News and Events | The Ohio State University

APR 15, 2024

Sambizanga, a film about the Angolan struggle for independence from Portuguese colonization and the most significant expression of Sarah Maldoror’s artistic and political commitments, is a cinematic work of immense historical and cultural importance that stages a reckoning with the interlocking systems of colonialism, capitalism, and patriarchy.

APR 15, 2024

FREE Writes Faculty Section April Session ⟩

FREE Writes is a writing group for feminist scholars at Ohio State. An initiative of the FREE Center, FREE Writes seeks to spur cross-disciplinary feminist inquiry, collaboration, and community. The group is open to all feminist scholars across campus and includes a faculty section and a graduate student section.

APR 11, 2024

ELLA Information Session - Ask A Mentee ⟩

Join Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA) for this virtual information session where you can explore ELLA, a six-month program bringing together Latinas from diverse career backgrounds for a unique professional growth experience. You'll hear inspiring stories from past mentees who will share their personal with the program.

APR 11, 2024

YWCA 39th Annual Women of Achievement ⟩

Save the Date for YWCA’s 39th Annual Women of Achievement event. Among this year’s inspiring honorees is Dr. Elaine Richardson, a distinguished professor of literacy studies at The Ohio State University!

APR 11, 2024

The Sale of Freedom: Human Trafficking at the Movies, with Annie Hill ⟩

The action film, Sound of Freedom, purports to tell the true story of Tim Ballard, founder of the anti-trafficking organization Operation Underground Railroad. In this webinar, Assistant Professor Annie Hill (University of Texas-Austin) analyzes the film's construction of freedom for trafficking victims.

APR 10, 2024

OSU Birth and Adoption Webinar ⟩

Join Ohio State’s Human Resources Benefits Department for this faculty and staff webinar offering valuable insights and practical tips for planning your life event. Discover how to navigate benefits, leaves of absence, paid time off, and the Buckeye Baby program. Get your questions answered during the Q&A session that follows the presentation.

APR 5, 2024

First Friday | Free Coworking @ Zora's House ⟩

Kick it at Zora's House as they open their doors to co-work with other women of color for free. Join Zora’s House on the first Friday of every month. A little work, a little music, and a lot of fun.

APR 4, 2024

ELLA Information Session - Ask A Mentor ⟩

Join Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA) for this virtual information session where you can explore the role of mentoring professional Latina women who participate in ELLA, a six-month program bringing together Latinas from diverse career backgrounds for a unique professional growth experience.

APR 4, 2024

2024 Women's Achievement Reception ⟩

Don't miss this celebration of Ohio State women's accomplishments and contributions to the university. We will congratulate women who have been recently hired or promoted and attendees will have an opportunity to meet new people while catching up with colleagues and friends.

The Women's Place