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The Engaged Practitioners Network is a space for Ohio State staff members who are working in community outreach and engagement. Our goal is to continue to grow the community of practice for staff. We hope to amplify collaborations, share best practices and increase professional development opportunities. The network's next meeting is April 5 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
Learn more and registerNext meeting: March 29, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom
This session will include a discussion on the Engagement Scholarship Consortium call for proposals and OSU Outreach and Engagement spring events. There will also be time for students to connect and discuss their work, ideas, and plans with peers. Whether this is your first time, or you have been with us all year, we hope you will join us!
Read moreFaculty and staff interested in engaged scholarship are invited to join the Office of Outreach Engagement on April 12 as we visit Ohio State's Newark campus and partnership sites in the area. On a charter bus with other faculty and university colleagues, you will visit community organizations and learn more about community engaged scholarship.
Learn more and registerWe are excited to have Chancellor Donde Plowman from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville deliver the 2024 James F. Patterson Land-Grant University Lecture on April 18! Registration is now open for the lecture and seating is limited.
Learn more and registerIn collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that align with the university's sustainability goals; align with advancing access, engagement and inclusive excellence goals; or provide research opportunities (in all disciplines) to students who have limited exposure to undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities. Submissions are due March 18. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.
Learn more and applyCheck out the OSU Engages March Newsletter! This issue includes news about the 2024 Patterson Lecture, the upcoming Roads Scholars Day, professional development opportunities and more!
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Ohio States Engaged Scholars have made significant community impacts with their partners and important contributions to the universitys culture of engagement, further strengthening the institution's commitment to supporting communities.