Welcoming Messages

 

Dr. Joseph A. Alutto - Executive Vice President and Provost

Dr. Mabel G. Freeman - Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience

Dr. Mac A. Stewart - Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Vice Provost for Minority Affairs

 

Dr. Joseph A. Alutto
Executive Vice President and Provost


 

Welcome to The Ohio State University and this issue of ¿Qué Pasa, OSU?. In its pages you will learn about the many activities and accomplishments of our Hispanic/Latin@ students. But in addition, ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? will introduce you to the richly diverse world of Ohio State. Here, students have the opportunity to study broadly and deeply within an intellectually stimulating environment. Ohio State’s 3,500 world-class faculty offer some 12,000 courses — and nearly 200 majors — to challenge and promote students’ academic progress. Outside the classroom, more than 800 student organizations encourage social and civic involvement.

Ohio State attracts students from more than 100 countries and all 50 of the United States. As the university’s chief academic officer, I am gratified by this diversity and take pride in our commitment to incorporate knowledge, awareness, and appreciation of other cultures and traditions into all aspects of student life. I invite you to become a part of Ohio State’s signature academic experience, one that allows all students to make the most of their unique talents.

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Dr. Mabel G. Freeman
Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience


 

Hello! I have the great pleasure of representing Ohio State University, both around Ohio and around our country, as we talk about the opportunities for students who are thinking about college and making decisions about their futures. We look for future Buckeyes who are strong students in high school and who want to learn with other outstanding students and be challenged by nationally recognized faculty. We have a university that provides the advantages of internships, study abroad experiences, research facilities, leadership opportunities, co-curricular activities, and much more! We invite prospective students to visit our beautiful Ohio State campus. The best way for students and family members to really get to know a university is to visit it. We hope you will get to know us by visiting this summer or fall. You also can find out a lot of information by checking out our university website www.osu.edu and then just click on “future students.” We think Ohio State University is a great place to be a student. We hope you agree!

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Dr. Mac A. Stewart
Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Vice Provost for Minority Affairs

 

For nearly 60 years, The Ohio State University commitment to diversity and inclusion has been growing and paying off. We are a place where diversity of culture and opinion are highly valued.

With the increase of Ohio’s Hispanic/Latin@community, the presence of these cultures has increased and consequently made the community more knowledgeable about, and appreciative of, their values and achievements. We hope that you will add your voice to the cultural chorus that we are building. Be assured that we in the Office of Minority Affairs would be delighted to help you learn more about Ohio State and about how to join our community.

With sincere thanks to the editor, Carlos Castillo, and staff of ¿Qué Pasa, OSU?, we welcome each of you to campus and look forward to serving you hereafter.

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Graduates achieve their goals. ¡Felicitaciones!

 

Issue:
Summer 2009

Welcoming Messages from the University Leadership

'Anything Can Be Achieved with a Positive Attitude and Ganas'
By Lori Guzman

Keeping a Good GPA with 43 Credit Hours and Two Jobs, Impossible? ... Read On!
By Carlos Castillo

Una Pasión que me Mantuvo en el Camino Correcto
Por Iris Vales

Johamy Morales:
Exploring Her Identity through Theater
By Johamy Morales

Latin@s Making a Difference:
The Greyhound Health and Wellness Program at Ohio State
By Carlos Castillo

Life at Ohio State Far From Home:
A Parent and Student Perspective
By Maria Sanchez

The Motivation to Change
By Douglas Eck

The Importance of Being Involved:
Why Parents Matter in the College Search Process
By Jefferson Blackburn Smith

From Helicopters to Submarines:
A Guide to Successfully Launching Your Children Off to College
By Ernesto R. Escoto and Marjorie Adams

The Bridge to Academic Success:
How to Jump-Start Your College Career
By Normand Cabán

Lambda Theta Phi:
“Chivalry Above Self”
By the Founding Brothers of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina, Inc.

Tips to Ease Your Experience at OSU
Consejos para Facilitar Tu Experiencia en OSU
By Giovana Covarrubias

Career Advice in this Changing Economy
By Ana C. Berríos-Allison

Reflections on Our Community
Educational Attainment of Hispanics/Latin@s
By Mercedes Sánchez

Columbus, Ohio:
A Vibrant City with an Increasing Latin@ Presence
By Ray Arebalo

Esquina del Editor
Memorias, Logros y Despedidas

By Carlos Castillo

Graduates Achieve their Goals at Ohio State! — Spring 2009

Mi Experiencia
Beating the Odds
By Miguel A. López Jr.

Faculty Profile:
Luis Pompa: An Inspiring Experience of Family Support and Personal Achievement
By Carlos Castillo

Student Profile:
Levy Reyes: From Near Academic Probation to a Ph.D.
By Carlos Castillo

Spring 2009 Graduates

Spring 2009 Hispanic / Latin@ Graduation

2009 Events

Hispanic/Latin@ Organizations at Ohio State
Get involved!

By Carlos Castillo

Graduate Corner:
Thoughts about Graduate School in a Tough Job Market
By Cindy Freeman