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What It Means to be a Monarch |
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In the past months, Old Dominion University has generated nothing short of Monarch Mania. With an inaugural football season coming to a close, a first-of-its-kind Homecoming in the books and the end of the fall semester drawing near, ODU spirit is soaring.
Thanks to Monarch Mania, The Alumni Association has enjoyed a renewed enthusiasm and interest over the past months. Your attendance at events – here in Hampton Roads, on the road with the football team and through our active Chapters – has been overwhelming. Your energy is apparent in your Facebook posts and emails sharing your excitement.
As we continually report to you, Old Dominion University is truly transforming in the classroom, throughout campus, on the athletic fields, in our communities and beyond. We hope these stories will spark your alumni spirit as you read about a few ways the university is redefining what it means to be a Monarch. |
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| Homecoming 2009 was a week of Monarch moments. From the pageantry of the Alumni Honors Dinner, to the tradition of the Annual Homecoming Parade, to the nostalgia during the Black Alumni Chapter's 20th Anniversary Celebration and the Class of 1959's 50th Reunion, the week brought out spirit in Monarchs young and old. View the ODUAA slideshow documenting Homecoming 2009, proving that Monarchs are never short on spirit. |
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| Dr. G. William Whitehurst, ODU's Kaufman Lecturer in Public Affairs, served as guest speaker at the Founder's Day Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 6. His address, exploring the university "Then & Now," served as a poignant reminder of Old Dominion's deep rooted history of which we should be both respectful and proud. Click here to view Whitehurst's address online. |
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 ODU Students "Engineering" Generosity
Old Dominion students, faculty and alumni have a tradition of helping others in need. Perhaps this compassion is nowhere more evident than in the quest of four engineering students to help a terminally ill 46-year-old man with his dream to fish. "Tee" Baker may only have partial use of his right arm, but four ODU seniors set out to design and manufacture an attachment that would allow him to reel in a line with just a turn of a dial. Within three weeks of meeting Nate Laverdure, J.T. Meadows, Michael Porter and Paul Macchia, Baker was ready to head to the Outer Banks for his first fishing trip using the device they had made. Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology Dean Oktay Basal praised the students: "It is gratifying to witness the act of kindness that our students are capable of." It is that very selflessness that makes a true Monarch. Read the full story here. |
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Campus Architecture Noted for Excellence
With renovations and additions throughout campus, ODU welcomes visitors with structures that inspire and create a unique sense of place. Area leaders are taking notice of this change. Two projects, the Physical Science Building and the Powhatan Sports Complex, recently received recognition from the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate. These awards are just a small echo of the Monarch commitment to architectural excellence apparent in the university's updated grounds. Read more. |
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 King of the Road Games
It's easy to be a student fan at home games – pick up your ticket at The Ted early in the week, roll out of bed on Saturday and head to a tailgate. Taking your spirit on the road is more of a challenge. But four students have done just that at every away game this football season, travelling as far south as Jacksonville, FL and as far north as Bronx, NY. When senior Justin Maynard convinced fellow senior Zak Reynolds to travel to Florida for the first away game, the two joked about trekking to each of the games. After recruiting sophomore Allison Hughes and friend David Caplan, it was no longer a joke, but a shared tradition.
On Saturday, when the four hit the road for the final game of the season, they will become the only students other than the team to have attended every game of ODU's first season. Just as they've done for the previous games, they'll sport their "costumes" purchased at a local thrift store and perhaps even amp up their cheering to make sure that the team knows they're there. Maynard admits that the day will be bittersweet, but when asked if he would do it again next year, without batting an eye he replies: "Sure. Why not?" Something makes us think these future alumni have enough spirit to make good on their word. We just hope he washes his lion suit before hanging it up for the offseason.
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 Football Looks to Boost Record vs VMI
With only one game left in the season, the 2009 Monarch Football Team has already secured a record-breaking debut. However a victory at VMI would make ODU the only club in the past 15 years with nine wins in its inaugural season. Since 1994 only 2 clubs, Coastal Carolina and Robert Morris, have enjoyed winning seasons in their first year of play, meaning that regardless of the outcome on Nov 21, Monarch Football is already record-setting. Find the complete game notes online. |
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 Basketball Teams Both Starting Strong
Both the Monarch and Lady Monarch teams are showing promise for championship play this season. On November 17, the Monarchs set a record for the most points scored in the Ted Constant Center with a 98-59 victory over Longwood. Watch your in-box for a special edition Basketball e-News in the coming weeks. In the meantime, find both schedules online and check out "Brendan's Blog, Living Like a Monarch" giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at ODU Basketball. |
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ODU Alumni Chapters Provide Connections
