Today's Update: Thursday, September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

Dear Student Life team, 

The Buckeyes for Charity campaign is officially underway and runs through November 3. This is our chance to live out our Student Life Culture Commitments—Care, Appreciation, Support and Connection—by giving back to nonprofit organizations across Ohio. 

For those who are new to Ohio State, Buckeyes for Charity is our annual giving campaign that connects you with more than 850 nonprofits to support. From food security and health programs to housing, animal welfare, education, social justice and environmental initiatives, there are countless organizations making a difference in our communities. 

Participation is simple: choose the cause or causes that inspire you, make your gift online, and know that your contribution—whether one-time or recurring—directly fuels meaningful change. Donations can be made by credit card, check, cash or payroll deduction. To learn more or make your pledge, visit buckeyesforcharity.osu.edu. 

Our campaign coordinators—D’Arcy Oaks, Morgan Hammonds and Jen Vandemark—along with our departmental ambassadors, are here to answer your questions and help you get involved.  

For instance, you can also join us at these fun Student Life activities supporting the campaign: 

• Trivia with Jarrode Davis – October 15, 4–6 p.m. 

• Cooking Class – October 16, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 

• Chili Cookoff – October 23, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 

Watch for event details and registration in Slice (of Student Life).  

Thank you very much for your consideration. Buckeyes for Charity brings our Culture Commitments to life. Every gift is a chance to Support those creating change, Connect with meaningful causes, Appreciate the impact of nonprofits and Care for our fellow Buckeyes and neighbors across Ohio.  

Let’s show what it means to be Scarlet and Great by supporting Buckeyes for Charity 2025 before November 3! 

 

Melissa S. Shivers, PhD        
Senior Vice President for Student Life        
The Ohio State University