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Adventure Brutus

A Brutus Buckeye cutout stands in front of a wide river winding between tall, green mountains at sunset.

Adventures with Brutus is back!

Join the Buckeye community this summer as Brutus sets out to explore all 50 states, and at least 90 countries across 5 continents. Help us chart his biggest journey yet!

Program description

Brutus has his passport, suitcase and Buckeye spirit packed—now he’s ready to join your adventures. Whether you're crossing oceans or crossing the street, take Brutus with you. Every moment counts!

How to join the fun

  1. Request your Brutus (continental U.S. only). Sign up by May 7 to receive yours before Memorial Day. Can’t wait until then to get your Brutus, get your own digital download version now!
  2. Take Brutus with you on your next adventure—near or far.
  3. Snap a photo and upload it using the QR code or link that's located on the back of Brutus starting May 4.
  4. Check back every Friday (Memorial Day–Labor Day) to see featured submissions and follow Brutus’ travels.
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Photo submission

Help Brutus see the world by sharing your photos from Monday, May 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026! Photo submission link coming soon.

New destinations and weekly updates are posted every Friday—come back to follow his journey.

Bonus! When you submit a photo, you’ll be automatically entered to win an OSUAA travel prize pack. Fifteen Buckeye adventurers will be randomly selected to receive a bundle of OSUAA travel essentials—perfect for your next trip with Brutus.

Buckeye Community Tracker

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States visited
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Continents reached

Brutus is currently in Columbus, Ohio. Once he sets off on adventures and the photo submission window opens, the tracker will update. 

Questions

Email us ADV-OSUAAPrograms@osu.edu.

See some highlights from last year’s adventures with Brutus!

Brutus had an unforgettable summer in 2025 thanks to you! View 2025 recap.

Brutus in front of the London Bridge in London, England.
Brutus at a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado
Brutus on the street of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
Hand holding Brutus Buckeye cutout in front of ancient Greek temple with female statues as columns.
Brutus in the forground with green mountain and snow-capped Mount Saint Helens in the backgroun in Washington.
Brutus in front of a cabana, palm trees, and a blue ocean and sky in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
Brutus in front of a herd of elephants in a prairie in Tarangire, Tanzania.
Brutus with Times Square in background.
Brutus being held with a hammock, straw hut, and crystal blue waters behind him in Hopkins, Belize.

Thank you to our program sponsors!

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Discover unforgettable journeys

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Coverage for your travels

The purpose of this program is to feature pictures of Brutus joining you on your travels and in your activities this summer in order to foster and support the OSUAA’s mission of helping all Buckeyes stay connected. We reserve the right not to post any submissions that do not further this purpose for any reason, including, without limitation, submissions that advocate sedition or other illegal actions; promote activities that are detrimental or damaging to Ohio State; may be construed as defamatory, invasive of privacy, fraudulent or obscene; may be construed as advertising the sale of any goods or services; or do not comply with the University’s Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources policy.