The following information was sent out in an email on 10/17/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that this Wednesday is our October Community meeting (6:00-7:30pm, Hagerty Hall 180). A representative from the Peace Corp will be presenting about the opportunities through the Peace Corp and her own personal experience as a Peace Corp volunteer abroad. Additionally, we have a BuckeyeThon team that we want you all to join! If you participate in Buckeyethon you will receive 4 points for spring semester.  You can register at Buckeyethon.osu.edu and make sure to search for “International Affairs Scholars Scholars” and join our team!

Terrorism Series – History of Terrorism (2 points with an additional 1)

Monday, October 24, 6:00pm, Mendenhall Lab 191
This will be a two part series about the history or terrorism and ISIS.  At this event, Dr. Lewis from International Studies will help us understand the history and rise of terrorism. Each event of this two part series is worth 2 points and if you attend both events, you will receive a 5^th point. Please let Matt Bult.2 know if you have question.

Journal Club: Science, International Affairs, and More (2 points for attendance and active participation)
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00-6:00pm, location TBD
Looking for ways to use international affairs in other fields? Look no further!

On October 25^th, IA will be hosting its monthly journal club; these discussions will incorporate both science and international affairs components. You will be sent one research article and 1-2 current event readings or short videos about a particular subject, which you are expected to read or watch before journal club. There will be a short presentation about the topic, followed by a discussion.

The second topic of the year will be Water in a Global Context: A Crisis and an Opportunity. RSVP required by Friday, October 21^st at noon in order to receive the information that will be discussed. Please contact Alex Northrop (northrop.18@osu.edu) with questions.

A National Security Conversation with the Honorable Patrick Murphy, 32nd Under Secretarry of the Army (2 points)
Wednesday, October 26, 2:30-3:30 pm, Ohio Union Suzanne M Scharer Room
The US Army’s obligation to the nation is to provide a ready, trained, manned, and equipped force to protect the homeland, fight terrorism, and upon call implement US National Security Policy. Building and sustaining an Army, globally dispersed and ready, requires innovation, partnership, and commitment to its force. Under Secretary of the Army, Patrick Murphy, will address how the Army is transforming its business practices, engaging in private-public partnerships, and taking care of its workforce, both active and veteran, in order to attract and develop leaders of character for a lifetime of service. Hosted by the Mershon Center for International Security Studies.
Register here for this event

IA Fall Party (1 point)
Thursday, October 27, 7:00-9:00pm, Steeb side basement, Meiling Hall
Come join your other fellow IA Scholars on Thursday, October 27th from 7-9PM with a fall celebration.  The social will be held in the Steeb-side basement and there will be pumpkin decorating, apple cider, fall treats and a scary movie! Contact Doug (urbancsik.1@osu.edu) with any questions.

Professional School Information Night (2 points)
Wednesday, November 2, 4:45-6:30pm
Biological Sciences, Health Science and STEM Exploration and Engagement Scholars are hosting a Scholars’ Professional and Graduate School Information Night on November 2^nd from 4:45-6:30pm. We would like to extend an invitation to all scholars who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, vet medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, physician’s assistant, physical therapy/occupational therapy, or nursing (grad programs).  Please register here

Service Event – Writing Letters to Military Personnel (2 points)
Thursday, November 3, 6:00-7:30pm, Smith-Steeb 161
Coordinated by Inspire OSU, join other IA Scholars to write letters to military personnel. Supplies will be provided.

The following information was sent out in an email on 10/17/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please don’t forget to send Aziza (genglik.1) any pictures you took in Toronto so we can put it on the website!

White Helmets Documentary Discussion (2 points for attendance and active participation)
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00pm, location TBA 
In Aleppo, the most important thing to remember is that all life is precious. The White Helmets search for survivors among the wreckage as bombs continue to fall. These ordinary men are extraordinary heroes. In White Helmets a documentary crew follows the White Helmets, a group of volunteer rescue workers with branches all over the country, who risk their own safety to pull fellow citizens from bomb wreckage. Hosted by the RAs, join other students to view and discuss the documentary together.

STEP Expo (1 point)
Wednesday, October 19, 11:00 am-4:30 pm, Ohio Union Grand Ballroom
Attend the STEP Expo Union to learn more about what past students are doing for their STEP signature project.  This is a great chance for 2^nd year students to get ideas about how to use their funds, and for 1^styear students who are thinking about participating in STEP next year to learn more about the program.

Government and War: Impact on Middle Eastern Economics (2 points)
Wednesday, October 19th, 5:00pm, Campbell Hall 243
Come to an informal discussion with Dr. Ida Mirzaie, an economics professor here at Ohio State that specializes in macroeconomics, middle eastern economics, and international finance.  She will be explaining the government economic policies in the Middle East and the impact of the ongoing war on economic and social wellbeing of the Middle Eastern Countries.

Gun Politics (2 points)
Thursday, October 20th, 8:00pm, Smith-Steeb 101
Hosted by the RAs, please join Charles Smith from the Department of Political Science for an informal discussion about the politics of gun rights in the United States. Canes will be served to attendees.

German Village Tour and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant (3 points)
Sunday, October 23, Meet at 11:00 am, Smith-Steeb Lobby
Come immerse yourself in the German culture of Columbus with your fellow IA scholars on Sunday, October 23rd. First, join us on a guided walking tour of German village at noon, where we will share the sights, flavors and history of the largest privately restored neighborhood in the country.   The tour will conclude at Schmidt’s, a famous German restaurant in Columbus that was featured on Travel Channel’sMAN vs. FOOD, where will have a delicious German buffet lunch from 1-3pm.

RSVP by Wednesday, October 19^th here. Space is limited to the first 30 student.  Cost is $5 per student and payment can be made to Jen via check of cash no later than Wednesday, October 19^th either in class, during office hours, or you may schedule a time directly with Jen.

Meet us in Smith-Steeb at 11am to take the COTA to German village.  Hope to see you there!

Terrorism Series – History of Terrorism (2 points with an additional 1)
Monday, October 24, 6:00pm, Mendenhall Lab 191
This will be a two part series about the history or terrorism and ISIS.  At this event, Dr. Lewis from International Studies will help us understand the history and rise of terrorism. Each event of this two part series is worth 2 points and if you attend both events, you will receive a 5^th point. Please let Matt Bult.2 know if you have question.

Journal Club: Science, International Affairs, and More (2 points for attendance and active participation)
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00-6:00pm, location TBD
Looking for ways to use international affairs in other fields? Look no further!

On October 25^th, IA will be hosting its monthly journal club; these discussions will incorporate both science and international affairs components. You will be sent one research article and 1-2 current event readings or short videos about a particular subject, which you are expected to read or watch before journal club. There will be a short presentation about the topic, followed by a discussion.

The second topic of the year will be Water in a Global Context: A Crisis and an Opportunity. RSVP required by Friday, October 21^st at noon in order to receive the information that will be discussed. Please contact Alex Northrop (northrop.18@osu.edu) with questions.

A National Security Conversation with the Honorable Patrick Murphy, 32nd Under Secretarry of the Army (2 points)
Wednesday, October 26, 2:30-3:30 pm, Ohio Union Suzanne M Scharer Room
The US Army’s obligation to the nation is to provide a ready, trained, manned, and equipped force to protect the homeland, fight terrorism, and upon call implement US National Security Policy. Building and sustaining an Army, globally dispersed and ready, requires innovation, partnership, and commitment to its force. Under Secretary of the Army, Patrick Murphy, will address how the Army is transforming its business practices, engaging in private-public partnerships, and taking care of its workforce, both active and veteran, in order to attract and develop leaders of character for a lifetime of service. Hosted by the Mershon Center for International Security Studies.
Register here for this event

The following information was sent out in an email on 10/10/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that there is a no second year meeting this Wednesday, but we ask second years to send an update to their second year chair no later than next Monday! Also the Scholars Mexico applications are due this Saturday, October 15.

White Helmets Documentary Discussion (2 points for attendance and active participation)
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00pm, location TBA 
In Aleppo, the most important thing to remember is that all life is precious. The White Helmets search for survivors among the wreckage as bombs continue to fall. These ordinary men are extraordinary heroes. In White Helmets a documentary crew follows the White Helmets, a group of volunteer rescue workers with branches all over the country, who risk their own safety to pull fellow citizens from bomb wreckage. Hosted by the RAs, join other students to view and discuss the documentary together.

STEP Expo (1 point)
Wednesday, October 19, 11:00 am-4:30 pm, Ohio Union Grand Ballroom
Attend the STEP Expo Union to learn more about what past students are doing for their STEP signature project.  This is a great chance for 2^nd year students to get ideas about how to use their funds, and for 1^styear students who are thinking about participating in STEP next year to learn more about the program.

Gun Politics (2 points)
Thursday, October 20th, 7:30pm, location TBD
Hosted by the RAs, please join Charles Smith from the Department of Political Science for an informal discussion about the politics of gun rights in the United States. Canes will be served to attendees.

German Village Tour and Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant (3 points)
Sunday, October 23, Meet at 11:00 am, Smith-Steeb Lobby
Come immerse yourself in the German culture of Columbus with your fellow IA scholars on Sunday, October 23rd. First, join us on a guided walking tour of German village at noon, where we will share the sights, flavors and history of the largest privately restored neighborhood in the country.   The tour will conclude at Schmidt’s, a famous German restaurant in Columbus that was featured on Travel Channel’sMAN vs. FOOD, where will have a delicious German buffet lunch from 1-3pm.

RSVP by Wednesday, October 19^th here. Space is limited to the first 30 student.  Cost is $5 per student and payment can be made to Jen via check of cash no later than Wednesday, October 19^th either in class, during office hours, or you may schedule a time directly with Jen.

Meet us in Smith-Steeb at 11am to take the COTA to German village.  Hope to see you there!

Journal Club: Science, International Affairs, and More (2 points for attendance and active participation)
Tuesday, October 25, 5:00-6:00pm, location TBD
Looking for ways to use international affairs in other fields? Look no further!

On October 25^th, IA will be hosting its monthly journal club; these discussions will incorporate both science and international affairs components. You will be sent one research article and 1-2 current event readings or short videos about a particular subject, which you are expected to read or watch before journal club. There will be a short presentation about the topic, followed by a discussion.

The second topic of the year will be Water in a Global Context: A Crisis and an Opportunity. RSVP required by Friday, October 21^st at noon in order to receive the information that will be discussed. Please contact Alex Northrop (northrop.18@osu.edu) with questions.

Abbey Theater: The Plough and the Stars (2 points)
Thursday, October 27, 5:00pm, Southern Theatre
For one night only, Thursday, October 27 at 5:00pm at the Southern Theater downtown, a special performance of “The Plough and the Stars” is open exclusively to Ohio State students at a special price of $10 per ticket.  Free transportation via bus will be provided.  Meet at the Ohio Union Bus Turnaround at 4:15pm to board the bus.  Please use this link to reserve your ticket: RSVP Here

Here is a short description:

The iconic Irish play, “The Plough and the Stars” is co-presented by The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising. Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time. The residents of a Dublin tenement shelter from the violence that sweeps through the city’s streets. A revolution that will shape the country’s future rages around them. What kind of Ireland awaits them? The Plough and the Stars was first performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1926. The audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of 1916. Olivier Award-winning director Sean Holmes brings a new perspective to Sean O’Casey’s absorbing play produced by Ireland’s own Abbey Theatre.

Other Campus Announcements

OUAB Presents: Bettering the World with Liz Bohannon (2 points)

Monday, October 24, 7:30 pm, Ohio Union Performance Hall 
Upon graduating college (and at the same age as most of us) Liz uprooted herself and moved to Uganda to take part in something bigger than herself to empower the women there to continue education past high school and earn a degree of their own. To do so, Liz created Sseko Designs to employ those women to create unique and vibrant merchandise. But more importantly Sseko gives them a financial avenue to pursue a college degree that will provide a platform to create change.

If you have any vested interest in entrepreneurship, humanitarianism, empowering women, traveling abroad, creating change, etc. please follow this link to learn more about Liz! Get tickets FOR FREE at the Union Info Desk to come hear her message in the Performance Hall on October 24th at 7:30 PM!  For more information visit ouab.osu.edu

The following information was sent out in an email on 10/3/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that there is a mandatory Toronto pre-trip meeting this Wednesday at 6:00pm in Hagerty Hall 180.

Lunch and Learn: Foreign Policy Challenges for the Next Administration (2 points)
Wednesday, October 5, 12:30-1:30 pm, 2174 Derby Hall 
Hosted by Political Science, this discussion will be moderated by Austin Knuppe and Drew Rosenberg.  Please bring your own lunch and be ready to discuss in this small group setting.

Columbus Italian Festival (2 points with group, 1 point on your own)
Sunday, October 9, 1:30 pm, Smith-Steeb Lobby 
Come enjoy the history and culture of Italy during the 2016 Columbus Italian Festival – October 7-9. Meet Alex at 1:30 pm on Sunday in Smith-Steeb Hall or adventure on your own, with a short distance from campus on the COTA at 720 Hamlet Street. Tickets are available at the gate for $5. There will be tons of food and entertainment so bring some spending money as well!

Abbey Theater: The Plough and the Stars (2 points)
Thursday, October 27, 5:00pm, Southern Theatre
For one night only, Thursday, October 27 at 5:00pm at the Southern Theater downtown, a special performance of “The Plough and the Stars” is open exclusively to Ohio State students at a special price of $10 per ticket.  Free transportation via bus will be provided.  Meet at the Ohio Union Bus Turnaround at 4:15pm to board the bus.  Please use this link to reserve your ticket: RSVP Here

Here is a short description:

The iconic Irish play, “The Plough and the Stars” is co-presented by The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences and the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising. Set amid the tumult of the Easter Rising, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time. The residents of a Dublin tenement shelter from the violence that sweeps through the city’s streets. A revolution that will shape the country’s future rages around them. What kind of Ireland awaits them? The Plough and the Stars was first performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1926. The audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of 1916. Olivier Award-winning director Sean Holmes brings a new perspective to Sean O’Casey’s absorbing play produced by Ireland’s own Abbey Theatre.

Other Campus Announcements

Leadership Week (1 point each)
October 3-8, 2016 
Leadership Week is a university-wide collaboration to strengthen the culture of student leadership at Ohio State. Whether you have lots of leadership experience or are new to the concept, we encourage you to attend at least one event this week to strengthen your leadership abilities. Find more information about the week’s event here.  Each event is worth 1 point.

OUAB Presents: Bettering the World with Liz Bohannon (2 points)
Monday, October 24, 7:30 pm, Ohio Union Performance Hall 
Upon graduating college (and at the same age as most of us) Liz uprooted herself and moved to Uganda to take part in something bigger than herself to empower the women there to continue education past high school and earn a degree of their own. To do so, Liz created Sseko Designs to employ those women to create unique and vibrant merchandise. But more importantly Sseko gives them a financial avenue to pursue a college degree that will provide a platform to create change.

If you have any vested interest in entrepreneurship, humanitarianism, empowering women, traveling abroad, creating change, etc. please follow this link to learn more about Liz! Get tickets FOR FREE at the Union Info Desk to come hear her message in the Performance Hall on October 24th at 7:30 PM!  For more information visit ouab.osu.edu

The following information was sent out in an email on 9/26/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that there is a community meeting this Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm in Hagerty Hall 180. This event is mandatory from all and we will be hearing about fair trade from an IA Alum and staff from Global Gifts in the Short North. See you all there!

Update on Extremist Jihadi Groups in Afghanistan and the Middle East (2 points)
Monday, September 26, 12:00pm, Enarson Classroom Building, 100 
Our symposium on Jihadi groups in March was a great success, the full geographic spread of the Middle East, from the Eastern Mediterranean to Afghanistan. Watch here to learn from the panelists, including our own Director, Alam Payind.  Join us again on September 26th for an update on the situation as the director, Alam Payind, shares findings from his recent filedwork in Afghanistan. There will be coffee, tea, dessert. You’re welcome to bring a “brown bag” lunch. Please RSVP, and let us know if you have any questions.

“Grab a Pizza Politics” Debate Watch Party (2 points for first house, additional point for staying for the debate)
Monday, September 26, 8:00pm, Taylor Tower Lobby 
Come and join Professor John Wright from Political Science as he helps us to understand how the voting process works from party nominations, delegates/superdelegates, how debates are set up, etc. OSU Votes will also be there to talk about the voter registration process and students will have the opportunity to register to vote/change their voting address. At 9pm there will be pizza and an open social as we watch the first presidential debate. International journalists from the State Department will be present to watch the debate in an informal setting with students- this is a huge opportunity if you are interested in that work to talk with them! Remember that if you speak with anyone from the media, please speak as an individual and not on behalf of all of IA. There will be 2 points for the faculty speaker and OSU Votes from 8-9pm and an additional point for staying for the debate.  See you there!

Kwame Anthony Appiah, “Two Cheers for Equality” (2 point)
Tuesday, September 27, 5:00pm, Ohio Union Performance Hall 
The President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Culture Arts Series and COMPAS Inequality present Kwame Anthony Appiah, “Two Cheers for Equality”. Appiah has an appointment in philosophy and law at New York University. In 2012, he was one of eight scholars presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Obama. Appiah is a world-renowned philosopher, cultural theorist and author who has published widely on moral philosophy, political theory, ethics and African American literature and culture. Appiah will talk on ethics in higher education.

Robert Gates: “America’s Global Leadership: What’s at Stake in 2016” (2 points)
Wednesday, September 28, 11:30am, Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St 
Sponsored by U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Growing global challenges — from Syria to ISIS to Zika — impact America’s economic and security interests every day. Join former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, one of the most respected national security experts, to discuss why America’s role in the world matters for this election and beyond. Gates is an American statesman, scholar and university president who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011. Gates served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and was director of the CIA under President Bush. He currently serves as chancellor of the College of William and Mary. Co-sponsored by the Columbus Council on World Affairs. Register here

IA Doc and Talk: Countdown to Zero (2 points)
Thursday, September 29, 7:00 pm, Smith-Steeb 101 (room by the Smith-side kitchen)
Countdown to Zero is a 2010 documentary film by British filmmaker Lucy Walker. The Film argues that the likelihood of the use of nuclear weapons has increased since the end of the Cold War due to terrorism, nuclear proliferation, theft of nuclear materials and weapons and other factors. Join other IA members as we watch the documentary and engage in a peer led discussion.

The following information was sent out in an email on 9/19/16, and has been added to the events calendar.

What Do you Have to Lose?: The Black Vote and the 2016 Election (2 points)
Tuesday, September 20, 4:00-5:00pm, Saxbe Auditorium (Drinko Hall) 
The November 2016 presidential election promises to be one of the most significant elections in recent history, given the extreme polarity between the political stances of the Republican and Democratic nominees. This panel will consider the effect of voter registration, voter identification, and early voting laws on African Americans, while also attending to the intersections of race, gender, and class as it relates to the presidential candidates and their political stances.

OSU Libraries Diversity Speech Series: Isao Shoji, “Being Asian in Ohio – Thoughts of a Business Owner on Cultural Gaps, Races, and Identities (2 points)

Leadership Grill & Chill (1 point)
Wednesday, September 21, 7:00-9:00 pm, Kuhn Honors & Scholars House 
Grill out and chill out while learning all about the steps to getting involved on campus from student leaders

Update on Extremist Jihadi Groups in Afghanistan and the Middle East (2 points)
Monday, September 26, 12:00pm, Enarson Classroom Building, 100 
Our symposium on Jihadi groups in March was a great success, the full geographic spread of the Middle East, from the Eastern Mediterranean to Afghanistan. Watch here to learn from the panelists, including our own Director, Alam Payind.  Join us again on September 26th for an update on the situation as the director, Alam Payind, shares findings from his recent filedwork in Afghanistan. There will be coffee, tea, dessert. You’re welcome to bring a “brown bag” lunch. Please RSVP, and let us know if you have any questions.

“Grab a Pizza Politics” Debate Watch Party (2 points)
Monday, September 26, 8:00pm, Taylor Tower Lobby 
Come and join Professor John Wright from Political Science as he helps us to understand how the voting process works from party nominations, delegates/superdelegates, how debates are set up, etc. OSU Votes will also be there to talk about the voter registration process and students will have the opportunity to register to vote/change their voting address. At 9pm there will be pizza and an open social as we watch the first presidential debate. Join us!

Kwame Anthony Appiah, “Two Cheers for Equality” (2 point)
Tuesday, September 27, 5:00pm, Ohio Union Performance Hall 
The President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Culture Arts Series and COMPAS Inequality presentKwame Anthony Appiah, “Two Cheers for Equality”. Appiah has an appointment in philosophy and law at New York University. In 2012, he was one of eight scholars presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Obama. Appiah is a world-renowned philosopher, cultural theorist and author who has published widely on moral philosophy, political theory, ethics and African American literature and culture. Appiah will talk on ethics in higher education.

Robert Gates: “America’s Global Leadership: What’s at Stake in 2016” (2 points)
Wednesday, September 28, 11:30am, Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St 
Sponsored bty U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Growing global challenges — from Syria to ISIS to Zika — impact America’s economic and security interests every day. Join former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, one of the most respected national security experts, to discuss why America’s role in the world matters for this election and beyond. Gates is an American statesman, scholar and university president who served as U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011. Gates served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and was director of the CIA under President Bush. He currently serves as chancellor of the College of William and Mary. Co-sponsored by the Columbus Council on World Affairs. Register here

The following information was sent out in an email on 9/12/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that we will be having a second year meeting  this Wednesday, September 14 from 6:00-7:30pm in Hagerty Hall 180! Your project proposals are due before the meeting and we will spend some time discussing them as well as some current events in small groups. Please come prepared.

Informational Session with Special Agents from the US Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (2 points)

The following information was sent out in an email on 9/7/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that there is no meeting this week.

Department of Political Science Fall Reception (2 points)
Thursday, September 8, 5:00-7:00pm, Faculty Club Grand Lounge.
The Department of Political Science welcomes faculty and students to attend the annual Fall Reception and celebrate the start of a new academic year. Food and refreshments will be served. Open to all students however, Political Science majors or minors are highly encouraged to attend. Dress is business casual (please ask someone if you don’t know what that means).

Columbus Museum of Art Exhibit- Picasso: The Great War, Experimentation, and Change (1 point)
Sunday, September 11, 3:00pm, Smith Steeb Lobby
Please join other IA Scholars for a visit to the Columbus Museum of Art to view the Picasso exhibit during its last day at the Museum. A group will meet at 3:00pm in the lobby to take the COTA to the museum. Admission into the Museum is free on Sundays but there is a $6 fee for the Picasso exhibit! Please contact Ellie (russ.84) with any questions.

Informational Session with Special Agents from the US Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security (2 points)
Monday, September 12, 7:00-8:00pm, Mendenhall Lab 100
Two representatives from the Department of State will be on campus and will be speaking to IA! This is an incredible opportunity to speak directly with recruiters from the Department of State.  I highly encourage you all to attend if you are interested in a career at the Department of State or a federal agency in general.

The following information was sent out in an email on 8/29/16, and has been added to the events calendar. Please note that all Scholars are expected to attend our first Community Meeting of the year this Wednesday, August 31 from 6:00-7:30pm in Hagerty Hall 180!

HSPB Meet & Sweet (1 point)
Wednesday, August 31, 6:00-8:00 pm at Kuhn Honors & Scholars House
The Honors & Scholars Programming Board invites all H&S students to our first event of the year! Come hang out with us and learn about all the amazing events we’ll be putting on this year while enjoying some free sweet treats like ice cream and Buckeye Donuts!

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco to Visit OSU and Deliver Remarks on Sustainability (2 points)
Wednesday, August 31, doors open at 2:30pm, event starts at 3:30pm, Mershon Auditorium
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, a long-time supporter of global environmental and sustainability issues, will visit The Ohio State University on Wed., Aug. 31, presenting a lecture focusing on climate change, biodiversity and access to clean water at 3:30 p.m. at Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High Street, on the Columbus campus.

Greek Festival (2 points)
Sunday, September 4th, Meet at 12:00pm in the Smith-Steeb lobby
In order to not conflict with the Welcome Back Concert, we have changed the day and time of our attendance at the Greek Festival to Sunday at noon.  Experience the culture and food of Greece at the annual Greek Festival.  The festival runs all weekend (9/2-9/5) at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral downtown, and includes food, music, dancing, shopping, and cultural exhibits.  Tickets are $5 at the door, and be sure to bring spending money!  Meet at 12:00pm in the Smith-Steeb lobby to ride the #2 COTA bus downtown with other IA Scholars.

Scholars Intramural Softball (3 points)
Wednesday, August 31, doors open at 2:30pm, event starts at 3:30pm, Mershon Auditorium
The All Scholars intramural sport to start the year is softball! Come play with your fellow IA Scholars against teams from other Scholars programs. Teams are co-ed, so we need males and females. Games will be played on Sundays beginning September 11 from 6:45pm-9:45pm (some weeks will be doubleheaders). Contact Doug (urbancsik.1) to sign up no later than Thursday, September 1!