Office of Student Life
Ohio Union Activities Board

Our Mission

The mission of the Ohio Union Activities Board as the student programming organization at The Ohio State University is to provide diverse programs and events that are educational, entertaining, and thought-provoking for the students of the Columbus campus. OUAB strives to create a fun, accessible, and challenging environment for its members that empower each member to change and shape the lives of fellow students while strengthening their own leadership skills and fostering personal growth.

What We Do

The Ohio Union Activities Board is comprised of 8 committees focusing on programming for The Ohio State University student-body throughout the academic year. All events are FREE for current OSU students at the Columbus campus through the Student Activity Fee.

Interested?

Find our membership guidelines on Join OUAB and become part of the team! 

Committees

Drag Queen Trixie Mattel at the Palace Theatre
Fall 2022 / Trixie Mattell

Comedy

There are infinite ways to make people laugh. From television shows to stand-up, we explore and bring diverse, hilarious acts to campus to foster smiles and unstoppable hilarity.
Big Time Rush
Spring 2023 / Big Time Rush!

Concerts

We are a group of individuals with a passion for both music and the music industry. We put on a variety of shows, including our Live Music Series, Karaoke, or join us for one of our large concerts. There's something for every music fan!
Valentine's Ball
Annual Valentine's Day Ball

Graduate & Professional Programs

We plan programs with graduate and professional students in mind. They range from an academic focus with programs about writing grants to social programs like our happy hours. We recognize the growing population of students who are parents with our Family Fun series.
Guest speaker Bill Nye
Spring 2024 / Bill Nye

Lectures

We strive to bring a diverse variety of speakers to campus like celebrities, activists, athletes, and experts whose experiences will give students insight on a wide range of topics. Formats include conversations, panels, debates, and Q&As.
Student Cosplayers at Buckeye Con
Fall 2023 / Buckeye Con

Special Events

We plan once in a lifetime, creative, ~special~ events! We put on an array of interactive and hands-on events, from an ice-skating rink to a farmer's market to out of this world crafts. We promote events that everyone can enjoy!
Brutus at Homecoming
Annual Homecoming Parade feat. Brutus

Spirit and Traditions

We plan events centered around Ohio State’s signature programs, including Welcome Week, Buckeye Kickoff, Homecoming, Buckeye Nation Week and Commencement Week. We are responsible for magnifying the Buckeye Spirit for students and graduates!
Fashion Specialist Tan France
Spring 2021 / Tan France

Visual & Fine Arts

We are passionate about art in all of its many forms, including film, theatre, dance, fashion, photography, and much more! Our committee masterminds the weekly movie series, Flicks for Free, including Movie on the Oval (MOTO).