65th Anniversary of International Studies

An Anniversary Message

In 2008 and 2009, The Ohio State University is celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Undergraduate International Studies Program (UISP).  We take great pride in proclaiming that, with the founding of UISP on May 31, 1943, we were in the national vanguard for undergraduate education.  UISP offered its first courses during Fall 1943.   Read more...

65th Anniversary Programs - Photo Gallery and Media

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• February 8, 2008
  A Conversation with Meredith Fabian, International Studies Alumna
  Speaker: Meredith Fabian, Deputy Director of Advocacy for Covenant House International.
• March 26, 2008
  Celebrating Globalization: 65 Years of International Studies at OSU (requires RealPlayer)
  Panelists: Alumni Matthew Colopy, Advisor to Governor Ted Strickland on Global Affairs and Jack Pounds, President & CEO, Ohio Chemistry Technology; UISP student and Harvard medical school student Michael Jaung; and OSU faculty member Lesley Ferris, OSU Department of Theater.
  Moderator: Jacqueline Royster, Executive Dean of Arts and Sciences
  Partners: Columbus Metropolitan Club and Columbus Council on World Affairs
  (Community Kick-Off)
• May 15, 2008
  International Studies: Springing into its 65th Year
  Speaker: Political Science Professor John Mueller presented on Trends in International Relations, 1943-2008
  Moderator: Richard Sisson, former Interim Provost, Political Science faculty member, and International Studies alum
  (Campus Kick-Off)
  Local Nigerian Artist, "Sam" Deji Adebuga featured cultural paintings at the reception.
• October 9, 2008
  Women and International Policy
  The Honorable Mary Robinson, Moderated by Fred Andrle
  Partners: The John Glenn School of Public Affairs, Barbara K. Fergus Women in Leadership Lecture Series
  Co-sponsors: First Year Experience; Office of the President; The Institute on Women, Gender and Pubc Policy; Office of International Affairs; Mershon Center for International Security Studies; Women in Development; and Women’s Studies along with community partner: Columbus Council on World Affairs
• October 28, 2008
  Stories of Hospice in South Africa Private Film Preview
  Partner: Africa Network Tea, Janet Parrot, film-maker, OSU Department of Theater and hospice activist and executive producer Cathe Kobacker film
  http://www.songofthesoulfilm.com
• November 9, 2009
  Conversation with Ambassador John D. Ong
• November 17, 2008
  Conversation with Jack Pounds, President & CEO, Ohio Chemistry Technology Council and International Studies Alumnus
• February 13, 2009
  Runasimimanta Yachaykusun: Andean Exploration Workshop
  Partner: Center for Latin American Studies and Global Gallery
• April 6, 2009
  Careers in International Studies
  Panelists: Maria Bowman, Director of Community Programs, CCWA, Matthew Colopy, Advisor to Governor Ted Strickland on Global Relations, Ezra Escudero, Executive Director, Ohio Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs, William Marshall, legal counsel, Abercromie & Fitch, and Barbara Pratzner, President, Columbus Sister Cities.
• April 30, 2009
  Global Business Leaders Speak
  Panelists: August Cenname, V.P. Merrill Lynch, Paula Jo Galbraith, Consultant, Keith Monda, fomer CEO of Coach, Vincent Volpi, President of Pica
  Partner: Business School Center for International Programs
• May 21, 2009
  Change through Humanitarian Action
  Panelists: Sadia Aden, Co-Founder of the Somali Diaspora Network and Adar Foundation, Anna Forbes, Deputy Director, The Global Campaign for Microbicides, and David Ives, Executive Director, Albert Schweitzer Institute
  Co-sponsor: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
  Partners: Health Sciences Center for Global Health; Somali Student Association; Global Health Initiative and Columbus Council on World Affairs

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