Greetings! Are you planning to continue your education after you graduate? Learn about admission to an OSU graduate or professional school by attending the OSU Graduate and Professional School Fair on November 13. Expand your educational experience. Take an arts and sciences faculty member to lunch (courtesy of your college), learn about social diversity and identity through DISCO offerings, and connect community service with course goals through service-learning courses. Read about these opportunities and more below.
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Italy Archaeology Field School
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Anthropology is the scientific study of the human condition-biology, culture, and society-from earliest ancestors to the present. No other discipline has this remarkable global reach and temporal depth for the study of humans, past or present. Students major in either Anthropology (B.A.) or Anthropological Sciences (B.S.). These majors provide a diverse breadth of research, learning, and engagement opportunities, all provided by a world-class faculty and with first-class teaching facilities. Anthropology oversees the Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science, and offers minor tracks in Archaeology (study of past cultures), Cultural Anthropology (study of living societies), and Physical Anthropology (study of evolution, health, and biology). Emphases include, but are not limited to, climate, health, and environment, preparing students for post-graduate study (graduate school in anthropology and allied disciplines, medical school, and dental school) and many occupations, such as nonprofit, human services, foreign service, environmental mitigation, international business, community organization, and forensic science. A major or minor in Anthropology is invaluable for anyone preparing for a career involving interdisciplinary study, international travel, work in foreign countries, or a career involving diverse communities in our increasingly diverse nation. Contact the Undergraduate Studies Faculty Advisor, Scott McGraw or visit the department in 4034 Smith Laboratory. Clark Spencer Larsen, Chair.
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Student Organization Highlight
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 The Society of Physics Students exists to build a stronger community among students who are interested in the physical sciences. They strive to help members develop the professional skills needed to become successful scientists. They also work to promote public interest in science through community outreach projects. |
What's the best way to respond to the common interview question, "What are your strengths?" Do you respond to the strengths question with a brief response like, "It's easy for me to maintain a positive attitude."? This may work when interviewing for positions during your first and second years at Ohio State, but if you're seeking a highly competitive internship or entry-level career employment you will need a more detailed response. We can help you take your interview skills to the next level. Obtain coaching during a mock interview and access "how to" documents and videos on interview preparation. To schedule a mock interview, follow these steps - mock interview.
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OSU Graduate And Professional School Fair
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 Meet with admission representatives from 17 OSU graduate and professional programs. Learn about their programs and what's involved in applying. Talk with advisors about courses for pre-law and pre-health fields, and with GRE Prep Course and Princeton Review representatives . Approved for First Year Student Success Series credit.Wednesday, November 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, Ohio Union. Programs attending:
* Architecture | * Law | * Pharmacy | * Business | * Medicine | * Public Health | * Dentistry | * Nursing | * Graduate School | * Veterinary Medicine | * Social Work | * Optometry | * Health & Rehabilitation Sciences | * Environment and Natural Resources | * Higher Education & Student Affairs | * Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences | * John Glenn School of Public Affairs | |
Presented by the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council.
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Take A Professor To Lunch - On Us
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Invite a professor to lunch - compliments of Arts and Sciences!
 Sharing lunch and an informal conversation is a great way to explore educational and research opportunities, to identify or confirm your career direction, as well as to build an educational relationship - an important factor when requesting a future letter of reference. You're eligible to receive two free meal cards (one for you and one for your faculty guest) once each semester. More info.
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New Advising Office In Hagerty Hall
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Hagerty Hall has a new undergraduate advising office for students with the following majors: Arabic, Chinese, Comparative Studies, Film Studies, French, German, Hebrew, Islamic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Romance Studies, Russian, Spanish, and World Literatures. Advisors are available to help students with information on majors and general education requirements (GEC) and assist with overall degree planning. Make an appointment by calling 614-292-6961 or visit the office located in 355 Hagerty Hall.
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"Meet the Professor" - Dr. Christopher Callam
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 Join Arts and Sciences Student Council and other students for free pizza and great conversation with Dr. Christopher Callam, professor of chemistry and director of undergraduate organic teaching labs. Dr. Callam's research focuses on synthetic organic chemistry. He is also involved in mentoring undergraduate teaching assistants, curriculum development, development of new lab experiments and REEL modules, and incorporating technology into the organic chemistry lecture and lab. Wednesday, November 20 from 6 -7 p.m.Rosa M. Ailabouni Room, 3rd floor of the Ohio Union.
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DISCO (The Diversity and Identity Studies Collective at OSU) offers students the opportunity to minor, major, attend programs, and receive scholarships as well as travel grants in fields related to social diversity and identity. DISCO emphasizes the importance of understanding social constructions of citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, sovereignty, and sexuality as well as how these categories of difference intersect with one another. The collaborating units in DISCO include: African American and African Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Comparative Ethnic and American Studies, Disability Studies, Latino/a Studies, Sexuality Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. More Info.
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 The Department of Geography is hosting a Geography Bowl competition. Teams of 4-5 undergraduates may participate in a quiz bowl to win prizes up to $1,000 in scholarships. No prior geography knowledge required. More information.
November 12 - Team Registration Deadline
November 18 & 19 - Bowl Competition
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Research Funding Deadlines
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Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
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Showcase Your Research Or Creative Activity
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Submit an abstract to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). December 6 - Abstract deadline April 3 - 5, 2014 - NCUR conference at the University of Kentucky Contact the Undergraduate Research Office for more information.
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Study Abroad Getting Started Sessions
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The Office of International Affairs (OIA) offers Getting Started sessions to help you learn how to research and select a study abroad program. They also provide information about finances, the application process, and resources available to you.
Mondays and Tuesday, 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Held in Oxley Hall, Room 122. Learn more.
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Did you know that you can connect community service with course goals through service-learning courses? Below are some examples: DNA Finger Printing Workshops - MICRBIO/MOLGEN 4591S Elements of Cartography - Community Mapping - GEOG 5200S Leadership in Community Service - ESHESA 2571 Shakespeare and Autism - THEATRE 5922S Rhetoric and Community Service - ENGLISH 4567S Some courses require prerequisite coursework. Check with your advisor to explore how service learning courses may fit with your curriculum and career plans. Spring 2014 service learning courses.
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New GE Course - Dance In Global Contexts
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Dance in Global Contexts (Dance 3402) considers the vital cultural work of dance around the globe. In addition to learning about various dance forms and styles, students will also learn how the dilemmas of colonialism, tourism, war, immigration, and nation-building manifest in and work through the practice of dance. Meets two GE requirements: Cultures and Ideas and Diversity: Global Studies. Interested in dance courses for non-majors? Contact your advisor to learn how this course fits with your curriculum. More Info
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Building the Cosmos: How Simulations Shed Light on the Dark Universe - Risa Wechsler. How cutting-edge simulations allow us to be a fly on the wall during the formation of the cosmos and the physical processes that created the Universe we see today. November 17 from 3- 4 p.m. in the Ohio Union U.S. Bank Conference Theater. More Info
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 Four award-winning contemporary choreographers take inspiration from expressive guitar music to create this year's Dance Downtown, the annual dance concert that showcases the talents of undergraduate and graduate dance majors. More Info. November 22 and 23 at 8:00 p.m.
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Represent Your ASC Division On USG
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Are you interested in being part of Undergraduate Student Government (USG)? Would you like to represent a division of the College of Arts and Sciences or a living area? Learn about the spring election process. Attend a November or January info session. More Info.
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Academic Enrichment Grants
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 Apply for an Academic Enrichment Grant to help fund your research, creative work, conference, publishing, or other academic enrichment experience. More Information. November 20 - Autumn application deadline.
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Group study rooms are available in several OSU libraries. Some are open first-come first-served while others may be reserved in advance. List of study/meeting rooms: Library list. To reserve a room, check online for available rooms and complete the online room reservation form: online form.
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 What internationally recognized arts and sciences center boasts alumni who helped create the Oscar winning films Life of Pi and BRAVE? Submit your answer by Friday, November 15 to be entered in a drawing to win a Brutus Buckeye jump drive with moveable arms and legs. Submit your answer here. Answer to the last question - What popular OSU choral and instrumental concert features student performers and audience members in full Halloween attire? Congratulations to Lindsay C. for knowing that it is HalleBOOia.
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Submit suggestions for content to Ann Rottersman, Director of Student Programs, at rottersman.1@osu.edu.
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Vol. 3 Issue 3 November 2013
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We Care About What You Think
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ASC faculty, staff and administrators would like to hear from you.
What are we doing well?
What can we do better?
What information would you like to see in a future ASC e-Newsletter?
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Next Issue
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History of Art major
Planetarium reopens
Help with writing
May Session study abroad
and more . . .
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