Welcome to the Old Main Society
The Old Main Society is Utah State University’s premier giving society. It honors generous donors, past and present, who have helped create and preserve the university’s legacy of distinction and excellence in research, teaching and service. As a member, you advance this rich heritage and empower USU with the resources it needs to continue thriving as a dynamic and diverse institution.
The Old Main Society embodies the margin of excellence essential to delivering the educational and research opportunities that make USU unique, opportunities for which public funding may not always be readily available. Your support ensures the university may continue its legacy as one of excelling at the land-grant mission — the very soul of the institution — to welcome all who want to learn and grow.
Membership is based on cumulative giving. Gifts of cash, securities, real estate or insurance premiums, employer matches, gifts in kind and documented planned gifts are all counted toward your Old Main Society membership level.
For any questions concerning Old Main Society membership, please contact University Advancement at 435-797-3326. www.usu.edu/oldmainsociety
Founders Day/Old Main Society Event\Members are invited to attend the annual Founders Day/Old Main Society event held each spring to welcome new members and honor existing members for their ongoing support.
Utah State Magazine
Members receive three annual issues of the Utah State Magazine to enjoy and keep you current on Aggie news.
Discount at the USU Campus Store
Present your membership card in-store or use the code printed on the back when shopping online to receive a 10% discount on all gifts and clothing from the USU Campus Store (discount excludes books, supplies and computers).
Parking Permit
Select levels of the Old Main Society enjoy parking benefits (see insert with Old Main Society levels). One non-transferable parking permit is offered without charge. The permit is valid in several areas on campus. Contact Aneka Christensen, 435-797-3326 or aneka.christensen@usu.edu, for details.
Center Panel
On April 16, 1889, USU Trustees and Utah Territorial Governor Caleb G. West, chose the spot where Old Main sits today. As the oldest building on the Utah State University campus, and the oldest academic building still in use in the state of Utah, Old Main provided the foundation for excellence that USU is known for today.
In 1909 the senior class gift funded an “A” to be placed on the west side of Old Main tower, followed by the classes of 1914 and 1915 that raised funds for hand-played chimes that ring out from the iconic tower.
These students began the tradition of giving back to the university --- a tradition that continues today --- thanks to important donors who provide the level of impactful giving that signifies membership in the Old Main Society.
Use of the Merrill-Cazier Library
The Merrill-Cazier Library offers a full range of library services including Special Collections, books, databases and journals in the arts, humanities, social sciences, agriculture, medicine, engineering and life and physical sciences. Use your membership card to access the libraries in Logan and at statewide campuses. For online resources and information, visit usu.edu/library.
Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art
Members receive a family membership (Modernist Level) to the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting modern and contemporary visual art. Watch for upcoming exhibits and tours by visiting www.artmuseum.usu.edu
HPER and Nelson Fieldhouse Recreational Facilities
The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (better known as the “HPER”) and the George Nelson Fieldhouse allow Old Main Society members to access several recreation spaces including:
- Swimming pools
- Gymnasiums
- Fitness centers/weight rooms
- Racquetball courts
Present your membership card for admittance. Visit www.usu.edu/camprec or call 435-797-7529 for more details and for hours of operation.