You will receive plenty of preparation materials prior to the conference and a brief training session the day of the committee. This is a great opportunity for you to sharpen your debate and public speaking skills.
If you are interested in participating as a delegate in committee or as a staff members that works behind the scenes, please fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/XSVXBI