Resources for Alumni Volunteers

#BuckeyeLove: Feb. 8–19

#BuckeyeLove Share Some Kindness


#BuckeyeLove is about sharing unique and special Ohio State moments, connections and acts of kindness: the interactions, the faces, the places, the experiences and the special bond between Buckeyes that make Ohio State the warm and welcoming place it is.

The entire Ohio State community is encouraged to share their #BuckeyeLove on social media from February 8–19, 2021.

Tips when posting #BuckeyeLove:

  • Keep content light and optimistic – encourage others to build momentum and post their own #BuckeyeLove
  • Focus on personal stories, emotions and connections
  • Keep it simple and purposeful – focus on sharing the “why” of your #BuckeyeLove. Why does it mean so much to you?
  • Be sure to reflect Ohio State’s community for kindness and compassion
  • Including a photo with your post is encouraged

Opportunity for alumni groups to receive a Category 1 event credit

Connect Buckeyes through their own stories of love with The Ohio State University and achieve a “Health and Wellness – Emotional Wellness” Category 1 event accomplishment toward Scarlet and Gray Level in three easy steps.

Qualifications for Engagement

  • There will be no reimbursement funds available for this opportunity
  • Please let your REO or Society Liaison know that your alumni group will be participating in this initiative
  • Examples of #BuckeyeLove questions to ask your alumni:
    • Ask how Ohio State made a difference in their life
    • Ask about their favorite Buckeye memory
    • Ask them to share how they met a significant other at Ohio State
  • Your own version of the #BuckeyeLove message (see below) must be posted at least once during the week of February 8, 2021. We encourage you to share this post no more than three times during the week of February 8, 2021.
  • An individual reply counts as participation. Only one “reply” or “reaction” per person will count towards participation.
  • Reactions to your post (likes, loves, caring) also count towards participation. Please make sure those who reacted to your post are included in your post-event Docusign

Steps for your alumni group to take:

STEP 1
Create your own version or copy and post the message below to your alumni club/society social media on February 8, 2021. View and select a #BuckeyeLove image to go with your post.

Greetings Buckeyes,

#BuckeyeLove is about sharing unique and special Ohio State moments, connections and acts of kindness: the interactions, the faces, the places, the experiences and the special bond between Buckeyes that make Ohio State the warm and welcoming place it is.

We want to hear YOUR #BuckeyeLove story! Did you meet your spouse while attending The Ohio State University or at a Buckeye event? What is your favorite memory of being on-campus? What is the number one thing about The Ohio State University that you love?

Please share your story below!

STEP 2
At the end of the week, look back at the responses and reactions to your post and collect the name of each person that replied or reacted. Each individual reply or reaction counts as an “attendee” for this virtual opportunity.

STEP 3
After February 14, 2021, submit the names of each person who replied or reacted to your social media posts to OSUAA via DocuSign. Please use the templates below for your spreadsheet forms. Forms must be submitted within 30 days.

Alumni club spreadsheet | Alumni society spreadsheet

Your DocuSign must include:

  • Social media platform(s)
  • Names of participants