International Women’s Day

Happy Tuesday, fellow Buckeyes! As you may know, today is International Women’s Day, a universal holiday commemorating women’s history of taking action for equality and celebrating female accomplishments. It started in 1908, when almost 15,000 female sweat shop workers marched through New York City, demanding shorter hours, better wages and voting rights. In 1910, an international socialist conference declared this day International Women’s Day and it has been celebrated by women throughout the world ever since.

To celebrate this day, please check out these awesome opportunities around the campus:

  1. Women’s History Month at Ohio State-
    The Student Life Multicultural Center, along with partners across campus, will present the annual university-wide celebration of Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month highlights contributions of women to historical events and contemporary society. During this month, the center will present a variety of panels, lectures and community activities regarding female empowerment and development as well as their achievements. A detailed event schedule is online, so everyone can celebrate the progress of women all month long!
  2. Where Women Go-
    Where Women Go provides female students a broad array of offices and centers where they can seek help regarding academic concerns, health issues, fellowship and connection needs, and sexual civility and empowerment resources. Please click here for a more detailed resource list.
  3. The Buckeye Bargains Thrift Shop-
    In 1966, with the help of the president’s wife Marjorie Fawcett, University Women’s Club started Buckeye Bargains, a donation-based thrift shop that serves the university and the community and donates substantially to the UWC scholarship fund. I have been to the thrift shop several times and am truly amazed by the organization and the amount of donations at this cozy place. One of the volunteers told me that almost everything here is donated, including the workers’ labor. To her, Buckeye Bargains has become not only a service opportunity, but it is also great fun to contribute her time to a meaningful cause while building friendships and connections. 
    The Buckeye Bargains Thrift Shop has all different kinds of kitchen items, glasses, small appliances, clothing, blankets and other household goods. If you are interested in decorating your apartment or residence hall with some goodies, please check this store out as a sign of support for International Women’s Day! More information about the store location and operation hours is now online.
    University Women’s Club is a nonprofit female membership organization at The Ohio State University that aims to promote fellowship, to connect and empower women and to stimulate women’s intellectual and moral development.

Afrikan American Farewell Celebration

2014 Spring Graduate celebrates receiving an award at AAFC

2014 Spring Graduate celebrates receiving an award at AAFC

This year marks the 23rd Annual Afrikan American Farewell Celebration (AAFC)! The AAFC celebrates the great achievements students of African descent accomplish, despite many challenges, throughout their matriculation at Ohio State. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Frank W. Hale, Jr. Black Cultural Center, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Student Life, and the Student Life Multicultural Center annually sponsor the event to acknowledge and celebrate those students who will be graduating in the spring or summer, or who have graduated in the previous Fall Semester, through a personalized graduation celebration. Each year, approximately 120 graduating seniors gather with their friends, families and loved ones to celebrate the closing of a chapter of their lives and the beginning of a new one. Archie Griffin, President and CEO of the Ohio State Alumni Association will serve as the keynote speaker for AAFC and will offer remarks to officially welcome students into the alumni society.

AAFC is open to all students, but it is encouraged that students who participate have a connection or some type of understanding of African or African American culture. “At AAFC, we will take an in-depth look at practices and rituals within African culture to celebrate and commemorate the transition from one stage of life into the next stage” states Antonio Phillip-Lytle, university faculty member and member of the AAFC planning committee. This program is used as an opportunity to provide a special

recognition for students that identify with both African and African American culture within our society. At the closing of the ceremony, graduates in attendance will receive a commemorative pin, program booklet and stole. Although registration for graduating seniors to participate in this event has now closed, if you would like more information about this event please email aafc@osu.edu.

Saturday May 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM

Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom

Second Floor, The Ohio Union

Afrikan American Farewell Celebration SP15

Afrikan American Farewell Celebration SP15

Learning on the Job

MCC Heidi

My name is Heidi Liou and I am a student associate at the Student Life Multicultural Center (MCC). I work very closely with the Intercultural Specialist for Asian/Asian Americans.

The other day my friend asked me: “What did you learn at work today?” Every day at the MCC is a wild adventure, but I wasn’t sure how to put it in words. Sometimes the daily grind makes me feel like I’m on a human hamster wheel… and it’s exhausting but exciting, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So I sat back and thought about it for a while and came up with a list of the three most valuable things I’ve learned.

1. There are more than 80 Asian/Asian American student organizations.

Although I collaborate with multifarious student organizations, such as Pakistani American Student Association and Pilipino Student Association; I know that the diverse Asian/Asian American population at Ohio State is enormous.

2. I love being able to plan events that help build community.

My job focuses on creating programs and events for the Asian/Asian American community. At the MCC, we collaborate with student organizations and departments on campus to create comfortable spaces for people to connect! The MCC started the Asian Pacific Islander First Year/Transfer Cohort, and as a leader/mentor in the program, I’ve been able to see relationships grow and new students become more involved in the community. More information about this cohort can be found online at the MCC Cohort website.

3. I love utilizing my “little talents.”

My job requirements did not include having good handwriting or be creative with coming up with names for events. Even if it is a small task, like using my calligraphy skills to make a sign, I love being able to contribute and be appreciated for it. I’ve been able to help others out with my little talents, while discovering new ones every day.

 

 

Now, I’d love to hear what some of you have learned at work.  Leave a comment!