Old Main Society
The Old Main Society was established in 1967 to recognize alumni and friends whose support makes possible the fulfillment of Utah State's mission. The society derives its name from the campus building, which has stood throughout the years as a symbol of quality in education. Succeeding generations of students affectionately remember Old Main as a distinctive part of their Utah State experience.
Membership in the Old Main Society is extended to donors whose lifetime giving to Utah State has reached a total of $25,000 or more, or to donors who have made bequests or irrevocable deferred gifts of $50,000 or more.
Membership includes spouse unless otherwise requested.
For more information, contact the Director of the Old Main Society, Jan Appuhn at (435) 797-1280 or the Development Office at (435) 797-1320 or
(888) 653-6246 or email us.
Recent News
Save the Date
Utah State University Old Main Dinner "Securing the Future" will be held Friday, September 12, 2008. Watch for your invitation in August
Join us also for the Utah State University vs. University of Utah Football Pre-Game Party Saturday, September 13, 2008
Special Summer Music Performance Series
Spend a delightful summer evening and build the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences music scholarships at Utah State University beginning Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
Poster of Midsummer Night's Magic Performance Series
Also note the Summer Alumni Band concerts beginning on Sunday, June 15 at 7 pm in the Kent Concert Hall.
For more information concerning performance dates, please click here.
Campus Goes Green with a Wet Spring
A cool and wet spring has campus looking as green as ever. Take a short photo tour.
Graduation Features Old Main Society Donors
The 119th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony was held Saturday, May 3 at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Several Old Main Society members were awarded Honorary Degrees.
Watch highlights and scrapbooks of the 2008 Commencement weekend here.
Old Main Society David Sant says: "As Much As I Can"
Old Main Society donor David Sant walked through a nearly completed USU building that will soon bear his name. Click here to see the story.
Common Literature Experience Saturday, August 23rd
The Common Literature Experience will read A Long Way Gone, Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah this year. Connections Convocation will be Saturday, August 23rd 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the Kent Concert Hall. Click here for more information.
Founders Day Video
Watch the March 8th 2008 Founders Day video and read about the Old Main Society members receiving Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Service Awards.
Distinguished Alumnus Award given to Kent K. and Donna C. Alder and Dick Motta.
Distinguished Service Award presented to Dr. Merrill C. and Betty T. Daines and T. Peter Thomas and Jacqueline Stewart.
A New Name, A New Era of Leadership
USU's College of Education is renamed. See accompanying stories for details and impact.
Utah State Today USU Greats
Utah State Today Features
S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation Gives $5 Million to Natural Resources
The announcement of a $5 Million gift to USU's College of Natural Resources was made February 12th at a gathering on the USU's Main Campus. Click here for details.
First Snow Of The Season
Thursday, Cache Valley and Utah State University received the first measurable snowfall for this season. Take a look at a wonderful picture of Old Main and the snow. click here.
Huntsman Gift
Old Main Society members make largest gift to USU. click here.
Commencement - December 2007
Old Main Society members and Vice President for University Advancement, deliver Decmeber 2007 Commencement addresses. click here.
Overview of Old Main Weekend 2007
Utah State Today did an article on Old Main Weekend events. To read the article click here.
2007 Spirit of Old Main Recipient
Utah State Today did an article on Vernon M. Buehler, our 2007 Spirit of Old Main Award Recipient. To read the article click here.
Photos from the 2007 Old Main Society Induction Ceremony and Reception
The following are photographs taken at the 2007 Old Main Society Induction Ceremony and General Reception on the campus of Utah State University Friday, October 19, 2007.
Click here to see the pictures.
Old Member David Sant honored at halftime
During Homecoming Week 2007, David Sant returned to Utah State University to tour the new building under construction named in his honor:
The DAVID G. SANT ENGINEERING INNOVATION BUILDING
The building will be complete the summer of 2008 and will be used by students for engineering labs and research.
To honor his return to campus, President Stan L. Albrecht made a video presentation to thank him for all he has done for Utah State University and the College of Engineering.
David's contributions to USU total over $5,000,000. He is a native of Preston, Idaho, and lives in the Bay Area of California with his wife, Diann.
THE FOLLOWING VIDEO PRESENTATION WAS MADE BY PRESIDENT ALBRECHT AT HALF TIME OF THE HOMECOMING GAME:
click to view video
Old Main Homecoming Interviews
We thought you might enjoy listening to several Old Main Society members and their thoughts of USU during 2007 Homecomimg. Among others, Utah Public Radio interviewed Brik Eyre, Manon Caine Russell and Gerald R. Sherratt. Listen at Utah Public Raidio's Aggie Audio Scrapbook.
2nd Annual Old Main Weekend
The date for the 2nd Old Main Weekend Friday was October 19 and Saturday, October 20.
The Old Main society wishes to express sincere thanks to the USU Charter Credit Union for sponsoring this years event.
Look for the announcement of the 2007 Old Main Society Spirit Award Recipients!
Previous winners include: Jay R. Bingham, Ted W. Daniels, Kathryn Caine Wanlass, Dale & Adele Young, Dan & Manon Caine Russell, Ray Lillywhite, John E. Osguthorpe, Stan & Judith Meyrick, and Carol & Jim Laub.
Old Main Society Aggie Gear
A new line of Exclusive Aggie Gear is now available for Old Main Society members. See some samples here. A full range of apparel is available in all sizes at the USU bookstore. Call 1-800-662-3950 for orders or more information.
New Aggie Ice Cream
For all Aggies with sweettooths, a new flavor was added to the list of favorites recently. See the Herald Journal article here
Fall Semester beginning around the Quad
Take a walk around Old Main as the students return to campus here.
Old Main Society member Frederick Q. Lawson delivered the 2007 commencement address to USU's graduating seniors on Saturday May 4th.
In addition, the following Old Main Society members were recognized with honorary doctorates: Young-Chul Hong received an honorary Doctor of Business; James D. Laub received an honorary Doctor of Business and Entrepreneurship.
1st Annual Old Main Weekend
The first annual Old Main Weekend was held September 15-16, 2006. Check out the recap here.
Giving Levels
- Society of 1888 - $10 million and above
- Ambassador - $1 million to $10 million
- Benefactor - $500,000 to $999,999
- President's Circle - $100,000 to $499,999
- Tower - $50,000 to $99,000
- University Quad - $25,000 to $49,999
Membership Benefits and Activities
You'll enjoy the satisfaction of helping to provide an education of quality for students at Utah State University.
As an Old Main Society member, you'll also receive:
- An invitation to the annual Old Main Society Weekend held every fall to welcome new members and honor existing members for ongoing support.
- All 4 annual issues of Utah State magazine.
- Use of the HPER and Nelson Fieldhouse recreational facilities.
- Complimentary use of University Libraries.
- Advance notification of special programs and events.
- Family membership in the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art.
- An Old Main Society decal for your car windshield so you can enjoy campus parking privileges.