Join the OSU Alumni Club of Franklin County for our first Professional Development event, an interactive workshop designed to help you transform your LinkedIn presence from ordinary to unforgettable!
From Scarlet to Gray to Career Ready: Mastering LinkedIn
Wednesday, January 28, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at the Longaberger Alumni House
Session Description: Your LinkedIn profile is more than a resume; it’s your digital first impression. As alumni of The Ohio State University, you’re entering a competitive professional landscape where standing out online can open doors to opportunities, connections, and career growth.

You’ll learn how to:

• Craft a headline and summary that grabs attention and showcases your Buckeye story
• Highlight experiences and skills in ways that resonate with recruiters and peers
• Use visuals, recommendations, and networking strategies to build credibility
• Position yourself as a thought leader and active member of the OSU alumni community

Whether you’re job searching, exploring new industries, or simply strengthening your professional brand, this session will give you practical tools and insider tips to make LinkedIn work for you.

Don’t just be on LinkedIn, be seen, be remembered, and be connected!

A light dinner will be provided.  To attend, sign up here:  

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Questions?  Email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com

The third annual Postcard Palooza will bring together alumni from Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield counties for an evening hosted by Undergraduate Admissions, to write postcards to encourage future Buckeyes coming to Ohio State.  

This year’s Postcard Palooza will be held on Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Longaberger Alumni House.  A light dinner will be served at 5:30, and the postcard writing will begin around 6 pm.  Samples will be provided, and of course you can ask other attendees who have done this before for guidance.

The postcards will be sent to students who have been admitted for Fall of 2026, to encourage them to make OSU their first choice and commit to attend.  Last year, 54% of the postcard recipients committed and paid their acceptance fee, so it certainly makes an impact.

If you are interested in participating, please go to the event website to register:go.osu.edu/postcardpalooza26

Questions?  Please contact Brittany Savko, savko.7@osu.edu  or 614-292-8031.

ITS TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL BOOK CLUB!

Fifty Words for Rain is a 2020 historical fiction novel by Asha Lemmie about a biracial girl named Nori in post-WWII Japan. Abandoned by her mother, Nori is raised in secrecy by her aristocratic grandparents, who hide her away due to her illegitimate birth. The story follows her journey of self-discovery as she navigates prejudice, family secrets, and her evolving relationship with her half-brother, Akira. 

In March, we will schedule a dinner for our book club alumni readers to meet up with the API society book club readers, at a Japanese restaurant, so we can discuss the book and share in a similarly-themed meal.  
To join our book club, simply email us with your name & phone number to OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com and we will add you to the list. That way we’ll keep you informed about the dinner event date and location.

They are currently ranked #2 and will be playing against another powerhouse, Minnesota Duluth, that afternoon.

We will organize a pre-game lunch at The O on Lane, a family-friendly pub just a short walk from the Ice Rink. So bring the whole gang!  Last year’s game was sold out!

The party will be at the Longaberger Alumni House at 2200 Olentangy River Road. Dinner and desserts will be served.  Don’t forget to bring a wrapped gift to participate in the gift exchange!  It can be something funny or cute that you find in your house, or something holiday-related or Buckeye-themed — no need to spend a lot of money.  

This year we are charging a small fee to attend, as a fundraiser for our Scholarship Fund.  

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Deadline to sign up is Friday Dec 5.  Questions?  Contact Leyla at 614-893-0559 or us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com.

Both nights will begin at 6:30 pm. The chef will create a special menu for us, to pair with a variety of wines. The same menu will be served at both events, so you can choose which night is most convenient for you!We hope by offering two dates, we’ll be able to have more people join us.  But there is still limited seating available for each evening, so you will need to get your reservation in early! The Bistro will provide an amazing 4-course dinner, with 4 wines paired to complement 

each serving. You’ll even be able to order bottles of the wines you enjoy right after dinner! Plan to arrive by 6 pm so you have time to find parking and find a seat before dinner.  Parking is available behind the building (very limited), or on nearby streets, or most availability across the street in the Lane Ave Shopping Center. 

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Questions? Call Leyla at 614-893-0559 or email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com

We are joining forces once again with our friends in the Delaware County OSU Alumni club to bring you our annual game watch party, this year for the OSU v.Wisconsin game on October 18.  Kickoff time is now scheduled for 3:30 pm, so the party will begin at 3:00.  Plan to get there early for a good seat!

We’ll have games and door prizes, the food is good and the company (Buckeye fans) is even better!   The location is the same as last year:  Wings & Rings, 8661 Columbus Pike (Route 23 about 3 miles north of the 270 outerbelt), in Lewis Center.  It is a family friendly place, so bring the whole gang!

There’s no charge to attend, but we do need a headcount in advance, so we know how many seats to reserve.  You can go to the Delaware club’s website to register — you don’t need to log in, you can use the “Guest Checkout.”  
The website is: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/40042

Questions?  Email us at: OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com.  GO BUCKS!!

Thursday October 23, we’re doing a fun project for a good cause!

Come help us make Buckeye necklaces for patients at OSU Hospitals!  We will provide all the materials (buckeyes, beads, strings, etc).  You get to string them together and make someone happy!  We will meet at the Longaberger Alumni House at 6 pm on October 23, and spend an hour putting these little treasures together.  Then we’ll treat you out for dinner afterwards!

If you have questions, please contact Kim Moore at kimberkm18@gmail.com  or at 614-369-2712.  To join us, email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com with your phone number and email address (so we can send you a reminder a few days before the event).  We just need to know how many people to plan for.  

Thanks for helping us making fellow Buckeyes smile!