Buckeye Bits E-Newsletter: March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017

Men’s Hockey + WBB Gamewatch Friday!

The Buckeyes are going dancing! The Ohio State men’s hockey team is heading to Fargo, N.D., for the 2017 NCAA West Regional, the NCAA announced Sunday. The Buckeyes, an at-large selection into the 16-team NCAA Championship, will take on No. 2 seed Minnesota Duluth at 6:30 p.m. ET Friday, March 24 in the first round of the West Regional. ESPNU will televise the matchup. Join OSUDC and UMD alumni for a hockey gamewatch at Solly’s on Friday evening!

Hockey will be on the big screen with sound upstairs! Also, the Ohio State Women’s Basketball team has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen! Friday’s game against Notre Dame starts at 7pm, and we’ll have it on as well. GO BUCKS!

 


Ohio State Softball @ Maryland

Join us in College Park to cheer on the Ohio State Softball team on Saturday, March 25! (NOTE: this is a date change due to rain in the forecast for Sunday!) The Buckeyes will be in town to play a series at MarylandMarch 24-26. These games are FREE! Game schedule:

Friday, March 24, 6pm

Saturday, March 25, 1pm

Sunday, March 26, 1pm


A New Day of Governing: The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days

Dr. Trevor Brown, dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and adjunct professor, Dr. Herb Asher, will headline the spring alumni reception in Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 5th. Together, they will discuss the Trump Administration first 100 days in office. John Glenn Fellows of the Washington Academic Internship Program be attending, as will Ohio State alumni and friends.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

National Press Club
529 14th St. NW
13th Floor
Washington, DC 20045

Click here to register!


Women’s Lacrosse @ Maryland

The Ohio State Women’s Lacrosse team will be in town to play at Maryland in College Park at noon on Saturday, April 15! Tickets are $8 each, $6 for youth (3-17) and seniors (62+). Click here to purchase tickets or contact Dillon Del Rossoddelross@umd.edu or 301-405-8114.



John Glenn Washington Academic Internship Program Outreach

Attention Alumni! The Washington Academic Internship program (WAIP) is seeking internship hostsfor 2 students this summer: one with a Geography/GIS background, and one with an interest in international affairs and homeland security. Please reach out to Kathryn Hogan at hogan.124@osu.edu if you work in either field and have the ability to host an intern this summer.

The John Glenn Washington Academic Internship Program is looking for mentors in Washington, DC. The Program is expanding into the international agency fields, and environmental policy areas. If you would like more information on how you can “pay forward” and help the Program please contact Kathryn Hogan at hogan.124@osu.edu. Without the support of local alumni, this program would not be as strong as it is.


University Row at Virginia Gold Cup

SAVE THE DATE! The Virginia Gold Cup Races are on Saturday, May 6, and we’ll be back on University Row! More info coming soon.


Monthly Service Events at DC Central Kitchen

We have monthly service events at DC Central Kitchen! You must register in advance on Volunteer Match. Questions about volunteering? Email Katy!



Adopt-A-Highway

OSUDC has service events in Fairfax County for Adopt-A-Highway throughout the year! Our next event isSaturday, May 27, from 9am – 12pm!

We meet at the McDonald’s at the intersection of Lee Chapel Rd. and Old Keene Mill Rd. in Burke, VA at 9:00am on the pickup date. The pickup is cancelled in the event of rain. Please contact Phil Gbur if you have any questions.

Please note that this is an age 18+ years event, per DMV safety rules.

UPCOMING DATES:
May 27, 2017
July 22, 2017
September 2, 2017
November 18, 2017



OSUDC Softball

It’s almost softball time! We are currently forming our team for the 2017 season of Capital Alumni Network softball, and we want YOU. For more information or to join us this season, email Jeff at athletics@osudc.org. Go Bucks!


Get Involved – Join the OSUDC Board!

Have you ever wanted to make an impact as an Ohio State alum, but didn’t know how? Join the board and help promote OSU in the Washington, DC area! Complete thenomination form and email to president@osudc.org.


Join or Renew your OSUDC Membership

Just a friendly reminder to renew your membership with The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Greater Washington, DC. The membership year runs from June 2016 to May 2017, so don’t get left out this year. Joining or renewing your membership is easy, and will help you stay connected to other Buckeye faithful in the DC area.

Please visit our website and renew your membership today! Annual dues are just $20 for The OSU Alumni Club of Greater Washington, DC. Thanks and Go Bucks!


Upcoming Events Calendar
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Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx

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