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Ohio State exhibitors support COSI Science Festival

The COSI Science Festival will include an exciting variety of events in Columbus and the surrounding communities.

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New Broader Impacts webpage

Be sure to check out a new webpage - "Broader Impacts at The Ohio State University and Beyond" - that includes information and resources around broader impacts for Ohio State faculty and staff, including how to request consultations and workshops.

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2022 University Outreach and Engagement Award recipients announced

Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Congratulations to this year's recipients!

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OSU Engages May Newsletter

Check out the OSU Engages May Newsletter featuring the COSI Science Festival, a recap of the Patterson Lecture with President Johnson, the Community Connector Q&A with Charlene Brenner, and more!

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    March 10, 2022 — News

    Driving Vibrant External Engagement and Impact

    Anchor institutions provide long-term stability and economic impact to their local communities. This description certainly fits The Ohio State University given the history and reach of our six campuses and medical center. One important contemporary validation of the institutions longstanding community engagement can be seen in the fact that the Carnegie Foundation has classifed Ohio State as an Engaged University since 2008, which signals deep and broad outreach and impact across a substantial number of metrics. This achievement is impressive, especially in combination with the universitys Carnegie R1 status as one of the countrys leading research institutions. The power of these two credentials working in tandem is profound.

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    March 8, 2022 — News

    Outreach and Engagement Staff Grants

    The Office of Outreach and Engagement is offering two new grant opportunities for university staff. The Outreach and Engagement Community Programs and Events Grant provides staff working in outreach and engagement spaces the opportunity to create and implement community engaged programs, while the Outreach and Engagement Professional Development Grant provides staff working in outreach and engagement spaces the opportunity to further their career growth and development. Both grants are for a maximum of $500 and applications are due by 5 p.m. on Sept. 30.

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    March 7, 2022 — News

    2022 University Outreach and Engagement Awards

    Ohio State's University Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. Congratulations to this year's recipients!

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    March 7, 2022 — News

    Translating data into health improvement

    For Joshua Joseph, MD, work is all about connecting to others and connecting the dots. An endocrinologist with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Joseph partners with colleagues and communities to translate epidemiological findings into improved health. Hes focused with a health equity lens on reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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    February 28, 2022 — News

    Community Police Academy

    The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) is committed to serving a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Its Community Police Academy is a free four-week program designed to give eligible community members an idea of what its like to protect and serve on campus, while affording OSUPD yet another opportunity to learn first-hand about subjects and issues that matter to the university community.

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