Upcoming Events

Adieu Ma Honte
Thu, April 16, 2026
Event Start Time: 2:20 pm
Event Location: Zoom
Medieval French text
Tue, April 21, 2026
Event Start Time: 7:45 pm
Event Location: Zoom - reach out to Heller.64@osu.edu
previous parade showing people walking on the trail
Wed, April 22, 2026
Event Start Time: 3:30 pm
Event Location: South Oval
Medieval French text
Tue, April 28 - Wed, April 29, 2026
Event Start Time: 7:45 pm
Event Location: Zoom - reach out to Heller.64@osu.edu

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