Dear Alumni,
As we move into the summer months, the campus seems so quiet after all the spring celebrations and ceremonies. The festivities marked the end of the academic year for some, and the end of an academic journey for others. Another class of undergraduate and graduate students have successfully passed through the halls of Otterbein, participated in commencement and have become Otterbein's newest alumni.
This issue of "Cardinal Connection" is dedicated to the Class of 2007. It is our hope that you realize your "cardinal connection" does not end with commencement...it continues for a lifetime.
Congratulations Class of '07...and best wishes on your future endeavors!
Becky Fickel Smith '81, Bonnie Robinson & Laurie Draper
Office of Alumni Relations Team
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A picture is worth a thousand words...
Enjoy these commencement celebration photos
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Helpful Information for the Class of 2007
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Upcoming Events
Follow the links for more information about each event.
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 Fourth Friday Festival
Swing by the Otterbein table during Westerville's Fourth Friday Festival and get a sneak preview of construction projects on campus.
Register to win a free Otterbein College polo shirt!
Westerville, OH
July 27, 6-9 p.m.
Hosted by the Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio |
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 Summer Send-off Cookouts
It's time for all Cardinals and parents of current students to welcome the incoming Class of 2011 to their new Otterbein family. It's easy and fun. Offer a friendly handshake, share stories from the 'Bein, give a few nuggets of advice and provide a side dish or dessert. If you can spare a few hours, your presence at the Send-off in your area will be invaluable!
Follow the links below to learn more and register for the Send-off near you!
Cleveland Area - Sun., August 5
Dayton Area - Mon., August 6
Akron/Canton Area - Tue., August 7
Cincinnati Area - Wed., August 8
Central Ohio - Thur., August 9
Questions? Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-888-614-2600, 614-823-1650 or e-mail AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu. |
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 Alumni Book Club Planning Meeting
Curl up with a good legal pad. Do you have ideas for the Book Club you want to share? Would you like to start a Book Club in your area? What do you think about an online Book Club? If you are interested in participating in this meeting, contact Jim Dailey '05 or AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu.
95 W. Plum St.
Westerville, OH
August 14 at 7 p.m. |
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 Otterbein Night Out
The Otterbein family will enjoy a night out welcoming the Class of 2007 into the alumni family and thanking alumni who are also OC faculty and staff. See you at Old Bag for refreshments, prizes and more! (This is a night out for adults only, please.)
Old Bag of Nails on State Street
Westerville, OH
August 25 at 7-11 p.m.
$5 pre-register by Aug. 22 online or call 614-823-1650 (or $7 at the door)
Sponsored by the Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio
Questions? Contact LeAnn Unverzagt '80, Club Coordinator |
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 The state flower is the Forget-Me-Not. Come discover why.
July 31 is your last chance to register for the Alaskan adventure in 2008. Don't miss this opportunity to see America's incomparable 49th state. Alaska Trip Site |
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 Go where the hills glow green and the blarney stone waits for your kiss.
Ireland is the next international destination for traveling Cardinals.
It's not too late to register! For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-888-614-2600 or 614-823-1650.
Sept. 15-23
(More info)
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 Homecoming Weekend - October 13, 2007
Celebrate Otterbein's 160th birthday
as you celebrate old and new traditions, such as a Friday night bonfire, the annual parade (with a few new twists!), the 'Bein's biggest tailgating party ever, mattress races and games for the kids...more information coming soon!
 Homecoming Needs
Help make Homecoming 2007 one for the history books. Contact AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu if you can help with the following:
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- are handy with tools and construction and/or can help build floats
- can provide classic cars, golf carts or trailers for the parade
- can loan us your child's tricycle or big-wheel for some activities
- have a band to entertain everyone during the weekend
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 Cardinals flock to the Circleville Pumpkin Show
The Circleville Pumpkin Show is Ohio's oldest and largest festival, and this year it will be even better when the Cardinals join the fun.
Circleville, OH
October 20
Are you a Pumpkin Show lover? We are seeking alumni who can help plan the pumpkin party!
Contact us! |
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Cardinal Tales
Cardinals everywhere are encouraged to share heartwarming and humorous tales about memories from the Schear-McFadden Science Building. Take a walk down memory lane and send us your Cardinal Tales!
“I always hated studying ANY form of science, so I delayed the then infamous Freshman Biology class until my sophomore year. My lab partner and I made a..." (click here to read the Cardinal Tale submitted by Mary Meek Delk '64)
“Prof. Esselstyn was a person who seemed at all times to be in perfect control..." (click here to read the tale from Doris Jean Franks Wolfram '61)
 Renovation of the Science Building has begun!
Construction on the new $20 million Science Center is well underway. On June 11, renovation began on McFadden Hall. Complete details regarding the project can be found on OC's website.
Click here to see weekly progress of the renovation.
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Alumni Out and About
Have you recently gathered with fellow Otterbein alumni? Send us a photo
and we will post it in future issues of "Cardinal Connections." |
7/27 - Fourth Friday Festival in Westerville (OC table hosted by Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio)
8/5 - Cleveland Send-off
8/6 - Dayton Send-off
8/7 - Akron/Canton Send-off
8/8 - Cincinnati Send-off
8/9 - Central Ohio Send-off
8/12 - Friends of Clarice Burton Annual Gathering. Contact Brian Hartzell '70 for information.
8/14 - Alumni Book Club Planning Meeting
8/24 - Alumni Council meeting
8/25 - Otterbein Night Out at Old Bag of Nails
9/5 - Otterbein Alumni Club of Southwest Florida Leadership Team meeting
9/6 - Legacy Lunch for new students and their OC alumni parents
9/12 - Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio meeting
9/28 - Fourth Friday Festival in Westerville (hosted by OC Alumni Club of Central Ohio
SAVE these DATES!
HOMECOMING 2007
Oct. 13
BLACK ALUMNI EVENTS
Alumni Dinner
Oct. 12
Potluck Event
Oct. 13
Contact Angela Harris for more info at aharris@otterbein.edu
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We're Looking for Future Cardinals...
Tell us about promising college-bound high school students in your family or in your neighborhood who might find Otterbein a good fit.
Download and mail this form or submit information
online.
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 ♪"Hello, Alumni!...It's so nice to have you back where you belong!"
Alumni, family and friends enjoyed a delicious brunch prior to the spring musical, "Hello, Dolly!" on May 20. (more photos...)
(L to R) Charis Bridgman '07, Dick Bridgman '50, and Carolyn Boda Bridgman '50
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 These snowbirds gathered in Longboat Key, FL earlier this year.
(front row) John Albrecht '49
(L to R middle row) Jane Morrison Horn
'50, Zetta Herrick '50
(L to R back row) George Vargo, Phil Herrick '48, Joan Hopkins Albrecht '50, Joan Eckhart Vargo '51, Clara Liesmann Warren '50 and Wendell King '58
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 Emeriti faculty, staff and spouses enjoyed a spring luncheon at the home of Tom & Donna Kerr on May 21. (more photos...)
(L to R) Janet Carr '86 (wife of Jim Carr, professor emeritus), Norma Webster, Dr. Eva Sebo, Dr. Marilyn Saveson and Petie Dodrill (wife of the late Chuck Dodrill)
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 Alumni Weekend - All in the Family
Alumni Weekend is a fine time to visit campus! The granddaughters of Mary Jo Wood Brown '48 took advantage of the weekend and gathered information about their future alma mater.
(L to R) Shelby Brown, Tammy Brown, Tom Brown '77, Sarah Brown and Mary Jo Wood Brown '48
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The Hodapp Family had a fine showing during Alumni Weekend.
(L to R) Everett Hodapp '56, Curt Hodapp '81, Valerie Vining '07 (niece of Curt Hodapp and granddaughter of Everett & Shirley Hodapp), and Shirley Amos Hodapp '56.
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 The epitome of a lifelong Cardinal, Dick Sanders '29, enjoyed a little tennis during Alumni Weekend. During his annual campus tour, Mr. Sanders decided to experience first-hand the court he gifted to Otterbein. He had great form for a 98-year old!
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 June was jumpin' out all over at the June Bug Jamboree
The 11th annual June Bug Jamboree proved to be every bit as good as the first one.
(more photos...)
(L to R) Bob Arledge '55, Dick Smith '79 and Bill Cole '54 |
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Brothers & Sisters: Greek Alumni News
If your sorority or fraternity has news to share, send it to the Alumni Association at AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu and we will help spread the word. |
Pi Beta Sigma
The Pi Beta Sigma house will never be the same!
This Summer the Pi Beta Sigma Alumni Association will begin Phase 2 of the 2008 Pi Beta Sigma House Renovation: Building Our Future. Please stop by this summer to witness this incredible transformation.
The house will be open for tours this year at Homecoming. Don't forget to stop by for the Alumni meeting and Annual Dinner. More details to come in the "Annexer" and on pibetasigma.org!
Keep in contact with brothers on the pibetasigma.org chat board. Also available on our website are photos, house renovation plans, meeting notes, and, of course, an online payment system for dues and donations. Check it out!
From the "Cardinal Connection" editor:
Oops! In the last issue we mistakenly reported that the Pi Beta Sigma 100th Anniversary Celebration is during Homecoming 2007. The correct date is
Oct. 18, 2008. |
Lambda Gamma Epsilon
Annual Western Pennsylvania Reunion
Dinner reservations are due by July 21.
July 28 at 10 a.m.
Camp Allegheny in PA
Please e-mail Bob Fulton '57 or call 724-935-4276.
Tau Epsilon Mu
Alumni members of Tau Epsilon Mu are invited to the monthly Second Sundays Gathering. No meeting...just alumni getting together to enjoy good company, conversation and food. Catch up with your sisters and relax!
The July meeting will be at Buffalo Wild Wings on Polaris Parkway on July 8 at 7 p.m. TEM will update their website each month with info regarding that month's gathering. Check it out at www.geocities.com/tem20002001.
Sigma Alpha Tau
Hold the date for Homecoming 2007 on Oct. 13. There will be a brief alumnae meeting at the house following the parade and then we will join other alumni for the campus-wide festivities. |
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Lost & Found
A personal item was found on the campus grounds during Alumni Weekend. If you are missing an item of value, please e-mail or call 1-888-614-2600 (ask for Shirley) with a description of the item.
Welcome to Otterbein!
Elizabeth Hardy '07 joined the Equine Science Program on June 9 as a Maintenance Technician. She has worked around horses for 13 years and owns two horses, Remie and Mennridge. Elizabeth has competed in both the Hunters and Dressage over the past ten years.
Otterbein Summer Theatre 2007 - In Memory...
This year's Summer Theatre season will be dedicated to the memory of Jared Jensen '00, who was killed in the line of duty in Colorado Springs while attempting to apprehend a parolee wanted for attempted murder. (More)
Global Citizenship Class Project
The project of Cristina Frick '07 for her Otterbein SYE 423 Global Citizenship class was to commit to one significant social or political action for the quarter. Her social action was to write articles for and publicize the Good News Network website which reports only positive news stories. Visit this amazing site and find hope and courage at www.goodnewsnetwork.org.
Pre-Order Harry Potter’s New Release
The OC bookstore is accepting pre-orders for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" at a 40% discount. On July 21, the Bookstore will open in the lobby of the Campus Center at 12:01 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. for customers who preordered so you can avoid the long lines at other locations. The book is offered at 40% off when you pre-order. The list price is $34.99 and it will be available at $20.99. No further discounts apply. Contact the OC Bookstore at 823-1364.
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Nick Caruso '07 who was selected as the student speaker for the 2007 commencement ceremony. Nick plans to pursue a career in film and television in Los Angeles or New York City, where he held internships for Nelson Page Entertainment and the Rachel Ray Show, respectively. He is a native of Muskegon, Michigan.
David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service based in Washington D.C., who also spoke at commencement. The corporation administers the Senior Corps, AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America Programs. Otterbein has (more...)
President Brent DeVore H'86 , who received a lifetime achievement in service learning award signed by President George W. Bush during commencement. The award, which was presented by David Eisner, honored Dr. DeVore's service to 23 national and local boards over the past 37 years. The President of one national board, David Warren from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, wrote “In all of these positions I have observed the remarkable skill Brent brings to the assignment at hand. He is unfailingly good humored and well prepared. And, most importantly, he acts on the values he espouses. And, he is adamant that the values of intellectual curiosity, collegiality, and respect for diverse views must be honored.” Congratulations President DeVore.
 Former Dean of Students Joanne Van Sant upon receiving the A. Monroe Courtwright Award from the Rotary Club of Westerville for contributions to the community over many years as a Westerville, OH resident.
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The winners of the 2007 Otterbein Alumni Awards, who received their awards during Alumni Weekend:
Dr. Bruce Flinchbaugh '75 - Distinguished Alumni Award
Norris Wayne Cummerlander '80, Dr. David A. Brown '64 & Jack G. Mehl '72 - Special Achievement Awards
Charles Vedder - Honorary Alumni
Mark Puskarich '86 - Alumni Community Service Award
Access information about these extraordinary alumni.
Lindsay Chambers '02 and Jeremy Bobb '03, whose Broadway shows "Legally Blonde" and "Translations", respectively, were nominated for Tony Awards.
Katherina (Katie) Nikzad '03 upon her selection as a 2007 Hartford Doctoral Fellow. This prestigious national award was presented to only eight doctoral students for gerontological social work research.
Raymond M. Lengel MSN'02 for his new book "Health Care Responsibility: The Older Adult's Guide to Surviving the Health Care System." This book focuses on the skills and knowledge needed for the health care consumer to take charge of his/her health care.
The '07 Up ‘til Dawn participants, who helped Otterbein maintain its ranking as one of the the top fundraising schools in Ohio for the second year in a row. This year, Otterbein’s Up ‘til Dawn program raised over $50,700 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Sara King '11, an incoming freshman Musical Theatre major from Indiana, who was chosen as a 2007 Presidential Arts Scholar. Only 20 students nationwide received the award. She traveled to Washington, D.C., in June to receive her medal from President George W. Bush and performed at The Kennedy Center on June 25.
Jon Devlin, who has taught for the Department of Theatre and Dance at Otterbein for 20 years, recently completed his fifty-year anniversary of work as a professional teacher. He began teaching ballroom dancing in 1957, and while also performing and choreographing for stage, television and commercials, taught all forms of dance, exercise and body-mind awareness in New York, Sweden, Denmark and Japan and at colleges such as the American University and Princeton. He began the dance exercise craze in New York in the 1960's at his Dancercise Studios. It is estimated that he has helped more than 25,000 people learn to dance and feel good about themselves.
Nadine Miranda Stephens '07 for receiving a Christine Yerges Conaway Fellowship in the amount of $3,000 for the 2007-2008 academic year from Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Academic Honorary society for First Year Students. This is one of 23 fellowships awarded annually to members for graduate study. Her scrapbook of Otterbein's chapter activities won the national award "Maintaining the Flame."
Andy Miller '07 who was named the recipient of the Jack Nicklaus Award, presented annually to the national player of the year in NCAA Divisions I, II and III and the NAIA by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCRA).
And last, but definitely not least, kudos to Mary Bivins and Bea Bush upon their retirement from Institutional Advancement at Otterbein. Mary served a total of 36.5 years (since October 1970) and Bea served 23 years (since April 1984.) These special ladies will be missed. (Bea and Mary can been seen below in this picture from their retirement party with the staff of Institutional Advancement. They are front row, second and third from left.)
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Sharing the Otterbein spirit around the globe!
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Harvey ’55 and Carolyn Cribbs ’57 Smith at Blarney Castle in Ireland wearing their Otterbein sweatshirts.
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Baby Cardinals Just Hatched!
Have you recently added a new Cardinal to the Otterbein flock? Send news of your baby Cardinal to Class Notes and we will send you an adorable Otterbein bib. (Remember to attach a picture to your e-mail so we can post it on the website.)
See this month's flock of Cardinals. |
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Otterbein's Cutest Pet Contest
In each newsletter you've had the pleasure of seeing lots of "Baby Cardinals"; A.K.A. babies born to alumni. But what about the four-legged, two-legged, furry, feathered, finned and slithering members of our families? From now until the end of the year, send us pictures of your pets. Otterbein's Cutest Pet will be chosen during the Jan. 2008 Alumni Council meeting. The winner will receive a prize suitable for the master of the house (and we all know who the real masters of the house are...woof, meow, kaw-kaw, etc.)
Send your pictures to Class Notes. Pictures of submissions will be shown in future issues of Cardinal Connection (so you can keep an eye on the competition!) Good luck!
Presenting this issue's contestants:
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Rudy Ruttiger, son of Cara &
Randy Boettner |
Biscuit, son of Tempa Cantrell '03 |
Bailey, son of Steve '99 &
Megan '98 Cawley |
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Bella & Bosley, son and daughter
of Angela Atkinson '03 |
Mackenzie Zelda Louise, daughter
of Marsha Brobst Adkins '71 |
Georgia, daughter of
Becca Rossiter '04 |
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Pooches on Parade!
As we mentioned previously, Homecoming '07 will have a few new twists. The annual parade will feature alumni marching with their dogs. More information will be coming later. In the meantime, share the news with your pooch...we know they will wag their tails in anticipation.
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And they lived happily ever after...
Have you recently tied the knot with the love of your life? Send us Class Notes about your wedding. We will announce your nuptials in upcoming editions of "Cardinal Connection" and/or future issues of "Towers" magazine.
Please remember to include the name of the bride and groom, as well as the date and location of your wedding. (And remember to send us a picture.)
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