MARCH 2013

The Nutshell is the official e-newsletter for Ohio State alumni club and society officers and board members. We encourage you to share the information with your members via your own newsletters or Web sites. The current issue is also available at www.ohiostatealumni.org/resources/clubs-societies/Pages/TheNutshell.aspx.

OSUAA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring game Buckeye Bash
Join the Alumni Association prior to the 2013 spring game for a free Buckeye Bash on Saturday, April 13, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/BuckeyeBash

Cedar Point opening early for Ohio State alumni and friends
Cedar Point is opening its doors one day early just for Ohio State alumni and friends. Be a part of the first Ohio State Day at the venerable theme park in Sandusky, Ohio.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/Sc6

Alumni Awards nominations now open
The Alumni Association will host its 55^th annual Alumni Awards gala on Friday, Oct. 25. Nominations for those awards are now open and will remain available until Mar. 31.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/Awards/Pages/default.aspx
NOMINATION FORM: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/awards/Documents/2013%20Nomination%20form.pdf

Ohio Scholarship Challenge
Everything we do at Ohio State is about students, and one of our priorities for the But for Ohio State campaign is placing students first. One great way to support students is through the Ohio Scholarship Challenge.
MORE: http://giveto.osu.edu/Challenge

CAMPUS NEWS

·         Gee advocates for in-state tuition freeze
Ohio State president taking a leading role in helping colleges and universities tackle the changing landscape of higher education.
MORE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/e-gordon-gee/the-right-move-for-studen_b_2766623.html

ACADEMIC NEWS

·         Graduate programs given high marks in recent rankings
According to the U.S. News & World Report 2014 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools released this week, The Ohio State University offers a wide array of top graduate and professional programs, with 10 ranked in the top 10 and another program ranked best in the nation.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem3645

RESEARCH NEWS

·         Deep-brain stimulation yielding impressive results
Ohio State is a leader in deep-brain stimulation, a procedure that holds hope as a positive treatment for those with Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, and other afflictions.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2013/rezai.html

ATHLETICS NEWS

·         Buckeye Madness
With March Madness about to get under way, take a look back at some stories and images from the Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2013/buckeye-madness.html

ALUMNI TRAVEL
Discover England’s Lake District
July 25-Aug. 2, 2013
From $2995 (Manchester)

Explore the unparalleled beauty of England’s Lake District on this flexible walking journey designed for all ages. Stay seven nights at the deluxe MacDonald Old England Hotel and Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere, where you’ll discover the fells, valleys, scenic passes, and charming villages that have inspired philosophers, writers, and poets. Enjoy a reading and afternoon tea at William Wordsworth’s family home, and visit Hilltop Farm, home of Beatrix Potter. Cruise aboard an iron steamboat, ride the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway to admire Scafell Pike, and travel to England’s deepest lake. In Cumbria, follow Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See Castlerigg Stone Circle, the ruins of Hardknott Roman Fort, Lanercost Priory, and other landmarks throughout this program, which also includes a meal plan with wine at dinner.

For detailed information, please visit  http://go.osu.edu/EnglandsLakeDistrict13 or contact Amy Stoneking at Ohio State Alumni Tours by phone at 614-292-2372/1-800-852-8687 Ext. 2, or email at stoneking@ohiostatealumni.org.

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FEBRUARY 2013

The Nutshell is the official e-newsletter for Ohio State alumni club and society officers and board members. We encourage you to share the information with your members via your own newsletters or Web sites. The current issue is also available at www.ohiostatealumni.org/resources/clubs-societies/Pages/TheNutshell.aspx.

OSUAA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Message from Archie
Two weeks ago, students from Ohio State stepped up in a way that made me proud. Our students participated in BuckeyeThon, an annual dance marathon that benefits the Hematology/Oncology Department of Nationwide Children's Hospital with the ultimate goal of ending childhood cancer.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/WhoWeAre/Pages/AMessageFromArchie.aspx

Ohio Scholarship Challenge
Everything we do at Ohio State is about students. And one of our priorities of the But for Ohio State campaign is placing students first. One great way to support students is through the Ohio Scholarship Challenge.
MORE: http://giveto.osu.edu/Challenge

Winter 2013 High points
Learn the latest and greatest facts about The Ohio State University.
MORE: http://osu.edu/highpoints

Alumni Awards nominations now open
The Alumni Association will host its 55^th annual Alumni Awards gala on Friday, Sept. 27. Nominations for those awards are now open and will remain available until Mar. 31.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/Awards/Pages/default.aspx
NOMINATION FORM: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/awards/Documents/2013%20Nomination%20form.pdf

ALERT: Group filing forms
Club and society treasurers should keep an eye out for a mailing from the Alumni Association regarding your participation in the group filing program. To participate, the form must be submitted by Mar. 8.

CAMPUS NEWS

·         Ohio State develops new clean-coal technology
Professor L.-S. Fan has pioneered a new clean coal technology that could create jobs and help the U.S. achieve energy independence.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2013/ohio-state-develops-clean-coal-technology.html

ACADEMIC NEWS

·         In focus: The future of higher ed
Too many college students across the nation aren't graduating. President E. Gordon Gee is at the helm of a national commission tasked with finding solutions.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2013/higheredfuture.html

RESEARCH NEWS

·         Broken hearts can compromise immunity
Anxiety about relationships may lower immunity, increase vulnerability to illness.
MORE: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/creditrepayment.htm

ATHLETICS NEWS

·         Ohio State recognizes Anne and Woody Hayes
Throughout February, Ohio State has recognized the Anne and Woody Hayes legacy with student events, social media content, and a gala celebration. Look back at the mark this family left on Ohio State.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/HayesTribute

ALUMNI TRAVEL
Changing Tides of History: Cruising the Baltic Sea
June 13-24, 2013
From $7,795 (Stockholm)

Experience the cultural rebirth of the Baltic States and the magnificent imperial riches of St. Petersburg on this spectacular seven-country Baltic Sea program. By special arrangement, enjoy a rare opportunity to hear enriching presentations by former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and former President of Poland Lech Walesa. Cruise for nine nights under the spectacular “White Nights of Summer” aboard the deluxe M.S. LE BORÉAL and spend one night in a deluxe hotel in Norway’s beautiful capital, Oslo. Cruise the Baltic Sea from Stockholm, Sweden, to Oslo, Norway. En route, discover the stunning architecture of Helsinki, Finland, and Copenhagen, Denmark; revel in the medieval charms of Tallinn, Estonia; and immerse yourself in the cultural renaissance of Gda´nsk, Poland. This enlightening cruise also features two days in regal St. Petersburg including an early-opening tour of the world-acclaimed State Hermitage Museum and a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.

For detailed information, please visit http://go.osu.edu/BalticSea  or contact Debbie Vargo at Ohio State Alumni Tours by phone at 614-292-2372/1-800-852-8687 Ext. 1, or email at vargo@ohiostatealumni.org.

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The Ohio State University Alumni Association
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Give to Ohio State
Club Leaders' Handbook
Society Leaders' Handbook 
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Stay Connected. Make Ohio State Stronger.

OSUAA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Alumni Awards nominations now open
The Alumni Association will host its 55^th annual Alumni Awards gala on Friday, Sept. 27. Nominations for those awards are now open and will remain available until Mar. 31.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/Awards/Pages/default.aspx
NOMINATION FORM: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/awards/Documents/2013%20Nomination%20form.pdf

Woody and Anne Hayes: A Tribute Event
Join Ohio State in recognizing the legacy of Woody and Anne Hayes by returning to campus for a gala celebration on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Ohio Union. For more information, contact the Association at customerservice@ohiostatealumni.org.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem3581
REGISTER (log-in required): http://go.osu.edu/event_registration

Buckeye Wellness
Buckeye Wellness, an initiative created by Ohio State’s Chief Wellness Officer, Bernadette Melnyk, is a health and wellness program that will help Ohio State to become the healthiest university on the globe, by impacting the health and wellness of Ohio State faculty, staff and students as well as residents of the State of Ohio. Buckeye Wellness offers solutions for a healthy life, based on the best evidence. Buckeye Wellness includes:  Buckeye Wellness Tips; Buckeye Wellness Packs; Buckeye Wellness Snacks (soon to be available); Buckeye Wellness Snack Packs (soon to be available); and a host of wellness programs for OSU faculty, staff and students. The goal is to provide the OSU and State of Ohio communities with solutions for a health life to help improve their health and quality of life.
MORE: www.buckeyewellness.osu.edu

2012 college fair and scholarship statistics
More than 240 Ohio State alumni represented the university at 220 college fairs reaching 114,720 high school students in 2012. The year was also a success for scholarship fundraising. More than 380 students were awarded club scholarships that totaled $492,333. When adding in matching funds from the university, more than 100 clubs were responsible for awarding $531,433 to students. Thank you to all of the club members and volunteers who helped create college opportunities for young people!

Football tickets
In mid-Feb., the Alumni Association will distribute the 2013 football ticket allocation notification to the club and society presidents of groups eligible to receive tickets.

ALERT: Group filing forms
Club and society treasurers should keep an eye out for a mailing from the Alumni Association regarding your participation in the group filing program. To participate, the form must be submitted by Mar. 8.

Scholarship leaders:
A new option for scholarship interviews – SKYPE!  You can have your committee gather in one place and Skype interviews with students in their homes.  This could save travel time for students that live many miles away and travel in the winter when snow and ice could be a problem. 
MORE: http://www.skype.com

Game-watch list
Did you know that more than 7,000 people visited the Alumni Association’s game-watch Web page in the month of November? Make sure your game-watch party is receiving the attention it deserves by reporting all locations to the Alumni Association at long@ohiostatealumni.org.

ALUMNI TRAVEL
Flavors of Tuscany
May 24-June 1, 2013
$3,995 (Podere Ciona)

Perched on a Tuscan hilltop overlooking the lush, rolling hills of the Chianti Classico wine-growing region is a 100-acre estate with bountiful vineyards, olive groves, and woodlands. Here you will discover the heart of Tuscany, tasting, learning, and engaging with inspired chefs and proud producers of the area’s finest ingredients, while exploring historical and cultural treasures, history, art, and scenic beauty. For detailed information, please visit  http://go.osu.edu/FlavorsofTuscany13 or contact Debbie Vargo at Ohio State Alumni Tours by phone at 614-292-2372/1-800-852-8687 Ext. 1, or email at vargo@ohiostatealumni.org.

CAMPUS NEWS
Freeman reflects on her time at Ohio State
Alumna and longtime university administrator Dr. Mabel G. Freeman retired last year. The Alumni Association caught up with her and talked about her time at the university.
MORE: http://giveto.osu.edu/freemanchallenge

$3.5 million gift will support student success
Monte Ahuja, Ohio State alumnus and founder of Transtar Industries in Cleveland, has donated $3.5 million to The Ohio State University to support student success and create the Monte Ahuja Endowed Dean’s Chair, which will be used to move the College of Engineering toward eminence.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem3593

A new year means new resolutions
Learn about what Ohio State is doing to help improve health and wellness, and get some tips from the university’s chief wellness officer on how to make good on your New Year’s resolutions.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/features/2013/resolution-health.html

ACADEMIC NEWS
Legacy of eminence
A new program in the University Honors & Scholars Center aims to give students the opportunity to fully embrace and explore new frontiers of education, dream bigger, and discover their leadership potential.
MORE: http://oncampus.osu.edu/2013/01/legacy-of-eminence/

RESEARCH NEWS
Credit-card conundrum
An Ohio State study shows that young people are borrowing more heavily and repaying credit-card companies more slowly.
MORE: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/creditrepayment.htm

ATHLETICS NEWS
Thomas named B1G Player of the Week
Read about DeShaun Thomas being named B1G men’s basketball player of the week, and more good news from Ohio State’s athletic department.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/genrel/011513aab.html

Ohio Stadium recognized as tops in the Big Ten for waste diversion
New partnerships with local agencies helps Ohio State achieve “zero waste” at the ‘Shoe.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem3589  

OCTOBER 2012

The Nutshell is the official e-newsletter for Ohio State alumni club and society officers and board members. We encourage you to share the information with your members via your own newsletters or Web sites. The current issue is also available at www.ohiostatealumni.org/resources/clubs-societies/Pages/TheNutshell.aspx.

OSUAA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Support Buckeye basketball and step up for veterans
Ohio State alumni clubs and societies are encouraged to host a game-watch party for the men’s basketball season opener onboard the USS Yorktown on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/CarrierClassicVets
GAME-WATCHES: http://go.osu.edu/game-watch

Alumni society note
All alumni societies with new board members should submit revised rosters to the Alumni Association as soon as the new officers take office.

High Points: Fall 2012
Check out some of the latest and most impressive accomplishments happening on Ohio State’s campus.
READ: http://osu.edu/highpoints

Join us for Alumni Day with the Cleveland Browns
A pre-game event and two performances from the Ohio State Marching Band will highlight the Browns’ game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 28.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/events/Upcoming/Pages/AlumniDays.aspx

Buckeyes Unite: Check in and win
Download the Association’s official smartphone application, check-in wherever you are, and win a chance at prizes including two tickets to Ohio State’s game against Michigan in November.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/PCA

#BuckeyeForLife: Nick Anderson ’90
Meet the Ohio State alumnus, faculty member, and blogger who just published a book on the best breakfast food Columbus has to offer.
VIDEO: http://go.osu.edu/BFLAnderson

Help Ohio State beat Michigan
Lifeline of Ohio is renewing its annual battle with the Team Up North. Help Ohio State claim a victory by registering as an organ, eye, or tissue donor.
MORE: http://www.lifelineofohio.org/beatmichigan/

ALUMNI TRAVEL
Treasures of Ecuador
Mar. 5-16, 2013

$2,795 (Quito)

Explore the historic district of Quito, Ecuador’s capital, and travel outside the city to the town of Otavalo, home of one of the best traditional crafts markets, volcanoes, and pristine lakes. Venture to the outer edge of the Amazonian rain forest, where a canoe awaits to take you to your lodge. Discover the diverse plant and bird life of the Amazon on guided nature walks, and visit a Quichua Indian home to learn about the region’s medicinal plants. Experience the vibrant open-air museum of Cuenca, a beautiful city in the heart of the Andes. Journey to the Ingapirca ruins, observe the artistic traditions of Gualaceo and Chordeleg, and learn how to make local dishes during a cooking lesson. Then head to Guayaquil on the coast. The city has an excellent archaeological museum, as well as a beautiful river walk. This small-group program includes all excursions, well-appointed accommodations, and an extensive meal plan featuring wine with dinner.

For detailed information, please visit http://go.osu.edu/Ecuador13 or contact Amy Stoneking at Ohio State Alumni Tours by phone at 614-292-2372/1-800-852-8687 Ext. 2, or email at stoneking@ohiostatealumni.org.

Penn State tickets still available
Game tickets are available for Ohio State’s game against Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Pennsylvania.
MORE: http://go.osu.edu/BuckeyeBash

Buckeye Cruise for Cancer: Feb. 21-25, 2013
The 2013 Buckeye Cruise for Cancer sets sail from Tampa, Florida on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas on a 5-day, 4-night cruise to Key West and CocoCay, Bahamas.
MORE: http://www.buckeyecruise.com

CAMPUS NEWS
Visit the new-look osu.edu
A new focus on social media, easier searchability, and featured videos are a part of Ohio State’s re-designed Web site.
CHECK IT OUT: http://www.osu.edu

Ohio State launches But For Ohio State capital campaign
In early October, Ohio State launched the But For Ohio State capital campaign, which aims to raise $2.5 billion by its conclusion in 2016. The good news? The university is already more than halfway there.
MORE: http://www.osu.edu/news/newsitem3523
SUPPORT OHIO STATE: http://giveto.osu.edu/alumni

ACADEMIC NEWS
The genius behind Ohio Stadium
Ohio State’s Knowlton School of Architecture takes a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to bring Ohio Stadium to reality.
MORE: http://knowlton.osu.edu/event/build-it-genius-ohio-stadium

RESEARCH NEWS
Poor lung health can have negative impact on brain function
Keeping the lungs healthy could be an important way to retain thinking functions that relate to problem-solving and processing speed in one’s later years, new research suggests.
MORE: http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/lungfunction.htm

Food tips: Answers from Ohio State’s experts
Sometimes, when I open a package of ground beef, the meat has turned grayish brown on the inside. It smells OK, but it doesn’t look very appetizing and I wonder if it’s safe to eat. Is it?
GET THE ANSWER: http://go.osu.edu/Prw

ATHLETICS NEWS
Ohio State Marching Band performance goes viral
Bob Jender’s video of the Ohio State Marching Band’s halftime performance against Nebraska did more than entertain the 106,000 fans in Ohio Stadium. As of mid-October, Jender’s video had been viewed by more than 12 million people around the world.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatealumni.org/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=183
WATCH THE VIDEO: http://youtu.be/sAzzbrFgcUw

Download official Ohio State browser themes
Make your browser more scarlet and gray by downloading free browser themes from Ohio State athletics. Themes are available for Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox.
MORE: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/multimedia/branded-browser.html

USEFUL LINKS:
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
OSUAA on Facebook 
OSUAA on Twitter
OSUAA on YouTube
OSUAA on LinkedIn
Alumni Career Management on Twitter
Join the Alumni Association  
Give to Ohio State
Club Leaders' Handbook
Society Leaders' Handbook 
Marketplace: Club and society scholarship fundraiser  
The Ohio State University 
The Ohio State Department of Athletics
The Lantern
Big Ten Conference
Buckeye Pride MP3 and image downloads

Our club has been named a Gold Star Club for 2012 and Denny Brown, or past Membership Chairperson was named an Alumni All Star! Congratulations to all!

Did you know that in the last 20 years our club has been named and Outstanding Alumni Club 15 times? That 5 of those times we were a Gold Star Club and 3 of those Gold Stars came in the last 3 years? Do you know what that means? It means you are a member of one of the premier OSU Alumni Clubs! Do you know what it takes to be that? It takes you! All of you, not just the current board members. You have participated in our events, volunteered your time and services, lent a hand where needed, and donated your hard earned money to our scholarship funds. You are what makes this club great! Well done everyone!