Diversity/Art-Related Organizations
Mosaic is a student organization that
promotes undergraduate art and literature at Ohio State by sponsoring
poetry readings, art exhibits, and other cultural events.
The publication of a student-produced literary magazine occurs annually
in the spring.
Unity provides opportunities for
students who are interested in programs and education surrounding
multiculturalism and diversity. The group organizes:
- The Dinner & Dialogue Series which invites faculty to facilitate
discussions over ethnic cuisine.
- The John Rudolph Book Program which invites interested students to
read a selected book each semester and then join the author or a faculty
member for a book discussion and dinner.
- The Cultural Events Series that subsidizes tickets to various
performances throughout the year, and sponsors local, national, and
international trips. Destinations include The Columbus Zoo, The Franklin
Park Conservatory, Chicago, New York City, and Toronto.
Leadership Organizations
Association of Ohio State
Class Honoraries (AOSCH) is the governing board for the general
class honoraries and honor societies. AOSCH comprises eight student
organizations (2 per rank) which are all dedicated to scholarship,
leadership, and service.
Leadership Ohio State is a first year leadership
development program which offers cultural and volunteer opportunities, as
well as faculty and social interaction.
The Honors Student Advisory Board provides the Associate
Provost a critical student perspective on issues related to the Honors experience.
Recruitment Organizations
Gymnasion is a community of academically driven students interested in balance a healthy mind with a healthy body through wellness-related discussion and fun physical activity.
Honors Ambassadors are
a select group of volunteers who assist the University Honors &
Scholars Center in its efforts to recruit and transition outstanding
students to the university. They conduct residence hall tours, co-facilitate
overview sessions and help organize campus recruitment events.
Honors & Scholars Hosts welcome visitors to
Kuhn Honors & Scholars House. H&S Hosts also assist with our
overnight visitation program.
Scholars Ambassadors are a select group of volunteers
from all of the Scholars Programs. They conduct residence hall tours,
co-facilitate overview sessions and help organize campus recruitment events
while representing OSU and The Ohio State Scholars Program.
Service Organizations
Adopt-a-school is
a student organization which provides Ohio State students with tutoring
opportunities at nearby schools. As tutors, our OSU students work in a structured
environment to help the children by aiding in their studies and
serving as a mentor.
Serving with Honor provides students
with opportunities to serve the community in a variety of ways. The program
features assistance with locating sites at which to serve and opportunities
to participate in service events, projects and discussions that are grounded
in social justice issues.
Social Issue Immersion Projects enable students to
focus on one social justice issue throughout a semester by immersing themselves
in the issue through a chosen book, community site experiences, and presentations
by professors, community partners and authors. Past Social Issue Immersion Projects
include: Housing and Homelessness; Child Maltreatment and Prevention; HIV
and AIDS; and Prisoner Reentry.
For specific event dates please visit our calendar.