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We've added a new course to our Autumn 2026 schedule! INTSTDS/NELC 5020 explores the personal lives of the elite in Eurasia. Unlike many courses that study governments, this course focuses on the…

After a decades-long career at Ohio State, Dr. Bob Woyach finished his final semester with the International Studies Program a week ago. He’s been a longtime figure of the International Studies…

The 13 Cotner International Studies Student Support Fun Scholarship recipients

The International Studies Program is thrilled to announce the inaugural group of students receiving study abroad scholarships through the Cotner International Studies Student Support Fund! Through…

The Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies will host Ohio State alumni Eric Connelly, Lauren Kennedy, and Francesco DiMarco for an engaging conversation on building careers in…

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We're proud to announce applications are open for the Fred C. & E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East! This award offers Ohio State University undergraduates majoring or…

International Studies senior lecturer, Anita Bucknam

Over winter break, International Studies senior lecturer Anita Bucknam was featured in The Lantern. Anita shared her story of serving in the CIA in Moscow during the fall of the Soviet…

This summer, travel and earn academic credit with Ohio State through the new Global May Bolivia program!

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to citizenship through the history…

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Are you planning on conducting research or studying abroad in the 2025-2026 academic year? The College of Arts & Sciences has many different scholarships available to offset research and…

The Office of International Affairs presents the 2025 Study Abroad Fair, which will be held on Wednesday, September 10 from 2 – 5 p.m. in the Archie Griffin East Ballroom at the…

Ohio State's National Security Simulation, sponsored by the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, is now accepting applications for student participants. The 2025 competition will…

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We've added a new course to our Autumn 2025 schedule! INTSTDS 2025: Introduction to China & Japan offers a multidisciplinary survey of contemporary Asian civilizations: their geographical and…

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Did you know that Ohio State is one of the nation's top producers of Fulbright Students and Scholars? If you're interested in a Fulbright experience, you're in the right place!

Join our…

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Discover new horizons with the Fred C. & E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East! This award offers Ohio State University undergraduates majoring or minoring in…

National Security Simulation

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The Susan Pratt Munthe Graduate Scholarship for Study on Latin America is now taking applications!

Purpose:

Established May 20, 2021, with gifts from Susan Pratt…

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Discover new horizons with the Fred C. & E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East! This award offers Ohio State University undergraduates majoring or minoring in…

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Fulbright Week at OSU - April 11-14, 2023

Fulbright Week at Ohio State sessions. Information sessions, workshops, webinars and panels for undergraduate students,…

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Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

DART will hold a LIVE online info session on Wednesday, March 8th at 7pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing…

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Winner of the Fred C. and E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East!

Congratulations to the winner of the 2022-23 Fred C. and E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Scholarship…

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Congratulations to the 2022-23 recipients of the The Susan Pratt Munthe Graduate Scholarship for Study on Latin America!

This scholarship was established May 20, 2021, with gifts from Susan…

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2023 Partner Fees and Program Dates

CONFLICT AND THE STRUGGLE FOR PEACE

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Life Beyond Degree: World Languages in the Real World

This event is geared towards students in the World Languages department who are looking to explore what they can do with their degree…

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Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP)
Now Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the Student Trainee (Office Automation).

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Career Opportunities

in the World Affairs Councils of America Network

The World Affairs Councils of America is excited to share job openings around…

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 15th, 2022

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American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC)

For close to four…

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Open Position: Administrative & Office Assistant

Date Posted: February 11, 2022
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: President & CEO
Compensation: $20 - …

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Ladan Ibrahim is a 2016 OSU alum who majored in Political Science. She first served as a City Year volunteer from 2016 to 2017 at South high School, where she engaged with primarily eight grade…

Cargill Global Scholars Program

The Cargill Global Scholars Program is currently accepting applications from first and second year students at the Ohio State University. Our application deadline has been extended to Tuesday,…

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 4701 - Weapons

AUTUMN 2022

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis
TR 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM
Room 213, Campbell Hall
Class #: 17806
Credits: 3

This course…

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AEDECON & INTSTDS 4597.01 World Population

AUTUMN 2022

Dr. Nicholas Dadzie

TR 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM
Room 1009, Smith Laboratory
AED ECON Class #: 29367
INT…

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 2800 Peace Studies

AUTUMN 2022

Prof. Benjamin McKean
TR 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM
Room 014, University Hall
Class #: 17802

This course provides a…

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 4704 Global War on Terror

AUTUMN 2022
Dr. Jeffrey Lewis
MW 2:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Room 180, Cunz Hall
Class #: 35771

This course will…

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AUTUMN 2022

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 3700

Dr. Omar Keshk
TR 12:45PM – 2:05PM
Room 335, Campbell Hall
Class #: 24205

Anita Bucknam
TR 9:35AM – 10…

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 3701 Homeland Security

AUTUMN 2022

Prof. Frank Stratman
TR 5:30 PM – 6:50 PM
Room 209, Campbell Hall
Class #: 23842

Dr. David…

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 3850 Globalization

AUTUMN 2022

Dr. Omar Keshk
MW 12:45 PM – 2:05 PM
Room 2150, Smith Laboratory
Class #: 17803
Credits: 3

Globalization is…

Kabul Afghanistan

Title: “The Fall of Kabul and the Failure of Occupations: US and Soviet interventions in Afghanistan in comparative perspective”
Event: Friday, March 4, 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Page…

Post-Conflict Workshop Series participants

The Mershon Center for International Security Studies is now home to the Post-Conflict Justice Workshop Series. This hands-on, six-week program, gives students a deep dive into the field of…

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DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, March 9 at 6pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing. All current and former OSU students welcome, particularly those graduating in or…

Peer Advisors

The Office of International Affairs is currently accepting Peer Advisor applications for our upcoming Autumn 2022 Immigration Check-in process, where we welcome new and returning F-1 and J-1…

Opportunity Fair

Got plans for summer 2022?

The Summer Internship & Opportunity Career Fair - Feb 15 in person and Feb 16 virtual - is the perfect way to explore resume-building opportunities for summer 2022…

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February 25th, 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Zoom

REGISTER HERE:

This lecture has been moved to a 100% virtual format. To register for this lecture, please use the Zoom…

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For all the many universal experiences that characterize Peace Corps service across geography and generations, each volunteer’s experience is also entirely unique. This is true even for volunteers…

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INFORMATION AND APPLICATION WORKSHOP

Interested in job opportunities in international public service? For over sixty years the Peace Corps has pursued world peace and…

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Info Session: Community Economic Development Programs

Dec. 7, 2021; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

If you've always wanted to challenge yourself on an…

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NSEP Boren Scholarship

Looking for a government career? Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world…

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Language skills are in high demand from employers around the world, and the 2022 Spring Career Fair is your opportunity to highlight to employers what you bring…

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The East Asian Studies Center is pleased to partner with the Undergraduate International Studies Program to offer a new course in Spring 2022, "Modern Pandemics" (International Studies…

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EASC FLAS Fellowships for Undergraduate Students

Application and further information available at https://easc.osu.edu/2022-2023flas
Application…

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The Security & Intelligence Club is hosting their annual Simulated Intelligence Mission (SIM) this weekend. Current OSU students are welcome to participate.

The Simulated…

A Troubled Sleep: Risk and Resilience in Contemporary Northern Ireland

A Troubled Sleep: Risk and Resilience in Contemporary Northern Ireland

November 16, 2021

12:00PM - 1:30PM

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“YES, BUT WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM?”: PERSPECTIVES FROM ETHNICALLY DIVERSE PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS

Peace Corps volunteers from diverse ethnic backgrounds often…

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Join us on Friday, November 5 at 12:15 p.m. for a conversation with Michael Morell, former acting director of the CIA, the president's briefer on 9/11, and host of the award-winning

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The Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies is now accepting applications for Summer 2022 and Academic Year 2022-23 Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships. Applications are…

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Homeward Bound: Refugee Return and Local Conflict, Oct 22, 21

As the number of refugees worldwide has risen to unprecedented levels, the international community touts…

Climate Change & U.S. Foreign Policy

Climate Change and U.S. Foreign Policy

Please join Professor Alex Thompson for a discussion of climate change and U.S. foreign policy. Dr. Thompson will discuss the recent U…

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PEACE CORPS INFORMATION SESSION

Learn about international public service through the Peace Corps in positions promoting Education, Agriculture, Health, Environment, Economic…

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Afghanistan: Insights from History and Political Science

Join College of Arts and Sciences experts for a conversation about the withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan.


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The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for six to nine month fellowships in Washington, DC focusing on arms control, peace, and…

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NSEP Boren Information Session. Looking for a government Career?

Boren Scholars and Fellows from diverse fields of study immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented…

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Hilary Bussell

TR 2:20 PM - 3:40 PM

Room 136, Jennings Hall

Class #: 20794

Changes in creating, accessing, and using information are happening within a global context and…

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Pathways to Careers in Diplomacy: A Conversation with Brian Sells, Foreign Service Officer, former Peace Corps and Fulbright participant.

October 1st, 2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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SPRING 2022

International Studies 3702

Herding Cyber Cats: Information Security Management

Holly Drake & Helen Patton

TR 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM

Room 136, Jennings Hall

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SPRING 2022

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis

TR 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM

Room 006, Hayes Hall

Class Number: 23794

The primary theme of this course will be the challenges that democratic…

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SPRING 2022!

Dr. Amy Gregg

The course is 100% online. There is a one day per week required Zoom session to hold a class discussion on Wednesdays from 2:45 PM – 5:30 PM.

This…

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SPRING 2022!

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis

Class #: 34598

MW 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM

Room 173, Mendenhall Lab

This course will provide interested undergraduates from different…

Incomplete Democracies:  The (Un) Rule of Law in Latin America

Incomplete Democracies: The (Un) Rule of Law in Latin America

Dr. Sara Schatz

WF 9:35AM – 10:55AM

Room 080, Derby Hall

INTSTDS Class #: 18595

Credits: 3

This…

Introduction to Globalization

Introduction to Globalization - AUTUMN 2021

Dr. Omar Keshk

TR 11:10AM – 12:30PM

Room 209, Campbell Hall

Class #: 13889

Credits: 3

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DEVELOPMENT & CONTROL OF Weapons of Mass Destruction

AU2021

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis

TR 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM

Room 150, Pomerene Hall

Class #: 13892

Credits: 3

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International Studies 2194 - AUTUMN 2021

ETHICS IN THE INFORMATION AGE

MW 2:20 PM to 3:40 PM

Room 243, Campbell Hall

Class #: 37652

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Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

DART will hold an online info session on Tuesday, April 13 at 6pm eastern to discuss careers in community…

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International Studies 4703

Science, Technology & American National Security

Autumn 2021

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis

MW 2:20 PM – 3:40 PM

Room 243, Campbell Hall

Class #:…

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Humanities Department (CSCC) and East Asian Studies Center (OSU) present:

When East Meets West Symposium
Pandemics: Past, Present, and Future - Coronavirus in…

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SKY Happiness ReSKY Happiness Retreat

SKY Happiness Retreat is a 9-hour total well-being event offered to thousands of…

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Ella Roxey is a first-year political science major from Columbus. She is passionate about making OSU a more equitable, safe, and empowering environment. Ella is committed to serving students and…

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INTSTDS 3400: The Display & Analysis of Data

Dr. Omar Keshk (keshk.1@osu.edu)

Class #: 22638

SUMMER 2021, Completely online

The analysis and display of data provides…

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INTSTDS 5195: Ethics in the Information Age: Technology for the Public Interest

The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically hastened the transformation of our world via information and Internet…

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The Center for Career and Professional Success is pleased to announce the Summer Internship and Opportunity Fair. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 4th from 1-5 p.m. This year’s event will…

My Journey to OSU

As a transfer student, I was looking forward to joining the OSU community this past summer. I spent the last academic year in Israel studying Hebrew and Middle East politics. One of my favorite…

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SKY Happiness Retreat is a 9-hour total well-being training offered to thousands of university students, faculty, and staff across the country. Participants gain foundational stress…

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Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm to discuss careers in community…

Biological Weapons, Warfare, & Terrorism - Spring 21!

International Studies 4550 Biological Weapons, Warfare, and Terrorism: The Historical & Contemporary Risk Course Number: 28242 ONLINE Dr. Jeffrey Lewis This course provides a broad introduction to…

Case Studies in Information Security

International Studies 4702 Case Studies in Information Security Course Number: 33381 Online Synchronous, students attend online during class time. MW 5:30 PM – 6:50 PM Steven Romig The goal of this…

Democracy & Terrorism

International Studies 4195 - SPRING 2021 DEMOCRACY & TERRORISM: Lessons from the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland Dr. Jeffrey Lewis TR 11:10 AM – 12:30 PM Room 251, Campbell Hall Class Number: 29662…

Herding Cyber Cats:  Information Security Management

International Studies 3702 Janet Stackpole, CISM Class Number: 28243 All Online synchronous Students are to be online during class time T R 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM This hands-on course will focus on…

Human Rights, An Introduction

Profesor Ines Valdez Class Number: 33386 ALL ONLINE SPRING 2021 This course provides an introduction to the question of human rights. Throughout the semester, we will examine the conceptual history…

Belonging in Europe - NEW FOR SP21!

Professor Dorothy Noyes has developed a new course to be offered this Spring 2021! This course is approved for all specializations. INTSTDS 4195 Belonging in Europe Class number: 33389 W 9:35-10:55…

2020 Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair

2020 Ohio State Graduate and Professional School Fair

This event is open to current Ohio State undergraduate students.
Option for Student Success Series credit

Date:…

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U.S. Department of State
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

Applications are now being accepted for the U.S…

Hip Hop in a time of Covid

My participation in this project is a continuation of my long-term fieldwork with dislocated Roma (“Gypsies”) in Istanbul, Turkey, particularly a…

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We are excited to offer a new course for Spring 2021!

INTSTDS 4195 Comparative Epidemics

Class Number: 35054

Dr. Amy Welling Gregg

This course explores epidemics in…

Sydnee Wilke

Sydnee Wilke, senior Honors double major in Russian and International Studies, has been awarded a U.S. Student Fulbright Grant to teach English in Russian during the 2020-2021 academic year!…

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program

FULBRIGHT ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 via Zoom
Learn more about the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program at a…

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To find our more go to: https://careers.osu.edu/

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Getting the Russian Challenge Right

On Tuesday, March 24th from 12:30PM to 2:00PM in Enarson Classroom Building Room 100, the Center for Slavic and East European Studies will hold its annual…

Can the Rich and Powerful Make Society Better?

Can the Rich & Powerful Make Society Better?

A Central Asian Case to Consider

Professor Morgan Liu

Some rich and powerful people, like Bill Gates, Mark…

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The Peace Corps has current opportunities for qualified applicants with background and skills in key sectors. Peace Corps volunteers serve for 2 full years after…

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The Ohio State University GAP Year Opportunities Fair is focused on helping you find a 1 or 2-year opportunity in Ohio…

National Security Simulations

The Ohio State National Security Simulation bridges the gap between classroom learning and the real world.

The simulation is an immersive, large-scale, whole-of-government, role assumption…

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Check out the Career Events for February 2020!

International Studies 3700, Introduction to Intelligence

INTSTDS 3700 - Introduction to Intelligence

MAY – 4 week session one

Among the important consequences of the tragedies of 9/11 have been a renewed…

Terror and Terrorism online!

INTSTDS 4700 - Terror and Terrorism (ONLINE)

Beginning Summer 2020 students can now complete a class towards a major or minor in Security & Intelligence completely online!…

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INTSTDS 3400 - Analysis and Display of Data

This is an all-online class. The analysis and display of data provides students with an introduction to the steps and methods involved in…

Careers in Cyber-Security

An exciting opportunity to connect with and learn from cybersecurity professionals is happening Wednesday, February 12th @ 6p. Don’t miss Career Connections: Careers in…

Education Abroad Information Sessions

College of Arts and Sciences education abroad scholarships

Applications are still open for education abroad scholarships for undergraduate arts and sciences majors enrolled…

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Download and read the December 2019 Issue of Small World Newsletter!

Shammas Malik

Shammas Malik update! Shammas won a seat on the Akron City Council on November 5th, 2019!

"Folks - we won the election! I am incredibly honored to have the opportunity to serve my community…

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Join us for a discussion on the future of the transatlantic alliance and the old continent's political situation. The event will feature Dr. Hal Brands, the Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished…

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Date: Thursday, November 14th 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Place: Room 136 Jennings Hall

Speaker: Laura Joseph, Assistant Director, Center for African Studies, Peace Corps Recruiter

…

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Download and read the November 2019 Issue of Small World Newsletter!

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Youth is an exciting but also a very short period of time in the individual’s life. It is also known as formative years, for the socio-historical and cultural background against which people grow…

Da Maiwand Malalai

R 10/31 | 2:30 pm | Professor Lesley Ferris presents a lecture on Tricycle Theatre’s 2009 Afghanistan festival of short plays focusing on “The Great Game: Afghanistan,” a…

UNITED STATES ARMY SOLDIERS

Slavic Department Collaborates with US Army Civil Affairs
The Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures collaborated with the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion …

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2020-2021 FLAS Fellowship Competition Opens
The East Asian Studies Center is seeking applications for fellowships for summer 2020 and academic year 2020-21 under the U.S…

Community Refugee and Immigration Services

Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS) Community Connectors Mentoring Program is in need of male mentors who have their own transportation! CRIS Community Connectors pairs New American…

Natalie Antonik

Congratulations to Boren Recipient Natalie Antonik for the academic year of 2019-2020! Natalie is an International Relations & Diplomacy major, with a second major in Japanese. Next year, Natalie…

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Nov. 5th, 12:00PM, 15 East 17th Avenue

Join us for an informal discussion with Arts and Sciences alumnus Rob Kibler (Secruity & Intelligence/Psychology '12) about the path he has taken to…

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Security and Intelligence graduate Anna (2017) will be giving a presentation at the Security & Intelligence Club meeting, about working for the National Air and Space Intelligence…

Lauren Schefsky

Lauren is a senior majoring in International Relations & Diplomacy, with a second major in German.

“I am currently interning at the US Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where I work with…

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This course will introduce students to the vibrant, interdisciplinary field of the Environmental Humanities. We will think together about the affordances of humanistic inquiry for addressing…

Harry S. Truman

The Truman Foundation awards approximately 60 scholarships to college juniors in preparation for careers in public service. The scholarship provides up to $30,000 toward graduate studies,…

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2019 OSU Graduate and Professional School Fair

Persian Poetry flyer

Look in any anthology of "classical" (i.e. medieval) Persian poetry and you would be lucky to find more than two women poets listed, and it's always the same two. But in reality there were fine…

Maksym Eristavi

Thursday, October 17, 4:00-6:00PM, Hagerty Hall 406

The Slavic Literature and Culture Forum welcomes Maksym Eristavi for a discussion of mis-disinformation in the post-Soviet space. Eristavi…

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Apply now through Oct. 15, 2019

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This program offers training in a multifaceted cryptologic discipline. You will apply logic, analysis, creativity, judgment and systematic…

Ishrat Sanjida

Ishrat Sanjida (BA International Studies) graduated with a major in International Relations & Diplomacy and minor in Human Rights from the Ohio State…

Global May Brazil Study Abroad Program

The Global May Brazil Education Abroad program is a month long experience for May 2020 that offers students the opportunity to explore the two cities of Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. Undergraduates of…

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Download and read the October 2019 of Small World Newsletter!

Sam Weiss is a senior majoring in Development with minors in Arabic and Philosophy. He participated in the CIEE: Middle East…

The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA)

The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified student submissions to…

The Alfa Fellowship Program

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a yearlong, paid fellowship targeted at young professionals and allows the opportunity for professional development at leading institutions in Russia. As part of the…

Peace Corps Information Session

M 10/7 | 11:30-12:30 pm | Peace Corps Information Session | Join the information session to learn how you can gain volunteer experience working with local leaders. Bring questions…

North Korean map

F 10/4 | 12:00-1:30pm | IKS Lecture: Origins of North Korean Despotism | In the wake of the Korean War, North Korea was a country with a very diverse political leadership that…

Critical Language Scholarship

The CLS Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of students studying and mastering critical foreign languages. All students are encouraged to apply. Deadline…

Pathways Internship Experience

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Visit USAJOBS to start the…

2019 Ohio State Law Day and Law Fair

Meet representatives from law schools around the country and LSAT Test Prep companies, attend workshops by AccessLex and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), and talk with current law students…

Zambia Culture and Society Study Abroad Program

This May program will introduce students to diverse aspects of Southern African societies and cultures including literature, arts and music, folklore, geography, architecture, and the economy…

Education Abroad Information Sessions

These sessions will help you explore the basics of education abroad. You'll learn more about how to select the program that's right for you, how to finance your education abroad, how to navigate…

On the Front Lines Performing Afghanistan

"On the Front Lines," a series of events centered on Afghanistan, organized by Lesley Ferris and sponsored by the Global Arts + Humanities Discovery Theme at the Ohio State University. The project…

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, October 16 at 7 pm to discuss careers in community organizing. All OSU students and alumni welcome, particularly those…

Day of the Dead Celebration

Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration @ OSU

Saturday, October 19th, 2019 | 11am to 5pm

Join us on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 for the 4th annual…

Summer 2020 Russian Culture and Society

All majors are encouraged to apply for the Russia Culture & Society program, which will travel to Moscow and St. Petersburg for three weeks during May 2020. Students will participate in numerous…

Summer 2020 Hungary Global May Program

First and second year students of all majors who are interested in studying abroad are encouraged to learn more about the Hungary Global May program. Like the other Global May programs, this…

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Employers regularly report that college graduates need to improve their communication skills (speaking, writing, reading, etc.). In addition, according to research from the National Association of…

East Asian Language and Competencies Workshop

R 10/3 | 5:00-6:30 pm | East Asian Language Skills and Competencies Workshop | Are you majoring/minoring in Chinese, Japanese or Korean? Do you want to learn how to explain the…

International Studies Spring 2020 Courses

International Studies Spring 2020 Course descriptions are now available! Click here to see the full listing

RUSSIAN POLITICS AND CULTURE COURSE FLYER

SPRING 2020!

Prof. Jennifer Suchland, W F 9:30AM – 10:55AM, Room 135, Caldwell Laboratory, Class #: 32139

What do war memorials, punk rock, and bad language have in common? Each is a…

Nushin Arbabzadah

“Shakespeare among the Suicide Bombers: The Turmoil of Theater in Modern Afghanistan” by Nushin Arbabzadah

Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 4:00pm

Thompson Library, Room 165

Nushin…

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

ScovilleFellowshipThe Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for six to nine month fellowships in Washington, DC focusing on arms control,…

Boren Scholarship and Fellowships

NSEP Boren Scholarship Office Hours
Boren Scholarships fund study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Office hours for the NSEP…

May Study Abroad in London Activism in Multiethnic London

With the city of London as its focus, this Education Abroad course (ENGLISH 4554: English Studies and Global Human Rights) will explore global migration in the context of the current crisis around…

United States Department of State

U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (Unpaid)
Now Accepting Applications

The U.S. Department of State is currently…

Education Abroad Scholarships

Scholarships are available to undergraduate arts and sciences students to support education abroad, research and creative activity. Eligibility, applications and contact information may be found…

Education Abroad Expo

9/12 | 2:00-6:00 pm | Education Abroad Expo | The 2019 Education Abroad Expo will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 2 – 6 p.m. in the Archie Griffin East Ballroom at the Ohio…

Department of State Visit September 17th and 18th

Two experienced U.S. Department of State representatives will be on campus next week to talk about career and internship opportunities. This a rare opportunity to connect in-person with these…

FLAS Fellowships

Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Grant Recipients - Academic Year 2019-2020

The Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Slavic and East European Studies, and East Asian…

Scholarship Session

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares…

The Iranian Geopolitical Project

Join the Alexander Hamilton Society at 6pm on Monday, September 16 in Mendenhall Lab 100 as we analyze Iran’s motives and geopolitical ambitions within the Middle East. Dr…

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Download and read the September 2019 Issue [pdf] of Small World Newsletter!

Washington Academic Internship Program Flyer

Interested in a career in Washington, D.C.? You have two exciting opportunities to hear
from young Ohio State alumni who have successfully started careers in Washington
on Monday, September…

Frasure-Kruzel-Drew Memorial Fellowship flyer

Want to pursue a career in national security, foreign affairs, or humanitarian assistance? Apply for the Frasure-Kruzel-Drew
Memorial Fellowship to help manage Conventional Weapons Destruction…

Career Success Development Academy

The Fall 2019 Entrepreneurship Academy is a series of workshops exclusively for students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

This non-credit series of workshops is presented by Career…

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Come learn about the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program , the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship and the Donald M. Payne International Development…

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Starting Summer 2019 - More Language Options!


"PENDING FINAL APPROVAL" International Studies majors will have even more options to complete their foreign language requirement! While the…

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Interested in a law enforcement career or working in the U.S. Intelligence Community? Join the Security & Intelligence Club!

Meeting Time: Wednesdays at 7 pm

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Congratulations to Natalie Antonik, recipient of a 2019-2020 Boren Scholarship, an initiative of the National Education Security Program. Boren Awards provide up to $20,000 to U.S…

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Kaitlin Acton, a fourth-year international studies major, has been selected to receive a Critical Language Scholarship to study intensive Korean for summer 2019. Kaitlin, who is…

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Elena Akers, a third-year International Studies and German double major, has been selected as one of Ohio State's Sesquicentennial Scholars. Elena is one of 150 outstanding…

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International Studies alumna, Sabrina Hersi Issa, was honored with the Young Alumni Achievement Award at the 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence Dinner and…

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Natalie Antonik, a third-year international studies major, has been selected to receive a Critical Language Scholarship to study intensive Indonesian for summer 2019. Natalie, who…

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Faraz Ansari, a fourth-year international studies major, has been selected to receive a Critical Language Scholarship to study intensive Urdu for summer 2019. Faraz, who is also…

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Attention Spring 2019 graduates! The Ohio Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs (OCHLA) is seeking two new Americorps VISTA members to join their team. Read more about the VISTA Organizations…

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On Friday, April 12, the Moritz College of Law’s Program on Data and Governance is hosting Professor Larry Backer of Penn State Law School. Professor Backer will be talking about the Chinese Social…

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Natalie Majidzadeh, a second-year international studies major, has been selected to receive a Critical Language Scholarship to study intensive Arabic for summer 2019. The Critical…

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You are invited to a moderated question-and-answer discussion with His Excellency Linas Linkevičius, minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. This special event…

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Announcing an exciting employment opportunity at Abercrombie and Fitch, which may be of particular interest to students preparing to graduate with a Security and Intelligence specialization.

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Date: Friday, March 29, 2019
Location: 1080 Derby Hall
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Host: Department of Geography

Tropical glaciers are highly sensitive indicators and recorders of climate…

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The next speaker in the 2018-19 Global Africa Colloquium Series is Dr. Adélékè Adéèkó, Humanities Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of English at The Ohio State University. …

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The Columbus Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) awards an annual scholarship to students interested in a career in the private security, law enforcement, or criminal…

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International Studies Alum, Maria Hadden, unseats a 27-year incumbent for Chicago’s 49th Ward Alderwoman. Maria graduated with a BA in International Studies and a minor in Spanish…

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International Studies Alum, Shammas Malik, is running for Akron City Council, Ward 8, Akron, Ohio. Born and raised in Akron’s Ward 8, Shammas attended Firestone High School and…

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Autumn 2019 International Studies courses have been published! Please view the complete list of courses [pdf] with their descriptions as you plan your autumn schedule! Many of these classes have…

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The ASC Center for Career and Professional Success is hosting a career conference to assist graduating ASC students in the job search process!

When: March 29 and 30,…

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It may be cold and wintery now, but it's time to be thinking of your summer plans! The Summer Internship & Opportunity Fair connects students to organizations recruiting for summer 2019…

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The 13th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education, "Preparing Tomorrow's Peacebuilders: Career Paths in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution," is an opportunity…

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The Center for Career and Professional Success is hosting a “Life Beyond Degree,” two-part program for International Studies majors! Below are brief descriptions of the events and a link to RSVP! …

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International Studies affiliate Dorothy Noyes, professor of English and Comparative Studies and former director of the Center for Folklore Studies, was awarded an honorary doctorate in…

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Don't miss a great opportunity to connect with employers recruiting for summer 2019 positions!

Event Information:
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Location: Ohio Union, Archie M…

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The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified student submissions to be published in the Spring 2019 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers…

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On Monday, January 28, International Studies is hosting a special information session for those of you interested in the Peace Corps!

SPEAKER: Laura Joseph, Center for…

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The Ohio State University alumna Laila Ujayli has been named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar. The Rhodes Scholarship was founded in 1902, and supports graduate study at the University of Oxford in the…

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The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program!

The Rangel International Affairs Summer…

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Applications are now open for the Cargill Global Scholars Program - a distinctive, 2-year scholarship and enrichment program for high-achieving students studying in a field…

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Anthony Mughan, professor of political science and director of the Undergraduate International Studies Program (UISP), is retiring at the end of December. Mughan has been a faculty member at The…

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International Studies Alumna Oghogho Igodan, graduated with honors from George Washington University in May 2018, earning a Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. While at George…

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Application Deadline: September 20, 2018

The Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Fellowship.

The Pickering…

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The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now accepting applications for the 2019 Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program!

The Rangel Graduate Fellowship is a U…