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How giving makes a difference at Ohio State

Going Green in Iceland 6 Mellinger Farm 8 Our Splendid Buckeye 10 Going for the Green 18

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Jim Stillwagon, Class of 1971

JIM STILLWAGON IS ONE OF THE BEST DEFENSIVE LINEMENEVER TO PLAY THE GAME AT OHIO STATE. AS ONEOF THE SUPER SOPHS, HE HELPED TO BRINGHOME THE 1968 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP,EARNED THE INAUGURAL ROTARY LOMBARDIAWARD, AND WAS INDUCTED INTO THE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME.

As a player under the legendary Woody Hayes, Jim believesin paying orward to help others. He named Ohio State thebenefciary o an estate gi t o ering uture scholarship support

or students.

To learn more about planned giving opportunitiesand the taxadvantages you will receive in returnplease call the O fce oPlanned Giving today at(614) 292-2183or (800) 327-7907ore-mail us at [email protected].

giveto.osu.edu/plannedgiving

People should support whatthey believe in, and I believein Ohio State.

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IcelandicAdventuresStudents discoverthe islandsenvironmentaldiversity.

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Building withSolar PowerCollege of Engineeringstudents take part in anational competition.

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DesignGoes GreenThe College ofEducation and HumanEcology presentssustainable designfor all ages andphysical abilities.

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Languageof the LandA Wayne Countyfarm offers lessonsin sustainablefarming.

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Scarlet, Gray& GreenWhats behindthe universityssustainabilityinitiative.

14Going forthe GreenOhio StatesProfessional GolfManagementprogram is one ofonly three in theMidwest.

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Solar PowerA solar energyfarm was unveiledthis summer inWyandot County.

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by DesignA look at OhioStates rst LEEDbuilding and whatthe designationmeans.

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Students of Ohio States Professional Golf Management program meet with golf personality Jack Nicklaus.

At Mellinger Farm, Ohio State studentslearn about small-scale and ecologicalapproaches to farming.

Jeni Britton Bauer has catapulted an arteducation at Ohio State to an ice creamempire offering artisanal avors.

Our SplendidBuckeyeIce cream empressshares her connectionsto Ohio State.

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Also in this issue 2 Opening Remarks

4 Your Support5 Facts & Stats

20 Athletics21 Legacy Giving22 Annual Support24 Happenings

ON THE COVER: Ryan Inks, Alyssa Roberts,Diana Saintignon, and Meg Simon at a placecalled Dverghamrar (roughly translated asDwarf Cliffs) on the south coast of Iceland.

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Ohio State is excellently positioned to leadthe way toward a more sustainable future.

Sustainable issues challenge us to enhanceinterdisciplinary inquiry and bring globalperspectives to our classrooms and laboratoriesand to promote ways to harness technologyspower. We also must partner with local andglobal leaders in business and education.

In this issue of Ohio State Impact,you willlearn more about Ohio States comprehensivesustainability efforts, along with the Scarlet, Gray & Green initiative that measures and monitorsthe impact of our carbon footprint. Studentsgain environmental awareness through programslike the College of Engineerings Solar Decathlon,Iceland Study Abroad, and developing lessenergy-intensive farming practices. Theseprograms demonstrate Ohio States commitmentto educating our students, both in the classroomand with hands-on experiences, so they will beprepared to join the vanguard of leaders. Thework of these emerging thinkers and doers ispossible because of the generosity and privatesupport of donors.

Ellen Mosley-ThompsonDirector, Byrd Polar Research CenterUniversity Distinguished ProfessorDepartment of Geography

Lonnie ThompsonUniversity Distinguished ProfessorSchool of Earth SciencesSenior Scientist, Byrd Polar Research Center

HealingOur PlanetIn 1987, the United Nations BrundtlandCommission de ned sustainable development as

development that meets the needs of the presentwithout compromising the ability of futuregenerations to meet their own needs. Over thelast 30 years, the concept has evolved to re ectnumerous perspectives from both the public andprivate sectors. Yet the concept still emphasizescreating and maintaining conditions for humansand nature to exist harmoniously and thereby meet the physical, social, and economic needs of both present and future generations. Currently, weare not on track. Now is the time to confront ourunsustainable practices.

Ohio States Byrd Polar Research Centerandspeci cally its Ice Core Paleoclimate ResearchGrouphas spent 35 years recovering ice core-derived records of climatic and environmentalvariations from glaciers and ice sheets around theworld. These ice core records con rm that Earthis warming. Numerous industrial emissions arepolluting the planets atmosphere to levels farexceeding those that occur naturally. Conclusion:we are changing our environment.

The Earths ice cover, a sensitive and early indicatorof climate change, is disappearing. Evidence showsongoing, rapid, and widespread melting of high-elevation glaciers, particularly in the tropics andmid-latitudes. Large-scale, pervasive changes in theEarths climate system are underway.

Simultaneously, Earths life-supporting systemsthat ensure an abundance of clean freshwater,fertile soils, and rich diverse ecosystems are indecline. We face a reduction in the ability of Earths natural systems to provide energy,food, and other materials to sustain 6.8 billioninhabitants. Moreover, these systems cannotsimultaneously support the economic growthand investment needed to eliminate poverty,hunger, and hopelessness that are rampantin many developing nations.

Sustainability centers on developingthe capacity to endure.

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6/284 The universitys Of ce of Energy Services and Sustainability was created as the focal point for sustainability initiatives .

E very year, Ohio State relies increasingly on private-donations to provide the highest-quality educational and research opportunities orour students and aculty. In fscal year 2010,144,016 alumni and riends gave more than$215 million to Ohio State. Buckeyescontinue to demonstrate loyalty thatis second to none.

Your aith in Ohio State meanseverything to this great institution.Thank you.

John B. Gerlach Jr.Chair, The Ohio State University Foundation

Board o Directors

Philanthropic Receipts by Purpose*$215,448,385

Faculty andStaff Support

4%

Unrestricted Universityand Unit Discretionary

5%

Program Support21% Student Financial

Support17%

Physical FacilitiesOperation andMaintenance

6%

Research47%

Philanthropic Receipts by Gift TypeJuly 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

Cash & Securities $78,505,440

Real Estate 382,051

Gifts-in-Kind 4,864,784Pledge Receipts 33,310,869

Revocable Planned Gift Receipts 15,219,843

Irrevocable Planned Gift Receipts 437,479

Private Grants 82,727,919

Total Philanthropic Receipts $215,448,385

Philanthropic Receipts by Donor TypeJuly 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010

Number of DonorsAlumni 65,302 $38,980,865

Non-Alumni 71,401 30,414,484

Corporations & Corporate Foundations 4,719 81,846,083

Private Foundations 822 28,576,809

Associations & Other Organizations 1,772 35,630,144

Total Donors/Philanthropic Receipts 144,016 $215,448,385

FY06 115,723 Donors $212.4 M

FY07 121,177 Donors $229.4 M

FY08 115,914 Donors $242.5 M

FY09 119,048 Donors $242.7 M

FY10 144,016 Donors $215.4 M

Total Number of Donors and Philanthropic Receipts

Private Grants38%

Current Use46%

Endowment16%

Ohio State has been named by Foundation & Endowment Money Management as the Best LargeNonpro t of the Year , an award that encompasses all endowments and oundations with endowmentunds in excess o $1 billion. Nominees and winners are selected by the editors o Foundation & Endowment

Money Management newslettera leading publication covering the business o U.S. nonproft investing with input rom subscribers and industry pro essionals.

* Private support includes outright gifts, pledge payments, planned gift payments, and charitable grants. New pledge balances and new deferred gift balances are no longer included in The Ohio State University Foundations annual reporting.

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Volume 2 Issue 1

Autumn 2010

EditorTerri Stone

Design EditorJason Shults

Contributing WritersJanet CicconeMauricio EspinozaAnna GerberRachel JacklinKaitlin KuvinAnn Parkinson

Contributing PhotographersSusan BurksKen ChamberlainAlan GehoBrad FeinknopLowes

Mic MillerUniversity Communications

PrinterUniPrint

Senior Vice President,University DevelopmentAndrew A. Sorensen

Associate Vice PresidentBrian Hastings

Senior Director,Marketing CommunicationsVince McGrail

Director, Marketing ServicesKatie Culbertson

Our mission: In orming past, present,and uture Ohio State donors about the

ar-reaching impact o private support.

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Ohio State is one o 19 colleges and universities to earn a fve-star rating in

the LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index ,which takes an in-depth look at gay- riendly

policies, programs, and practices among 200 institutions o higher education. Campus

Pride owns and operates the index.

A recent Wall Street Journal survey of corporate recruitersranked Ohio State 12th in the nation among the countrysmost highly sought-after graduates.

IN AUGUST,FORBES MAGAZINE NAMED OHIO STATE TO ITS LIST OFAMERICAS BEST COLLEGE BUYSBASED ON STUDENT SATISFACTION,POSTGRADUATE SUCCESS, STUDENTDEBT, FOUR-YEAR GRADUATIONRATE, AND COMPETITIVE AWARDS.OF MORE THAN 600 COLLEGES ANDUNIVERSITIES REVIEWED ACROSS THE

COUNTRY, OHIO STATE RANKED 81STAND WAS ONE OF ONLY TWO IN OHIO.

THE UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAM AT FISHERCOLLEGE OF BUSINESSROSE TWO PLACES IN U.S.NEWS & WORLD REPORT TO 14TH FOR BESTBUSINESS PROGRAMS.THE PROGRAM RANKSSEVENTH AMONG PUBLICINSTITUTIONS.

Points of Pride:

In 2010, OSU Extension reached 260,192Ohioans with the help o 9,578 volunteers

through programs on health promotion,healthy weight management, ood sa ety,

fnancial education, and parenting.

OHIO STATE IS ONE OF ONLY38 MEMBERS OF A NATIONALINSTITUTES OF HEALTH CONSORTIUMTHAT SPEEDS THE TRANSLATIONOF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY INTOBETTER PATIENT CARE.

Ohio State has gone global. With a gateway o fce now open in Shanghai, China, theuniversity is looking at o fces in New Dehli, India, and So Paulo, Brazil. These o fceswill o er study abroad opportunities, executive education, and places or internationalOhio State alumni to reconnect and meet regularly.

Ohio States graduation rateis at an all-time high of 78%,

well above the national averageof 57%. In addition, 93% of

rst-year students return aftertheir freshman year.

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How has Ohio State made an impact in your life? What inspires your Buckeye Pride?

We would love to hear your stories. Please sharea couple of paragraphs, as well as the best wayto contact you for more information. With yourpermission, we may feature your story in a future issue.Please send details to [email protected] orvisit giveto.osu.edu/stories .

The overall grade pointaverage of the more than1,000 Ohio State student-athletes is 3.04, with a totalof 503 at 3.0 or higher.

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Though its landmass is smaller than the state of Ohio, Iceland has awealth of environmental diversity. An island covered in waterfalls andglaciers and positioned on a continental rift, the European country provides a perfect platform for Ohio State students to learn about theenvironment.

Now in its third year, the Iceland Environment and Natural ResourcesStudy Abroad Program provides students with the opportunity tospend 11 days between spring and summer quarters exploring and

studying the countrys natural beauty and distinctive terrain. Theprogramwhich is part of the universitys Climate, Water, andCarbon Programstems from Ohio States partnership with theAgricultural University of Iceland.

Although the environmental problems plaguing Iceland are notisolated to that country, the severity is evident and widespread. In1,100 years, Iceland has gone from a forested and vegetatively lushisland nation to a country of soil-eroded barren landscapes.

Whats unique about Iceland is that there are so many differentthings you can see, said Susan Burks, an academic advisor in theSchool of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR). You cansee environmental advantages and problems, and how the nation is

dealing with them.Burks is a resident director for the experience, along with Palli Kolka,an SENR graduate student and Iceland native. Kolka teaches thepre-departure class at Ohio State during spring quarter. The class isan academic introduction to Iceland and the environmental topics tobe explored rst-hand during the study abroad experience. Studentslearn about the geology and volcanism of the island and the countrysland restoration and soil conservation efforts, as well as the thriving

shing industry and other political and economic points.

During their time abroad, students stay at the Agricultural University of Iceland in the southwest area of the country and travel on one- andtwo-day excursions around the west and southern coasts.

Sophomores Diana Saintignon and Hannah George wereamong the latest group of Buckeyes traveling to Iceland tostudy climate change and the effects of global warming.These Environmental and Natural Resources Scholarsare majoring in forestry, sheries, and wildlifeand eachreceived a McNutt Scholarship to help with travel expenses.

The scholarship was established by Ohio State graduatesKen and Suzanne McNutt in appreciation of their sonspassion for the university and the environment. MikeMcNutt earned a bachelors degree in 2001 from the Schoolof Environment and Natural Resources and now works as awatershed coordinator.

Diana Saintignon Saint Marys, OhioI grew up in Ohio and had never been out of the state,let alone to another country. It was incredible to travel toIceland to study the environment and natural resources. Ireturned to Ohio State with new perspectives and a betterunderstanding of ecosystems and what happens when aninvasive species comes into an area of low biodiversity.

Hannah George Wooster, OhioI wanted to see the ways people impact the environment.I learned about the history and folklore of Iceland andvital lessons that apply to my eld of study. For example,a discussion focused on Iceland being untouched by humankind. Although Iceland has been isolated for many years, it is by no means untouched. Evidence of humaninterference is everywhere. I knew I wanted to work inthe restoration eld. Now, my interest is more targetedto studying soil, one of the most important aspects of anecosystem and a restoration project.

To learn about study abroad opportunities, go to oia.osu.edu.To make a gift, go to giveto.osu.edu/studyabroadfund .

According to Open Doors 2009 , an annual survey publishedby the Institute of International Education, Ohio State ranksamong the nations top 20 universities both for internationalstudent enrollment and the number of Buckeyes who studyabroad. Based on total number of students going abroad forshort-term programs, Ohio State ranks sixth.

Meet Two Buckeyes

(Above) Elizabeth Buening, Hannah George, Diana Saintignon, and AlyssaRoberts by Slheimajkull. (At left) Seljalandsfoss, one of the most famouswaterfalls of Iceland.

Diana Saintignon and Hannah George at Gullfoss (GoldenFalls) in southwest Iceland.

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10/288 For 2011, G.I. Jobs magazine ranks Ohio States Columbus campus as a Military Friendly School for the second year.

Benedict Mellinger initially settled in

Lancaster County, Pa., before loading hiscovered wagon again and heading west.It was the early 1800s and, upon arrivingin Ohio, he purchased 324 acres from theU.S. government to raise sheep and axfor use in the familys weaving business.The Wayne County farm passed through

ve generations of the Mellinger family over the next 200 years.

When the last Mellinger passed away,extended family members thought of Ohio State and the great work happeningat the Ohio Agricultural Research and

Development Center (OARDC) inWooster. Heirs Patricia Miller Quinby of Columbus and the estate of her late sister,Virginia Miller Reed of Washington,D.C., gave a portion of the property toOARDC in 2002 to keep the farm a greenspace for the county. The remaining landwas transferred in 2009.

The property provides unprecedentedopportunities for agricultural research,education, and conservation, while usingfaculty research in integrated systemsthats been generated over the last decade.

Crops, primarily corn and soybeans,

grow on more than half the land. Mixed

hard woods cover another 120 acres.A couple of years ago, OARDC studentsbegan charting the farms future througha course called Planning and Designof a Sustainable Farm. They learnedabout farming methods that balanceproduction ef ciency, economic viability,environmental quality, and socialresponsibility. Final projects consistedof devising a comprehensive plan for a

speci c aspect of the farms operation, with

faculty and students melding the best ideasinto an integrated plan.

The course brought together 16 faculty members from seven departments;innovative Ohio farmers discussing theirown efforts to try new business directions;and students at the junior, senior, andgraduate levels.

There is enough diversity in the landwoodlots, pastures, eld crops, stream andspring, attractive farmsteadthat the farmcan be successful with diverse enterpriseslike grass-fed meat and dairy, produce,renewable energy, and agritourism that servea local market and community, said Casey Hoy, holder of Ohio States W.K. KelloggFoundation Endowed Chair in AgriculturalEcosystems Management.

During the course of their careers, todaysstudents will be facing higher temperatures,more extreme weather, less available water,and much more expensive oil, he said. Thneed to learn about sustainability, resilienceand adaptation, as do the rest of us.

Languageof the Land

The Mellinger homestead of yesteryear.

Ohio State students took part in planning howthe donated farm will be used.

At Mellinger Farm, Ohio State studentslearn about small-scale, entrepreneurial,and ecological approaches to farming.

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Our SplendidBuckeyeCustomers at Jenis Splendid Ice Creams inCentral Ohio consider sampling the ice cream

avors at least half the fun. Staff is patient, nevehurrying anyone along as they dole out smallspoons lled with as many generous bites as onewould like. Each avor provides unusual tastecombinations, and many boast exclusively localingredients to support area farmers. Appreciativeoohs and aahs inevitably follow, oftenrequiring a trio order of three avors in a bowlor cone. Salty Caramel, Queen City Cayenne,and The Buckeye State are among signaturetreats, while seasonal specialties such as BackyaMint and Sweet Corn & Black Raspberries makeuse of homegrown Ohio offerings.

At the forefront of this growing ice cream empiris Jeni Britton Bauer, who studied art at OhioState and blends her creativity into her products,package design, and shop presentation. She lovewhat she doesand admits helping customerswith their selections still ranks as her favoriterole. She often gives productgratis for university events she values, including the Wexner Centerfor the Arts and WOSUsChefs in the City .

Jenis Splendid Ice Creams expands only whenit makes solid business sense. Partners in theentrepreneurial venture include her husband,Charly; his brother, Tom; and longtime friendJohn Lowe, who serves as the companys chief executive. Together, they oversee seven locationacross Central Ohio and distribute pints toabout 30 groceries nationwide. At an averageof $10 a pint, Jenis ranks among the mostexpensive ice creams in the countryand mostagree its worth the price. The company recentlyannounced plans for a northeast Ohio shop inChagrin Falls next spring.

Since launching in 2002, Jenis Splendid IceCreams has become a hometown favorite and a year-round treat to celebrate every occasion.The business has 25 full-time and about 100part-time employees. The mom of two smallchildren (Greta and Dashiell) also plans topublish Jenis Artisan Ice Creams for Home Machines next year, offering 70 ice cream

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Jeni recently took the time to answera few questions about her businessand her ties to Ohio State.Why do you have strong relationships withlocal farmers and businesses?When selecting ingredients, whether gently pasteurized cream from SnowvilleCreamery in Pomeroy or goat cheese paired with roasted red cherries, our rst concernis avor. Its about deliciousness. It just happens that many ingredients we use to makeice cream are available in Ohio and taste better than any cross-country alternative. MackenzieCreamery goat cheese is one of the best goat cheeses Ive ever tasted. And theres no comparison to just-picked, jewel strawberries that grow within a few hours drive from our kitchen.

I believe in having a relationship with the people who are growing our ingredients. Over the courseof several summers, Val Jorgensen of Jorgensen Farms and I were able to select the perfect variety of peppermintfor our ice cream. You cant do that when you dont know much about the farm providing your peppermintor the lab that creates your avorings.

Growth also allows us to increase our support for local farmers. The day we made enough ice cream to partnerwith Snowville and buy nearly all of its cream was one of my proudest moments. We now buy entire eldsof berries and support family farms in Ohio in a real way.

How would you describe the impact Ohio State has made on you?I absolutely loved my time at Ohio State. My grandmother is an artist, and I decided to study illustration.I took classes that covered ne art, art history, history, folklore, and a bit of writing. I base some of my productcombinations on historical avors and colors from the generation before Marie Antoinette was queen of France.I think of avor the way a painter thinks of color. Ice cream is a blank canvas for avor, lling your nose and mouthas it melts. Food is an art form to be experienced.

You take the time to talk with Ohio State students and share your background.Do you enjoy the experience?Ohio State is a wonderful resource for our community. Earlier this year, I took part in a GenWex panel discussionat the Wexner Center that focused on connections between food, art, and culture. Ive also talked with studentsat the Fisher Center of Entrepreneurship. Over the years, many business students have interviewed us for class projects.

I would love to continue these relationships. I particularly enjoy talking about being an entrepreneur, which I hope inspiresmany Ohio State students to pursue this worthwhile path. With so much talent and ingenuity among Buckeye students,I believe more and more business students are heading in the entrepreneurial direction. We want to remain innovativeand creative in our eld while inspiring other small businesses in Ohio.

For more on Jenis efforts tosupport local farmers, includingher Top 10 reasons to buy local,visit her blog at saltycaramel.com. To learn about LocalMatters, go to local-matters.org. Jeni is a founding memberof Local Matters, created toimprove the quality of life in ourcommunity by ensuring equalaccess to local, healthy, andsustainably grown food.

Jeni Britton Bauer and her husband, Charly, work together in their growing ice cream empire. The Bauer family

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What is LEED certi cation?The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Green Building Rating System is a third-party certi cationprogram conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council. It is thenationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, andoperation of high-performance green buildings.

Ohio State now follows LEED principles when designingand constructing new buildings and handling major renovations.The new Ohio Union (inset) is the universitys second buildingto earn LEED designation.

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To read more about Scarlet, Gray & Green initiatives,go to go.osu.edu/greeninitiative .

For more on Ohio States green initiatives, viewgo.osu.edu/green2 or go.osu.edu/green3 .

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Ohio State is a leading university in size and scope. Its expansive campus,large student body, and extensive research efforts combine to put theuniversity near the top for higher education. Yet, these attributes alsoleave a large carbon footprint on the planet.

Through Scarlet, Gray & Green, the universitys sustainability initiative,the campus community seeks to improve ef ciencies, use less energy,and provide better planning for renovating and building facilities for thefuture. With the support of student groups and the Presidents Council onSustainability, the program seeks to provide a healthier environmentto reduce Ohio States carbon footprint.

Going green by the numbers 150state vehicles and the eet of biodiesel buses that provide

student transportation run on B20 soy biodiesel.

Up to 28% less energy is used in many campus parking garages(without loss of lighting) as a result of lightmaster technology.

43 Pay-N-Display machines installed in parking lots aresolar powered to reduce energy use.

450vertical geothermal wells, drilled into the South Oval this fall,will cut energy consumption by a third for heating and cooling.Annual cost savings are expected to be$140,000 for energy and$70,000 for maintenance.

Up to 90% fewer air emissions are a result of UniPrints inksand alcohol-free substitutes in its printing presses. The materialsput the university printer in full compliance with the OhioEnvironmental Protection Agency.

Did You Know?Americans represent 5% of theworlds population yet generate 30%of the worlds garbage and consume26% of the worlds energy.

Americans use 4 million plasticbottles an hour and recycle onlyone in four of them.

Every person in the United Statesproduces an average of 4.3 pounds

of garbage a day.Glass never wears out and canbe recycled forever.

Water-ef cient xtures can cutwater use by 30%.

Energy saved from recycling onealuminum can could operate acomputer or TV for three hours;recycling a six pack saves enoughenergy to drive a car ve miles.

Every ton of paper recycled savesenough energy to heat and aircondition the average Americanhome for at least six months.

Biodegrading in a land ll takes 90years for an aluminum can, 700 yearsfor a plastic bottle, and 1 million yearsfor a glass bottle.

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With more than 300 university researchers focusing on an aspect of climate,energy, and the environment, Ohio State was named an Ohio Center of Excellencein advanced energy. Of these researchers, 125 have connections to the Collegeof Engineering.

The Department of Athletics, with the Of ce of Energy Services and Sustainability,has been working to make sporting events more environmentally friendly. Trash frominside the stadium is collected and sorted for recyclable materials at the sorting facility

The renovation of Cunz Hall is the rst LEED renovation project at Ohio State, with thgoal of Silver certi cation when construction is complete in the fall of 2011. More than100 of ce light xtures salvaged from Cunz Hall went to two separate projects in DenneHall. All oors of Cunz Hall will house of ces, labs, and classrooms for the College of Public Health.

Ohio State won the Green Columbus 2010 Earth Day Challenge Cup award associated withthe City of Columbus Earth Day event and its numerous community service sites, receivingrecognition for having the most staff volunteers working at various areas around the city.

The new Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry Building will reside at the heaof the science and engineering neighborhood in the current locations of Boyd Laboratory, HaskeHall, Johnston Laboratory, and the Aviation Building. The complex will adopt sustainable designpractices promoted by Labs21 and will aim for a LEED Silver certi cationor higher.

Ohio States Campus Area Bus Service, known as CABS, received certi cation from thOhio Green Fleets program for using B20 biodiesel in all transit buses and para-transitvans. The program recognizes eets that have made signi cant progress in reducingtheir emissions and petroleum use.

A working farm owned by Ohio State is being transformed into a learning laboratory of best management practices for water-quality protection and whole farm sustainability.With a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and local matching dollars,the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District launched several progressive projects onthe Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory, which is located just west of the Columbus campus. These give current and future farms application tools and showcaseenvironmental stewardship for students, faculty, and urban residents.

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Every two years, students from 20 colleges and universities overtakethe National Mall in Washington, D.C., but its not for a protest or amarch on Washington. Instead, people gather for the U.S. Departmentof Energys Solar Decathlon. Since 2002, teams have been selected andchallenged for each competition to design, build, and operate solar-

powered houses that educate the public about renewable energy andenergy conservation in homes and other buildings.

Pooling their strengthsincluding design and architecture,engineering and performance, and education and promotionthese teams spend months fundraising and planning. During thecompetition, teams build the houses on site on the National Mall andshare their projects free of charge with the public.

In 2009, Ohio State students in the College of Engineering enteredthe competition with a team, house, and overarching message thatpays tribute to Ohio. Students completed every aspect of the Ohio-centric house using recycled and local materials, including reclaimedbarn wood on the faade to highlight the states agricultural heritage.The house also presents the latest in Whirlpool appliances to re ectthe innovations of an Ohio-based company. Its design emphasized

exibility with a central space that could be transformed betweenbedroom, living room, and dining room.

Building withSolar Power

Other energy-saving features of Ohio States house:

A rain screen and louver window shades that admitsun to heat in the winter and provide shade to coolin the summer.

Photovoltaic panels on adjustable racks optimizesolar resources depending on the location.

A passive heating and cooling system makes the mostof natural ventilation and natural day-lighting strategies.

A multiple heat pump system offers preheated/cooledair from a heat recovery system for temperature control.

Everyone on the team faced a variety of dif cult problemsthat could only be overcome through interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork, said Steve Winter, who tookpart in the event and graduated from Ohio State with amasters degree in architecture in 2009. Because of this

positive experience, Im focusing on sustainable designprofessionally.

After placing 10th in the competition, Ohio State has beeninvited back to participate in autumn 2011.

To view a video on the 2009 Solar Decathlon,go to go.osu.edu/solardecathlon .

For information about Ohio States Solar Decathlon projectfor 2011, visit solardecathlon.osu.edu .

To make a gift toward this project , visit giveto.osu.edu/solardecathlon .

By the numbers 92 collegiate teams and 15,000 participants since 2002 32 public workshops offered in 2009, including a dedicated

day for builders and industry attended by 506 professionals 60 graduate and undergraduate students from 20 majors

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Upon entering the Universal DesignGoes Green exhibit, you see a kitchen

with a holistic approach to product andenvironmental design. Its functional,attractive, resource saving, and supportiveof independent living. Counters of varyingheights accommodate a short child, a talladult, or a person in a wheelchair. A oor of cork, a renewable resource, offers durability,resilience, and warmth underfoot. Small orarthritic hands can easily maneuver leverhandles on doors and faucets.

This exhibitthe brainchild of SusanZavotka, an associate professor at theDepartment of Consumer Sciences, College

of Education and Human Ecology, andMargaret Teaford, an associate professor withthe School of Allied Medical Professionsis located at Ohio States Molly CarenAgricultural Center in London, Ohio. Itshowcases universal design (UD), whichinvolves planning for accessibility in thehome for all ages and physical abilities.And as life expectancy increases, UD allowspeople to age in their current homes.

This means UD has always been a greenconcept, said Zavotka. It creates sustainabledesign solutions that dont need to change as

family situations change.Zavotka and Teaford began teaching thebene ts of UD in the mid-1990s and, in 2001,partnered with Ohio State Extensions Family and Consumer Sciences educators. The focusof the team: to expand public knowledgeof UD by preparing students and retailprofessionals to educate consumers.

Learners to trainersWhen Courtney Burnett was a sophomoremajoring in interior merchandising in 2002,she took Zavotkas and Teafords UD courseon aging and design. The class consistedof occupational therapy students andmerchandising students working on interiordesign, Burnett said. It brought a healthy mix of ideas and opinions to the table.

She then signed up for the pairs service-learning course, which took her and her fellowstudents to the Ohio State Fair. They advisedthe Habitat for Humanity Womens Buildabout UD features and extolled these bene tsto fair visitors touring the house.

Thanks to her education at Ohio State,Burnett now works at Dave Fox Design-BuildRemodelers in Columbus, Ohio, managingits interior design department. Planning forthe future is an important part of what thecompany does since designs must work forhomeowners today and 20 to 30 years downthe road. Im so lucky to educate peoplethroughout the design process, Burnett said.Its very rewarding to see them embrace UDand experience how it positively affects theirquality of life.

Bryce Jacob, vice president of DaveFox Remodelers, was once a retirementcommunity operator. Hes seen many residents forced to move because their homesno longer met their needs. In 2005, he askedZavotka and Teaford to train him and his staff in UD. He now trains others for the NationalAssociation of the Remodeling Industry.

Donors make it happen

Private support and grants fuel Zavotkasand Teafords teaching. Both Lowes HomeImprovement Warehouse and Dave FoxRemodelers provided products and servicesto build the UD exhibit at the Molly CarenAgricultural Center in 2005. Each year duringOhio States Farm Science Review (FSR), thestates premier agricultural show, more than2,000 visitors tour the exhibit.

This years FSR exhibit moved beyond theexisting UD kitchen and bath. Dave FoxRemodelers added an energy-ef cient, water-saving laundry room (with donations from

Jacks Appliances), a mudroom, and a greengarage/farm shop. Burnett guided choices initems such as paint emitting low or no toxicgases and Marmoleum, donated by ForboFlooring Systems, for the laundry and garage

oors and kitchen counters. The organicmaterial resists bacteria growth naturally andlasts 30 years when properly maintained. FifthAvenue Lumber also contributed, and HomeDepot donated drywall made of 94% recycledmaterials.

Universal Design Goes Green

Arrange a Universal Design workshopby contacting Pat Holmes, Ohio StateExtension Family and Consumer Sciences,at [email protected] or (937) 456-8174.Learn more about UD at ehe.osu.edu/ud .

At the Farm Science Review: Courtney Burnett and Bryce Jacob (at left) consider products for the green laundry; (at right) the Universal Design kitchen.

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Some Ohio State students view golf as aperfect pastime. They may hit a bucketof golf balls on the weekend or take in around of 18 holes with friends. Othersare passionate for the game and want tomake golf into a career. For these students,Ohio States 41/2-year ProfessionalGolf Management (PGM) programcombines the business of golf with solidacademics and player development toprepare graduates for careers as teachingprofessionals, head professionals, ordirectors of golf with major golf courses or golf resorts.

The interdisciplinary major requirescourses in the Fisher College of Business, the College of Education andHuman Ecology, the School of PhysicalActivity and Educational Services,and the Department of Horticultureand Crop Science in the College of Food,Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.Students gain pro ciency in accounting,food and beverage management, eventplanning, turfgrass science, marketing,

nance, inventory control, teaching of golf, swing analysis, pro shop

management, golf clubrepair and tting,

business planning, and hospitality management while honingtheir gol ng expertise at Ohio States number one-rated Scarletand Gray Courses. PGM requires a business minor and a 10or better handicap, along with membership in the Ohio StateGolf Club, a minimum 16 months of internship, and activeparticipation in the PGM student organization. Studentsbecoming members of the Professional Golfers Association of America is a key aspect of the program.

Our ultimate goal is to build the nations premier PGMprogram, said Mary Rose Molinaro, the programs outreach

and recruitment specialist. Thanks to private support fromdonors, the university has approved plans for a golf complexon 20 acres adjacent to the OSU Turfgrass Research Center atWaterman Research Farm on Lane Avenue. The rst phaseof the plan is to build a driving range. The college is currently seeking nancial support for future phases of construction.

The program has graduated 25 students since 2008 and currentenrollment is approximately 80. Alumni hold key positions atsuch prestigious places as The Golf Club in New Albany, Ohio;Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head,S.C.; and the Breakers Palm Beach Ocean Course in Florida.

Students may also complete the programs rst year at OhioStates Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster. There, they receive privileges at the top-rated Hawks Nest Golf Course,given to the university by Earl and Betty Hawkins and rated by Golf Digest as a best place to play.

Current scholarships available to PGM students includethe Executive Womens Golf Association Scholarship andthe Morton-Zoller Scholarship, established by the Morton

Thanks to private support from donors, theuniversity has approved plans for a golf complexon 20 acres adjacent to the OSU TurfgrassResearch Center at Waterman Research Farmon Lane Avenue.

Ohio States Professional GolfManagement program for aspiring PGAprofessionals is the only one in Ohioand one of only three in the Midwest.

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Encouraging Mortys KidsWhen Sung Min Choi began Ohio States PGM program in all 2008, he receivedgrants to help make ends meet. The next year, however, he ound fnancialresources more di fcult to come by. When aculty members learned o hisdilemmawhether to move orward with his studies or leave the program and workthey o ered encouragement and potential solutions.

Thanks to some budget tightening on Chois part and the news he would receivethe John Zoller-Mortys Kids Pro essional Gol Course Management Scholarship,he continued at Ohio State. Im so grate ul that I received a scholarship romMortys Kids this year, he said. Ive worked with the program or two years andenjoy helping young gol ers learn the game.

First Lady of GolfAround Ohio States PGM of ce, Lindsay Moody is often called the First Ladyfor being the rst female student enrolled in the program and the rst who willgraduate (winter 2011). When she discovered shed be setting the bar for futurefemale students, she admits to being excited about the challenge.

Now in my fourth year, I am still excited and hope that my efforts have made adifference and provide a good example that others can follow, said Moody, whogrew up in Worthington, Ohio, as a scholar-athlete and basketball team captain.Golf didnt enter the picture until her junior year. I fell in love with the game andthe possibilities it presented for me.

Moody received the Morton-Zoller Scholarship in 2009 and 2010 and the ExecutiveWomens Golf Association Scholarship over three years. She completed herinternship requirement at The Lakes Golf and Country Club in Westerville, Ohio.

I am very appreciative of these scholarships because they have alleviated some of the nancial stresses involved with education, allowing me to devote more of my efforts to learning and teaching, she said.

Sung Min Choi (right) has worked with Mortys Kids fortwo years and earned a Morton-Zoller scholarship fromthe program this year.

Lindsay Moody is the rst female in the Professional Golf Management program.

Foundation and the Monterey PeninsulaFoundation. PGM students and the MortonFoundation also partner in Mortys Kids, anoutreach program that pairs Ohio State students

with kids ages 7 to 15 to learn the game, as wellas social etiquette and ethical and moral conduct.The goal of the program is to teach the game of life through the game of golf. Special emphasis isplaced on those who may not be able to play due to

nancial circumstances.

Going forward, my personal goal is to obtainlarger scholarships for women since female golfersare generally recruited to play for other colleges,Molinaro said. If we offer greater nancial help toall students, well be more competitive.

Jack Nicklaus talks with students from Ohio StatesProfessional Golf Management program.

Gol ng fans worldwide appreciate the talent, skill, and career of Columbusnative and professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. A museum created in theGolden Bears honor provides visitors with a look at trophies, photos, andmementos from the his 100 professional worldwide titles including 20 majorchampionships.

The 24,000-square-foot museum features the history of golf, golf-relatedartifacts, an exhibit on the universitys turfgrass science program, videopresentations, an art gallery, a theater, and a pro shop.

The museum is located along Olentangy River Road in the heart of OhioStates athletics complex. Go to nicklausmuseum.org for a virtual tourand more information.

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Best Fans in the LandBoost Game Day RecyclingThanks to environmentally conscious Ohio State fans, recycling is on the rise.Since 2007, more than 253 tons of trash have been recycled from football gamewith an average recycling rate of 41%. For the 2010 season alone, the numbersare impressive:

57 tons of waste recycled from OhioStadium and tailgate lots

20% increase in tonnage recycledcompared with this point last year

45% recycling rate overall

38% reduction (or 68 tons) inthe amount of trash generated

Each of the 134 football All-Americans at Ohio State has a buckeye tree anda bronze plaque bearing his name in the Buckeye Grove. The grove, now nearthe southwest corner of Ohio Stadium, was relocated from the east side duringthe stadiums 2001 renovation.

Ohio Staters Inc., a nancially independent student service group, started thetradition in 1934 to promote an increase in physical improvements and traditioon campus. The initial 11 trees planted that year honor the rst football teamdating back to 1890. Ohio Staters continues to uphold the Buckeye Groveshistory and future and recently added new picnic tables to the grove

for students, faculty, and fans to use during football season.To provide the needed funds for projects throughout the years, like BuckeyeGrove, Ohio Staters takes part in fundraising efforts. True to the foundersprinciples, these projects are university-oriented and provide a serviceto the members of the university family.

Did you know? The earliest recorded use of the Buckeye nicknamewas in 1788 when local Native Americans called animposing colonel hetucktheir word for buckeye.

The countrys largest Ohio buckeye tree,standing 77 feet high, grows on private property in Greenwich Township in Huron County, Ohio.Ohio State of cially adopted the Buckeye as its mascotin 1950. In 1953, the Ohio Legislature named the Ohiobuckeye as the states tree.Brutus Buckeye rst appeared in 1965 at a footballgame and, over the years, has taken on a variety of shapes and con gurations.

Ohio Staters UpholdBuckeye Grove Tradition

20 Ohio States 2010 enrolled class of 6,549 on the Columbus campus set record highs in average ACT (27.8) and SAT (1235) scores .

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For the Love of Natalie, Research, and Students

(Above) Jerry and LenoraPausch with several of theirscholarship recipients. From

left: Kip Shoemaker, DanielleMoore, Megan Chaney, JoshuaOtworth, Elaine Malott, andMary Holden.

(Far left) Natalie and herbeloved Siberian Husky,Woody. (Left) Jerry and Lenorawith their recent gift to theSchiermeier Olentangy RiverWetland Research Park.

Early last summer, Lenora and Jerry Pausch proudly posed near theORW Natalie , a pontoon boat they donated tothe Schiermeier Olentangy River WetlandResearch Park (ORW). Their goal: enhancethe universitys research efforts. The couplenamed the boat in honor of theirdaughter, Natalie, an Ohio Statealumna who passed away in2007 at the age of 29. She sharedtheir passion for wildlife, theenvironment, and giving back.The Leesburg, Ohio, couple agrees thatNatalie would be excited by their latestgift to the university and ORWs goalsfor increased river research in the future.A high school valedictorian and 1999Ohio State graduate with a bachelorsdegree in biochemistry, Natalie earneda Denman Undergraduate ResearchAward, two scholar-athlete awards, andthe most improved gymnast awardon the universitys womens gymnasticteam. She completed two years of medicalschool at Ohio State before pursuing dance

professionally. In 2004, she founded BlissProductions Inc. in Los Angeles to focus onan entertainment career, which includeddeveloping music videos, TV pilots,documentaries, and a feature lm.

The Pausches extend this love for learningto high school students from HighlandCounty. In fact, more than 200 studentsincluding those with average gradeshavebene ted from their family scholarshipfund that began in 1992. Through acharitable remainder trust set up a couple years later, this planned gif t will provideongoing support for the fund for many years in the future.

I have found that B-minus and C studentscan make excellent future leaders becausethey study while also pursuing other

work and life experiences, said Jerry, a 1961graduate of Ohio State with a bachelors degreein chemical engineering. The current chairof the ORW Advisory Committee retired asa research and development fellow for the BFGoodrich Company. Lenora, a 1963 graduate,is a retired dietician for the Nordonia HillsCity Schools in North eld, Ohio.

They met at a Buckeye fraternity party in 1959and agree that Ohio State has always helda special place in their hearts. When asked

about the universitys in uence, Jerry said,Perhaps the best way to describe the impact isthe paver we have outside Ohio Stadium thatreads, Lenora and Jerry Pausch: OSU & TheShoe. Our Life.

To learn about making a planned gift,visit giveto.osu.edu/plannedgiving .

More than 200 students havebene ted from the Pausch FamilyScholarship fund that began in 1992.

Ohio State saved more than $90 million in 2009 through purchasing consortiums, energy contracts, and reduced health care costs. 21

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There were 144,016 donors to Ohio State in scal year 2010.

To provide your support to Ohio State, go to

giveto.osu.edu/winter.

Did you know?

Each year, thousands of alumni and friends of Ohio State make annualcontributions to the colleges, causes, and campuses to which they feel aconnection. They may be responding to a direct mail letter, an e-mail appeal,or a phone call from a student. Whether their support goes to studentscholarships, faculty enrichment, operating costs, research, or specialinitiatives, the much-needed funds raised annually are essential for Ohio Stateto remain the vibrant, vital institution beloved by Buckeyes around the globe.

Giving inAll Seasons

Its OhioState CallingThe Ohio State Student CallingProgram plays a signifcantrole in the universitys annualgiving e orts. In the 2009-10academic year, the callers

raised $1,882,081 rom 21,977alumni and riends o Ohio State.Through these conversations,students provide news aboutcampus, highlight important

unding needs, and answerquestions about the universitytoday. They also learn about thespirit o philanthropy.

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By working at the call center, I havelearned a lot about myself. I have becomea better listener and more persuasivein the messages I wish to share. Theexperience has been character-buildingand ultimately very rewarding.

While I was in high school, homeworkand extracurricular activities kept mebusy. I didnt give a lot of thought towhat type of career I wanted to pursue.I knew I enjoyed performing as partof our schools dance team and that Ididnt want a desk job. And college was ade nite. So I decided to study broadcast journalism to combine my interests in

performing and writing. I chose OhioState because a friend came here the year before I did, loved the experience,and convinced me to try it for myself.

Since Im from Illinois, the out-of-state tuition challenged my nances.Recently, I realized my account balancewas low and bills were due. On thatday in October I walked into work tohear the call center manager, BarbaraKing, reading the announcements. Shesaid the rst scholarship winner hadbeen chosenand it was me. I rarely get emotional, but on that day I did.

I am fortunate to attend such awonderful and spirited school. Toknow that the singular decisionto work at Ohio State Calling hasgiven me such great opportunitiesis really a testament to the magicthat is The Ohio State University.

Rachel JacklinDowners Grove, Ill.Senior, journalism major

By theNumbers

Students work an averageof three shifts a weekat four hours per shift.

42 calling stationsare used six days a week.

The center employsan average of 120student callerseach quarter andoperate year-round.

Students attempt 8,000to 10,000 calls a day and talk to 500 to 700alumni and friendsduring a shift.

First Ohio State CallingScholarship Recipient

IN HER OWN WORDS . . .

Rachel Jacklin considers reporting forE! television her dream job. Her rst

words, according to her family, weremovie star.

We hire involved and enthusiastic students

who appreciate having the opportunity to talkwith alumni and friends of Ohio State. Excitingconversations take place and connections arestrengthened by keeping in touch.

Barbara KingOhio State Calling Center Manager



An Evening of DistinctionOhio State President E. Gordon Gee

presented the 2010 John B. Gerlach,Sr. Development Volunteer Awardsfor outstanding volunteer leadershipto Janis and Michael Bloch and Dr. G.Gilbert Cloyd, and the 2010 Everett D.Reese Medal for exceptional service inphilanthropy to Barbara Trueman at aceremony at the Blackwell Innin October.

1. Dr. David E. Schuller; Janis andMichael Bloch; Andrew A. Sorensen,senior vice president for universitydevelopment; President E. GordonGee; and John B. Gerlach Jr.

2. Andrew A. Sorensen, President Gee,G. Gilbert Cloyd, John B. Gerlach Jr.,and Robert H. Schottenstein.

3. Attendees show their O-H-I-OBuckeye spirit.

4. Thekla Reese Shackelford, PresidentGee, and Barbara Trueman.

Pelotonia Gains Riders

for Research Dollars

To learn more, go to pelotonia.org

The number of riders in Pelotonia 2010 rose to 4,047, nearly double the rst year of the grassroots bike tour. With a corepurpose of raising money for innovative and life-saving cancerresearch at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G.James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute,Pelotonia began in Columbus and had the following rider tally:762 riders for the 23 miles to Groveport; 1,281 riders for 43 milesto Amanda; 1,349 riders for the 102 miles to Athens; and 655riders for the 180 miles to Athens and back.

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Dr. Andrew A. Sorensen joined Ohio Statein October as president of The Ohio StateUniversity Foundation, senior vice presidentfor development, and special assistant to thepresident for advancement.

Before Ohio State, Sorensen served as: president of the University

of South Carolina president of the University of Alabama provost and vice president for academic

affairs at the University of Florida executive director of the AIDS Institute

at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions dean of the School of Public Health at the

University of Massachusetts at AmherstSorensen received a bachelors degree in ethics and masters anddoctoral degrees in medical sociology from Yale University, abachelors degree in history from the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign, and a masters degree in public health fromthe University of Michigan. He and his wife, Donna, have twochildren, Aaron and Benjamin, and a grandson, Art.

Meet Dr. Sorensen

Andrew A. Sorensen

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Where am I WINNER!

President Gees Tour of Ohio

This summer, Ohio State President E. Gordon Geetraveled 1,715 miles in seven days and made 42 stopsin 37 cities. Amazingly, he never left the state.

President Gee tries to visit half of Ohios 88 counties every summer.During the fast-paced stops, he works to:

meet of cials from other Ohio colleges and universities

connect with alumni learn about Ohio businesses give thought to the states economic future thank the citizens of Ohio for their support of the university spread Buckeye pride throughout the state

Among his visits were green spots, such as the Wyandot Solar Farm(see page 9) and Hocking College Energy Institute.

He also visited Meranda-Nixon Winery (see photo top right), run by Seth Meranda, a 1994 graduate of Ohio State, and his wife, Tina. Withan initial plan of running the family business and its tobacco and graincrops, the couple eventually decided on vineyards, which they plantedin 2003. They produced their rst bottle of wine in 2007, and that wine

now is served at the Ohio Union.

Dietsch Bros. of Findlay (Hancock County)

Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis(Athens County)

Meranda-Nixon Winery in Ripley (Brown County)(Read more about the winery below.)

Weldons Ice Cream Factory in Millersport(Fair eld County)

A few of the stops on President Gees journey around the Buckeye state during the summer

Tim Mazik was the rst to identify the Where am I? photoin the Summer 2010 issue. The answer: an urn located nearthe Browning Amphitheatre. Mazik earned a bachelors degreein business administration in 1986 and currently works as anadministrator for The Ohio State University College of Medicine.His wife, Janet, is also a graduate and together they havepassed down their love of the Buckeyes to their children.Ohio State has really made an impact on our family, Tim said.

Tim Mazik (at right)and his wife, Janet,with two of theirchildren: Bailey (left),a junior at OhioState, and Timmy,who graduated in

June. Son Logan isa high school seniorwho plans to applyto Ohio State.

Ken Davis Farm in Leesburg(Highland County)

Ken Davis runs a 2,300-acre farmwhere he and his wife, Christa,and son, Evan, have been lifelongparticipants in 4-H and Ohio StateExtension programs. All three areOhio State graduates. Ken is alsoa member of the board at

Nationwide Insurance and a pastpresident of the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Watkins Farm in Kenton(Hardin County)

Brothers Mark and BrianWatkins are Ohio Statealumni and parents ofchildren now studyingat Ohio State (or with plansto be future Buckeyes).Together, they run the 6,500-acre Watkins Farm.


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Lauren Slutzsky knows the value of an education.A second-generation college student, she set her sightshigh with a double major in psychology along with food,agricultural, and biological engineering. Now in her fourthyear, Lauren plans to go to medical school to becomea physician scientist.

Even with such inspiring goals, Lauren recently faced amajor challenge when both of her parents lost their jobs.With graduation becoming uncertain, Lauren was gratefulto receive generous support from donors. I wasincredibly fortunate to receive a scholarship thathelps pay my tuition, she said.

Students like Lauren deserve a chance to maketheir dreams come true. By joining together,Ohio State alumni and friends can makea difference for students in need.

Help Ohio State put Students First,Students Now by making a gift today.

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I am eternally grateful for thescholarship support Ive received and

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