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Dear Alumni & Friends,
A new school year has begun at Otterbein! It's alway exciting to see the young, fresh faces of the new students on campus. There are other fresh faces on campus this month as the Science Building renovation continues and a new fence has been installed around Memorial Stadium. Join us for Homecoming October 13 to see these changes.

In the spirit of change, you will see the beginnings of a fresh look for "Cardinal Connection" with a shorter length, new graphics and a few other twists. More changes are on the way over the next few months.

Let us know what you think about this issue and what you want to see in upcoming issues. Send your comments to the editor. Our goal is to make your online connection with Otterbein meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!

With Cardinal Pride,

Becky Fickel Smith '81, Bonnie Robinson & Laurie Draper
Office of Alumni Relations Team

Upcoming Events
Detailed information about each event can be found on the alumni website, or click the links below.

Fall 2007 Center for Career Planning Programming (CCP) Click here for the Fall CCP Schedule of educational and volunteer opportunities. Dayton Men's Lunch Bunch - October 3, 2007 NCR Country Club in Dayton, OH. Contact Frank Mione '54 for more information. MBAO Executive Breakfast - October 4, 2007, 7 - 9 a.m. On Campus in Roush Hall, Room 338. Homecoming Weekend - October 13, 2007 Celebrate Otterbein's 160th birthday with old and new traditions...

Help make Homecoming 2007 one for the history books. Contact AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu if you can provide classic cars, golf carts or trailers for the parade; or can loan us your child's tricycle or big-wheel for some activities. Also, we need alumni who are handy with tools and can help students design and build floats. Volunteers are needed October 10-12 from 8 p.m. to midnight. You can work one hour or all hours. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own power tools - to be used by the volunteers and not the students.

OC Alumni Softball Game - October 14, 2007 at 11 a.m. For more info and to RSVP, e-mail Deb Torman, Head Softball Coach or call 614-823-3506. Dayton Women's Club - October 16, 2007 at 7 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering, OH. Contact Carolyn Smith '56 for information. Circleville Pumpkin Show Alumni Gathering - October 20, 2007, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Circleville, OH. Check the Events & Registration page soon for more information! Nancy Day '80 & Friends in Concert - October 28, 2007 at 4 p.m. Church of the Master in Westerville, OH Otterbein's Concert Choir on Tour - November 26 - December 2, 2007 Volunteers are needed to provide refreshment for the post-concert receptions.  For more information or to volunteer, e-mail Bonnie Robinson, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations or call 614-823-1964 or 1-888-614-2600. Click here for a tour schedule in Word.

	ROAD TRIP! Alaskan Cruise (August 2-9, 2008) DEADLINE EXTENDED to October 9! Because of Otterbein's response to this trip, Royal Carribean extended the reservation phase until October 9. According to Juanita Walraven Rusk '60, trip coordinator, "...this is unheard of among cruise lines. Don't let this opportunity slip away...make your reservation today!"
	Save the dates...Cardinal Migration to Salt Lake City April 24-26, 2008 (More information coming soon!)

Alumni Out and About Birds of a feather flock together...like these Cardinals!
Best wishes Jennifer! Otterbein EKT sisters showered Jennifer Westbrook '01, OC Director of Annual Giving, with love and well wishes at a wedding shower in July. Jennifer and Matthew Waddell tied the knot on September 8 (look for a photo from their wedding in a future issue of "Cardinal Connection.") (L to R front row) Stephanie Krous Posey '01, Brooke Ferguson '03, Heidi Bardall Scillia '01 and Mary Logan '02. (L to R back row) Kristi Keller Holman '03, Kristin Cook Myser '04, Lori Owen '04, Mary Logan '02 and Jennifer Westbrook Waddell '01.
The next time you gather with fellow Cardinals, share your pictures with us! Send your photos to AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu. More pictures from Alumni Out and About.

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 spread the word.

"The Greek Positive" Summer 2007 Issue Otterbein continues its efforts with Up 'til Dawn, the student lead fundraising program for St. Jude Research Hospital. (more...) Sigma Alpha Tau Connect with your sisters at Homecoming on Oct. 13! Refreshments will be available (more...) Epsilon Kappa Tau Happy 90th Anniversary...Still Pretty in Pink! Drop off memorabilia Friday evening/Saturday morning at the house (more...) EKT to participate in "Shop for a Cause" (more...) Theta Nu Celebrate Theta Nu's 90th Anniversary during Homecoming (more...) Pi Beta Sigma 100th Anniversary Celebration - Oct. 18, 2008

OTTERBEIN in the HEADLINES In the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report's “America’s Best Colleges,” Otterbein College earned the ninth highest peer assessment score in the Universities–Master's (Midwest) category. Otterbein earned the 15th highest overall score among its 140 peers. (full story) Alumni Appointed to Leadership Positions Joe Ignat '64, Al Waterhouse '82 and Eddie Harrell '94 were recently appointed to the Otterbein College Board of Trustees. New members of the Otterbein College Alumni Council include Chris Kaiser '77 and Susan Gaskell Merryman '88, appointed in August, and Alicia Caudill Colburn '95, Eric Lloyd MBA'02, Stephen Jones '75, Tiffany Compan McCallen '00, and Jolene Thompson '88, appointed earlier this year. (press release) Science Building Renovation The Science Building is in its third month of renovation. Monitor the progress of this exciting initiative online and see a rendering of what the new facility will look like upon completion. $1.5 Million Gift Commences Funding for Equine Center Otterbein recently received a lead gift of $1.5 million from The McCuan Family Trust to fund the Patrick and Jill McCuan Center for Equine Science. Click here to read more about the lead gift. See a rendering of the new facility on the Equine Center website. Fall Schedules Announced Entertainment opportunities abound at Otterbein this season. Click below to access and download schedules.     Athletics Schedule Art Exhibitions Schedule Music Offerings Theatre Season

KUDOS to... Erica Gelhaus '09 was named first runner up in the 2007 Miss Ohio Scholarship Pageant. Dana White, faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Dance, is now the Resident Artist for the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Michigan. John Lloyd '60, whose composition entitled "Fantasy on Themes" was selected by J.W. Pepper, the world's largest sheet music distributor, as its editor's choice for string orchestras. (more) Marine Corps Second Lt. Lucas Crumley '07 Luke entered Officer Training for the Marines in June and was not able to attend June Commencement at Otterbein. The 'Bein held a special graduation for him in front of Towers Hall on August 18, as well as a reenactment of his officer commission. Luke (center) with members of the Sigma Delta Phi Fraternity. (L to R) Chris Wyse '08, Joe McDaniels '08, Moreland House '08, Brandon Motz '08, Thai Sribanditmongkol '08, Sergeant Red Davis, Alex Clark '10, Stephen Coy '08, Matt Lofy '08, Robert Humphrey '85, Alex Ailer '09, Chad Garvin '07 and Jake Komaromy '07. OC is well-represented on "The Great White Way"...Jeremy Bobb '03 is originating a role on Broadway in the Mark Twain story, "Is He Dead?"...Daniel Everidge '06 is playing the character, Roger in the "Grease" revival on Broadway. Otterbein theatre afficionados - read those "Playbills" and let us know about Otterbein thespians and technical gurus working their magic on stages around the country!

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Compiled by Whitney Prose '09
Like many Otterbein alumni, Dick Winkler '55 spends his retirement serving others. But not only can he raise a roof, he's made an outstanding commitment to raising funds in support of Habitat for Humanity in Vero Beach, FL.

		Share your pictures and show fellow Cardinals how you share the Otterbein spirit around the world. Send your photos to AlumniInfo@Otterbein.edu and reference Cardinals in Flight in the subject line.
Benjamin '88 and Carrie Heibel '90 White spent the month of June 2007 in Niger, West Africa with their three boys. Ben, a physician, worked at a missions hospital through the program "Serving in Missions." To read about their adventures, see their blog at www.whitehouse5.blogspot.com.		Isabel Howe Ziegler '40 (age 90) traveled to Russia over the summer with her family. The Ziegler family is shown above at Basil's Cathedral in Red Square in Moscow. And what's that in her hand? An issue of "Towers" magazine! (L to R) Sam Ziegler, Jr. '64, Sandra Joseph Ziegler '64, Isabel, Ken Langille, Julie Ziegler Langille and Scott Ziegler.

Recruit a Cardinal It's easy to spread the Cardinal spirit to a new generation. If you know of a promising college-bound high school student in your family or neighborhood, share your Cardinal pride with them. Start the recruitment process... Click here to request information about Otterbein for that special student, or bring them to campus. Show them Otterbein's people and places. The next College Visit Days are October 20 and November 3. For more information, e-mail Kristen Messenheimer, Assistant Director of Admissions or call 614-823-1500. Are you interested in representing OC in the recruitment process? E-mail Bonnie Robinson, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations.

A flock of baby Cardinals! Have you recently added a new Cardinal to the Otterbein flock? Send news of your baby Cardinal to Class Notes and you will receive an Otterbein bib. Click here to see this month's flock of Cardinals.

Cardinal Connections Have you recently tied the knot with the love of your life? Send us Class Notes about your wedding. Click here to see this month's Cardinal Connection couples.