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Introducing "Time Out" with SSI
The intersection of sports and society has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis, but the passion and engagement for sports continue for so many.
Ohio State's Sports and Society Initiative…
SSI events, including MindGames, POSTPONED until 2020-'21 due to Covid-19 restrictions
SSI has announced that ALL of its events remaining event of the 2019-'20 school yaer, including MingGames scheduled for April 16, have been postponed, as per guidelines sent out March 9 by Ohio…
Ryan Day, Chris Holtmann join SSI for MindGames April 16
Ryan and Christina Day and Chris and Lori Holtmann will be featured speakers at the April 16 MindGames panel, examining the topic of mental health in athletics. Ryan Day, head coach of the…
Social Media Experts Join SSI for "Getting Social"
The Ohio State Sport and Society Initiative joined with Ohio State Athletics Communication to host "Getting Social," on Feb. 29 to prepare students for careers in sports social media.
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Meet our board member: Dr. John Davidson
by Savannah Deuer Dr. John Davidson is a professor in Germanic language and film studies at The Ohio State University. He is also a faculty-athletics representative with the university and…
SSI seeks entries for 2020 Undergraduate Student Research Fair
The 2nd SSI Student Research Fair will be a celebration of OSU student-led research on sports and society issues over the past year. We encourage participation by students who have…
OSU Students: Apply TODAY to attend NFL PR College Student Seminar
The Washington Redskins, in coordination with the National Football League and NFL Combine, will be hosting the NFL PR College Student Seminar Feb. 24, and Ohio State students have the chance…
Ohio State students learn hockey analytics at conference
The Columbus Blue Jackets hosted the Hockey Analytics Conference Feb. 8, and the Sport and Society Initiative was well-represented at the event.
SSI funded two students to attend, second-…
Meet our Board Members: Vince Doria parlays OSU education to ESPN glory to SSI support
By Darby Clark
It’s hard to imagine what Vince Doria’s life would look like without sports.
Doria, the former senior vice president and director of news at ESPN, is a member of the…