40 Year Anniversary Celebration
Join us June 20th through 22nd, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio for a weekend of events, familia and fun celebrating our 40th anniversary! All members and guests are welcome.
Make the journey to Alpha Chapter where it all began.
Friday, June 22nd, 2025
Event: Familia Welcome Event
Time: 530pm to 930pm est
Location:
LAND-GRANT AT GRAVITY EXPERIENCE PARK
98 MCDOWELL ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Dress: Casual
Cost: Free
RSVP: Link
All members and guests are welcome. We will have two tents with seating. Drinks & Food at your own expense. Two food trucks on premises. Dogs and children welcome.
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Event: 40 Year Gala
Time: 6pm to 11pm est
Location:
Archie M. Griffin East Ballroom, OSU Union
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Dress: Formal Attire
Includes:
Tickets
$85 for members, $80 for non-members
$750 per table (10 tickets)
Note: Table tickets include reserved seating in a prime location
Purchase Tickets: https://Apsi.givesmart.com
Sunday, June 23rd, 2025
Event: Farwell Picnic
Time: 10am to 3pm est
Location:
Nelson Park
170 N Nelson Road
Columbus, OH 43219
Shelter #2
Dress: Casual
Cost: TBD
All members and guests are welcome.
Hotel Accomodations
The blocked hotel is SOLD OUT. It is a big event weekend in Columbus and many hotels are very expensive or sold out. Below are some other options to check out. If you go out a little further there are are alot more reasonable options. Please do your own research.
Hyatt House Columbus (room block)
633 W 5th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
Quality Inn & Suites Columbus West – Hilliard
2340 Westbelt Dr, Columbus, OH, 43228
5.67 miles from university, king beds
$409 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbus Airport, OH
2900 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.46 miles from university, two queen beds
$438 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Comfort Suites Columbus Airport
1521 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.52 miles from university, 1 king bed & sleeper sofa
$494 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Best Western Port Columbus
1450 Airpointe Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.57 miles from university, 1 king bed & sleeper sofa
$508 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Airport - Easton by IHG
3030 Plaza Properties Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.69 miles from university, 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
$470 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West/Hilliard
2350 Westbelt Dr, Columbus, OH, 43228
5.52 miles from university, 1 king bed with sleeper sofa
$434 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Days Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport
750 Stelzer Road, Columbus, OH, 43219
5.63 miles from university, 1 king bed or 2 double beds
$232-$252 on hotels.com
Airport
John Glen International (CMH)
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Parking
Campus Parking Garages Website https://osu.campusparc.com/
Closest to Furthest from GALA location:
Ohio Union North Garage: 1780 College Road Columbus, Ohio 43210
Ohio Union South Garage: 1759 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43210
Gateway Garage: 75 East 11th Avenue Columbus, OH 43201
12th Avenue Garage 340 West 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210
11th Ave Garage: 229 West 11th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210
9th Ave East Garage: 345 West 9th Avenue Columbus OH 43210
SAFEAUTO Garage: 1585 Westpark Street Columbus OH 43210
ROAD CLOSURES: BIG COUNTRY CONCERT in OHIO STADIUM
More information to come
Donors & Sponsors
To make this event truly unforgettable, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses within our community for sponsorship.
Thank you to our generous donors
Founder ($1000)
Noble ($500)
Palm Tree ($250)
Gold Rose ($100)
Jaguar ($50)
Ticked Sponsors
Table Sponsor
Collegiate Ticket Sponsor
Indvidual Donors
We encourage our members to help support this momentus event by making a small donaton. Donors who reach a particular cagegory will be aknoledged in the Gala program.
Sponsors
In recognition of your support, we will prominently feature your organization or company and promote your sponsorship as outlined below:
$250 (Palm Tree Sponsor)
$500 (Noble Sponsor)
$1000 (Founder Sponsor)
We kindly ask for your support to ensure our 40th anniversary celebration is both successful and memorable. If you are able to contribute, donations can be made through our donor website.
For other options to donate, or for additional information, please contact us at nationaloffice@alphapsilambda.net.
Hotel Accomodations
The blocked hotel is SOLD OUT. It is a big event weekend in Columbus and many hotels are very expensive or sold out. Below are some other options to check out. If you go out a little further there are are alot more reasonable options.
Hyatt House Columbus (room block)
633 W 5th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbus Airport, OH
2900 Airport Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.46 miles from university, has rooms with two queen beds
$438 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Comfort Suites Columbus Airport
1521 N Cassady Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.52 miles from university, has rooms with 1 king bed & sleeper sofa
$494 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Best Western Port Columbus
1450 Airpointe Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.57 miles from university, has rooms with 1 king bed & sleeper sofa
$508 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Airport - Easton by IHG
3030 Plaza Properties Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43219
4.69 miles from university, has rooms with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
$470 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West/Hilliard
2350 Westbelt Dr, Columbus, OH, 43228
5.52 miles from university, has rooms with 1 king bed with sleeper sofa
$434 total for Friday/Saturday on hotels.com
Airport
John Glen International (CMH)
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Parking
Campus Parking Garages Website https://osu.campusparc.com/
Closest to Furthest from GALA location:
Ohio Union North Garage: 1780 College Road Columbus, Ohio 43210
Ohio Union South Garage: 1759 North High Street Columbus, Ohio 43210
Gateway Garage: 75 East 11th Avenue Columbus, OH 43201
12th Avenue Garage 340 West 12th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210
11th Ave Garage: 229 West 11th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210
9th Ave East Garage: 345 West 9th Avenue Columbus OH 43210
SAFEAUTO Garage: 1585 Westpark Street Columbus OH 43210
ROAD CLOSURES: BIG COUNTRY CONCERT in OHIO STADIUM
More information to come
Entertainment
Museums
Franklin Park Botanical and Conservatory
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Shopping
The Mall at Tuttle Crossing
5043 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard #200
Dublin, OH 43016
EASTON
160 Easton Town Center
Columbus, OH 43219