iCUE Spotlight: Feb. 5-11, 2018
Hey there Bobcats, it's Week 4! Even though the weather is still wintry, spring semester is in full swing. From informative lectures to a professional development workshop series, there are incredible learning opportunities happening all across campus!
Check out this week's featured events below and be sure to visit the , the University's official online calendar, for more:
: Our identities have a profound impact on our lives. While the enforcement of identity norms and the hierarchies associated with different identities can be highly problematic, our identities can also be a great source of belonging and pride. The Wealth and Poverty Week on Identities and Inequalities brings the 91探花 community together to discuss specific inequalities related to identities, and how identities can be part of the solutions to these inequalities.
- (Monday, Feb. 5, 12-1 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. Eve Ng, assistant professor of media arts and studies and women, gender and sexuality examines two case studies from Singapore to explore the possibilities and constraints of transnational support for LGBT expression.
- (Tuesday, Feb. 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Alden Library 319): Presentation by Dr. Olga Belskaya explores whether the growing participation of women in higher education across the world affects the gender wage gap using the case of Russia.
- (Wednesday, Feb. 7, 3-4 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. Shannon Nicks outlines her research exploring the role of peer support in the breast cancer experiences of African American survivors.
- (Thursday, Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. Theda Gibbs, assistant professor of teacher education, and Dr. Lisa Harrison, associate professor of teacher education.
- (Friday, Feb. 9, 4-5 p.m., Alden Library 319): Talk by Dr. John Watkins, chair and director of the Graduate Center for Gerontology at the University of Kentucky.
Prepare for the Fair: The is next week on Wednesday, Feb. 14, so the CLDC is offering opportunities throughout this week for students to learn about professional dress, resumes, cover letters and job searching. Events include:
- (Monday, Feb. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Baker University Center 366): Learn how to dress professionally for networking events and interviews - on a budget!
- (Tuesday, Feb. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m., CDLC, Baker University Center 503): Sharpen your resume/cover letter skills with this interactive workshop! Participants will receive tips on the development of a professional document, learn how to personalize application materials to fit their unique style, and increase their understanding of the content that should (and should not) be included in a resume and cover letter.
- (Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Baker University Center 366): This workshop will demystify the process of the job search and prepare you for your interview. Explore resources to create a job search plan and get tips for the entire interview process.
- (Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center, Baker University Center 366): In this hands-on workshop, Business Librarian Chad Boeninger will show you tools and techniques for finding information beyond what is listed on a company website.
(Wendesday, Feb. 7, 5-6 p.m., Front Room Campus Coffeehouse): Join Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Kimberly Rios for her Science Caf茅! Titled "Perceptions of Science and Religion in the U.S. and Beyond," Rios will address common (mis)perceptions about the science-religion relationship and how such perceptions contribute to the lack of religious believers in science. As with all Science Cafes, free coffee will be provided to the first 50 attendees and a live webcast of the event will be available.
(Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Schoonover Center 145): Join the Black Student Communication Caucus and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism as they host a "90 Minutes Series" candid conversation with Bob Ryan, sports columnist for The Boston Globe. The purpose of this series is to expose students to people who have faced adversity, bigotry and discrimination, but have stepped forward to address those social/cultural wrongs.
Looking for even more things to do on campus? Check out a partial list from the CUE below:
For everyone:
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 11:45 a.m., - 1:30 p.m., McCracken Hall 210
- : Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:30 p.m., Bird Arena
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m., Jefferson Hall 160 (Multipurpose Room)
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Convocation Center
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Grosvenor Hall 055
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Baker Center 242
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1-2 p.m., Scripps Hall 212
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m., Athena Cinema
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Convocation Center
- : Thursday, Feb. 8, 12-1 p.m., online
- : Thursday, Feb. 8, 4-5:15 p.m., 31 South Court Street
- : Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:30-6 p.m., Baker University Center 242
- : Friday, Feb. 9, 1:30-3 p.m., WUSOC 175 (RSVP requested)
- : Friday, Feb. 9, 3:05-4 p.m., Clippinger 119
- : Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10, 7:30-10 p.m., Bird Arena
- : Friday, Feb. 9, 11-11:55 p.m., Hahne Theater, Kantner Hall
- : Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30 p.m., Bird Arena
For students:
- : Monday, Feb. 5, 2-4 p.m., Alden 309
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12-1 p.m., Academic & Research Center 159
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m., Schoonover Center 004 (open to all majors)
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Baker University Center 366
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., RTV Building 639
- : Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Baker Center 366
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 3-4 p.m., Baker Center 237
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., Schoonover Center 276
- : Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Baker Center 366
- : Friday, Feb. 9, 12-2 p.m., RTEC 314
- : Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., OHIO Women's Center, Baker University Center 405
For employees:
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 10-11 a.m., McCracken Hall 238/240
- : Wednesday, Feb. 7, 12-1:30 p.m., HRTC 154
- : Thursday, Feb. 8, 1-2 p.m., Online
This Compass series shines a spotlight on unique and high-profile events and important deadlines taken from OHIO's official online . Visit to log in with your OHIO ID and add your organization or department's events to the CUE. Feeling lost? Visit or email calendar@ohio.edu for help.