Old Dominion University Alumni Association

Old Dominion University Alumni Association Once a Monarch, Always a Monarch
The ODU Alumni Association is here to keep you connected! Visit odualumni.org for more information.

The Old Dominion University Alumni Association is your connection to ODU after you leave campus. There are no dues - you are automatically a member after you graduate. Update your contact information on odualumni.org to stay informed about alumni events, campus news, and chapter events near you. Our chapters include the Black Alumni Chapter, the Civil & Environmental Engineering Alumni Chapter, the NOVA/DC Alumni Chapter, and the Richmond Alumni Chapter. We also have clubs and other groups including the Faculty & Staff Alumni Club (for alumni employees of ODU), the LGBT Alumni Club, the Young Alumni Council, the Marching Band Alumni Club, and the Future Alumni Council (for current students to connect with alumni). If you are interested in getting involved with your chapter, or would like to start one of your own, visit odualumni.org for more information. In addition to alumni and chapter events, the alumni association offers various services and perks. Services include career support through a partnership with Career Development Services; lifelong learning, which waives ODU application fees when apply for other degree programs and certificates; access to the ODU libraries; and volunteer opportunities. Perks include various merchant discounts for life and health insurances, auto insurance, ticket discounts, hotel discounts, and our exciting new ODU Alumni Travel Program (launched in 2016).

56 years ago today, an iconic piece of music history was created on a crosswalk in London... Today, ODUAA brought it to ...
09/26/2026

56 years ago today, an iconic piece of music history was created on a crosswalk in London... Today, ODUAA brought it to the most iconic building on campus 🎸

Happy anniversary to The Beatles Abbey Road!

How did we do? Drop a 🎶 in the comments if you can name all 17 tracks on the album, or tag three fellow Monarchs that you’d do this recreation with.

Abbey Road

ODU Alumni — we need you!Help us welcome the next generation of Monarchs in Lynchburg! Join ODU Admissions representativ...
09/25/2026

ODU Alumni — we need you!

Help us welcome the next generation of Monarchs in Lynchburg! Join ODU Admissions representatives as they connect with area high school seniors and their families to share what it means to become an ODU Monarch.

As an ODU alum, your story matters. Come mingle with prospective students, share your Monarch experience, offer words of wisdom, and help them see the possibilities that await at ODU.

🗓 Wednesday, October 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Waterstone Pizza at the Craddock Terry Hotel
1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

👉 Free to attend | RSVP required

09/24/2026

Celebrating the Monarchs who lead. Inspire. Serve.

Join us for ODU Alumni Honors 2026 as we celebrate extraordinary alumni and friends whose impact reaches far beyond ODU.

🗓 October 29, 2026 | Chartway Arena

Honor the legacy. Celebrate the impact. Support the future.

🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships:
tinyurl.com/alumnihonorsoduaa

The September ODU Alumni eNews is here!September is bringing the Monarch spirit into full swing! From Homecoming Weekend...
09/24/2026

The September ODU Alumni eNews is here!

September is bringing the Monarch spirit into full swing! From Homecoming Weekend and the Alumni Honors Celebration to football, fall festivals, travel opportunities and new ways to connect with fellow Monarchs, there’s plenty happening across Monarch Nation.

Here’s what’s inside this month:

✔ Homecoming Weekend is almost here! — Get ready for October 29–31, including the Alumni Honors Celebration, Homecoming football, tailgates and Black Alumni Chapter events.

💙 Monarchs Give Back — Join ODU alumni, businesses and friends in giving back to our community and supporting the Monarch Pantry through the 150,000 Item Challenge.

✔ Fall in Hampton Roads — Don’t miss the Town Point Virginia Fall Festival and other upcoming alumni chapter events and opportunities to connect.

✈ Travel with fellow Monarchs — Explore Scotland during an upcoming travel presentation and discover what’s next for ODU alumni travel.

🏈 Monarchs & the NFL — Get ready as the Washington Commanders take on the Los Angeles Rams and find out how Monarchs can connect around the game.

✔ Ask a Monarch Alum — Learn more about this new initiative, powered by Protopia, connecting ODU students with alumni for career advice, networking and mentorship.

✔ VHS Update — Catch up on the latest news and updates from the Virginia Health Sciences.

📖 Plus more! — Discover upcoming chapter events, alumni opportunities, news and ways to stay connected with Monarch Nation.

👉 Read the September ODU Alumni eNews and stay connected with your Monarch family.

Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.

Learning on the Move Meet Sarah Kate Harrington (BFA ’12), an ODU alumna turning a school bus into a mobile classroom th...
09/24/2026

Learning on the Move

Meet Sarah Kate Harrington (BFA ’12), an ODU alumna turning a school bus into a mobile classroom through Solstice Hybrid Academy. Combining Montessori-inspired learning, creativity and real-world adventures, her innovative approach is inspiring students to learn beyond the traditional classroom.

📖 Read Sarah Kate’s story in the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Monarch Magazine.

Y’all could’ve left Norfolk after graduation… but it’s okay! Inspired by Virginia Tech Alumni, we made it our own! Than...
09/23/2026

Y’all could’ve left Norfolk after graduation… but it’s okay!

Inspired by Virginia Tech Alumni, we made it our own! Thank you!

09/23/2026

2026 Jack Frost Alumni Service Award Honoree
🎖️ Col. Michael O’Toole ’85

For four decades, Col. Michael O’Toole ’85 has dedicated his career to serving the Norfolk community. Currently serving as Colonel and Undersheriff for the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office, Michael has spent 40 years in public service while also giving back to ODU and the Hampton Roads community.

A proud ODU alumnus, Michael holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice and a M.A. in Applied Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. He also shared his expertise with the next generation, teaching in ODU’s Sociology and Criminal Justice Department for 16 years.

His commitment to service extends beyond his profession. As President of the Norfolk Cosmopolitan Club, he helps raise funds for local charities and the EVMS/Strelitz Center. He also volunteers with children's organizations including Priority Automotive Charities, Camp Hope, and the Sheriff's Youth Sports Camps.

And as a passionate supporter of Old Dominion University Athletics, Michael continues to be part of the Monarch family—both in the stands and throughout the community.

We are proud to honor Col. Michael O’Toole ’85 with the 2026 Roger L. (Jack) Frost ’61 Alumni Service Award.

📅 Join us Thursday, October 29, 2026
📍 Chartway Arena

Come celebrate Michael and our exceptional 2026 Alumni Honors recipients!

🎟️ Attend. Sponsor. Give Back.
Be part of an evening celebrating outstanding Monarchs while supporting the future of ODU and the next generation of leaders.

🔗 Learn more, purchase tickets, or explore sponsorship opportunities:
tinyurl.com/alumnihonorsoduaa

AIM. THROW. CONNECT. GO MONARCHS! Join the ATL Monarch Alumni Chapter for an afternoon of fellowship, light bites, drink...
09/22/2026

AIM. THROW. CONNECT. GO MONARCHS!

Join the ATL Monarch Alumni Chapter for an afternoon of fellowship, light bites, drinks and social darts at Flight Club Atlanta!

Whether you’re a darts pro or just looking for a fun afternoon with fellow Monarchs, come out and throw, laugh, connect and make some memories.

Saturday, September 26 | 3–5 p.m.
📍 Flight Club Atlanta
1055 Howell Mill Road, Suite 140
Atlanta, GA 30318

FREE to attend — RSVP required!
Your RSVP includes 2 drink tickets + light bites and 2 hours of social darts.

Bring your Monarch spirit and come ready for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and friendly competition!

7 MINUTES. 30+ CONNECTIONS. ONE GREAT AFTERNOON.ODU CEE Alumni — your next great connection could be sitting across the ...
09/22/2026

7 MINUTES. 30+ CONNECTIONS. ONE GREAT AFTERNOON.

ODU CEE Alumni — your next great connection could be sitting across the table!

Join fellow Civil & Environmental Engineering alumni and current ODU CEE students for a fast-paced Speed Networking event designed to connect students with professionals who can help launch their careers.

✔ Meet students looking for internships & full-time opportunities
✔ Share your experience & industry insights
✔ Discover emerging talent
✔ Enjoy a complimentary lunch buffet

👉 How it works:
Students rotate every 7 minutes — so you’ll meet new people, ask questions, exchange ideas, and make connections without the awkwardness of traditional networking.

Friday, October 23 | 11:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Webb Center – Hampton/Newport News Room

Fast. Energetic. A little hectic. Surprisingly fun.
Come ready to connect, collaborate, and help build the next generation of CEE professionals.

🔗 Save your spot: odualumni.org/ceespeednetfall

Join us for Monarch Mingle: An Evening with ODU Women’s Basketball on September 30, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the ICO...
09/21/2026

Join us for Monarch Mingle: An Evening with ODU Women’s Basketball on September 30, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the ICON Apartments 24th Floor Rooftop Sky Lounge in Norfolk!

Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, and mingling with the 2026–27 Monarchs while celebrating and supporting ODU Women’s Basketball.

📍 ICON Apartments Rooftop Sky Lounge
321 East Main Street | Norfolk, VA

Want to make an even bigger impact? Sponsorship opportunities are available:
👉 https://shorturl.at/OIA7G

Address

4111 Monarch Way
Norfolk, VA
23508

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17576833097

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