OIE Announcements for International Scholars
This e-mail bulletin is sent by the Office of International Education (OIE) to international scholars and employees at OSU.
Topics in this announcement:
* International Scholar English Conversation Group
* Ice Skating Party
* International New year's Eve Party
* Fiesta Bowl Party
* COSI After Dark
* Winter Survival
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
The office of International Education invites international scholars and employees to meetings of an English conversation group. (Spouses are also welcome.) The group meets for informal English conversation on the dates below. The meetings are a good place to practice English conversation and meet new people. Light refreshments will be provided.
All meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon in room 122 Oxley Hall, 1712 Neil Ave. No reservations are required.
The group will meet on 1/11/06, 1/18/06, 2/1/06, 2/8/06, 2/15/06, and 2/22/06. There will be no meeting on 1/25/06. Contact Sue Dollinger (dollinger.2@osu.edu) with any questions.
ICE SKATING PARTY
All international scholars and employees and their families are invited for an evening of ice skating. No prior skating experience required! Ice skates, pizza and drinks will be provided. Tickets are $3 at the door. Dress warmly. The party will be held on Friday, December 30, 2005 from 8 - 10 p.m. at the OSU Ice Skating Rink, 390 Woody Hayes Drive.
INTERNATIONAL NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
International scholars and employees and their families and friends are invited to "Times Square at the Ohio Union." A DJ will play the best World, Top 40, 70's, 80's, and 90's music. Food and beverages are free. The evening will include dance exhibitions and competition, children's activities, party hats and noise-makers, and a big screen viewing of Times Square in New York live with the count-down to midnight and the start of the new year.
The party will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2005 from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. in the Ohio Union Ballrooms, 1739 N. High Street. The party as well as parking in the Ohio Union Garage are free.
FIESTA BOWL PARTY
You are invited to watch the Fiesta Bowl game between the OSU Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish! This exciting football game will be shown in the amphitheater of the OSU RPAC recreation center, 337 W. 17th Ave. on Monday, January 2, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. This is a great way to learn more about American football and some of the great traditions at Ohio State! For more information about the game see http://www.tostitosfiestabol.com/.
COSI AFTER DARK
Join other OSU students, scholars, faculty, and staff and their families at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI.) This event will take place on Friday, January 6th from
7 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - during hours when the museum is closed to the public. Admission is free and free snacks and prizes will be provided. COSI is located at 333 W. Broad St.
WINTER SURVIVAL
Anybody from a warm climate has some adjusting to do when facing the cold temperatures, ice, and snow of winters in Columbus. Here are some suggestions to help cope with the challenges:
Clothing: Wear a hat, gloves, and warm socks and shoes, since most body temperature is lost through the head, hands, and feet. Wear a scarf around your neck and mouth to avoid breathing cold air. Layer your clothing - turtle neck shirts under sweaters, long stockings or long underwear under jeans.
Keeping warm at home: Instead of turning the heat temperature higher, put on more clothing. Have warm blankets on the bed and turn the temperature lower when you are sleeping. Keep the temperature lower in the day when you are not home - but not lower than 60, to keep the pipes from freezing. If cold air is coming in cracks by the windows or doors, cover the cracks with cloth, tape, or caulk. Cover the windows with plastic for extra warmth. If you are renting, your landlord is required by law to make sure there is heat in your apartment.
Driving: Always wear a coat, hat, and gloves when driving in case your car breaks down and you need to be outside in the cold. Keep a good ice scraper and brush to clean the ice and snow from your car windows and lights. When roads are slippery, drive slowly since it takes much longer to stop when the road is slippery. Do not stop suddenly.
Health: Drink lots of water and put lotion on your hands and face to counteract the drying effects of indoor heat. Wash your hands frequently to avoid colds and flu which is spread more easily during the winter months indoors.
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Office of International Education
The Ohio State University
100 Oxley Hall
1712 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
USA
Tel: (614) 292-6101
FAX: (614) 292-4725
Email: oie@osu.edu
http://www.oie.ohio-state.edu
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posted by Office of International Affairs: International Students and Scholars @ 4:47 PM
