Alumni Society Board

The Arts and Sciences Alumni Society Board consists of representatives from the arts, humanities, natural and mathematical sciences and social and behavioral sciences.

Vision

The Arts and Sciences Alumni Society seeks to engage alumni with The Ohio State University and the college via communication and events that both engage and empower alumni, while supporting current students in preparation for a successful transition to being Buckeyes for Life.

 

Mission

  • Serve as advocates for The Ohio State University and the College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Engage and connect alumni through collaboration with the Ohio State Alumni Association, Arts and Sciences engagement staff and college alumni organizations
  • Engage students and alumni of all ages with consideration for diversity and inclusion through empowering programming
  • Support communication of success stories of Arts and Sciences alumni and students

BOARD OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Laura Wall

Laura Wall
English, 1992

"I'm passionate and dedicated to giving back because I want other students to have unlimited tools and resources and programs during their academic journey."


VICE PRESIDENT

Jennifer Cefaratti

Jennifer Cefaratti
Communication, 1998

"I am very passionate about helping students in developing professional skills and helping them by raising funds to provide scholarships."


SECRETARY/TREASURER

Christy Haiduck

Christy Haiduck
International Studies, 1992

"Our time, talent, and treasure have a real and lasting impact when shared. I volunteer at Ohio State because today's students deserve the same opportunities and support that I received."


PAST PRESIDENT

Julie Capozzi

Julie Capozzi
Journalism, 1993

"The opportunity to interact with intellectually astute and inspiring young individuals — whose insights often impart as much knowledge to me as I offer them — is an enriching experience."


BOARD CHAIRS

Randy Dineen

Randy Dineen
Psychology, 2001

"Being a part of a group that is so connected with students and truly wants to provide a better Buckeye experience means the world to me. I hope the small part I play will brighten someone's day and make them, one day in the future, want to pay forward for someone else."


Andrea Mindell

Andrea Mindell
Journalism, 1983

"At this stage in my life, I want to devote more time to volunteering for Ohio State, and to build relationships with fellow ASC graduates. I believe in the value of a liberal arts education and want to contribute to the continued success of the College of Arts and Sciences.” 


Rhea Pai

Rhea Pai
Political Science and Security and Intelligence, 2020

"I volunteer because I would like to provide current and future students with the tools needed to navigate such a critical phase of their lives and feel empowered to take on new challenges."


Derek Whiddon

Derek Whiddon
Political Science and Economics, 2018

"I volunteer because I know that the opportunities I had with the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Law helped prepare me for the career path I'm on, and I want to help make those opportunities available to future Buckeyes."


Shirley Wu

Shirley Wu
Political Science, 2020

"I fundamentally believe in lifelong learning and feel that the College of Arts and Sciences uplifts that spirit more than any other. The students here are so bright, inquisitive, and driven — we should support that passion." 


FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

Jan Box-Steffensmeier

Janet Box-Steffensmeier, PhD
Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science and Professor of Sociology


STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Emma Levine
Political Science 2024


Steven Poulopoulos
Biology 2025


PAST BOARD PRESIDENTS

Eric Burgess

Eric Burgess
Microbiology, 1994


Melissa Young

Melissa Young
Communication, 1994


Scott Gale

Scott Gale
International Studies, 1990

"I have found numerous ways to pay forward, primarily through mentorship. I have a profound passion for helping students define their academic pathway while developing their professional skills."


Craig Friedman

Craig Friedman
Journalism, 1989


Susan Munthe

Susan Munthe
Political Science, 1974

"I really enjoy mentoring students and following their future endeavors as they graduate and become Buckeyes for Life." 


Dennis Baer

Dennis Baer
Mathematics, 1977


Lisa Duerk

Lisa Duerk
Political Science, 1981

 

  • Awards and Honors Committee: Facilitate search and nomination process for Arts and Sciences nominees for the various college and university-level alumni awards; look for ways to recognize faculty and staff with honors and awards; manage society progress toward eligibility for the Ohio State University Alumni Association Society Awards.
  • Career Success Committee: Assist the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success in the development, implementation, and support of programs that allow alumni and friends to provide career advice to current Arts and Sciences students and recent graduates.
  • College and Society Relations: Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between the Society and the College, ensuring appropriate connection support. Facilitate communications and the coordination of meetings/activities between the Society and the departments/advisory groups of the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee: Ensure diversity and inclusion has strong consideration in the planning of alumni activities and events.
  • Events Strategy Committee: Strategize with standing committees to coordinate alumni events with the support of Arts and Sciences engagement staff. Fundraising for the alumni society’s student scholarship fund (primarily via silent auction at Homecoming Tailgate).
  • Nominating Committee: Bring forth outstanding candidates from the Arts and Sciences alumni population for consideration to serve on the board; nominate current board members with successful board tours to serve on the board’s executive committee.
  • Outreach and Legacy Relations Committee: Establish and provide Outreach opportunities to work with and support OSUAA, other clubs and societies, etc. all in the goals set forth by the Society, College and the university.
  • Strategic Planning and Board Governance Committee: Develop, review annually and update the board’s strategic plan, by-laws and constitution to ensure relevancy with the Ohio State University Alumni Association and the College of Arts of Sciences; ensure the board is structured to perform as specified in the governing documents.
  • Student Representatives: Assist the Alumni Society Board and the Office of Advancement with alumni and donor events and programs; includes monthly meetings with guest speakers as well as community service events with the Ohio State University Alumni Association and the Alumni Society Board.

Ohio State Alumni Membership Open to All Graduates 

Membership in the Ohio State Alumni Association is now open to all graduates; individuals who have earned associate, bachelor, graduate, professional or honorary degrees from Ohio State, as well as medical resident graduates of the university. There are now three levels of membership: Life Members, Sustaining Members and Basic Members.

Life Members

The opportunity to purchase life memberships was discontinued at the end of June 2012; however, Life Members who joined before then will retain their full benefits.

Sustaining Members

The annual and associate membership categories have been discontinued. Graduates can now become Sustaining Members through annual gifts of at least $75 to any Ohio State fund(s), including funds in the College of Arts and Sciences. See complete list of Arts and Sciences funds.

An entire annual gift does not have to go to one fund. Cumulative giving will be tracked over a calendar year, and when gifts equal or exceed $75, the donor will become a Sustaining Member. Sustaining Members will be eligible for premium benefits, including a year’s subscription to the print version of Ohio State Alumni Magazine and eligibility for the annual football ticket lottery.

Graduates and non-graduates who were members of the Ohio State Alumni Association as of July 1, 2012, can continue as Sustaining Members with an annual gift of $75 or more to the university.

Basic Members

Graduates who do not choose to make an annual gift of $75 or more will become basic members and will receive affinity products, an online magazine, and other benefits. They will not be eligible to participate in the football ticket lottery.

Football Lottery Eligibility

Football lottery eligibility will be based on an alumnus’s previous year of giving. To be eligible for the annual ticket lottery, graduates must be Sustaining Members as of December 31 of the previous year.

Questions?

Call: (800) 762-5646 or (614) 292-2281

The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc.
Membership Office
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210

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The Arts and Sciences Alumni Society Board consists of representatives from the arts, humanities, natural and mathematical sciences and social and behavioral sciences.

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