Fall Conference

Theme: New Beginnings

Registration Information: Registration begins Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10 a.m. and will close on Wednesday, September 11 at 5 p.m.

There are two ways to register:

1. Register online beginning August 5

OR

2. Call the Engagement Center at the Alumni Association to register and pay over the phone at either 614-292-2281 or 1-800-762-5646.

Review the sessions – make your selections, then beginning August 5, go online, (or call) and make it official. Registration is not complete until payment is made, so have your credit card at the ready. Checks are no longer accepted.

Full session descriptions are in the June Newsletter on pages 6 & 7.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Breakout Session: Group 1 – (10:30-11:15 a.m.)

Choose One

1. Discovering Public Art in the Ohio Judicial Center
2.  Sound Innovations: A Glimpse into Modern Hearing Solutions
3. The Life of an OSU Cheerleader
4. Driving As We Age

Breakout Session: Group 2 – (11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)

Choose One

5. The Sports and Society Initiative
6. The Next Big Thing for Columbus: A New Iconic Home for the Columbus Symphony
7. Indoor Gardening: A Hobby for All Seasons
8. Feeling Good by Doing Good: Engaging in Acts of Kindness to reduce Depression and Anxiety

Breakout Session: Group 3 – (1:30-2:15 p.m.)

Choose One

9. Redistricting Reform in Ohio: Where Did It Go Wrong? And How Will the Citizens Initiative Fix it?
10. Linking Plant Phytochemicals to Human Health
11. The STEAM Factory at Ohio State
12. A Glimpse of OSU Through Photos

Breakout Session: Group 4 – (2:30-3:15 p.m.)

Choose One

13. OPERS
14. STRS: How Did We Get Here?
15. The Next Frontier of Radiation Therapy: Proton Therapy and FLASH
16. The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Optional Tours: (select one) Additional $10 per person

T1 – Energy and Advancement and Innovation Center
T2 – Driving Simulator Laboratory
T3 – Department of Theatre and Film, and Media Arts

Lunch

L1 – Turkey Brioche
L2 – Chicken Caesar Salad
L3 – Vegetarian Option – Chef’s Selection
L4 – Gluten/Nut Free Option – Chef’s Selection

Enjoy video highlights of the OSURA 2023 Fall Conference and become inspired to register for OSURA 2024. And just for fun, see how many of your OSU colleagues you find in the video!