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February 2021
Virtual luncheon featuring Paul Droste
Please join us for a virtual luncheon with former Ohio State band director, Dr. Paul Droste '58. We will learn more about the fun facts and history behind our favorite songs.
Find out more »March 2021
Virtual Event: Exploring Greece and Its Islands
The OSURA Travel Committee invite you to a Virtual Meeting for an update on the coming trip to Greece – Exploring Greece & Its Islands! Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:00PM Duration: Approximately 35 minutes Register at: https://collette.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcOqqqjMiE9PeWCIdAWZI1giBQ3qAnDSQ For questions, contact Alabelle Zghoul (azghoul4660@wowway.com)
Find out more »April 2021
Virtual Update on COVID-19 and the Vaccine with Dr. Susan Lynn Koletor
Join OSURA and Dr. Susan Lynn Koletor fromThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as she provides us with updates on the virus and shares information about the vaccines. You will have the opportunity to submit questions during the registration process and during the webinar. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be placed on the OSURA website, www.osura.alumni.osu.edu the week of April 19. Registration closes on April 16. Zoom link details will be provided after registering. RSVP:…
Find out more »May 2021
Lunch Bunch – Virtual Journey to Antarctica
Get a closer look at Gentoo and Adelie penguins, pods of whales, leopard seals, icebergs, and places only reachable by Zodiac boats. Travel in a kayak and take a plunge in the Southern Ocean! Mary Jo Fresch will share their photos and experiences of exploring Antarctica. RSVP: https://osu.zoom.us/j/93968602481?pwd=c2M2NEpqVDdvWjlGbTdHL01oNE1ZZz09
Find out more »June 2021
2021 Annual Meeting
Featuring a presentation of #Scrapbooks, Spoons and Scarlet and Gray by Kevlin Haire, Assistant University Archivist It will be time to review the past and look to the future at the OSURA Annual Meeting at 11:30 a.m. June 30 via Zoom. We will take a moment to recall this most unusual year, especially the response to the pandemic challenge. Members took advantage of the many connections offered by OSURA under President Jerry Dare. They even became experts in Zoom! Our…
Find out more »August 2021
Tour Marietta and The Ohio River by Riverboat
Tour the Ohio Museum, have lunch and ride on the Ohio River on the Valley Gem Riverboat and tour Marietta – the oldest city in Ohio – by bus, with a step-on guide. Departure location Tremont Shopping Center on Tremont Road (opposite Upper Arlington Library) Cost $89 – includes transportation, museum, lunch, tips, snack and riverboat ride. RSVP Register online by August 10, 2021
Find out more »CANCELED: OSURA Lunch Bunch Football Kick-off: 8/26/21
Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases, the in-person and ZOOM OSURA lunch scheduled for August 26, 2021 is CANCELED. We will try to reschedule when it is safe to gather. Please join OSURA and special guest speaker, Jeff Logan, in person or via ZOOM on Thursday, 8/26/21 for an OSURA Football Kick-off lunch. Jeff will talk to us about Buckeye football for the coming year. Jeff is a former Ohio State football player, Radio Analyst, and Financial Planner. Jeff…
Find out more »September 2021
Explore the Underground Railroad in Ripley, OH
Guided tour of John Parker House and John Rankin House in Ripley followed by a boxed lunch at the Rankin House. Then head off to Georgetown to see the childhood home and schoolhouse of Ulysses S. Grant. Departure location Tremont Shopping Center on Tremont Road (opposite Upper Arlington Library) Cost $75 – includes transportation, admissions, lunch, tips and snacks. RSVP Register online by September 10, 2021
Find out more »OSURA 2021 Fall Conference
Join us for our annual fall conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Schedule of events can be found here. Registration opens on July 19. RSVP: Register online by September 15.
Find out more »October 2021
Explore Greece and its islands
Discover Greece and the brilliant Mediterranean with OSURA October 11-25, 2021. Explore the country’s important ancient monuments and wander Mykonos and Santorini. The comprehensive itinerary will take you to the Temple of Zeus, the Olympia archeological site, and Dephi’s ancient artifacts. In Athens, tour the incredible Acropolis. In the countryside, see production of olive oil and wine and learn to cook traditional Mediterranean dishes. The islands of Mykonos and Santorini offer winding streets, vineyards, marketplaces and beaches. Explore the excavations…
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