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Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11 a.m. - noon
Location: Suite 1000- Alonso Family Room at Buckeye Commons
Cost: Free
This workshop is designed to help college students develop the confidence, skills, and strategies necessary to advocate for themselves in academic, professional, and personal contexts. By building self-awareness and practicing real-world scenarios, students will learn how to communicate effectively, access resources, and take ownership of their college journey.
In this workshop, you will:
Learn what self-advocacy is and why it matters in college
Build communication skills for expressing needs and asking for support
Explore campus resources and how to use them confidently
Practice real-life scenarios to strengthen your self-advocacy skills
If you have any questions, or accessibility needs, please contact Madalyn Damron, at damron.102@osu.edu.
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Madalyn Damron at damron.102@osu.edu or 614-247-5764. Requests made one week in advance of the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
Event may include group activities, handshakes, and/or require attendee interaction.
Madalyn Damron damron.102@osu.edu 614-247-5764
