April 2007

From Your Alumni Office
Despite the recent snows, Spring is here with natural changes and new life, including many here on our campus.

Our first ever Breakfast with the Easter Bunny/Egg Hunt was a huge success. The kids were just adorable and our proud alumni parents had fun. Click here to see pictures.

It’s not to late to join the more than 30 alumni as well as current students already registered for our first Schmooze or Lose networking event here on campus this coming Monday, April 16. Please call or e-mail us immediately if you would like to attend. (And don’t forget our April 22 Memorial Mass and Brunch in honor of Monsignor Fick.)

In other news, Ohio Dominican University is about to introduce its new Online Master of Education! Like our other graduate programs, the Online M.Ed. is designed to be convenient and flexible to meet the needs of teachers who must balance the demands of work and family, while still finding time to meet the continuing education hours required for state teaching licensure. More information will be coming your way!

By now many of you have heard of Dr. Jack Calareso’s departure from Ohio Dominican to become the new president of Anna Maria College, close to his East Coast hometown, his children, and grandchildren. Jack’s dynamic leadership is a legacy that will benefit our campus forever.

Drew Klein, Vice President of Student Affairs, has announced that as of June 2, he will also leave ODU to become the Dean of Students and Retention at Green Mountain College in Vermont.

Please join in wishing Jack and Rose Calareso, as well as Drew Klein, continued blessings and success in their new lives.

It is our pleasure to have your lives as alumni touch ours and others in the ODU family, whether it’s through sharing your losses, celebrating your milestones, or planning activities to bring you together. Please don’t ever hesitate to let us know how we can better serve you.

Please join us as the
Ohio Dominican University Concert Band
presents their first annual spring concert

The Birth of a New Band

Sunday, April 29th at 3:00pm
Matesich Theatre, 2nd floor Erskine Hall

Admission to the performance is free to all who would like to attend.

Attention ODU Alums!
If you are a recent graduate living in Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, Buffalo, Louisville, Pittsburgh, or the Washington DC area, the Office of Admission is looking for your help to assist in its recruiting efforts:

Attend a college fair in your area
E-mail area students who have expressed an interest in ODU, sharing what you are doing professionally
Contact an accepted student to let them know why you chose Ohio Dominican
Give back in whatever way you feel comfortable

Requirements… just that you love ODU and would like to share that enthusiasm with others who might be considering Ohio Dominican University. To learn more, please contact Nicole Evans, Director of Admissions, at (614) 251-4603 or send an e-mail to evansn@ohiodominican.edu.

Reunion 2007 is coming up soon!
St. Mary of the Springs alumnae who graduated in years ending in 7's and 2's will soon be joining us for Reunion Weekend 2007. If you have suggestions for activities, would like assistance in planning your class party, or for more information, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (614) 251-4608 or send an e-mail to alumni@ohiodominican.edu.

Get Ready to Serve: Master of Arts in Theology
Do you have a special gift for service to others as a leader in church ministry? Would you like to foster and develop your God-given gifts and talents? If so, consider Ohio Dominican University’s Master of Arts in Theology degree program. Offered in cooperation with the Diocese of Columbus, our graduate program in Theology will help you develop the personal and professional skills needed for effective church ministry and religious education. For more information, attend our Information Session on Wednesday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. in the Common Grounds Coffee Shop in Spangler Learning Center. RSVP by April 23 to (614) 251-4725.

"Grease" is the Word
Looking for something special and fun to do with your kids? Why not bring them to the ODU production of the musical GREASE? Showtimes are at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, and again at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22. All performances will be in the Matesich Theatre in Erskine Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door, with no advance sales.

Join TEAM ODU for the Komen Race For The Cure!
Ohio Dominican came together in October with ODU Jeans For Hope and raised $1187.00 for the fight against breast cancer. Now is the time to come together once again for the Komen Race For The Cure! Join TEAM ODU as we Race For The Cure! Open to all ODU faculty, staff, students, alumni and families & friends.

Race Day is Saturday, May 19 in downtown Columbus.

How to Register Online:

Go to www.komencolumbus.org/race/
Select Register Now (will be redirected to registration page)
Again, select Register Now
Select 2007 Team Registration
When prompted, select Team ODU from the team drop-down menu
Enter password panthers
Complete all required information and pay via credit card

Contact studentactivities@ohiodominican.edu for more information.

Sponsored by the Wellness Council, Human Resources, and Student Activities