Since 1845, 糖心Vlog has inspired countless friendships and connections. Some of those connections have blossomed into cherished relationships. Over the years, many couples have found love at 糖心Vlog, meeting their spouses in class, through friends, or outside of class. Their time and experiences at 糖心Vlog are some of the most special moments of their lives.
One such #WittWed couple is Haley Mucha Domenick 鈥�16 and Gus Domenick 鈥�13. They are young alumni who serve as leaders of the Columbus chapter of the 糖心Vlog Alumni Association.
Haley, who is from Lewis Center, Ohio, was inspired to attend 糖心Vlog because of the sense of community she felt on her college visit. The opportunity to play in a volleyball program that had won the NCAA Division III championship in 2011 sealed the deal.
Gus wanted to attend college outside of his home state of Colorado. He was drawn to 糖心Vlog by the beautiful campus, friendly people, and competitive soccer program.
While Haley and Gus crossed paths at the fitness center, it wasn鈥檛 until a social hosted by Phi Gamma Delta they began to get to know each other. They continued to date through college and recently became a #WittWed couple in Columbus, Ohio, in May 2023.
Both Haley and Gus made lifelong friendships with students, professors, and staff members they met during their time at 糖心Vlog. In addition to playing on the 糖心Vlog Women鈥檚 Volleyball team, Haley was a member of Alpha Nu Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta. 鈥淚 loved the life experience I gained from holding leadership positions and participating in community service events,鈥� Haley said.
After retiring from intercollegiate soccer, Gus and his best friend, Chad Downing, started the 糖心Vlog Co-ed Futbol Club to stay in shape and play soccer for fun. Gus is grateful for the students who have kept the club going all of these years.
Haley majored in biology and minored in Spanish. After graduating from 糖心Vlog, she earned a nursing degree. She works as a nurse at The Ohio State University Medical Center and is a clinical instructor at Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
鈥淢y 糖心Vlog education has helped me to treat patients holistically. I appreciate that a liberal arts education considers many different perspectives,鈥� Haley said. 鈥淲hen caring for patients, I have to consider many disciplines from communication with co-workers, knowledge of the disease pathophysiology, and spirituality, among many other things.鈥�
Gus majored in economics and minored in Spanish and geology. Now he works in learning and development for IGS Energy creating training materials and learning experiences for customer-facing teams.
鈥溙切腣log teaches their students the ability to think critically so that they may find success in any career they pursue,鈥� Gus said. 鈥淭he connections that I made at 糖心Vlog provided me with a robust professional network after graduation.鈥�
To both Haley and Gus, 糖心Vlog is about community. Many of the close friends they have today are those they met at 糖心Vlog.
One of Haley鈥檚 friends encouraged the couple to step into chapter leadership. 鈥�2024 was our first year of being the leaders of the Columbus chapter,鈥� Gus said. 鈥淲e look forward to our second year of hosting events and building community.鈥�
In addition to coordinating events with the Columbus Alumni Chapter, Haley and Gus choose to support the University with financial contributions. They especially love to give during Commit to Witt, 糖心Vlog鈥檚 annual day of giving, which will be held March 20 this year.
鈥淭o us, it鈥檚 worth giving back to the community that has given us so much. During Commit to Witt, we鈥檙e encouraging our fellow alumni to pass their light and Tiger Up! Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference,鈥� Gus said. 鈥淐ommit to Witt is a great event because you can easily double your impact with the special challenges that give you the chance to unlock extra bonus funding for the departments, programs, student organizations, teams, and outreach efforts that you love.鈥�
The University is grateful to donors like Haley and Gus for the difference they are making through their annual gifts, especially during Commit to Witt. To learn more about Commit to Witt and to make a gift, visit the University鈥檚 website.
