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On Saturday May 8, a near-perfect spring day, the ODU Alumni Association welcomed the graduating class of May 2010. These new alumni automatically joined our ranks, increasing our network to nearly 115,000 strong.
Graduation week served as a reminder of our important role, as the Alumni Association, in sustaining Monarch Connections. At every party and reception and with each tradition and ceremony we felt privileged to honor and welcome our most recent alumni.
In this edition, we bring you a brief snapshot of the Old Dominion University Alumni Association and a few of our initiatives, benefits and programs. We hope that as you learn more about your alumni association, you are encouraged to get involved, to connect with your former classmates and to support our alma mater– today and in the future.
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The Old Dominion University Alumni Association serves all ODU graduates by celebrating and supporting the bonds among Monarchs and the university.
There are no fees or dues to enjoy the benefits and services aimed at keeping alumni informed, involved and engaged.
Among the many opportunities for graduates are social, volunteer, networking and athletic activities that bring together Monarchs both on and off campus. |
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 ODU Alumni Chapters: Connecting Monarchs & Supporting the University
ODU Alumni Chapters offer alumni, parents and friends of the university a way to connect with other Monarchs. These volunteer organizations strengthen the bonds among our alumni while supporting the university's efforts on campus and in their communities. Chapters host social, networking and professional development events, support admissions and new student outreach initiatives as well as participate in community service projects.
The Association currently works with the NOVA / DC Chapter, Richmond Chapter, Black Alumni Chapter and the newly-formed Charlotte Chapter.
Learn more about these groups online and download our Chapter brochure to discover the many benefits of getting involved. |
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 ODUAA Interactive: The Lion's Den, Facebook & Twitter
Connecting with ODUAA can be as simple as turning on your computer and visiting the Lion's Den, Facebook or Twitter!
Graduates have free access to the Lion's Den, an online network exclusively for ODU alumni. Registered members can locate former classmates, link to new friends, share news and update their alumni profiles.
ODUAA also provides daily updates on Facebook to keep our fans plugged into the university, the association and one another. With the new ODU Alumni Connections application, alumni can link their personal Facebook profiles to the Lion's Den, spreading Monarch pride among their friends and former classmates.
On Twitter, our tweets share quick links to stay in-the-know about ODU news and events.
It's never been so easy to link to ODUAA. Join the Lion's Den, connect with us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to connect with other Monarchs and the university wherever you may be!
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 ODUAA Programs: Sharing Monarch Spirit
Monarch spirit is contagious: it begins in the classrooms, on the playing fields and in the hallways of campus buildings. If fostered, it will last a lifetime. ODUAA programs help graduates remain involved and engaged, supporting their fellow alumni, the community and Old Dominion University.
Mentoring opportunities connect you with today's Monarchs inspiring future generations of alumni. Meet students in person at events like Dinner and Discussion or network with them online via our Future ODU Alumni Network on Facebook.
Other opportunities include Alumni in Admissions, an effort to recruit the best and brightest students and the Alumni Legislative Network, a forum to encourage your elected representatives to support higher education in Virginia.
Get involved with these or other ODUAA programs. Ensure your Monarch spirit lasts a lifetime!
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 Celebrating Scholarship & Awarding Excellence
The Alumni Association is committed to the ODU tradition of learning as we provide scholarships, recognize excellence in teaching and reward outstanding graduates.
ODUAA's Adam Thoroughgood Scholarship is awarded annually to exceptional students who demonstrate academic achievement. Scholars may use the award to fund summer tuition, to study abroad or to afford research opportunities. The BAC's Ronald L. Horne stipend helps minority undergraduate students afford textbooks.
The annual Tonelson Award commends an individual faculty member for excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activities and service while the association also recognizes the top students from each college and the graduate with the highest GPA at each commencement ceremony with Outstanding Scholar distinction.
Learn more about ODUAA's awards for students, faculty and graduates. To help us continue this work, please consider a gift to the Dominion Fund in honor of these inspiring scholars.
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