The Nutshell - News for Alumni Group Leaders
The Nutshell
News and resources for Alumni Group Leaders
Ways your marketing support is getting that much better
Explore new tools, streamlined processes and expanded promotional opportunities designed to help you reach more alumni with less effort.
Here’s what’s new:
- Guest Account Access
- Game Watch and Membership Promotions
- O-H-I-O Newsletter Promotion
- Marketing requests to Workfront
- Website Updates
Opportunities for alumni groups
Alumni communications
Are you or your alumni group members having trouble receiving alumni group or university communications? Check your communication preferences or contact the Engagement Center at engagementcenter@osu.edu or 614-292-2281 for assistance.
Explore the new resources section
Alumni group resource documents have moved. You can now find scholarship information, group documentation and additional resources in The Nutshell section of the website.
Symposium Registration
Join us on October 2 as alumni club and society leaders come together virtually for leadership development, connection and Buckeye pride. Register today!
Required training for alumni group leaders
To help prepare for new tools and resources launching in the coming months, please complete this 10-minute training with your board members. After watching the video, each board member must submit a verification form. The deadline to complete both steps is December 31.
Tech tattoos for your alumni group
Interested in ordering tech tattoos to promote your alumni group? Reach out to your REO to learn more about quantities and pricing.
Ohio State Athletics in your community
Buckeye fans, get ready! Ohio State athletic teams may be making a stop near you. Find out where and when to cheer them on. Gather your fellow alumni, family and friends and support our Buckeyes together!
Scholarship forms
Club scholarship forms have been updated and are now available in the Scholarship section of the Nutshell. Please use the new forms moving forward. You may begin sharing the Information for Counselors and Students with local school counselors and should promote the scholarship application process at all club events and functions. For questions or additional information, contact Leslie Smith.
Raise money for your scholarship fund
BCKR (pronounced "backer") is an official OSUAA partner and the BCKR Insider Program is a fundraising opportunity for select alumni groups. Learn how your organization can participate.
Alumni group spotlights - let's celebrate your impact
Have a shoutout for your group or a best practice you'd like to share? Tell us!
Shoutout to the Erie County Alumni Club for hosting a meaningful event in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. The celebration highlighted Sandusky’s important role in Underground Railroad history as the “City of Hope” and featured Ohio State alum and artist Susan Shultz, whose Path to Freedom sculpture serves as a powerful tribute to that legacy. Attendees enjoyed a lecture, a walk to the sculpture for an interpretive discussion, and time together afterward in fellowship. The event also celebrated the longstanding support of Ohio State alumni and the Erie County Alumni Club, which has helped maintain Facer Park since the sculpture’s dedication in 2007. A special thank you to the Erie County volunteers for bringing local history to life and creating such a thoughtful and engaging community experience.
Congratulations to the Alumni Club of Greater Cincinnati on raising more than $31,200 through its Annual Golf Outing this year!
We have several alumni award winners who serve as club leaders. Congratulations to all of them.
- Martha Campbell, OSUAA Robert M. Duncan Alumni Citizenship Award
- Doug Dunlap, EHE Meritorious Service Award
- Debbi Levis, EHE Meritorious Service Award (to be celebrated in 2027)
What does being part of your alumni club or society mean to you? Share your favorite memory and the impact your group has had on your community. Your story could be featured in future marketing materials to inspire Buckeyes everywhere!
Volunteers in action
Highlighting alumni groups around the world! Have a photo you want to submit? Contact Kelly Greene.
