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Center for International Studies, Ohio University The Center for International Studies is committed to understanding the world in all its complexity to promote responsible development, peace, and justice.

The Center for International Studies at Ohio University is committed to understanding the world in all its complexity while utilizing curriculum, research, outreach and service to promote an educated, just and prosperous world. Central to the Center’s mission is the advancement of diversity among faculty and students, programs and academic activities. This page works to unite current students, alumni, faculty and staff as they learn and strive to promote responsible development, peace and justice in our complex world. As a degree-granting unit at Ohio University, the Center offers graduate and undergraduate academic programs and supports curriculum development with an international focus. Undergraduate students may complete a degree or certificate with concentration on a world region (Africa, East Asia, Europe, Latin America or Southeast Asia). Graduate students may also concentrate on one of three major world regions (Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia) or, they may select from either of two programs with an international thematic focus including Communication and Development Studies and International Development Studies.

🤖💬 Is AI changing the way we communicate? And what gets lost along the way?Join the Linguistics Department at Ohio Unive...
10/15/2026

🤖💬 Is AI changing the way we communicate? And what gets lost along the way?

Join the Linguistics Department at Ohio University for a talk by Dr. Elliott J. Casal, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Assistant Director of the Institute for Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis, and an OHIO MA Applied Linguistics alumnus.

In “AI and the Compression of Human Communication: Bias, Big Data, and Language Education,” Dr. Casal will explore how AI systems can reproduce biases, favor common language patterns, and overlook the diversity of human expression. The talk will also consider what these patterns mean for language education, multilingual learners, and the future of communication.

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 12:30-1:50 p.m.
📍 Alden Library 319 + Microsoft Teams

This event is part of the Digital Approaches to Language Learning and Teaching Conference, taking place Oct. 16–17 at Alden Library, Room 319.

🎭📜 Discover the poetry and artistic traditions of Myanmar!Join Dr. Sono, CDM Professor, and Dr. Tharaphi Than, Associate...
10/14/2026

🎭📜 Discover the poetry and artistic traditions of Myanmar!

Join Dr. Sono, CDM Professor, and Dr. Tharaphi Than, Associate Professor of Burmese at Northern Illinois University, for a virtual lecture introducing students to traditional forms of Burmese poetry.

This session offers an opportunity to explore Myanmar’s poetic traditions and their place in the arts.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 2–3:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual lecture (Meeting ID: 294 580 540 381 68 Passcode: ms2Y7aq3)

💻🌎 Who shapes the way we experience the digital world?Join us for this week’s CIS Thursday Forum: “Critical Digital Lite...
10/14/2026

💻🌎 Who shapes the way we experience the digital world?

Join us for this week’s CIS Thursday Forum: “Critical Digital Literacies in the Language Classroom and Beyond,” featuring Francesca Marino, Visiting Professor in OHIO’s Department of Linguistics.

Explore how digital platforms, algorithms, and generative AI influence identity, representation, and power—and discover practical ways to critically engage with digital tools in language classrooms and everyday life.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Schoonover 145

🌐💡 How can digital tools transform the way we teach and preserve languages?Join scholars, educators, and technology deve...
10/13/2026

🌐💡 How can digital tools transform the way we teach and preserve languages?

Join scholars, educators, and technology developers at "Digital Approaches to Teaching Less Commonly Taught and Indigenous Languages at Ohio University"! The conference will explore innovative digital tools, technology-enhanced language education, and interdisciplinary approaches to language learning and preservation. Hear from guest speakers representing universities across the U.S. and internationally.

📅 October 16–17
🏛️ Conference sessions at Gordy Hall, with guest talks at Alden Library.

Explore the conference schedule and learn more: https://sites.google.com/view/oudigitalapproaches-conference/home

10/12/2026

🌎💃 ICYMI: GLOBAL DANCE NIGHT WAS A MASSIVE W! 🎶🕺🎉

What an incredible night of music, dancing, culture, and community! 🌍✨

On Friday, October 9, the Athens Armory came alive as students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members gathered for Global Dance Night, a special OHIO Homecoming Weekend celebration marking the relaunch of Ohio University’s Global Leadership Center (GLC)!

🎧🥁 DJ Morefire kept the energy high, joined by electrifying performances from the Marching 110 Drum Line and the African Jama Group! Together, they brought the Athens Armory to life with incredible rhythms, performances, and an exciting mix of global beats, from Afrobeats and Bollywood to K-pop, Salsa, Reggaeton, Amapiano, and more! 🌍🎶🔥

❤️ The evening was a wonderful reminder of the vibrant cultures, connections, and friendships that make OHIO a truly global community.

👏 A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us, danced with us, and helped make this celebration such a success! Special thanks to DJ Morefire and everyone who worked behind the scenes to bring this unforgettable evening to life.

🌍 Different cultures. One community. One unforgettable night!

💚 We can't wait to see what’s next for the Global Leadership Center!

10/09/2026

POV: Your friends convinced you to go to Global Dance Night… and now it’s the plan of the weekend 🌎💃🕺🔥

🎧 DJ Morefire
🥁 The Marching 110 drumline + Jama Group
🌎 Music, dancing & cultures from around the world
🍴 Bobcat Bites food truck + refreshments
🍹 Cash-only bar — bring cash!

📍 Athens Armory
⏰ TONIGHT | 7–10 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets required: $20/person or $120/table of six (commerce.cashnet.com/ohioemkt)

Tag your dance crew and come ready to move!

10/09/2026

🌎💃The GLC team has an invitation for you!

Hear from the Director of the Global Leadership Center and the CIS team as they get ready for Global Dance Night TONIGHT! 🎉

Join us for a night of music, dancing, and cultures from around the world as we celebrate the relaunch of OHIO’s Global Leadership Center. Featuring DJ Morefire, the Marching 110 drumline, Jama Group, and music from across the globe! 🌍🎶

📅 Tonight | 7–10 p.m.
📍 Athens Armory
🎟️ Tickets required: $20/person or $120/table of six (commerce.cashnet.com/ohioemkt)

🍹 Cash-only bar — bring cash!

🎟️ Get your tickets and come celebrate with us!

🌎💃 Tomorrow night, let’s celebrate what makes OHIO global!Global Dance Night is a celebration of the cultures, communiti...
10/08/2026

🌎💃 Tomorrow night, let’s celebrate what makes OHIO global!

Global Dance Night is a celebration of the cultures, communities and connections that make OHIO a global university. Join us as we celebrate the relaunch of the Global Leadership Center (GLC) and its renewed focus on experiential learning, cross-cultural collaboration and preparing students to lead in an interconnected world.

🎧 DJ Morefire + a special performance by the Marching 110 drumline and Jama Group!
🌍 Music from around the world: Afrobeats, Bollywood, K-pop, Salsa, Reggaeton, Amapiano and more
🍴 Bobcat Bites food truck outside + light refreshments inside
🍹 Cash-only bar- bring cash! Guests will be carded at the door for drinks.

📅 Friday, October 9 | 7–10 p.m.
📍 Athens Armory
🎟️ $20/person | $120/table of six

A ticket is required to attend! Grab yours now and bring your friends for a night of music, dancing and global connection. 🌎✨

Get your tickets here: commerce.cashnet.com/ohioemkt

🌎 What kind of global leader do you want to be?Join Richard Kraince, Director of the Global Leadership Center, for The W...
10/07/2026

🌎 What kind of global leader do you want to be?

Join Richard Kraince, Director of the Global Leadership Center, for The World We Make Together: Rethinking Global Leadership. This talk explores how engagement across languages, cultures, disciplines and communities can help us better understand the world, and take part in shaping it.

Discover how global leadership can be practiced through relationships, curiosity and collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.

📅 October 8
⏰ 3:30–5 p.m.
📍 Schoonover 145

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