I'm lucky I only get the calls once a month opposed to twice a day for 2 weeks after I graduated, rather entertaining to stare and screen it til the call is ended. I love you OSU but I'm done giving you anymore money!
I agree with the more sensible responders on here, be nice when they call. I usually ask the caller what his or her major is, what year, and whether University Hall is still standing and other questions. They really like to chat and then I try to donate at least $25 or more. I would much prefer the caller end up with a good taste in his mouth about Alumni since he might move to my area and we will try to recruit him into our local OSU Alumni club; and that has happened over the past several years.
I am sorry to hear that you have had nothing but bad experiences from OSU callers. I went to Ohio State Univ. many years ago to learn, not necessarily to end up with a job. It turns out that I did end up with a nice position in industry because I had learned a great deal, but I could have easily returned to my parent's home and pursued a career in furniture making. I hope your very brave son who is serving his country will find a good job when he is out of the service. If OSU contributes to his job pursuit or not, he deserves the best for putting his life on the line.
None of this money will go to any sports. the athletic department is self sustaining and does not receive any money from tuition or from programs like this.
So apparently the $28,000 that I personally paid, not my parents, not from scholarships or grants (b/c apparently making $11,000 a year as a bartender, filing as an independent on taxes and having a 3.8 GPA disqualifies you for these) just isn't enough for The Ohio State University and this number has been calling me for the past two weeks trying to get more money, and I don't graduate until the end of this quarter! Wow, I am incredible annoyed, thanks OSU and the state of Ohio for your incredible support, and please no responses about how low tuition is and that it stems from donars and the state, complete hogwash.