The Office of International Affairs invites faculty to attend an information session to learn more about Ohio State’s Global Gateways – the university’s liaison offices in China and India – on Tuesday, October 16 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in 385 Bricker Hall. The information session is geared toward those faculty members with interests in China and India, but all are welcome to attend to learn more about the Global Gateways. The Global Gateways serve multiple purposes including assisting international teaching, research, student exchange, alumni engagement and corporate partnerships. OIA values and appreciates faculty involvement in knowledge-based collaborations and offers corresponding services that will facilitate faculty visits, research, international agreements/partnerships and study abroad programs. This information session is designed to provide an overview of the Global Gateways as well as ways in which faculty can take advantage of the services. Please RSVP to Ashley Behrendt by Monday, October 15th with your name, department and interested gateway country.

Additional background on the Global Gateways: Currently, Ohio State’s involvement in China, India and Brazil includes more than 85 faculty connections; 17 study abroad programs; and 66 Memoranda of Agreement/Student Exchange Agreements.