2019 College of Medicine Alumni Reunion

Friday, Oct. 4 

9 - 11 a.m.

Medical Heritage Center Open House: Visit the Medical Heritage Center to learn more about their unique collection - highlighting the 100+ years of Ohio State's College of Medicine History and beyond!
Location: Prior Hall

Back to Class: Class is in session! Join College of Medicine faculty and current students for one of three 30-minute sessions where you can get your hands on the technology being used today to teach the physicians of tomorrow.
Location: Clinical Skills Lab

Noon – 2 p.m.

Class of 1969 50th Class Luncheon: The Class of 1969 is invited to attend a special celebration luncheon in honor of their 50th class reunion. Classmates will be individually recognized and presented with a milestone memento to commemorate the occasion.
Location: Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium

Noon – 1:30 p.m. 

Clotilde Dent Bowen, MD, Lunch & Lecture: Join us for the annual lunch and a lecture featuring the Clotilde Dent Bowen, MD, visiting professor for inclusive excellence. The annual Bowen Award and Scholarship Recipient will also be recognized. This program is coordinated by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the College of Medicine Alumni Affairs Office.
Location: James Conference Center

5 - 6:30 p.m.

College of Medicine Alumni Reception: Celebrating the Past, Reimagining the Future: All alumni are invited to return to campus for a special evening reception including a college update from Dean Kent and plenty of time to reconnect with old friends.
Location: Pomerene Hall (Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m.)

7 - 9 p.m. 

Reunion Class Socials: Meet up with your classmates for a fun evening social setting to reminisce and make new memories.

• Classes of 1950s-1970s: The Ross Auditorium
  
• Classes of 1980s-2010s: Juniper Rooftop
  
• Class of 1969: Hofbrauhaus Columbus. Please contact James Thomas with questions. 
  
• Class of 1989: Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant. Please contact Rob Bulas with questions.

Saturday, Oct. 5

9 - 11 a.m.

Diversity Alumni and Student Networking Breakfast: This inclusive networking experience for students and alumni celebrates the diversity of the College of Medicine and is hosted in collaboration by the College of Medicine Office of Alumni Affairs and the College of Medicine Office for Diversity and Inclusion. 
Location: The Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium

4:30 - 7 p.m.

College of Medicine Buckeye Tailgate
Location: Meiling Hall Lobby and Hippocrates Plaza

7:30 p.m.

The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. The Michigan State Spartans
Location: The Ohio Stadium

Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
795 Yard St. Columbus, OH 43212
614-280-1234

Reservations can be made by calling the Hyatt Place at 888-492-8847 or by visiting the hotel website HERE. Reservations must be made by September 6 to receive the group rate. You must use the code when booking, otherwise you will be told there is no availability. The group rate is available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night stays.

Booking information to receive group rate: 

• Single night stay (code G-1MED) $209 plus tax
• Multiple night stay (code G-2MED) $191 plus tax - two night minimum stay

Please read through the following guidelines in order to obtain tickets to the Ohio State vs. Michigan State game as part of the 2019 Medical Alumni Reunion:

• Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis when registration opens in the summer. A maximum of four tickets per alum. Non-refundable.
• The person purchasing the tickets must be the person who uses the tickets. Anyone caught reselling their tickets may lose future rights to purchase football tickets through the Alumni Association and our Society.
• Football tickets must be purchased in conjunction with a COM tailgate pass: In accordance with The Ohio State University Athletic Department and the Alumni Association, this is required. The cost of a football ticket is $157. Guests may attend the tailgate-only without purchasing a football ticket. 
• Seating location is determined by the Athletics Office one week prior to Homecoming.
• Seats are most often located in C Deck, requiring significant stair climbing. Accessible tickets are available upon request. Please make this request when you purchase your football tickets.
• Football tickets will not be mailed in advance, and can only be picked up at the time of registration during the alumni weekend in Meiling Hall (College of Medicine).

Questions: medalum@osumc.edu.

For Ohio Stadium ADA information & Bag policy please visit The Ohio State University Football Game day Homepage.

A shuttle will be available to and from Hyatt Place and the Medical Campus on Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5.

Downloads: 

Parking Map

Shuttle Schedule

Come Back, Pay Forward! Your reunion year is a special occasion to reconnect with classmates and reflect on what your time at The Ohio State University College of Medicine means to you. It’s also the perfect time to join your classmates in giving back!

Learn more about reunion giving.

The College of Medicine Alumni Office would like to give the Medical Classes of 1994 (25th) and 1969 (50th) the gift of Class Memory Books - a collection of memories from your time in medical school as well as current updates on professional accomplishments and personal lives.  

The memories and updates that you share will be compiled and shared during homecoming reunion weekend. 

Class of 1969 (50th) share HERE.

Class of 1994 (25th) share HERE.