Brought to you by The Old Dominion University Alumni Association SEPTEMBER 2009
 
   
 
   
  Football Returns to ODU September 5, 2009
  After nearly 70 years without a football team, Old Dominion will create history on September 5 with its first home game of the 2009 season. Coach Bobby Wilder will lead his young team onto Foreman Field at the refurbished S.B. Ballard Stadium filled with 20,000 plus fans. The Marching Band will fire up “Victory for Old Dominion,” the cannon will fire and The Monarch Football Era will have arrived. For a look back at ODU football as well as a detailed schedule of gameday events, download the Alumni Association’s guide to ODU football. (TV listings included!)
 
Photo Gallery: Football's Long Road to Return
     
Stadium construction, interviews with Coach Wilder, ODU’s spring scrimmage and the making of the Monarch Marching Band. View the ODUAA photo album celebrating all the details of football’s return to Old Dominion.
 Alumni Tailgate
We know the team will be ready for kickoff. Will you be? Get ready with us at our Gameday Tailgate. The ODU Alumni Association will host alumni, friends and fans at our tent on Kaufman Mall. $15 includes all you can eat tailgate menu. Cash Bar. Join us three hours before every home game. Visit our web calendar for more information.


 
 
 
  CAMPUS CONNECT     ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
  President Broderick Makes Appeal to ODU Supporters and Unveils New Tagline
President John Broderick delivered his State of the University Address on August 26. His message included an overview of the strategic plan for Old Dominion as well as an appeal to the university's community, including faculty, staff, students, alumni and board members. He stated, “Without your help Old Dominion University will miss critical opportunities.”  The address concluded with the unveiling of ODU's new tagline: "Idea Fusion." Click here to watch the video highlighting ODU research and revealing the new tagline.		  
   
  Campus Abuzz as Students Return
Students descended on campus last week ready to start the new school year. Monarchs were greeted with newly completed dorms, the renovated football stadium and updated facilities throughout campus. The Alumni Association participated in The Week of Welcome, greeting students and co-hosting a dinner for freshmen on August 27. The excitement continues this week. Join us on Friday, September 4 at the community-wide pep rally to gear up for the semester and football!		  
   
  ODU Biodiesel Research Continues to Receive National Press
Dr. Patrick Hatcher, the Batten Endowed Chair in Physical Sciences continues to receive press for work on an algae-to-biodiesel initiative. The one-acre algae-growing pond in Hopewell, VA was developed as a joint project between ODU and the Virginia Coastal Research Consortium. Read an excerpt quoting Hatcher from a recent article published in Victorville, California's "Victorville Daily Press."		  
 
  ODUAA Gets Social
The Alumni Association is on Facebook, stop by and say “Hello.” While you’re there, check out our caption contest and try to out-wit other alums. On Twitter? Follow our tweets, too!

We are also currently revamping the Lion’s Den, your free, direct link to the ODU Alumni Directory, news and events. Visit the Lion's Den site and register with the Alumni Association so you can stay up-to-date as we make changes.
 
   
 

Board News & a Note from Assistant VP Dana Allen
On July 23, The Alumni Association installed Board President Jeff Ainslie ‘83. We also welcomed new board 
members Meredith Badali ‘07; Melissa Buffington ‘91; James Toscano ‘02 and Andrea Tottossy ‘91. Visit our website to see the 2009-2010 Board.

We're excited about the year ahead. Read Asst. Vice President Dana Allen's letter to alumni.

  
     
 
 
 
  CAREER CORNER     UPCOMING EVENTS
 
  ODU Career Management Center Offers Resources to Alumni
  
  With all of the bad news, it’s hard to believe that the economy will rebound and companies will be competing for talent again. However, there is no better time to prepare for a turnaround with ODU’s award-winning Career Management Center. CMC aims to provide alumni, as both job-seekers and as employers, with services that are accessible around the clock and throughout the world.

The Alumni Advantage Program offers an array of career resources for those seeking employment, including individual career consultations and links to information, employers and opportunities. Employers can participate in the Recruiting Advantage Partnership Program, a resource for finding part- and full-time ODU graduate and student employees.

Visit the CMC website to learn more about these and other programs to help you as an ODU alum, now and in the future.		  
   
  Resume Post & Search on The Lion's Den
  
  Registered alumni can post and search resumes of other ODU alums on the Lion's Den. Register today to take advantage of the resume service for networking, job-searching and hiring.
  
 

ODU Wing Night & Ticket Raffle
  First Friday Pep Rally
  ODU vs Chowan, Tailgate
  Field Hockey vs UVA
  PT Alumni Continuing Ed
  ODU vs VA Union, Tailgate 
  Richmond Football Roadtrip
  "Women of the World"
  Exec. in Residence Lecture
  Football at Jacksonville U.
  Ladies' Golf Outing
  R.A. & S.A. Reunion Weekend
  Men's Soccer vs Delaware
  ODU vs Monmouth, Tailgate
 
     
 
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