Upcoming Events
Follow the links for more information about each event.
Baseball & Barbecue in the Sunshine State
The Otterbein Alumni Club of Southwest Florida hosts the nationally-ranked Cardinal baseball team at a post-game barbecue. All alumni, friends and students are invited!
Port Charlotte, FL
March 18 (more...) |
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When Irish eyes are smiling...
Ireland is the next international destination for traveling Cardinals (Sept. 15-23, 2007.) Want to know more about this trip? Join us for an Enchanting Ireland Informational Meeting.
Westerville, OH
March 20, 7:30 p.m. (more)
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Backpacking Basics
Think of this as "Backpacking for Dummies" (but we mean that in the nicest way!) This intro to backpacking class is perfect for beginners.
Dayton, OH
March 21, 6 p.m. (more)
Westerville, OH
March 28,6 p.m. (more) |
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Introduction to Backpacking Overnight
Put those new outdoor adventure skills to the test in an overnight campout.
Montgomery County, OH
April 13-14 (more) |
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Dayton Women's Club Meeting
Dr. Jeff Lehman, Associate Professor of Life & Earth Sciences, will be speaking about the "Tropical Ecology of Costa Rica."
Kettering, OH
April 17, 7 p.m.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations. |
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Spring Community Plunge
Plunge into the community and make a difference in Central Ohio by participating in service projects such as painting local schools, planting gardens, etc. Get a free t-shirt, meet some students and make a difference...what could be better? Contact Bonnie Robinson for more information.
Westerville, OH
Saturday, April 21, 1 p.m. |
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"Hello, Dolly!"
Enjoy a sumptuous Sunday brunch followed by the Spring Musical. This annual event sells out quickly...register early!
Westerville, OH
May 20, 12:30 p.m. (more) |
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Paddle like you've never paddled before!
Never kayaked but want to learn? Then Kayaking Quickstart is the program for you! It is geared especially for the novice kayaker.
Dayton, OH
May 29, 5:30 p.m. (more...) |
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Otterbein Alumni Nights
with the Columbus Destroyers & the Columbus Crew |
 You may find your loyalties divided at this event. Will you cheer for the Destroyers or for the Chicago Rush (also the team of Matt D'Orazio '02)?
March 24, 7 p.m.
Nationwide Arena Box Office
Columbus, OH
Download an order form for tickets.
(If you need the order form in Word, contact Bonnie Robinson at 614-823-1964.)
Questions? Call Valerie Ott with the Destroyers at 614-246-4367.
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 One Nation. On the Sod. With Cardinals in the house! It's an ESPN2 night for the Columbus Crew vs. New England Revolution.
April 19, 7 p.m.
Columbus Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH
Download the order form for tickets.
(If you need the order form in Word, contact Bonnie Robinson at 614-823-1964.)
Questions? Call Rusty Commeaux with the Crew at 614-447-4189 |
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." |
Calendar of Events
March
3/18 - Southwest Florida alumni host OC Baseball Team
Port Charlotte, FL
3/20 - Enchanting Ireland Info Meeting
Westerville, OH
3/21 - Backpacking Basics
Dayton, OH
3/28 - Backpacking Basics
Westerville, OH
April
4/13 to 4/14 - Intro to Backpacking
Montgomery County, OH
4/20 - Alumni Council meeting
4/21 - Spring Community Plunge
4/25 - Corporate alumni gathering at JPMorgan Chase. Contact Chris Azzola for more information
May
Do you want to share your CARdinal Pride on your license plate? Then add your John Hancock to our petition to have a request submitted to the License Bureau for the Otterbein logo to be on its own license plate. Stop by the Alumni Relations Office in the Hancock House or the Library Main Desk to add your name and drivers license number to the petition. We need 150 names to apply for our own Otterbein College plate. Go Cards!
Cardinals in Flight
Spring is almost here and that means vacations are just around the corner. (Can I get an "Amen!") As you take a well-deserved break from the daily grind, remember to pack your finest Otterbein-wear. When you visit the world's largest ball of string or even the Great Wall of China have a friend take a photo of you in your tan & cardinal colors. E-mail your photos to us for the Cardinals in Flight feature in future issues of Towers. |
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 The Department of Music hosted an alumni reception on Feb. 9 during the Ohio Music Educators Association annual meeting in Columbus, OH.
(L to R) Brandon Moss '05, Caroline Granahan Miceli '04, Sara Yund Potts '04, Casey Scott Tomlinson '04
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 On Feb. 17 alumni from the Classes of '79, '80 and '81 gathered for pizza before the Cap-Otter basketball game. (Left) Wayne Cummerlander '80 with Skip Ford '80
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 Who knew so many Otterbein alumni worked at Huntington National Bank Offices in Easton? Katherine Visconti Hagemann '97 did, and she brought them together for work-day reception on Feb. 22. The event was sponsored by the MBA Program. The next corporate event is April 25 at 4 p.m. at JPMorgan Chase Bank on Polaris in Columbus, OH.
(Left) Naveen Garg '00 and Steve Hizak '00 |
 Savannah, GA was the site for the 2007 Cardinal Migration. Southern hospitality was enjoyed by all. (L to R) Mary McCoy Neff '54, Jerry Neff '53 and Anne Tell Laib '53
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 The Otterbein Alumni Club of Southwest Florida hosted its inaugural event in Ft. Myers on March 3. Dr. Jeff Lehman, Associate Professor of Life and Earth Science, featured guest speaker, gave an entertaining overview of plans for the new science building on campus.
(more about science building)
(more photos)
(Left) Edith Walters Cole '60 and Sally Gordon Brallier '53 |
 It was a night of memories and a night to remember when the Department of Theatre & Dance celebrated a century of excellence in performing arts at "One Hundred Years of Stars" on March 12. (Left) Future alumni backstage before the show.
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Science at O.C.
Otterbein College has always prided itself on the caliber of its programs. But to sustain stellar programs, the campus needs state-of-the-art facilities. And now, Otterbein is turning its sights on the sciences with plans for a $20 million renovation and construction project to upgrade its current science facilities.
The current facility is actually two buildings that house chemistry, physics, life and earth science, nursing and equine science. The first building, McFadden Hall, was constructed in 1919. The facility was impressive for the post-World War I era. In 1955, the Weitkamp Observatory and Planetarium was added. The second building, Schear Hall, was built in 1970, at which time renovations were also made to McFadden Hall.
“Since then, the only upgrades to the programs have been equipment. Otterbein’s science facilities lack adequate lab space for students to perform experiments; up-to-date equipment that is considered standard in other college labs; demonstration capabilities for professors to lead students in experiments; and audio-visual and computer capabilities to enhance lectures. Many incoming students had more modern science facilities in high school,” said Board member and Associate Professor of Life and Earth Science Jeff Lehman, Ph.D.
The Board of Trustees approved plans that call for a renovation of the current facility to begin this summer, as well as a 30,000 square foot addition that will house state-of-the art laboratories. According to the architects’ time estimates, the project should be completed by March 2009.
Read more about the science building in the winter issue of Towers.
Remember when...
Towers is adding a new feature to every issue called Cardinal Tales. This section will be a fun place for Cardinals everywhere to share humorous and heartwarming tales about different topics. For the summer issue of Towers, please send us your one-paragraph stories of memories from studying science with the faculty in the Schear-McFadden Science Building. Did you start the infamous lab fire? Did you have a professor who taught you more about life than science in the halls of Schear-McFadden? Send us your personal Cardinal Tales!
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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. |
Epsilon Kappa Tau
90th Anniversary Celebration!
Epsilon Kappa Tau turns 90 this year! Let's celebrate this milestone and catch-up with old friends during Otterbein's Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 12-14. Mark your calendars now and make plans to visit the 'Bein. More details coming soon. Questions? Send an e-mail through our Yahoo Groups site.
EKT Fundraiser
Help raise funds for EKT by ordering cards, gift items and other fun merchandise online from Current Fundraiser. 50% of your total purchase goes directly to EKT. Go to www.currentfun.com and when checking out select State: Ohio, Organization: Epsilon Kappa Tau, City: Westerville. |
Pi Kappa Phi
Make plans to join your brothers at these upcoming events:
Alumni/Actives Friday Gathering
Old Bag of Nails Pub
Westerville, OH
Friday, April 20 5:30-8 p.m.
Pi Kappa Phi Golf Outing
Table Rock Golf Club
3005 Wilson Rd.
Centerburg, OH
Friday, June 8 11 a.m.
For more information on these events e-mail Seth West '02, or call 740-296-4770 or visit the Pi Kappa Phi website. |
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!
2nd Sunday of the month at 7 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings on Polaris in Columbus, OH
TEM will update their website each month with info regarding that month's gathering. Check it out at www.geocities.com/tem20002001. |
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Horse Sense
The Westerville City Council unanimously approved the use of the Kilgore property for Otterbein's new Equine Science Center. Kudos to the various team members at Otterbein that have been working behind the scenes planning with City officials and the community. Current plans call for the facility to open Fall 2008. To read more about the project, see the article from the Columbus Dispatch.
Bluffton Memorial Fund
A fund has been established at Citizens National Bank for the Bluffton University baseball team student-athletes who were involved in a charter bus accident on March 2 in Atlanta, GA that killed four students. Contributions can be made by check payable to Bluffton University and mailed to Citizens National Bank, 102 S. Main Street, Bluffton, OH 45817. Please note "Baseball Team" in the check's memo line. Credit card contributions can be made by calling 419-358-3324 during business hours. Funds will be available to the baseball players involved in the accident and their families.
Welcome back to the 'Bein!
Allan Moore '98 joined the Athletic Department as an Assistant Football Coach. Allan and his wife, Ann '97, are the proud parents of children Aidan, 5 and Addison, 18 months.
Christine Sullivan Robbins '91 has returned to the 'Bein as the Professional Education Unit Coordinator in the Education Department.
Kudos to...
Forward Katie Miller, a freshman from Delaware, OH who was named Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Freshman of the Year.
Otterbein's Hunt Seat Equestrian Team who finished the year as Reserve Champion's of Zone 6 Region 3. The following riders received first places: Junior Katie Borden, Sophomore Ashley Boyce, Sophomore Michelle Kriegel, Sophomore Jocelyn Pierce and Freshman Jillian Blaine.
Otterbein debaters who won the Novice State Debate Championship on Feb. 2-3 at Bowling Green State University. Representing Otterbein were the following freshmen: Fahmiya Ismail, Jason Wagner, Jessica Hansen and Hoda Mohamed. Mohamed qualified for the National Forensics Association's National Tournament.
Otterbein senior Melinda Keesee of Dublin Scioto who was named the Ohio Athletic Conference women's cross country runner of the year. Keesee won the OAC Championship and made her first NCAA appearance after finishing ninth at the Great Lakes Regional.
Think SPRING
Crocuses and daffodils may not yet be sprouting from the ground but artificial spring flowers are in abundance at the Otterbein Women's Thrift Shop in Westerville. Additions to inventory every Wednesday bring forth clothing items to lift you out of the winter doldrums. Shop hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturdays. |
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