Upcoming Scholars Events
All Scholars events are open to students in any year and any Scholars program that are connected to the Honors and Scholars Center.
All Scholars March Madness Bracket Challenge
Join other Scholars students for some friendly competition for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament! Let us know you are interested here, and then sign up for a bracket account here (you can do that now!) Mark your calendars to complete your bracket between the evening of March 15 when Selection Sunday happens, and before noon on Wednesday, March 18 to be eligible! Password is OSUScholars2026
Note: this doesn't count as an actual event, just a fun competition. The winner will receive a prize, so be sure to use your OSU email address/ name when you sign up so we can contact you!
All Scholars Volunteering with the Friends of Olentangy Watershed
Tuesday, March 24
2:15-5:45 p.m.
Join other Scholars to volunteer with the Friends of Olentangy Watershed to help clean up the Olentangy Trail! Learn more about FLOW's efforts and how to get involved in other ways here. To RSVP, please email Melissa Basford (Biological Sciences Scholars Program Manager) with your name and Scholars program. Note: this initiative will be outside. You should wear closed toed shoes, and dress appropriately for the weather (ideally long sleeves, pants, sunscreen if necessary, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring water and a snack). Transportation will be with the group on COTA with final details sent to those who RSVP a few days before.
Fourth Annual Time + Change Second-Year Scholars Conference:
Leading from Where You Are: Student Leadership That Shapes Campus Culture
Friday, March 27
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Schoenbaum Hall 220
This interactive panel highlights how Scholars lead authentically and effectively from a variety of positions across campus. Through personal examples and facilitated discussion, participants will explore how everyday leadership contributes to a more engaged, inclusive, and connected campus culture. Together, these Scholars demonstrate how leadership is not defined by position alone, but by initiative, service, and the willingness to shape a campus where all students can thrive. Featuring a panel of student leaders from diverse areas of involvement, the session illustrates the many ways Buckeye Scholars influence their communities.
Fourth Annual Time + Change Second-Year Scholars Conference:
Identify Before Industry: Advocating for Yourself Before, During, and Beyond Law School Featuring Kyla Denanyoh
Friday, March 27
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Schoenbaum Hall 105
Kyla is a lawyer, business owner, and host of the You Are a Lawyer podcast. This interactive workshop helps students normalize uncertainty about law school, center identity before industry, and build self‑advocacy as a lifelong skill. Through reflection, storytelling, and guided exercises, Kyla encourages students to explore who they are before defining what they do, redefine traditional ideas of success, and align academic and career choices with their values.
Fourth Annual Time + Change Second-Year Scholars Conference:
Reflections on Being an Ohio State Scholar
Friday, March 27
7:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Schoenbaum 105
This reflective session invites current International Affairs and Law & Society Scholars to share what being an Ohio State Scholar has meant to them. Through brief narratives and lived experiences, students will explore how the program has shaped their academic journeys, leadership development, intercultural growth, and sense of purpose.
Fourth Annual Time + Change Second-Year Scholars Conference:
Keynote Address Imran Malik Awan “Engaged Citizenship: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally"
Friday, March 27
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Schoenbaum 105
Imran is a multicultural and multilingual interfaith leader with nearly three decades of work in civic engagement, bridge‑building, and service. His leadership spans the Columbus Community Relations Commission, Dublin Community Inclusion Advisory Committee, the Divided Community Project, and more. A past President of the Noor Islamic Cultural Center and a founding member of the Safe Alliance of Interfaith Leaders, Imran has earned recognition including the 2023 Michael A. Meyer Upstander Award for Spirituality. At the Fourth Annual Time + Change Second‑Year Scholars Conference, he will challenge students to connect global awareness with meaningful local leadership.
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All Scholars Ohio State Baseball Game
Friday, April 10
5:45 p.m.
On Friday, April 10 at 5:45 p.m., attend the Ohio State Baseball game with other Scholars students! This is a fun way to get out in the nicer weather, meet other Scholars, and cheer on the Buckeyes!
Reading Day Study
Tuesday, April 28
Details TBA