The Outreach and Engagement Community Partnership Breakfast is an annual event that celebrates and strengthens the collaborative relationships between The Ohio State University and its community partners.
Now in its second year, the breakfast brings together community organizations, university faculty, staff and students to connect, share successes and explore new opportunities for impactful partnerships that advance Ohio State’s land-grant mission of teaching, research and service to communities across Ohio and beyond.
The program features a keynote address and panel discussion that highlight innovative collaborations and the meaningful outcomes achieved through community-university partnerships. Attendees hear firsthand stories of collective impact, lessons learned and strategies for fostering sustainable engagement that addresses community needs while advancing the university’s commitment to public engagement and community impact.
Prior to the breakfast, Outreach and Engagement hosts its annual Graduate Student Poster Competition, showcasing graduate student scholarship and community-engaged research. This poster session provides an opportunity for emerging scholars to share their work, engage with community partners and university leaders, and demonstrate how research, outreach and engagement contribute to addressing real-world challenges.
Together, these events celebrate the impact of partnership, recognize collaborative achievements, and inspire future opportunities for engagement that create lasting positive change for communities and the university alike.