O-H-I-O forever!
I love looking at O-H-I-O pictures of people in various places around the world. The diversity of the Buckeye network is astounding, and its spirit is so widespread! This week, I again witnessed how this spirit carries beyond just one’s time at OSU.
On Friday I went to a business-of-healthcare seminar through another program at Ohio State, and alumni from as far back as 1971 overflowed with Buckeye pride. President Gee and two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin, both significant figures for the university, spoke to the students and alumni. At the end of the evening, in traditional arms-around-each-other’s-shoulders fashion, I sang Carmen Ohio with people I had met only a few hours before.
I met other alumni when I volunteered to help at the Fisher tailgate before Saturday’s football game. The joy that alumni have in coming back to OSU/Fisher shows how much of an impact these places have had on their lives. After the tailgate and another great Buckeye football victory, I again sang Carmen Ohio. This time I was with wonderful friends I made all the way back in freshman year. Ohio State creates lasting friendships, and I believe the MAcc program specifically will do so. It's amazing how much time I enjoy spending with MAcc friends I did not even know two months ago! We are brought together by Ohio State and will carry this shared experience with us. I am excited about the awesome network created by Ohio State and Fisher and am honored to be a part of it!