student organizations

Rock Out at Buckeye Blackout!

Unplug for the night, grab some friends and join us April 9 at 8 p.m. in the Ohio Union Performance Hall for Buckeye Blackout’s annual concert.
Buckeye Blackout is a student organization that focuses on raising awareness about sustainability through art and music.

Rachel Skewer and Clayton Perry founded the organization as freshmen with the hopes that Buckeye Blackout would become a large campus event that brought light to sustainability. Clayton Perry, a founding member, explains “the whole idea is to get OSU students to contribute to one big night of energy conservation on the night of the concert, while we support our local and student performers.”

Buckeye Blackout’s annual concert is a free show and all they ask is that before you head over that you turn off your lights at home and unplug your appliances to conserve energy. The night will be filled with wonderful local musicians and bands, free giveaways and easy tips for leading a more sustainable life.

Click below for more information about Buckeye Blackout, their concert and how you can become involved.

https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeBlackout/

Union Universe: Keith B. Key Center

March means spring is just around the corner and so are those projects that you may have been procrastinating on. Before you know it Spring Break has come and gone and your deadlines are getting closer and closer. Don’t be caught off guard this year; the Keith B. Key Center for Leadership and Service can help you with any of your project needs and more.

The Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service, located in the Ohio Union, offers great services to students including the Resource Room, meeting spaces, leadership and service opportunities. Here’s how to take advantage of what the Keith B. Key Center has to offer you:

  1. Resource Room-
    I could go on and on about the Resource Room and all it has to offer but I’ll hit the major points that could help you with any of your academic needs. The Resource Room offers students affordable printing, office resources, supplies for creative projects and assistance with anything Keith B. Key related.
    So if you need to print a 20 page study guide, make a poster for your group project, create buttons for that upcoming campaign you’re helping on or need a few balloons to spruce up your upcoming event, the Keith B. Key Center is the place to go.
  2. Meeting Rooms-
    Not only does the Keith B. Key Center have plenty of meeting rooms that can be reserved but it also has a lounge where you can study or just relax. Group projects are common in college and finding a quiet place to meet isn’t always easy. Reserve a meeting space for you and your group at the Keith B. Key Center. It’s as easy as stopping by the Resource Room, choosing a date and time that’s available and booking it.
  3. Service Opportunities-
    Paying it forward is important to most Buckeye’s and if you’re looking for a way to get involved and give back then the Keith B. Key Center is the place to get started. The Center is home to many service organizations including Buck-I-SERV, BuckeyeThon and Pay It Forward.
  4. Leadership Opportunities-
    Improve or refine your leadership skills by exploring the many leadership organizations and opportunities at the center. A wonderful opportunity to expand upon your leadership is the Annual Conference on Leadership and Civic Engagement which is made possible by the Keith B. Key Center. This conference is a free, daylong event open to all students and touches on strength-based leadership, service-learning and team development. You could get involved with other great organizations such as Buckeye Leadership Fellows, LeaderShape and Mount Leadership Society.

These are just a few of many opportunities and resources the Keith B. Key Center for Leadership and Service at the Ohio Union has to offer Ohio State students and organizations. For more information about the Keith B. Key Center or their hours visit: http://ohiounion.osu.edu/get_involved/csls.

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.

Alpha Tau Omega Casino Night

The Ohio Union is lucky to host many annual events each year. These events range from celebrations and dance competitions to large lectures and fundraising events. One large event we look forward to each year is the Alpha Tau Omega Annual Casino Night. This year’s event will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4 in the Archie Griffin Grand Ballroom. The 12th Annual Casino Night is already shaping up to be a great evening –multiple special guests, including Urban and Shelley Meyer, as well as a few current and past Buckeye football team members, will be in attendance while the men of ATO hope to raise over $50,000.

The purpose of Casino Night is to help raise funds that will support the Urban and Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research as well as the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer at The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The dress for the evening is formal wear and guests can purchase tickets or make a donation at this link.

Be sure to follow @ATOCasinoNight on twitter for more event updates!

More information can be found at the ATO Casino Night website.

Taste of OSU

Taste of OSU Logo

Tomorrow evening at the Ohio Union the Office of International Affairs is hosting their annual Taste of OSU! Discover and learn about the cultures of your fellow Buckeyes as you snack and socialize. There will be plenty of delicious cuisines and exciting performances to go around from over 30 different student organizations.

 

Where: Ohio Union

When: Friday, February 19 from 5-9 p.m.

Each food ticket is $1 and they can be purchased ahead of time at the Ohio Union info desk or during the event.

 

 

 

For more information, visit the Taste of OSU website.