GE Capital Corporation’s Leading from the Middle Summit Returns To Ohio Union

The Ohio State University is excited to host the Leading from the Middle Summit at the Ohio Union on October 28^th  and 29^th, 2014.

 The event is a partnership between the OSU Fisher College of Business and GE Capital National Middle Market Center. Ohio State was chosen again for the 4^th year through a collaboration of efforts from several university staff members.

The event brings together more than 1000 CEOS, academics, policymakers and industry experts to discuss business opportunities, challenges and solutions in middle market companies.

In addition to the partnership with OSU Fisher College of Business, Leading from the Middle Summit gives Ohio State students the opportunity to have on site jobs during the Summit and the potential for student internships and jobs.

50 OSU student life employees and Fisher College of Business students are coordinating and working during this year’s Summit. This opportunity has given students internships and job offers in the past.

Leading from Middle Summit encompasses every aspect of the university from the Ohio Union, The Blackwell Inn to the Ohio Stadium and more. We are thrilled to have this great event hosted here at The Ohio State University and in the city of Columbus.

To give you an idea of what it takes to put on an event on this size, check out this time-lapse video of the 2012 Summit held in the Archie Griffin Grand ballroom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSv_8d24f6M&feature=youtu.be

The Ohio Union is pleased to welcome the parents and family members of Ohio State students this weekend for Parent & Family Weekend 2014.

To get them into the Buckeye spirit, here are some ideas that everyone in the family will love!

1. Meet Bronze Brutus- Get a jump-start on your family photo! No visit to the Ohio Union is complete without a picture with Bronze Brutus, located on the ground floor of the Great Hall.
   

   Bronze Brutus, located in the Ohio Union Great Hall

2. Tour Ohio Stadium-Have a chance to experience one of the greatest football stadiums this weekend! You can walk where many Buckeye Greats have played on a self-guided tour,  offered in conjunction with Parent and Family Weekend. Visit their website for information: http://parent.osu.edu/programs/parent_family_weekend/parent_and_family_weekend
   

   Ohio Stadium

3. View Picasso’s Art- The Wexner Center for the Arts is an amazing treasure, and their current exhibition is well worth your time. Transfigurations: Modern Masters from the Wexner Family Collection features works by Pablo Picasso, Willem de Kooning, Edgar Degas and Susan Rothenberg among a number of other highly respected artists. It celebrates the 25^th anniversary of the Wexner Center, and the works on display come from the personal collection of Leslie and Abigail Wexner.  For more information about tickets, visit: https:wexarts.org/tickets1239/
   

   Transfigurations

4. Have a treat at Jeni’s- Started here in Columbus in 2002, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream is known for their artisan ice cream flavors.  Be sure to try their Buckeye State ice cream, a swirl of peanut butter and chocolate.
   

   Jeni’s Ice Cream

5. Visit the Book Loft- Located in German Village, the Book Loft is one of the largest independent bookstores in the country.  It is made up of 32 rooms of books. You are sure to find something to read after an adventure here.
   

   Book Loft

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