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Convocation with guest speaker Michael Medved, best-selling author, film critic, syndicated radio host
Tuesday, September 18
11 am – 1 pm
Reese Center Auditorium

Auditions! Long Day’s Journey into Night. (Performances 11/23,3 4, 29, 30 and 12/01)
Thursday, September 20; Friday, September 21
7 – 9:30 pm
Black Box Theatre, LeFevre Hall 

Autumn Reading - Richard Wilbur (translator of Moliere) - Theatre Department
Thursday, September 27
7:30 pm
Founders Auditorium

Great Performers Series - Joel Harrison Group –Live jazz from New York!
Sunday, October 14
8 pm
Reese Center Auditorium; Free and Open to the Public

Family Night
Thursday, October 18
6:15 - 7:30 pm
Child Development Center
Activities geared toward preschoolers, including: art, cooking, blocks, dramatic play, science, games, reading and writing.
Free and Open to the Public.

Buckeye Visit Day
Friday, October 26
9:15 am - noon
Reese Center
A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free/Reservations Required. Go to http://newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Newark Mayoral Debate and Meet the Candidates Reception
Tuesday, October 30
7:30 pm
Reese Center Auditorium
Following the debate, mayoral and Newark City Council candidates will be on hand to speak with attendees at a "Meet the Candidates Reception."
Free and Open to the Public; all attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Licking County Food Pantry.
For further information, contact Mitchell Lerner, Ohio State Newark Department of History, at Lerner.26@osu.edu or 740.366.9433.

Faculty Lecture Series –Karen Goodell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, EEOB
"Buzziness as usual? The status of bees and pollination in a changing environment"
Thursday, November 1
7 – 9 pm
Reese Center Ballroom – RSVP to 740.364.9517 or marketing@newark.osu.edu 

COTC Transfer Fair
Wednesday, November 7
11 am - 1 pm
Hopewell Cafeteria
Approximately 20 colleges will be represented to talk with students who are interested in continuing their education toward a bachelor's degree.

The Mind of Adolf Hitler: A Study in the Unconscious Appeal of Contempt
Lecture by Dr. Edward Green
Thursday, November 8
7:30 pm
Reese Center Rooms F&G
Free and Open to the Public

Ohio State Newark Group Information Session
Tuesday, November 13
1 pm
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations preferred: http://newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Beat Michigan Week Pep Rally
Tuesday, November 13
1:45 - 2:15 pm
Adena Hall
Show your Buckeye spirit and listen to the OSU Pep Band in this annual community event.
Free and Open to the Public

The Intersection of Faith & Evolution:  A Civil Dialogue
Wednesday, November 14
7:30 - 9 pm
Reese Center Rooms F&G
Live video-link to a panel discussion featuring Frances Collins, M.D., Ph.D. director of the National Human Genome Research Institute; Jefferey McKee, Ph.D., professor of anthropology and EEOB, The Ohio State University; Patricia Princehouse, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, Case Western Reserve University; and the Rev. Dr. David Ruppe, Episcopal priest and religion scholar.
Free and Open to the Public

Brown Bag Concert - University Chorus
Friday, November 16
12:15 pm
Founders Auditorium
You're invited to bring your lunch for a Brown Bag Concert presented by the University Chorus of The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. This short program will feature choral works of internationally known American composer Edward Green and Ohio State songs.
Free and Open to the Public

Ohio State Newark Group Information Session
Tuesday, November 20
1 pm
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations preferred: http://newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Buckeye Visit Day
Friday, November 30
9:15 am - noon
Reese Center
A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free/Reservations Required. Go to http://newark.newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Holiday Celebration – Annual holiday family fun!
Friday, November 30
Santa from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
University Chorus at 7:30 pm
Reese Center Gallery
FREE and Open to the Public

50th Anniversary Celebration Reception -The Ohio State University at Newark
Saturday, December 1
To RSVP call 740.366.9211 or email to rspv-newark@osu.edu
Free and Open to the Public

Ohio State Newark Group Information Session
Wednesday, December 5
1 pm
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations preferred: http://newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Ohio State Newark Group Information Session
Tuesday, December 11
1 pm
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations preferred: http://newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Ohio State Newark Group Information Session
Monday, December 17
1 pm
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations preferred: http://newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Auditions! 30 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Thursday, January 3; Friday, January 4
7-9:30 pm
Black Box Theatre, LeFevre Hall 

Group Information Session
Thursday, January 10
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

LeFevre Gallery Opening
Monday, January 21, through Friday, February 29
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
LeFevre Gallery
Multi media artist LaTreice Branson has created "Reflected Blackness." The show explores issues of self, identity, and race through photography, painting, visual projections, and audio. "Reflected Blackness" will be on display until February 29.
Free and Open to the Public

Group Information Session
Wednesday, January 16
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Group Information Session
Friday, January 18
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Group Information Session
Tuesday, January 22
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

         Study Abroad Fair
           Wednesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 24
         11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
         Hopewell Cafeteria
         OIA Director Grace Johnson will be available to discuss study abroad options.  Materials on over 100 Study Abroad
         opportunities will be available. Applications for the Newark campus-sponsored Nicaragua Service Learning Experience
         for Autumn 2008 will be available.
         Free and Open to the Public        

Group Information Session
Friday, January 25
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Group Information Session
Monday, January 28
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

A Call to College
Thursday, January 31
Hopewell 64 A & B
Prospective students can learn about Central Ohio Technical College and Ohio State Newark programs.
Contact Keely Hultz at khultz@cotc.edu for more info.
 

Group Information Session
Friday, February 1
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Saturday Salsa Social
Saturday, February 2
6 - 10 p.m.
Reese Center Ballroom F & G
6 p.m. - Beginning salsa lessons; $5.00 per person
7 - 10 p.m. - Salsa Social; DJ; refreshments
Free to Ohio State Newark and COTC students with proper ID
Open to the public 

Group Information Session
Monday, February 4
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

         COTC Health Career Expo
         Tuesday, February 5
         5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
         Reese Center Ballroom
         Explore educational opportunities in the fast-growing health care industry. Talk with faculty and admissions staff,
         enjoy hands-on activities and refreshments.
         Register by calling 740.364.9632 by February 1
         Free and Open to the Public

           Group Information Session
         Wednesday, February 6
         1 p.m.
         OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
         A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will
         provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
         Free and Open to the Public
           Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Faculty Lecture Series – Mitchell Lerner, Ph.D.
"Re-examining Lyndon Johnson"
Thursday, February 7
7 – 9 pm
Reese Center Ballroom - RSVP to (740)364-9517 
Free and Open to the Public

LeFevre Gallery, Artist Reception
Friday, February 8
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LeFevre Gallery
Hear multi-media artist LaTreice Branson discuss her art and current show, "Reflected Blackness." Light refreshments will be provided.
Free and Open to the Public

College Goal Sunday
Sunday, February 10
2 pm
Reese Center
This event helps families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and get expert advice about the financial aid process.
Free and Open to the Public

COTC Discovery Days
Tuesday, February 12
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Reese Center
High school students and guests are invited to learn about COTC programs, admissions, financial aid. Break-out sessions for specific programs.
Dinner provided.
Open to any high school student.
Register by calling 740.366.9494 or 740.366.9217.
Free

Group Information Session
Tuesday, February 12
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Lee K. Abbott Guest Reading
Wednesday, February 13
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 pm
Hopewell 68
Lee K. Abbott, a nationally renowned fiction writer whose powerful and funny short stories have won numerous awards, will read from his work and discuss the craft of creating fiction.  A reception and book signing will follow.  This event is sponsored by the Ohio State Newark Cultural Arts Committee.
Free and Open to the Public

 Buckeye Visit Day
 Monday, February 18
 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 Reese Center
 A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about
 the great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
 Free and Open to the Public
 Reservations Required - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

 Knox Campus Information Session
 Monday, February 18
 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 Ariel Hall, 236 S. Main St. Rm 5, Mount Vernon
 Find out more about career options at the Central Ohio Technical College Knox
 Campus.  Complete degrees in accounting, advanced manufacturing technology,
 human services, business management, and many general education classes.
 Free and Open to the Public 

AutoCad Workshop
Friday, February 22
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
COTC new and prospective students interested in Engineering Technologies. Meet with faculty and enjoy hands-on activities.
RSVP to Tara Houdeshell at 740.364.9632 by February 20.

Group Information Session
Monday, February 25
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Campus Job Fair
Tuesday, February 26
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Adena Gymnasium
This Job Fair is an annual event, featuring many area employers. Open to current COTC and Ohio State Newark students and graduates only.
Free

Counselor Awareness Day
Wednesday, February 27 - CANCELLED--RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
(rescheduled from February 13)
Guidance counselors thank you luncheon
RSVP for new date to Tara Houdeshell at 740.366.9160 or email to thoudesh@cotc.edu by February 21

COTC Orientation
Thursday, February 28
New student orientation
Call Sarah Quick at 740.366.9209 for info.

30 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind – play by Christopher Durang
Ensemble will perform 30 plays in 60 minutes, never in the same order twice – energetic and zany!
February 28, 29; March 1, 6, 7 and 8
Black Box Theatre, LeFevre Hall

 Buckeye Visit Day
 Friday, February 29
 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon
 Reese Center
 A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the
 great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
 Free and Open to the Public
 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Spring 2008 Events

Group Information Session
Monday, March 3
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Group Information Session
Wednesday, March 5
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Group Information Session
Wednesday, March 12
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Buckeye Visit Day
Thursday, March 13
1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reese Center
A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Buckeye Visit Day
Friday, March 21
9:15 a.m. to 12 noon
Reese Center
A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Buckeye Visit Day
Wednesday, March 26
9:15 a.m. to 12 noon
Reese Center
A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Group Information Session  
Monday, March 17
1 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience. The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
Free and Open to the Public
Reservations Preferred - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp

Audition! Baby with the Bathwater
Thursday, March 27, Friday, March 28
7 – 9:30 pm
Black Box Theatre, LeFevre Hall

Group Information Session
Friday, March 28
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

April

Group Information Session
Wednesday, April 2
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Spring Reading: Selections of the late Phil Rizzuto Broadcasts in Free-Verse Poetry
Thursday, April 3
7:30 pm
Founders Auditorium

 Buckeye Visit Day
 Friday, April 4
 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon
 Reese Center
 A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the
 great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
 Free and Open to the Public
 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Group Information Session
Monday, April 7
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

 Buckeye Visit Day
 Friday, April 11
 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon
 Reese Center
 A program designed for high school seniors to interact with students, staff and faculty while learning about the
 great opportunities available at Ohio State Newark.
 Free and Open to the Public
 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/buckeyedays.asp

Group Information Session
Tuesday,  April 15
10:00 a.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Thursday, April 17
10:00 a.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Ready-Set-Go! Transition to College Day
 Wednesday, April 23
 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 The Reese Center
 Specific to COTC Admissions and Tech Prep: transition to college experience, how to get started, scheduling
 classes, etc.  Please call Robin Bussey at 740.364-9596 for more information.
 Free and open to seniors at area high schools and C-TEC

Group Information Session
Thursday, April 24
10:00 a.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Tuesday, April 29
10:00 a.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Wednesday, April 30
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Faculty Lecture Series – Ron Emoff, Ph.D.
“Resurrecting Place in the Non-Nation: Accordions, Drumming and the Subsurreal on Marie-Galante, French Antilles”
Thursday, May 1
7 – 9 pm
Reese Center Ballroom - RSVP to (740)364-9517 
Free and Open to the Public

Newark Earthworks Day
Saturday, May 3 – Sunday May 4, 2008
Reese Center / Earthworks
More info TBA

Columbus campus Transition Day & Spring Week Cookout
Wednesday, May 7
11:00am – 1:00pm
Hopewell Cafeteria
Free and open to current Newark campus students, faculty and staff

Group Information Session
Wednesday, May 7
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Friday, May 9
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Newark campus Family Day
Saturday May 10
Noon – 2:00pm
Reese Amphitheater (Adena – rain location)
Free and open to faculty, staff, and students, and their families

COTC 10-Year Reaccreditation Site Visit
May 12 - 14
Site visit in connection with COTC's reaccreditation efforts to maintain accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA)

Group Information Session
Thursday, May 15
10:00 a.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Friday, May 16
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Monday, May 19
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

COTC Digital Designers' Exposition
Tuesday, May 20
Hopewell Hall, room 64
View recent work by COTC Digital Media Design students, including photography, video production, multimedia presentations, print design, web site design, 3D animations, motion graphics, and video games.
Free and open to the public.

Group Information Session
Thursday, May 22
10:00 a.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

Group Information Session
Friday, May 30
1:00 p.m.
OSU Admissions Office - Founders Hall
A program designed for prospective students who have no previous college experience.  The admissions staff will provide information about opportunities available at The Ohio State University at Newark. 
RESERVATIONS PREFERRED - newark.osu.edu/enrollment/register/infosess.asp
Free and open to the public

November

December