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Members of Otterbein's Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently provided WARM
(The Westerville Area Resource Ministry) with Thanksgiving meals for seven local Westerville families.
Details.
President Krendl was the grand marshall for the 2009 Homecoming parade. Click here to see a photo recap of Homecoming 2009.
An Army soldier parachuted onto the field to hand the game ball off to Otterbein football captains at Otterbein's Homecoming win over Capital University on Oct. 24. Photo courtesy of Stephen Kelch, father of Otterbein senior Lindsay Kelch.
Otterbein successfully inaugurated its 20th and first woman president, Kathy Krendl, on Oct. 23. Click here to see full recap of the ceremony.
President Kathy Krendl is blogging. Click here to read The Otter Vine.
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Dr. Kathy A. Krendl Inaugurated as Otterbein's 20th President
Over 2,000 people attended the inauguration of President Krendl on October 23, 2009. Details.
Otterbein Community Celebrates Holiday Season
Otterbein College invites the community to celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Thanksgiving Dinner Feast on Friday, Nov. 20, beginning at 5:15 p.m. This year, the event will feature a meet and greet with new President Kathy A. Krendl after the tree lighting. Get all the event details here.
Executive Director Honored with NAFSA Award
Chris Musick, executive director for the Center of International Education and Global Engagement (CIEGE), received the annual NAFSA Award for Outstanding Contributions to International Education on November 13 in Washington, DC. This award recognizes a NAFSA (Association of International Educators) Region VIII colleague, who demonstrated a commitment to the field of international education by their dedication to the groups they serve and the collegial spirit he or she brings to the professional community.
Otterbein Department of Music Upcoming Performances
Click here and here to see music performances scheduled throughout November.
Otterbein Department of Music November Performances
Click here to see a list of all the music performances during the month of November.
Otterbein Ranks High in U.S. News & World Report
Otterbein College earned the number 14 spot among Universities-Master's (Midwest) in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group. Click here to read more.
Otterbein Recognized by President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
The Corporation for National and Community Service honored Otterbein College with a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for outstanding service efforts. This is the third year Otterbein College has been recognized, and last year the College was given the President's Award for General Community Service through the Honor Roll program. Read more.
Otterbein Recognized in 2008-2009 Guide to Service-Learning Colleges and Universities
Otterbein's profile in the guide highlights its service-learning opportunities and achievements and will attract college-bound students interested in colleges dedicated to service-learning programs. Read more.
