2021 Belong(at)OSU Program

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2021 Belong@OSU Program

The 2021 Belong@OSU program collaborates with several partners across the university to provide prospective graduate students with information and institutional resources to explore graduate education. The series addresses topics ranging from fellowships to creating application materials. For more information about the Belong@OSU program, please email: gradrecruit@osu.edu.

Date	Session Title	Facilitator	Session Description
9/29 at 12pm	Crafting a Competitive Application PowerPoint	Dr. Tiffany Halsell, Assistant Director, Office of Student Academic Success Graduate and Professional Admissions	This session focused on the benefits of studying at Ohio State and the application process. Learn the tips, tricks, and best practices for putting forward your strongest application.
10/6 at 12pm	Financing Graduate School  PowerPoint Fellowships & Financial Aid PowerPoint	Jessica Tweed, Assistant Director, Buckeye Link Office of Student Academic Success Lindsey Brown, Fellowship Services Manager, Graduate School	Explore options for financing your graduate degree through financial aid, fellowships, and other funding opportunities.
10/13 at 12pm	College Spotlight: College of Social Work MSW Program PowerPoint & PhD Program PowerPoint	Candace Cooper, MSW Program Advisor,  College of Social Work MSW Program Office Jennifer Nakayama, PhD Program Coordinator, College of Social Work	Learn about the College of Social Work's admissions process, information about their graduate programs, and interesting facts about the college.
10/20 at 12pm	Personal Statements and Program Interviews PowerPoint	Melanie Medina López, Graduate Student and University Fellow, for CFAES Plant Pathology	Enhance your graduate application and program interviews by highlighting your experiences and incorporating professional skills into a stand-out first impression.
10/27 at 12pm	Successful Strategies for Acquiring Strong Letters of Recommendation PowerPoint	Alyssa Chrisman, PhD Candidate, Graduate Teaching Associate and Writing Center Assistant Coordinator	Strategize on how to obtain impactful letters of recommendation from faculty and staff.
11/3 at 12pm	College Spotlight: College of Arts and Sciences PowerPoint	Dr. Brian Orefice, Assistant Dean and Graduate Studies Chair, College of Arts & Sciences	The College of Arts and Sciences discusses their admissions process and graduate programs.
11/10 at 12pm	How to Shine: Craft Your Best Resume/CV PowerPoint	Amari Dryden, Graduate Assistant, Career Counseling and Support Services	Become an expert on the strategies and techniques for composing an impressive CV and resume for your graduate school application.
11/17 at 12pm	Push Through: Getting to the Finish Line PowerPoint	Dominiece Hoelyfield, Diversity Program Manager, The Graduate School Ahmed Hassan, Diversity Program Coordinator, The Graduate School	Breakthrough the internal blocks that prevent you from completing your application.