General Public Events

Jun 08

6-8 p.m.

The National Press Club (529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045)

John Glenn Excellence in Public Service Award

Join us for a reception in Washington D.C. as we honor Utah Gov. Spencer Cox as the 2026 John Glenn Excellence in Public Service Award honoree.

Oct 30

9 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Ohio Union

2026 Leadership Forum

Ohio's premier professional development conference for public and nonprofit professionals.

May 28

12-1 p.m.

Virtual

Who plans America's Birthday Party? Why America's 250th Anniversary Matters to Ohioans

The Glenn College Alumni Society hosts a virtual Brown Bag Lunch Talk that will take a look behind the scenes of planning America's 250th birthday party.

Feb 19

6-8 p.m

Tabard Inn, Washington, D.C.

D.C. Alumni and Friends Crowdfunding Reception

Glenn College and WAIP alumni are invited to a special reception to reconnect with fellow alumni in the D.C. area and celebrate the launch of our annual crowdfunding campaign.

Feb 19

7-8:30 p.m.

Vitria on the Sqaure

Diversity of Thought Speaker Series: Religion's Impact on Civic Society

Join us for a discussion about the role religion plays in modern civic society, featuring diverse viewpoints from Ross Douthat, New York Times Op-Ed Columnist and Michael Shermer, founder of Skeptic Magazine.

Jan 20

2:00 p.m.

The Blackwell, 2110 Tuttle Parkplace

Chase Center's Renovate the University: A Lecture With Danielle Allen

The Chase Center invites Dr. Danielle Allen to discuss the future of higher education in the United States.

Nov 19

5:45-8 p.m.

National Union Building (918 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004)

Artificial Intelligence Salon: Applied AI in Washington D.C.

Join Ohio State’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs for an exclusive forum in Washington D.C. with national AI industry leaders.

Nov 05

2:30-4 p.m.

Performance Hall, Ohio Union

Jeff Flake: Why the World Needs Leaders

Hear from former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Jeff Flake on how authenticity and resilience inspires others and drives long-term success

Sep 15

4:00 p.m.

Thompson Library

Constitution Day Lecture

Join the Salmon P. Chase Center for this lecture on Frederick Douglass, Free Speech and "the Right of the Hearer"

Oct 24

9 am.- 5:30 p.m.

Ohio Union

2025 Leadership Forum

Ohio's premier professional development conference for public and nonprofit professionals.