Welcome Week

Whether you are a new incoming student, returning for another year or transferring from another campus or university, the Center for Belonging and Social Change's Welcome Week Events are an excellent opportunity to start your year successfully with your Buckeye community!

Each of these events aims to help you become more familiar with the resources that the CBSC offers, learn about student organizations to get involved with, and highlight avenues for you to get connected to all that Ohio State has to offer. You belong here!

LGBTQ Welcome (Back) Mix and Mingle

Monday, August 21, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m.
Ohio Union, East Ballroom (located on the 2nd floor)

Come kick off the school year at the LGBTQ welcome (back) mixer, hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the LGBTQ Leaders' Consortium. Whether you're looking for a student organization to get involved in, want to meet new people or need help navigating campus, the LGBTQ Mix and Mingle will provide the resources you need! This event is for all students at Ohio State. Staff and faculty are welcome to stop by too! Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP. For more information, contact Ari Grubaugh at grubaugh.20@osu.edu.

APIDA Welcome and Showcase

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6 - 9 p.m.
Ohio Union, Performance Hall (located on the 1st floor)

Looking to connect with new friends in the Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) community? Come to the APIDA Student Welcome and Showcase hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the Asian American Association. Whether you're looking for a student organization to get involved in, want to meet new people or need help navigating campus, the APIDA Welcome and Showcase will provide the resources you need, and also a chance to see some really great performances by our student community! This event is for all students at Ohio State. Staff and faculty are welcome to stop by too!  Pop in, grab a snack and get connected! For more information, contact Ari Grubaugh at grubaugh.20@osu.edu

Native American and Indigenous Welcome Gathering

Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m.
Ohio Union, Center for Belonging and Social Change, Alonso Family Room (located on the 1st floor)

Didanilvsdi! Picfako! Boozhoo! Taŋyáŋ Yahípi! Welcome! Kick off the school year at the Native American and Indigenous Welcome Gathering, hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the Native American Indigenous Peoples Cohort! Whether you're looking for a student organization to get involved in, want to meet new people or need help navigating campus, this fun event will provide the resources you need! This event is for all students at Ohio State. Staff and faculty are welcome to stop by too! Contact Madison Eagle at eagle.41@osu.edu with any questions. 

Latinx Welcome Cookout

Thursday, August 24, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m.
Ohio Union, Performance Hall (located on the 1st floor)

Are you new to the campus? Join us at the Latinx Welcome Cookout hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the University-wide Council of Latinx Organizations! Whether you're looking for a student organization to get involved in, want to meet new people or need help navigating campus, the Latinx Welcome Cookout will provide the resources you need! This event is for all students at Ohio State. Staff and faculty are welcome to stop by too! Light refreshments will be served.  Contact Madison Eagle at eagle.41@osu.edu with any questions. 

African American Family Affair and Reunion

Friday, August 25, 2023, 5 - 7 p.m.
South Oval (Rain Location: Ohio Union, Performance Hall)

Come find your community at the African American Family Reunion hosted by the Center for Belonging and Social Change and the Undergraduate Black Student Leaders. Whether you're looking for a student organization to get involved in, want to meet new people or need help navigating campus, this fun event will provide the resources you need! Learn about the resources available in the Center for Belonging and Social Change and get some food and enjoy some good music with your student community. This event is for all students at Ohio State. Staff and faculty are welcome to stop by too! For more information, contact Madison Eagle at eagle.41@osu.edu with any questions.  

Student Outreach and Social Change Open House and Welcome Mixer

Sunday, August 27, 2023, 4 - 6 p.m.
Ohio Union, Center for Belonging and Social Change (located on the 1st floor)

Come visit the Center for Belonging and Social Change! Learn about our Student Outreach and Social Change offerings, discover how to volunteer, and hear about student employment opportunities.  The event will feature refreshments, music, interactive activities, and more. We will also have a sign-up table for areas of interest. This event is for all students at Ohio State. Staff and faculty are welcome to stop by too! For more information, contact Charity Martin-King at martin-king.1@osu.edu with any questions. See you there!