Ohio University Today, Spring 1999 - At your service - Programs and services provided by the Ohio University Alumni Association

The Ohio University Alumni Association provides a variety of programs and services that benefit alumni. By using these services, alumni can add value to their lives and contribute to Ohio University’s growth.

Mem bership in the Alumni Association is free and automatic for all graduates and those who have completed at least one year of study at Ohio University. Members are able to develop personal and professional networks, interact with and impact Ohio University now and in the future, and share in special savings and products.

Here are some of the services the Alumni Association provides:

Service Spotlight

The Ohio University Travel and Education Programs
Alumni’s demand for continuing education, or lifelong learning, has grown phenomenally. Since the earliest educational writings of Rousseau (and doubtless even before!) travel has been considered one of the finest types of education.
Each year the Ohio University Alumni Association sponsors several exciting travel and education experiences. Alumni can visit exotic locales with fellow Bobcats on alumni tours. They can add to their own lifelong learning by attending one of the Alumni Campus Abroad® programs. Alumni participation in these travel programs helps support the Alumni Association.
Past years’ tours have included trips to Switzerland, Western Europe, Alaska and London.

Ohio University Visa® Card: Offers alumni a credit card with numerous features, including a 4.9-percent fixed introductory annual percentage rate in effect for five months, and then a sub sequent 13.99-percent interest rate; no annual fee; and a balance transfer option. Each time the card is used, the bank makes a contribution to Ohio University to support alumni programs at no additional cost to cardholders. Call 1-800-537-6954 or visit the World Wide Web at www.firstusabank.com/ohiou
Sponsored Insurance Plans: Offer affordable rates on term life, comprehensive major medical (not available to New York residents) and short-term medica l insurance. Call 1-800-621-9903.
Alumni Career Network: Provides the opportunity to network with fellow alumni across the United States and around the world. Call (740) 593-4300.
Volunteer Admissions Network: Allows alumni to share college experiences with high school students and encourage prospective students to enroll at Ohio University. Call (740) 593-4116.
Award Programs: Provide recognition and thanks from Ohio University to deserving alumni. Call (740) 593-4308.
< li>Gift Shop: Offers special deals on Ohio University merchandise at competitive prices. Catalog is available. Call (740) 593-4300 or 1-800-OHIO-YOU (644-6968).
Special Events: Bring alumni together for such festivities as Homecoming and reunions, strengthening ties to one another and to Ohio University. Call (740) 593-4399.
Leadership Service: Provides opportunities for alumni to guide the strategic direction of the Alumni Association by recommending alumni to serve in leadership roles with the association. Call (740) 593-4303.
Societies of Alumni and Friends: Allow alumni to network with and support specific schools and colleges. Call (740) 593-4304.
Alumni Chapters: Provide meaningful ways for ongoing involvement with Ohio University and fellow alumni. Call (740) 593-4305.