Leadership Week

Lunch and Learn: Personal Exploration

• Noon - 1 p.m. in Barbie Tootle Room, Ohio Union
• Strong leadership begins with self-awareness and self-reflection on your strengths, your areas for growth, and the unique way you can contribute as a leader. Come to this lunch and learn to explore more about how you can be a leader. Food will be provided. 
• Presenters: Leah Wheeler & Panel
• Theme: Personal Exploration
• RSVP here: Lunch and Learn RSVP Form

Being an Innovative Leader

• 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Maudine Cow Room, Ohio Union
• Learn about the importance of innovative leadership and practice innovative leadership during this interactive session! 
• Presenter: Carla Elliott
• Theme: Personal Exploration
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

ROUTES Unlimited- Finding Your Sweet Fire Wayfinder Community Chat 

• 6 - 7 p.m. in Blackburn Victory Room (136 W. Woodruff Ave.)
• What if your greatest strengths could unlock your next leadership opportunity? Join certified CliftonStrengths facilitator and author J.P. Mitchell for an interactive session inspired by Sweet Fire. Explore your CliftonStrengths results, discover how your talents shape your leadership style, and learn to leverage your strengths to achieve goals, build relationships, and contribute to your community. Better understand yourself and make your mark at Ohio State. 
• Presenters: J. P. Mitchell, Julius W. Mayo, Ph.D. 
• Themes: Career Development; Personal Exploration
• RSVP here: ROUTES Unlimited RSVP Form 

From Engaged Student to Engaged Alumni

• 10 - 11 a.m. in Suzanne M. Scharer Room, Ohio Union
• Are you curious about how you can stay engaged with OSU after graduation? Come learn about the variety of ways you can transition from student leader to alum, and the leadership opportunities available to alumni. 
• Presenter: Jullie Schnell
• Theme: Personal Exploration
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Lunch and Learn: Career Development

• Noon - 1 p.m. in the Barbie Tootle Room, Ohio Union
• Get connected with Buckeye Careers to learn about relevant topics in leadership development, especially how students can market their own experiences and relevant skills to employers on their resumes and during interviews. Students are encouraged to bring any questions they have! Food is provided.
• Presenters: Taylor Lowry, Taylor Koon, and Peer Career Coach
• Theme: Career Development
• RSVP here: Lunch and Learn RSVP Form

POV: Leadership Isn't What the Algorithm Told You

• 4 - 5 p.m in the Senate Chambers, Ohio Union
• Leadership advice is everywhere, from TikTok reels and LinkedIn posts to motivational quotes and viral videos. But how much of that advice prepares you for real leadership? In this interactive session, we'll explore popular leadership trends, unpack the assumptions behind them and discuss how they shape our expectations of leadership. Through reflection and conversation, participants will consider different points of view on leadership culture and develop a more intentional approach to leading. 
• Presenters: Josh Bensink, Mackenzie Hogan
• Themes: Personal Exploration; Career Development
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service Open House

• 5 - 7 p.m. in Keith B. Key Center, Ohio Union
• Engage with the Student Involvement Hub, located in the Keith B. Key Center, and discover the amenities, resources, and opportunities available to support student organizations on campus. Explore the KBK space, connect with staff and learn how the Hub serves as a central resource for students and student organizations seeking to enhance their campus experience. 
• Presenter: Abby Frank, KBK Staff
• Themes: Personal Exploration; Community Engagement
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Influence for Good: Servant Leadership and Persuasion in Public Health

• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in 150 Cunz Hall (1841 Neil Ave #250)
• This interactive workshop introduces servant leadership as a way to lead by serving others and building community. Students will explore how servant leaders use persuasion ethically by establishing credibility, finding common ground, presenting evidence and connecting emotionally. Through discussion and a persuasive decision-making challenge, students will practice communication, collaboration and decision-making skills that can be applied in public health and beyond. 
• Presenter: Keegan Christensen
• Themes: Career Development; Community Engagement
• RSVP Here: Influence for Good RSVP Form

How to Sell Involvement and Leadership on Your Resume

• 6 - 7 p.m. in 2020 Fontana Lab (140 W 19th Ave)
• Active on campus but unsure how to highlight it on your resume? Learn how to translate your leadership and involvement into strong, marketable skills. This session will give you practical tips for showcasing your experiences with confidence and impact. 
• Presenter: Kathy Krajnak
• Theme: Career Development
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

RHAC Presents: Community Council Connections

• 7 - 8 p.m. in Curl Market, 2nd Floor Viewpoint (80 W. Woodruff Ave.)
• At the end of every month, RHAC is hosting time for student leaders to gather to share ideas, connect with current and aspiring leaders, engage in development, and more! Attendees will be able to learn more about Involved Living Opportunities and their upcoming events, plus leave the night with some tools to reflect on their own leadership.
• Presenters: Residence Halls Advisory Council
• Themes: Community Engagement; Personal Exploration 
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Build Your Network, Build Your Future!

• 9:10 - 10:05 a.m. in 230 Cunz Hall (1841 Neil Ave #250)
• Networking does not have to feel intimidating; it is about making connections, asking questions and learning from people who have been where you are now. Using the College of Public Health’s Washington, D.C. experience as an example, this session will show how alumni connections can open doors to new career paths, professional insights and relationships that extend beyond the classroom. You will also learn how to partner with groups to support professional growth. 
• Presenters: Indra Leyva Cook, Katie Hill, Taylor King Boyles
• Theme: Career Development
• RSVP here: Build Your Network RSVP Form

Lunch and Learn: Holistic Wellness

• Noon - 1 p.m. in Barbie Tootle Room, Ohio Union
• Join the Student Wellness Center to explore how prioritizing your well-being contributes to effective leadership. This session will cover strategies for managing stress, maintaining balance and developing resilience as a student leader. Learn how wellness practices can enhance both your personal and academic life. Students are encouraged to bring questions. Food is provided. 
• Presenter: Josh Bensink, Roger Perkey
• Theme: Holistic Wellness
• RSVP here: Lunch and Learn RSVP Form

You can "Study" Leadership ?!

• 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in Suzanne M. Scharer Room, Ohio Union
• In this session, we'll talk about how the study of leadership can help you develop as a student, leader and citizen. 
• Presenter: Carla Elliott
• Themes: Career Development; Personal Exploration
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Self-Advocacy Skills for College Success

• 1 - 2 p.m. in Creative Arts Room, Ohio Union
• This workshop is designed to help college students develop the confidence, skills and strategies necessary to advocate for themselves in academic, professional, personal and leadership-based contexts. By building self-awareness and practicing real-world scenarios, students will learn how to communicate effectively, access resources and take ownership of their college journey. 
• Presenter: Madalyn Damron
• Themes: Personal Exploration; Career Development
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Practicing Ethical Leadership

• 2 - 3 p.m. in Suzanna M. Scharer Room, Ohio Union
• This session will discuss what ethical service is and how to practice ethical service in the community. 
• Presenter: Emma Speyer
• Theme: Community Engagement
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

STEP Information Session

• 3 - 3:45 p.m. in Ohio Staters, Inc. Founders Room, Ohio Union
• This session is designed for first-year students who would like to learn more about the Second-year Transformational Experience Program (STEP) which they can join for their second year at Ohio State. The information session will share more about STEP and how the cohort experience enhances leadership development, as well as how STEP participants are eligible for up to $2,000 in funding for a hands-on leadership experience. 
• Presenter: Elle Carpenter
• Themes: Career Development; Community Engagement
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Buck-I-SERV: Leading Through Service

• 3- 4 p.m. - Virtual Session
• Learn how Buck-I-SERV helps students develop leadership skills through meaningful service experiences. Explore opportunities to serve as a trip leader, gain hands-on leadership experience and get involved with the Buck-I-SERV Board. Discover how you can make an impact in communities while growing as a leader at Ohio State. 
• Presenters: Justin Khol, Aurelia Igielinski, Natalia Mascarua Martinez 
• Theme: Community Engagement
• Buck-I-SERV Zoom Registration

REACH© Out and Save a Life - Undergraduate Students

• 4:30 - 6 p.m. in Lincoln Tower 128D Conference Room (1800 Cannon Dr.)
• Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. REACH© is the name of the OSU suicide prevention gatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community learn how to recognize warning signs, engage with empathy, ask directly about suicide, communicate hope and help suicidal individuals access care and treatment. This session is intended for Undergraduate students.
• Presenter: Laura Onianwa
• Themes: Holistic Wellness; Community Engagement
• RSVP here: REACH Out RSVP Form

Rest as Ritual: Recharging Through Recovery

• 5 - 6 p.m. in Ohio Staters, Inc. Traditions Room, Ohio Union
• Just as muscles grow stronger through recovery, student leaders become stronger when they make space to rest and recharge. This session reframes rest as an essential leadership practice. Using health and fitness-inspired frameworks, student leaders will explore strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, protect their energy and build healthier habits that sustain their leadership and impact. 
• Presenter: Eddie Labid
• Theme: Holistic Wellness
• RSVP here: Rest as Ritual RSVP Form

Off-Campus, O-H Yeah!

• 6 - 7 p.m. - Virtual Session
• This session helps students discover the difference between life on campus and life in Columbus. Students will learn about safety resources, city partners and student support that students can count on right now. Learn about our office resources before students even move off campus so they're ready to thrive wherever they live. 
• Presenter: Cece Albon
• Theme: Community Engagement
• Off-Campus, O-H Yeah! Zoom Registration

The Art of Interviewing

• 11 a.m. - Noon - Virtual Session
• This session highlights what to do before, during and after an interview, emphasizing interviewing strategies and techniques. Includes samples of questions and how to answer them, as well as useful suggestions to enhance confidence and portray your leadership skills. 
• Presenter: Ana C. Berríos Allison
• Themes: Career Development; Personal Exploration
• The Art of Interviewing Zoom Registration

Lunch and Learn: Community Engagement

• Noon - 1 p.m. in Barbie Tootle Room, Ohio Union
• This session will allow students to explore different approaches to leadership through service and will provide tools to engage and serve in the community respectfully and responsibly. Students are encouraged to bring any questions they have! Food is provided. 
• Presenters: Emma Speyer, Justin Khol
• Theme: Community Engagement
• RSVP here: Lunch and Learn RSVP Form

Your Next Opportunity is a Buckeye Away

• Noon - 1 p.m. in Tayna Rutney Hartman Room, Ohio Union
• Explore the power of alumni engagement and mentorship to help students navigate careers, build connections and unlock opportunity. 
• Presenter: Carly Wood, Student & Young Alumni Panel
• Themes: Career Development, Community Engagement
• RSVP here: Your Next Opportunity RSVP Form

Your Future-Ready Career: Developing Competencies for the Evolving World of Work 

• 3 - 4 p.m. - Virtual Session
• This session highlights future-ready career competencies as essential tools for navigating the future of work - shaped by rapid technological innovation, globalization and changing workforce expectations. Participants will explore trends including automation, AI, remote/hybrid work, and lifelong learning. Participants will also learn practical strategies for connecting and articulating future-ready career competencies gained from academic, co-curricular and professional experiences. 
• Presenter: Michelle Norris
• Theme: Career Development
• Your Future-Ready Career Zoom Registration

REACH© Out and Save a Life - Graduate and Professional Students

• 3 - 4:30 p.m. in Student Academic Services (SAS) Building, 281 Multipurpose Room C (281 W. Lane Ave.)
• Anyone can help prevent suicide by learning the risks, warning signs, and how to intervene. REACH© is the name of the OSU suicide prevention gatekeeper training program designed to help the OSU community learn how to recognize warning signs, engage with empathy, ask directly about suicide, communicate hope and help suicidal individuals access care and treatment. This session is intended for Graduate and Professional Students.
• Presenter: Laura Onianwa
• Themes: Holistic Wellness; Community Engagement
• RSVP here: REACH Out RSVP Form

Exploring Leadership Through Interfaith Collaboration

• Noon - 1 p.m. in Rosa M. Ailabouni Room, Ohio Union
• During this session attendees will learn how to engage with and lead groups of people who have varying perspectives. Students will hear from members of the Ohio State Interfaith Council who will share how their respective faith journeys have impacted their work and interactions with others. Participants will leave the session having learned more about their own personal paths while being equipped with strategies that will help them be more effective as leaders. 
• Presenters: Aliya Beavers, Interfaith Council Members
• Themes: Holistic Wellness; Personal Exploration
• No RSVP needed for this session; please bring your BuckID

Career Studios

• Career Studios are welcoming, drop-in spaces designed to give students quick, practical career support from their peers. No appointment needed. Stop by anytime to connect with trained Student Peer Career Coaches who are ready to help with everyday career questions and next steps. 
  
  • Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service, Ohio Union
    • Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Busch House Residence Hall (2115 N. High Street)
    
    • Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Thompson Library, Room 122A (1858 Neil Ave.)
    • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from Noon - 5 p.m.