Reunion Details

• Weekend Schedule

  Friday, October 8, 2021

  9 a.m. - Noon		Medical Heritage Center Open House Complimentary Admission Health Sciences Library, Prior Hall Limited opportunity to go behind-the-scenes of the Medical Heritage Center to learn more about its collection — highlighting 100+ years of Ohio State College of Medicine history and more. Back to Class – Clinical Skills Lab Complimentary Admission Prior Hall Join faculty and students for a 30-minute session in our state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center to get your hands on the technology being used today to teach the physicians of tomorrow. Back to Class – Anatomy Lab Complimentary Admission Hamilton Hall Experience anatomy class from the eyes of our current medical students by participating in demonstration stations, meeting our anatomy faculty and getting a glimpse of our new anatomy wing.
  10 - 11:30 a.m.		Student Research Poster Session Complimentary Admission Prior Hall, newly renovated 3rd floor Meet our current medical students and see what exciting research is happening at the College of Medicine. Tour the third floor study spaces in the Health Sciences Library (renovated in 2020) and see the new dedicated zone just for medical students.
  11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.		50-Year Reunion Lunch for Class of 1970 Complimentary Admission Fawcett Event Center The Class of 1970 is invited to attend a special celebration luncheon and social in honor of their 50th class reunion. Classmates will be individually recognized and presented with a milestone memento to commemorate the occasion.
  Noon - 2 p.m.		Class of 1960 60th Class Luncheon  $20 The Faculty Club Dr. John Melvin and Dr. David Rudy invite their returning classmates to lunch at the Faculty Club. Payment for the lunch is taken during the registration process.
  Noon - 2 p.m.		50-Year Reunion Lunch for Class of 1971 Complimentary Admission Fawcett Event Center The Class of 1971 is invited to attend a special celebration luncheon and social in honor of their 50th class reunion. Classmates will be individually recognized and presented with a milestone memento to commemorate the occasion.
  Noon - 1:30 p.m.		Clotilde Dent Bowen, ’47 MD, Annual Lecture Complimentary Admission VIRTUAL Join us online for a lecture featuring the 2021 Clotilde Dent Bowen, ’47 MD, Visiting Professor for Inclusive Excellence — Dr. William McDade, chief diversity officer of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. This program is coordinated by the Office for Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the College of Medicine Alumni Affairs Office.
  5 - 6 p.m.		Alumni Reception and State of the College Complimentary Admission The Grand Event Center Join your fellow alumni and College of Medicine leadership to hear about exciting updates from the college and get a special sneak peek at the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center, the new home of the College of Medicine.
  7 - 10 p.m.		Reunion Class Socials Priced per event. Please see registration website for more details.  Meet up with your classmates for a fun evening to reminisce and make new memories. Additional details will be included in your reunion confirmation email.  All Classes not listed separately below:  The Grand Event Center Class of 1970 Scioto Country Club Class of 1971 Hyatt Meeting Room at Hyatt Place (Reunion Hotel) Class of 1990 Lindey's German Village  Classes of 1995 and 1996 Upper Arlington Swim and Racquet Club

   

  Saturday, October 9, 2021

  9 a.m. - Noon		Buckeye Tailgate Adult Tailgate pass is $35. Children under the age of 12 are $15. Fawcett Event Center Join us for food, fun and a big dose of Buckeye Spirit before the Ohio State vs. Maryland football game.
  Noon		Ohio State vs. Maryland Football Game
  Evening		Additional Class Gatherings  Class of 1976 The Avenue Steak Tavern, Grandview  6 p.m. Happy Hour  7:30 p.m. Dinner Class of 1986 Home of Dr. Brad Lewis  6 p.m. Class of 1990 Home of Dr. Anne Taylor

• Shuttle and Transportation Information

  A shuttle will be provided from the Hyatt Place to and from select reunion events on Friday and Saturday.

  View Reunion Shuttle schedule (PDF)

  Campus parking for Game Day information can be found here. Game day parking is $20 payable by credit card only.

  Fawcett Center Parking:

  Friday, Oct. 8 – permits will be emailed to event attendees, please print and display on your dashboard. Additional permits will be available at check-in at the Fawcett Center.

  Saturday, Oct. 9 – there is limited Day of Game parking behind the Fawcett Center. Closest surface lots are off Fyffe Rd (accessible from Lane Ave.) on the Agriculture Campus. Game day parking is $20 payable by credit card only.

  Grand Event Center Parking:

  Please enjoy free parking at the Grand Event Center garages off of Yard St.

• Hotel Information

  The College of Medicine reunion hotel block is located at:

  Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU
  795 Yard St.
  Columbus, OH 43212

  The block is now closed. Individuals still in need of accomodations are encouraged to book hotels in the Grandview Heights, Short North, and the University District neighborhoods.

   

• Class Chair Info

  Class of 1960

  • John Melvin, MD
  • David Rudy, MD

  Class of 1966

  • Edward Fine, MD
  • Richard Hoback, MD
  • Susan Guarnieri, MD

  Class of 1970

  • David Schuller, MD

  Class of 1971

  • Vicki Whitacre, MD
  • William Kose, MD

  Class of 1975

  • Pattye Whisman, MD
  • Pat Ecklar, MD
  • Henry Schultz, MD
  • Mary McIlroy, MD

  Class of 1976

  • Susan Hubbell, MD
  • Hank Silverman, MD
  • Mary Pat Borgess, MD

  Class of 1980

  • Sid Couling, MD

  Class of 1985

  • Holly Cronau, MD

  Class of 1986

  • James Lowery, MD
  • Brad Lewis, MD

  Class of 1990

  • David Danzeisen, MD
  • Kathryn Holder, MD

  Class of 1995

  • Autumn O'Brien, MD
  • Lori Meyers, MD 

  Class of 1996

  • Eric Okum, MD

  Class of 2000

  • Stephen Hersey, MD

  Class of 2005

  • Shawn Price, MD

  Class of 2010

  • Anisa Shomo, MD

  Class of 2015

  • Eric Altneu, MD

• Class Giving Initiatives

  The College of Medicine invites our alumni to leave their legacy at the College of Medicine through class gifts to name spaces in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center, the new home for the College of Medicine.

  View class giving initiatives in progress

  If you are interested in starting an initiative for your class, please email medalum@osumc.edu.

• 1971 Memory Book and 1996 Class Notes

  The College of Medicine Alumni Office is providing our Milestone Reunion Classes an opportunity to share updated information and career or personal updates with their classmates. Please see below for specific information for each class and how to submit

  Class of 1971 Memory Book

  A collection of memories from your time in medical school as well as current updates on professional accomplishments and personal lives.

  1971 submissions are now closed.

  Class of 1995 Class Notes

  Short updates from the class of 1996 are being collected to publish in our Winter 2022 Alumni Magazine.

  1996 share HERE before September 24, 2021

• Football Ticket Information

   

  • The College of Medicine has a block of football tickets available for alumni to purchase for the Ohio State vs. Maryland game on Oct. 9. Seating location is assigned by the Department of Athletics and is located in C Deck.
  • Copy and paste this link into a new browser to purchase football tickets - am.ticketmaster.com/buckeyes/virtual-venue/MjFGQjA0?promoCode=TUVESUNBTA==

  • Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 24. Tickets are $100 each, and alumni can purchase up to four tickets.

  • Handicap-accessible tickets must be requested at time of purchase. For additional ADA information, please visit the Ohio State Athletics ADA FAQ
  • NEW for 2021: Seating is by self-selection. If you wish to sit with classmates, alumni will need to coordinate their purchases.
  • NEW for 2021: Football tickets will be mobile only. For questions related to Ohio State mobile ticketing, please visit the Ohio State Digital Ticketing Guide.

  If you have any questions regarding football tickets, please contact the Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BUCKS or athletic.tix@osu.edu.

  Step by Step Ticket purchase instructions: 

  1. Copy the link & enter the ticket portal.
  2. Select your quantity.
  3. Click on the Section Overview.
  4. You will see what section has been assigned and how many tickets are available. Availability is shown with a little green ticket and the number of tickets available.
  5. Click on the seats you wish to purchase by clicking on seat option. If you are ordering two, it will automatically select two seats together and add it to your cart.
  6. Click Check Out and complete billing instructions.
  7. Your tickets will be in your account.
  8. Alumni will need to be sure to download the Ohio State Buckeyes App before the game to be able to manage your tickets when entering the stadium, as all tickets are mobile entry.