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56 E. Union St.
Athens, Ohio 45701

Center for International Studies News & Events

Homecoming Parade Watch Party at Yamada House

The Center for International Studies welcomes our global Bobcats for the premiere Homecoming Parade Watch Party at Yamada International House featuring pastries, coffee and tea. View details about the Watch Party.

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Celebrating 60 Years of International Studies

Since 1964, the Center for International Studies has brought the world to Athens — and Athens to the world. Join us as for a year of celebration.

CIS Anniversary Celebration
Nov. 15-17, 2024

International Education Week
Nov. 18-20, 2024

Join us for the 60th anniversary of the Center for International Studies! We have several special events planned to mark this occasion.

Schedule of Events

Recent News About the Center for International Studies

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OHIO community invited to International Education Week events

Each year, OHIO celebrates International Education Week in November in order to highlight the University’s excellence in global education through research, teaching and experiential learning.

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International Student Documentary Film Festival

MDIA and CIS celebrate partnership with first International Student Documentary Film Festival

The Scripps College and School of Media Arts and Studies will celebrate the Center for International Studies' 60th Anniversary celebration with the International Student Documentary Film Festival.

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Fulbright-Hays grant will take Ohio educators to Ghana

The four-week trip is designed to strengthen existing ties between OHIO and the West African region

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CIS Calendar of Events

 

Africa@OHIO

The Africa@OHIO Colloquium series consists of events and activities that the African Studies Program, its faculty, staff and students, are involved on and off campus. 

Africa@OHIO Upcoming Colloquia

CIS Thursday Forum

The CIS Thursday Forum is a weekly series focusing on international research, scholarship and creative activity for the OHIO community.

Thursday Forum Upcoming Events

Global Professional Development Series

This series is open to all Center for International Studies students.

Global Professional Development Series 

 

The World Now

The World Now Series is presented by the Center for International Studies.

Upcoming World Now Events 

Upcoming Events

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Wednesday, November 13 Africa@OHIO - Political Manifestoes and Nation Building in Postcolonial Africa: A Panel Discussion 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Baker University Center
Friday, November 15 The Center for International Studies 60th Anniversary - Welcome Reception 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Jackie O's Pub
Saturday, November 16 The Center for International Studies 60th Anniversary Alumni Welcome Dinner 4:00 PM — 7:00 PM Zenner House
Saturday, November 16 International Dinner 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM Baker University Center
Sunday, November 17 The Center for International Studies 60th Anniversary Bobcat Brunch 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM Baker University Center
Sunday, November 17 The CIS International Student Documentary Film Festival 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Schoonover Center