Holi colors brighten OU
By Abreanna Blose | Apr. 9On March 24, the South Asian Student Association and the Indian Student Association hosted a Holi celebration.
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Professor unfolds international language journey for herself, students
By Maia LeClair | Apr. 1Edna Lima, an associate professor at Ohio University, strives to emphasize the importance and variance of language and communication, especially in academic settings.
Brazilian students cheer on Bobcat basketball
By Gina Napoli | Mar. 18A group of international students from Brazil cheered on the OU basketball team during their two-week exchange program in February. Learn more about their fun cheers and the Latin American Institute of Business program.
Ohio University Microgrants aid students in need
By Emily Stokes | Feb. 29Ohio University’s Microgrants program helps students with emergency funding but some international students still have to utilize additional resources to bridge the gap.
Student Spotlight: For Hikaru Imaizumi, Athens is her home away from home
By Sophia Anness | Dec. 6Hikaru Imaizumi is a student from Chubu University who is taking classes at OU for the year. She tells about the experiences she has had while in Athens.
International Education Week celebrations kick off
By Gina Napoli | Nov. 12International Education Week is Nov. 13 -17, and OU has several events planned. Read more about the week’s history and international students' lives on campus.
Letter to the Editor: In her hour of sorrow, shock, Israel needs more than clarity
By Huzoor Akbar | Oct. 14Although the calls by Israeli citizens for retribution, retaliation and elimination of the Hamas leadership are very understandable, the Israeli military and civilian leadership do not have the luxury of letting emotion determine their response.
Ohio’s International Student and Scholar Services provide community, support and resources
By Abreanna Blose | Sep. 5Ohio University International Student and Scholar Services provide support for OU’s international community starting with ISSS orientation. Staff works to provide services and networking opportunities throughout the academic year.
International Street Fair celebrates global humanity
By McKenna Christy | Apr. 11, 2023The 2023 International Street Fair occurred last Saturday and Keamogetse Khudu, the president of the International Student Union, was surprised by the large crowd throughout the entire day.
Celebrations of Holi spread love, colored powder
By McKenna Christy | Mar. 8, 2023The Indian Students Association celebrated Holi a little early this year with lots of dry colored powder, music, food and people originally from all over the world. Holi, one of the most important festivals in Hinduism, was celebrated on March 8.
Annual International Dinner returns in lively event
By Connor Chomicki | Feb. 26, 2023The International Student Union presented their annual dinner Saturday in celebration of global humanity.
Turkish Bobcats grieve, unite after devastating earthquake
By Alyssa Cruz | Feb. 13, 2023A little over a week ago, a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, causing extreme devastation across the region. A group of Turkish Bobcats are banding together to grieve and raise money to help give aid to those in need.
Navigating family-oriented events as an international student
By Ankita Bansode | Feb. 7, 2023International students discuss the difficulties of family-oriented weekends on campus.
Ohio seems to be the Germany of the United States
By Pia Benthin | Jan. 23, 2023When German immigrants came to the U.S., many of them settled in the Midwest. As the decades passed by, their Germanness faded but some traces are still present today.
Far from home, international students prepare for the US’s largest holiday
By Alyssa Cruz | Nov. 21, 2022International students discuss plans for Thanksgiving; for many of them this year’s will be their first one.
Where the world dances together
By Lauren Key | Nov. 14, 2022Beginning Nov. 14, Ohio University’s Communications and Development Studies Department will host a series of cultural evenings.
International conversation hour: “A little mini study abroad program”
By Abby Jenkins | Oct. 3, 2022Check out International Conversation Hour, an incredible opportunity for students from all over the world to come together to make friends, learn about different cultures, learn English and just chat.
OU Chabad spreads awareness, share connections to Ukraine
By Hannah Campbell | Apr. 14, 2022The war in Ukraine may seem like a distant issue for U.S. citizens, but for leaders and members of Chabad at Ohio University, there is a special connection.
International Street Fair scheduled for Saturday after 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19
By Lydia Colvin | Apr. 4, 2022The fair will include a flag parade, food from around the world, speeches from students and city leaders and performances.
Athens International Film and Video Festival to showcase diverse film works from around the world
By Lauren Serge | Mar. 27, 2022The film festival returns for its 49th installment, showcasing various works from local students and international filmmakers at the Athena Cinema.
