It’s finally time to celebrate your 50th Reunion during Golden Graduates Weekend! It all comes together with Alumni Volunteer Dr. Kim Powell on September 18-19, 2026.

As part of your 50th, you have the extraordinary opportunity to leave a meaningful legacy through your class gift. The Spirit of ’76 Fund provides a scholarship for one student enrolled in the College of Optometry who demonstrates academic promise and financial need.

Shobha J. from Class of 2029 was the most recent scholarship recipient from The Spirit of '76 Fund. Hear in her words, why scholarship gifts to this fund matter.

"It was an honor to know that people wanted to support me in my journey and believed in my abilities. Optometry school is definitely challenging and a large investment, and I am very thankful to have been chosen for this scholarship, as it eased my financial burden and encouraged me to believe in myself, despite whatever doubts and obstacles I face."

Your generosity helps talented students find their way here and eases the financial burden that can stand between a BuckEYE and a fulfilling optometric career.

Demonstrate “how firm thy friendship” truly is, 50 years after graduating from The Ohio State University College of Optometry.