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Please consult this list of student organizations with revoked registration as of Autumn 2024. Some organizations continue to operate after their registration has been revoked despite the action taken by the university. We encourage you to review an organization’s status before becoming involved with it, especially because sometimes an organization’s status is revoked due to serious concerns like hazing and other behavior that risks your health and safety.

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Bridges International Student Ministry at Ohio State logo

Bridges International Student Ministry at Ohio State

Campus: Columbus
Status: Active - Established
Purpose Statement: Meeting time & location, Friday evenings at 7:00 PM at The Ohio Union Organization dues: none Motto: "Helping International Students, Scholars, and their Families Succeed at The Ohio State University" General Information Our Mission Statement: To help international students, scholars, and their families succeed at The Ohio State University by providing educational programs, social networking opportunities, and spiritual growth resources. Bridges International OSU develops programs to: Meet the felt needs of internationals and help them adjust to life here at OSU; host a wide variety of social and recreational activities to help internationals meet American college students and make new friends; provide avenues for dialog and resources to help those who are interested in spiritual discussion. Bridges International OSU offers: English Conversation Groups; A One-on-one English Conversation/Friendship Partner Program; Weekly Bible studies and small group discussions; and ongoing Social events and recreational activities. Bridges International OSU is an authorized Christian student organization at The Ohio State University. Our goal is to help serve the international student population in the USA.
Primary Leader: Clark Starr
Secondary Leader: Abby Theobald
Treasurer Leader: Jason Wang
Advisor: Ligang Liu
Organization Email: penelope.kauffman@bridgesinternational.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohiostatebridges?igsh=MWQ3ZWlydG9oYzMbQ==
Website: Not Listed
Primary Type: Religious/Spiritual
Secondary Types: Community Service/Service Learning
Ethnic/Cultural
Primary Make Up: Undergraduate
Constitution: 2024_04_02_11_28_34_2555.pdf 
Meeting Time and Place: Wednesdays at 7:30pm
1739 N High St Columbus, OH 43210 United States
Columbus, OH 43210
Office Location: 65 Leland Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
Membership Type: Open Membership
Membership Contact: Penelope Kauffman Email: penelope.kauffman@bridgesinternational.com
Time of Year for New Membership: Throughout the year
How does a Prospective Member Apply: Apply to penelope.kauffman@bridgesinternational.com or come to meetings at the Ohio Union every Friday at 7pm
Charge Dues: No