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SUMMER 2020 COVID19 SPECIAL REPORT There is no routine cancer. Just like no two people are exactly the same, neither are their cancers. Each patient’s cancer is fueled by different, unique elements that help cancer cells develop, survive, invade and grow. That’s why researchers and oncologists at The James at Ohio State study the unique genetic makeup of each patient’s cancer. As they discover what drives a patient’s cancer, they develop and deliver the most advanced targeted treatments, leading to better outcomes, faster responses, fewer side effects and more hope. To learn more, visit cancer.osu.edu. James No Routine general_OhioMag_8x10.75.indd 1 5/14/20 2:31 PM How Firm Thy Friendship | SUMMER 2020 Being far from his own home, he can relate to students’ experiences living away from their loved ones, and he puts this knowledge to use every day to support students in our residence halls. In addition to being a staff member, Cornelius is a new alum: He earned his bachelor’s degree in education in May. VOLUME 111, ISSUE 5 Classrooms are on his horizon, but not one to PUBLISHER Molly Ranz Calhoun ’86 teach in — yet. He’ll begin working toward his master’s degree in the fall. If he could gift VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETING current and future students anything at all, Adrienne Nazon he says he would choose determination EDITOR and motivation. Mary Alice Casey “Fight for what is important to you,” he ASSOCIATE EDITOR Kristen Schmidt advises. “Never give up.” That is such good guidance for all of us. SENIOR WRITER Todd Jones So, I ask you, when you think about what ART DIRECTION it means to be a Buckeye, what traits or Patrick Kastner skills would you encourage students to acquire DESIGN, LAYOUT or grow, especially in these unprecedented AND PRODUCTION Patrick Kastner, times? I am interested to hear your Ed Maceyko ’90 suggestions, which you can email to me at PHOTOGRAPHY What it means [email protected]. Jo McCulty ’84, ’94 MA, When I think about Cornelius’ contributions Logan Wallace and accomplishments, and what all the people STRATEGY to be a Buckeye of our university are doing to lead the way at Justin Bell ’01 this time, I truly have never been prouder to be OPERATIONS Mike Pohle, Stacie Rose ll Buckeyes have their own unique a Buckeye. Ours is a collective of inspiring and paths that make them distinctly giving individuals, as you’ll see over and over PROOFREADING Pamela Hill, Terri Stone qualified to make a difference. This as you turn these pages. ADDRESS CHANGES might be in the workplace, in a I wish you and your loved ones well. My Email [email protected] Avolunteer role or simply in moving through thoughts are with all of you. or call 800-762-5646 daily life exhibiting those qualities we so STORY IDEAS proudly associate with Buckeyes. As your new In Firm Friendship, [email protected] alumni association president and CEO, I feel ADVERTISING [email protected] honored to get to tell such stories, especially THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY those of alumni supporting the broader ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Buckeye community by touching the lives of Longaberger Alumni House 2200 Olentangy River Road students, staff, faculty, parents and patients in Columbus, OH 43210-1035 especially meaningful ways. MOLLY RANZ CALHOUN ’ 800-762-5646 I was privileged to work with one such President and CEO Periodicals postage paid at Freeport, Ohio, and additional mailing o ces. person, Cornelius Doe, in Student Life. The Ohio State University Alumni Association Cornelius is in Housekeeping, and since POSTMASTER: Send address changes COVID-19 struck, he has been working in the to Ohio State Alumni Magazine, residence halls to assist students who are The Ohio State University Alumni What traits or skills would you Association, Inc., 2200 Olentangy unable to go home. Originally from Ghana, encourage students to acquire or grow? Shoot Molly River Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1035. Canadian Post Publications Agreement Cornelius joined Ohio State five years ago. an email. [email protected] No. 40897507. WDS, Station A, PO Box 54, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5; [email protected]. © 2020 The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. Member, Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Ohio State Alumni Magazine (ISSN 1072-3234) is published quarterly in March, June, September and December, with occasional special editions, by The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. Our business partners and sponsors provide fi nancial support for the programs and services of The Ohio State University Alumni Association. Photo: McCulty Jo Sustaining membership in The Ohio State University Alumni Association includes a subscription to Ohio State Alumni Magazine. OHIO STATE ALUMNI MAGAZINE | 1 SUMMER 2020 | Buckeye View OUR STRENGTH IN FULL GLORY Life on the Oval pulsates to the rhythm of the day. There is an ebb and flow to the beats between the predawn stillness, the mid-day bustle toward an abundance of opportunities and the evening unwinding with Frisbees and friendship. Toward the end of spring semester in April, though, the Oval exudes an eerie peace. The air is bittersweet as a few seniors celebrate their accomplishments and grieve the loss of their traditional commencement, while acknowledging the gravity of losses around them. The Oval offers a tranquil haven for reflection and solace, a setting to absorb the remarkable splendor of the expansive space or delight in minute details of emerging buckeye leaves. On the plaza near Bricker Hall, a magnificent blossoming crabapple tree expresses the indomitable spirit of Mother Nature. She teaches patience, renewal and resilience — qualities Buckeyes know well, yet don’t mind being reminded of again and again. — ’4, ’94 SUMMER 2020 COVID-19 SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This new reality is hard for all of us. We are still processing. We are finding our footing. As we move through this together, we bring you stories of Buckeyes who are leading in medicine, public health, education, research. We bring you stories of hope and help, stories about extraordinary generosity and character. Stories that illustrate how the Ohio State family’s drive to pay forward is rippling across this new reality, illuminating our future. Artist Rhonda Bartoe uses chalk to transform a section of smooth gray concrete outside Wexner Medical Center into depictions of gratitude, pride and love for the employees walking to and from work. ABOUT THE COVER: As individuals, we have no chance when nature comes at us with its full force. Only together can we survive a storm and rebuild and thrive in its wake. Nearly every corner of the world has been reminded of this in the last few months. At Ohio State, this instinctive knitting together of skills and resources and the indelible spirit that fuels them have been our greatest comfort and hope. That’s what we want to convey with this image of members of our Buckeye community, each person working in concert to lift the whole. The Block O you see might ring familiar — it played a prominent role on our sesquicentennial special edition cover in fall 2019 — and that’s no mistake. Our 150 years of fulfilling our land-grant mission have enabled us to meet this moment with confidence and grace. 4 | OSU.EDU/ALUMNI SUMMER 2020 1 16 How Firm Thy Friendship Positioned for a New alumni association hopeful future President and CEO Ohio State responded Molly Ranz Calhoun ’86 to the pandemic with wants your suggestions. clarity, science, service, reassurance. 2 Buckeye View Glorious spring blooms 26 and sprouting leaves A trusted pathfi nder on the Oval. Amy Acton ’96 MPH has been a beacon for 6 Ohioans, just as she Letters to the Editor was for her students. Readers light up about The Lantern and reflect 32 on the tumult of 1970. 12 Leading the way Well hello, Molly! from a pivotal role Our new alumni chief Chief Clinical Officer on the two Buckeye Andrew Thomas ’95 MD, families closest to her heart ’00 MBA shares insights on the preparations of his university, city and state. 50 Ohio State of Play Climb aboard the new victory garden bandwagon. 36 Beginners welcome! Deep knowledge is the best ally 51 Linda Saif ’71 MS, ’76 PhD The Object has long been a trusted Mother and son share partner when the world Buckeye pride and optimism. stumbles into a pandemic. 52 Power of 10 40 Visit the national parks Look for the helpers vicariously with Brad Ryan ’16 DVM, ’17 MPH We did not have to look and his Grandma Joy. far to find Buckeyes who have marshaled their skills in service to those 64 affected by COVID-19. O-H-I-O What commencement 46 looked like for four friends Forging a path forward We turned to Ohio State faculty and staff members for guidance and food for thought. Photos: Logan Wallace (chalk artist), McCulty Jo (victory garden), Jim Bowling (Calhoun), courtesy of Forrest Brandt courtesy Jr., of Brad Ryan OHIO STATE ALUMNI MAGAZINE | 5 SUMMER 2020 | Letters to the Editor The Lantern illuminated their way, too What? Lantern neWspaper editors i Was the business manager of those obsolete typewriters?), the process are paid these days? Deservedly, they The Lantern from ’62 to ’64. It gave me of publishing the newspaper remains are, as noted in your fine article on the an opportunity to acquire my master of the same: a team of dedicated student school’s great student newspaper. arts degree and to teach my first course. journalists working day and night — When I was Lantern editor-in-chief in As a result, I became a professor and often to the detriment of their other 1962, all I got was a passel of parking dean emeritus with a career covering classwork — to provide the university tickets on my car after I left it parked on some 40 years.