OUAB

Ohio Union Activities Board provides diverse programs and events that are educational, entertaining and thought provoking for OSU students.

Ohio State's student programming organization

11/29/2021

CALLING ALL STUDENTS GRADUATING THIS DECEMBER: Grad Cap Craft Night is here! Come to the Great Hall Meeting Rooms in the Ohio Union on Sunday, December 12th from 6-8 PM to decorate your graduation cap that you will wear on your special day. Free desserts as well! 🎓🥳

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Simran Ambwani at (614)292-3117 or [email protected]

11/29/2021

FFF: Candyman is playing this Wednesday night! Showings at both 6PM & 8PM 🎥

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free popcorn, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

Photos from OUAB's post 11/19/2021

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us this Sunday, November 21st from 11 AM to 4 PM for a variety of yoga, creative expression, and stress relief sessions!

Sign up at ouab.osu.edu/ouabe-well/sessions-and-schedule on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note: Instructional Kitchen and Parfait and Paint are based on a Lottery System.

To learn more about OUABe Well, the instructors, and the origin of yoga visit ouab.osu.edu/ouabe-well.

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Simran Ambwani at (614)292-3117 or [email protected]

Photos from OUAB's post 11/15/2021

Don’t miss out on hearing from the award-winning designer, Hannah Beachler, and free OUAB promo items TODAY at the Ohio Union. It’s not too late to get tickets. 2 tickets per BuckID. Visit the link in our bio - Can’t wait to see you there!

This will be a HYBRID event— students will be able to gather and experience the event in person while Hannah will be Zoomed in virtually!

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

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Don’t miss out on Hunter Schafer, free OUAB promo items, and a fun trivia game during the event THIS SUNDAY at the Ohio Union. It’s not too late to get tickets. 2 tickets per BuckID. STEP & SOE approved. Visit the link in our bio - Can’t wait to see you there!

This will be a HYBRID event— students will be able to gather and experience the event in person while Hunter will be Zoomed in virtually!

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Haley Hartigan at (614)292-3117 or [email protected]

11/08/2021

FFF: Black Widow is playing this Wednesday night! Showings at both 6PM & 8:30PM 🎥

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free popcorn, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: On November 15th at 7PM, we have the privilege of welcoming Oscar award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler to discuss her career working on blockbuster films including Black Panther, Creed, and Moonlight.

Join us in the US Bank Conference Theater for this hybrid conversation with a true Hollywood icon. Tickets are available at the link in our bio (2 per BuckID)!

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Karl Ludwig at (419) 309-5177 or [email protected]

11/01/2021

FFF: Raya and The Last Dragon is playing this Wednesday night! Showings at both 6PM & 8PM 🎥

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free popcorn, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

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MIKE POSNER IS COMING IN PERSON TODAY! Here’s everything you need to know. Get tickets now: go.osu.edu/OUABTickets

10/29/2021

NEW EVENT RELEASE: Join artist and actress Hunter Schafer from the hit series Euphoria to discuss modeling, fashioning, and more hidden jewels about her life! đź’Žđź’Ž Tickets available NOW in our bio!

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Haley Hartigan at (419) 309-5177 or [email protected]

Photos from OUAB's post 10/27/2021

JUST RELEASED: Music icon Mike Posner will be giving an IN-PERSON speech and acoustic performance in the Archie M. Griffin Ballroom on November 1st at 7PM. Get your tickets (2 per BuckID) by clicking the link in our bio!

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Karl Ludwig at (419) 309-5177 or [email protected]

10/25/2021

FFF: A Quiet Place l & ll will be playing this Wednesday! A
free movie showing of A Quiet Place will begin at 6PM, followed by A Quiet Place Part ll at 8PM 🎥

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free popcorn, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

Photos from OUAB's post 10/05/2021

NEW EVENT RELEASE -- Are you upset that there’s no season of the Bachelorette to watch right now? Don’t be, because we’re bringing Rachel Lindsay IN PERSON to speak about her journey before and after being on the Bachelorette! 🌹

Join us in the Archie M. Griffin Ballroom on October 18th at 7pm. Get your ticket now, and submit a video for the Meet & Greet contest!!

If you have any questions or need accommodations please contact Haley Hartigan at (614) 292-3117 or [email protected]

09/27/2021

FFF: TENET is playing this Wednesday night! The showing is ONLY at 7PM 🎥

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free nachos, popcorn, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

09/20/2021

FFF: Soul is playing Wednesday night! Showtimes at both 6PM & 8PM 🎥

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free food, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reach out to our Director of Visual & Fine Arts, Karl Ludwig, at [email protected] for any questions!

Photos from OUAB's post 09/07/2021

We are excited to announce OUAB Fall Fest, featuring carnival games, free food, live music, and a special drive-in Flicks For Free screening of In The Heights. Mark your calendars for Sept. 17 from 5:30-11 PM – you’re not gonna want to miss this!

NO TICKET REQUIRED: BuckID required for entry. OSU students may bring 1 guest per BuckID.

Transportation will be provided for those not bringing a vehicle. Details to follow.

To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact Karl Ludwig, Simran Ambwani, or Cam Shahrooz at (614) 292-3117 or [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected].

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FFF: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be playing on Wednesday, September 8th at 7pm at the Gateway Film Center!

Grab some friends and join us at a private theatre showing of the brand-new movie, featuring MCU’s first Asian superhero. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis!

BuckID required for entry. This event is limited to OSU Columbus Campus students. No guests will be permitted.

One popcorn voucher and one drink voucher will be included with each entry.

In accordance with the mask policy on campus, masks will be required in the theater.

09/04/2021

Craft Café on Sunday, Sept 12th at the Ohio Union Archie Griffin West Ballroom! You will have the opportunity to make coffee crafts while enjoying free food and drinks on us. Supplies are limited and the event is first-come, first-serve. Just bring your BuckID!

What crafts will we be makingâť“
We will decorate coffee mugs and iced coffee cups; We will DIY mug cozy, coasters, and coffee bar signs; We will be making coffee lip scrub and body scrub too.

Stay tuned for some fun giveaways :)

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Celebrate Recovery Month as we collaborate with to bring Abby Wambach to speak about her recovery journey! 🙌🏻Join us on September 15th at 7pm in the Performance Hall for this impactful conversation.

Want to win a copy of Abby Wambach’s book “Forward”? Repost this graphic and tag someone in the comments who is on “YOUR SUPPORT TEAM”

This will be a HYBRID event— students will be able to gather and experience the event in person while Abby Wambach will be Zoomed in virtually!

09/01/2021

FFF: Judas and the Black Messiah playing TONIGHT! Showtimes at both 6PM & 8:30PM

Grab some friends and join us at the Ohio Union in the U.S. Bank Conference Theatre (1st floor). Free food, candy, and drinks!! Bring your BuckID. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: OUAB Welcome Back Concert featuring WAKA Flocka Flame and MAX at Express Live! on September 9th! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM.

Transportation to the outdoor venue will be offered via OSU shuttle buses, and tickets will be released later this week at go.osu.edu/ouabtickets. Register your E-tickets account ahead of time to ensure you get tickets once they are released!

To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact (Cam Shahrooz) at (614) 292-3117 or ([email protected])

Timeline photos 08/01/2021

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN TO JOIN THE OUABEST ORG ON CAMPUS! Want to help plan educational, entertaining, and thought provoking events for Ohio State students? 🥳🎉

Apply today at go.osu.edu/join-ouab or using the link in our bio. Application closes at midnight on 9/6.

Photos from OUAB's post 07/23/2021

We were extremely lucky to have Simone Biles share her story with Ohio State students on Feb 1st via Zoom! Today, we want to wish her good luck at , along with the incredible 26 Buckeyes. Sending much love from OUAB!

07/19/2021

Welcome Week is coming! We're looking for student volunteers to help work our campus information booths during Welcome Week from Aug 24-25th. This is a great opportunity to interact with the incoming class and show them what OSU is all about! Apply by August 18th: go.osu.edu/infobooths

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JUST RELEASED: It’s that time of year again: finals are coming, and our graduates are getting ready to depart!

If you’re looking to spend time unwinding before it all begins, sign up for our 🎨 Reading Day: Craftmania. Graduates 🎓, of course we couldn’t forget about you! Sign up for a to-go craft kit to get your cap ready for the special day. Be sure to bring a BuckID!

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Photos from OUAB's post 04/14/2021

Flicks for Free is back this week with another movie marathon! This week’s theme is Harry Potter with a different movie every day! Ohio State students can stream these movies from home at go.osu.edu/ouabtickets.

Timeline photos 04/14/2021

TOMORROW‼️ An Evening with America Ferrera! Join us for an evening with Emmy Award winning actress known for her lead roles in “Ugly Betty,” “Superstore,” and much more. Learn more about her upcoming projects as a director and her experience throughout the entertainment industry. Register at the link in bio!

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JUST RELEASED: Comedian Nikki Glaser will be joining us for a virtual conversation on Sunday, April 18th at 7PM via Zoom Webinar!

Look at our other picture to learn more about Nikki, and grab a ticket at go.osu.edu/ouabtickets!

04/13/2021

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