Minisode 2 | How "OSU Next" Came to Be

Michael Whitten, '11

With Michael Whitten, OSU Class of 2011.

Michael, a founding member of the OSU Next young alumni council, shares the story of how the group came together, and why keeping Beavs connected is especially important in these times.

For more information, upcoming events, and to get involved visit osualum.com/osunext or join our Linkedin group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13733526/

View the podcast transcript here.

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Ep. 23 | Lobbying for Higher Education

Ep. 22 | The Journey to Cirque du Soleil and Beyond

Ep. 21 | Crickets: The Secret Ingredient

Ep. 20 | Designing For All Abilities

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