Ohio State Engages October 2024 Newsletter

Colleagues,

With autumn break just around the corner, we are excited to share engagement opportunities from across the university in this months newsletter. I will reflect on one recent engagement experience that has left a lasting impression.

The Office of Outreach and Engagement was recently invited to the Universidad de Las Amricas (UDLA) in Santiago, Chile, to share our experiences in supporting engaged scholarship across the institution. It was an amazing opportunity to not only share examples of the engaged scholarship happening across Ohio State, but to learn of new models of university engagement being implemented by UDLA. I learned about their universitys model of collaborative decision making with community partners and had the opportunity to visit communities and residents currently being served by the university. Community-university collaborations included issues ranging from health care provision and veterinary services to urban design and community development. We hope to continue this collaboration and partnership.

We also hope you can join us on Nov. 1 for our Engaged Scholarship Symposium. United Way of Central Ohio President and CEO Lisa Courtice will be our keynote speaker. Dr. Courtice will share insights on community needs and opportunities for engagement in central Ohio. This years symposium will include panels exploring strong community university partnerships in central Ohio and across the state. We have an additional focus on graduate students with the symposium this year. The symposium will include our second graduate student poster competition and feature a panel exploring graduate student engagement experiences.

You can find more information regarding these upcoming opportunities in our newsletter and on our website. We wish you all a refreshing, productive and enjoyable autumn break.

Sincerely,

Jason Reece
Vice Provost for Urban Research and
Community Engagement
Office of Academic Affairs

Register for the 2024 Engaged Scholarship Symposium

Register and join the Office of Outreach and Engagement for the Engaged Scholarship Symposium! On Nov. 1, this event will highlight faculty, staff, graduate students and community partners who are co-creating scholarship.

Through panel discussions and poster presentations, participants will learn more about the innovative and impactful work of community-engaged scholarship at Ohio State.

Ohio State, Ohio Housing Finance Agency develop Opportunity Index

Less than a decade ago, Vice Provost for Urban Research and Community Engagement Jason Reece collaborated with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency to create what is now known as the Opportunity Index and its interactive mapping tool.

Community Connector Q&A: Haley Shoemaker

"Throughout the last year and a half, weve had a unique opportunity to serve our community in a particular time of need following the unexpected train derailment in East Palestine," said Extension Educator Haley Shoemaker. "During the early response phases, and to this day as we navigate the long-term response, the relationships and genuine trust that were built long before the event are the foundation of how our team has approached each step and conversation."

Globally Engaged Scholars Community of Practice: Nov. 13

The Globally Engaged Scholars Community of Practice is open to all university members who are interested in advancing conscientious engaged scholarship, global exchange, learning and service partnerships around the world. Hosted by the Offices of International Affairs and Outreach and Engagement, the first meeting will take place on Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A light lunch will be available.

Roads Scholars Day highlights Near East Side landmarks

During the fall 2024 Roads Scholars Day in September, Ohio State highlighted partnerships with organizations on the Near East Side of Columbus. Presented by the Office of Outreach and Engagement, the semiannual seminar takes faculty, administrators and community partners through an area of Ohio to discuss current and future collaboration.

Faculty recognized by Fulbright-Hays

Anna Babel, professor of Hispanic linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, and Erin Lin, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, have received 2024-2025 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowships, while Becky Huang, professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, and Ivan Stefano, director of Intercultural English Language Programs in the College of Education and Human Ecology, have received a Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad Grant.

• Babel receives 2024-2025 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship
• Lin receives 2024-2025 Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship
• Huang and Stefano awarded Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad grant

More community engagement news

• Shifting the paradigm
• New dental clinic expands access for medically underserved community
• Health care students serve across the community
• Fifteen instructors selected to participate in virtual exchange learning community
• Brazil Gateway celebrates 10 years
• Farm Science Review connects university to agricultural community

Opportunities

Support Ohio communities through Buckeyes for Charity!

Buckeyes for Charity is your opportunity to make a difference by donating to nonprofit organizations via credit card, cash, check or payroll deduction. Choose from more than 850 nonprofit organizations from across Ohio that support causes such as housing, food security, health services, animal welfare, education, advocacy programs, social justice or the environment. Now is the time to give to causes that matter to you. Donations at any amount make a difference. Donate by Nov. 1.

WestFest, Ohio States science and sustainability festival: Oct. 19

WestFest, Ohio State's science and sustainability festival, will take place on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event offers free admission and parking, features family friendly STEM activities, academic building tours, prizes, food trucks and the chance to meet Brutus Buckeye! This is the perfect educational opportunity for kids K-12 to learn about various STEM topics in an engaging way!

An Introduction to Community-Engaged Teaching and Service-Learning

Join the Office of Service-Learning and Community-Engaged Teaching for its next workshop on Oct. 23: An Introduction to Community-Engaged Teaching and Service-Learning! This workshop, available for instructors interested in community-engaged pedagogy, will introduce community-engaged teaching, explain its benefits, and explore the key characteristics of high-impact community-engaged teaching. Participants will have opportunities to discuss their motivation and ideas for creating a community-engaged course.

Ohio State unveils new arts website, app

Heightening the Arts at Ohio State took two big steps with the unveiling of both a new website and collaborating with Bloomberg on an app that makes it easy to access and engage with arts and culture from mobile devices, anytime, anywhere.

Registration Open: Community Campus Coalition's Annual Conference & Community Engagement Symposium

Join the Community Campus Coalition on Oct. 25 for an inspiring day filled with keynote speakers, breakout sessions and panel discussions designed to foster professional growth and community engagement. This event, hosted at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center in Athens, is a unique opportunity to network with peers, celebrate award winners and receive important updates on Community Campus Coalition initiatives.

Fall cycle for Presidents Research Excellence proposals now open

The President's Research Excellence program provides seed support to catalyze and accelerate multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary or convergent research teams pursuing external funding by investing in Ohio State research through two tiers of grants. The Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge is accepting Letters of Intent for the fall funding round for both Accelerator (up to $50,000) and Catalyst ($150,000 - $300,000) grants, which are due by Oct. 16.

International Student Experience Workshop

Join the Office of International Affairs for the International Student Experience Workshop Series to learn more about what its like to be an international student at Ohio State. These free workshops include staff presentations and a panel of international students who will answer questions and share their stories. Those who complete the three-part series will receive a training certificate from the Office of International Affairs.

Make connections with the Outreach and Engagement listserv

Did you know you can connect with colleagues through the Outreach and Engagement listserv? You can share your work and events, look for partnerships and much more by emailing the list at outreach@lists.osu.edu.