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Alumni Out and About

When you gather with your fellow alumni, be sure to send us a picture. We are seeking pictures of casual alumni gatherings for our Alumni Out & About page. Send your pictures to alumniinfo@otterbein.edu.

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Send your photos! We'd love to know about any alumni gatherings. Alumni Events are below, while casual photos are on the Alumni Out and About page. Send your photos to us by email alumniinfo@otterbein.edu, or on flash-drives, CDs, or print to:

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Photos from: 2009 | 2008200720062005

Recent Photos

Otterbein Pride Shines at Homecoming 2009

The presidential inauguration, a rain-free parade, a tasty tailgate and a football victory over Capital were just some of the highlights at Homecoming on October 23-24. Click here to see photos of all of the fun.

President Krendl Inaugurated as Otterbein's 20th President

Over 2,000 people attended the inauguration of Dr. Kathy A. Krendl as Otterbein's first woman president. Get the details of the day and watch her inaugural address here.

Photo of people on top of a mountain
Cardinal Migration 2009
We traveled to beautiful Asheville, NC September 24-27 where we toured the Biltmore, enjoyed the mountains and saw beautiful art.

Cardinals Unite on the 4th of July
Cardinals gathered in Uptown Westerville in special honor of the Westerville Rotary Fourth of July Parade grand marshal, incoming Otterbein President Dr. Kathy Krendl. OC Pride and Country Pride were strong at the Cardinal Cheer area.

June Bug 2009 - Alumni Club of Dayton
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Alumni Weekend 2009 Photographs
Engaged in tradition...Filled with Pride...Committed to Life Long Learning
Alumni returning to campus had many opportunities for entertainment, education and walks down memory lane with friends. Miscellaneous photos from the weekend.

Alumni Weekend - Luncheon
Otterbein's most outstanding alumni were honored at the annual Alumni Luncheon. Click to see photos of this year's honorees.

Alumni Weekend - Classes Without Quizzes
The perennial favorite, Classes Without Quizzes, proved a favorite again this year as alumni learned CPR techniques, Otterbein history, nutritional tips and more.

Class of 1949 pictures

Class of 1959 pictures

Class of 1964 pictures

1949 60th Class Reunion Class of 1959 50th Reunion 1964 45th Class Reunion
 

Class of 1969 pictures

 
  1969 40th Reunion  


Presidents' Gallery
A highlight of the 2009 Alumni Weekend was the opening ceremony of the new Presidents' Gallery. Located on the 2nd floor of Towers Hall, the Presidents' Gallery chronicles the life and accomplishments of Otterbein's 19 presidents. The next time you are on campus, be sure to visit the Gallery.

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2009 Zero Year ReunionZero Year Reunion for the Class of 2009
On June 8 the seniors celebrated their entry into the alumni family after commencement rehearsal. Local alumni presented door prizes (provided by Otterbein departments and area merchants) and served up tasty eats for the happy soon-to-be-graduates.

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Reception for the Class of 2009 Graduate Students
The graduate students celebrated after their commencement rehearsal on June 9 and were feted with cake, gifts from the Alumni Association and a welcome from fellow graduate school alumni.

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Photos from earlier 2009

Otterbein's 1st Annual Relay for Life

Wine Tasting & Networking with the Alumni Club of Central Ohio
Networking and learning about wines was the name of the game at this event on April 30.

Diggin' with DeVoreDiggin' with DeVore in Central Ohio and Akron/Canton
Thanks to everyone who participated in the spring plunge event on April 25 in honor of President DeVore's 25-year commitment to community service at Otterbein.

Click here to see photos of the Alumni Club of Akron/Canton's participation in Keep Akron Beautiful (their version of the spring plunge). Click herefor pictures from the Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio's participation in "Diggin' with DeVore" as well as the tribute to President DeVore in front of the Science Center.

Sierra Leone Reunion

Otterbein Alumni Club of SW Florida

Cardinal Baseball and Alumni Gathering in Florida

Otterbein Alumni Club of Cleveland Recruitment Event

African American Alumni Network 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony
This year's recipients were Rayshawn Wilson '04 and Melissa Johnson '99.

Click here to see photos from the ceremony.
Click here to see photos from Melissa Johnson's Success Series on campus

Otterbein Alumni Club of SW Florida: Picnic in the Park

Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio: Recruitment Event

Networking at the Gallery: Business

Alumni Gathering - France

Senior Showcase - New York New York


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Photos from 2008

Networking at the Gallery: Business
Students and alumni gathered in the Fisher Hall Gallery to share their love of the business and to network in related careers

Networking at the Gallery: Humanities
Students and alumni gathered in the Fisher Hall Gallery to share their love of the humanities and to network in related careers.

Homecoming 2008
Thousands arrived on campus October 18 to show their Everlasting Pride. Homecoming included a parade, tailgate, bonfire, of course the Big Game, decorating contests, crowning our King and Queen--and so much more!

African American Alumni Network Homecoming Dinner

Alumni Council Bids Dorman Farewell
The Alumni Council gathers to bid Rick Dorman, the former Vice President of Institutional Advancement, goodbye and congratulations on his new job as the 14th President of Westminster College.

WOBN 60th Celebration
60 years ago WOBN made its debut and radio has never been the same. Professors, advisors, alumni and students gathered to celebrate this anniversary during Homecoming.

Choir 150th Anniversary
150 years ago Westerville was founded, and so was the Otterbein Choir. The Otterbein Choir has graced the city with angelic melodies each and every year. Current and former choir members, and directors, met October 18th at Church of the Master for their 150th year celebration.

Class of 1983 Homecoming Reunion
25 years ago these grads marched across campus in their caps and gowns. On October 18 the Class of 1983 returned with their families to recall great OC memories and to make a few more.

Austria-Switzerland Trip, September 2008
A group of Cardinals flocked to Austria and the Swiss Alps in September to see the sights.

Taping for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Students, staff and friends were invited by the Columbus Blue Jackets to "star" in this season's video interludes at Nationwide Arena. In between a 'grueling taping schedule' there was definitely time for a little fun!

Track Reunion for Classes of 1977-1988
Memories of days gone by were running through their minds at the Track Reunion on August 17, 2008 in Westerville, OH.

Alumni & Friends Welcome the Class of 2012
Alumni, current students and friends of Otterbein welcomed the Class of 2012 during the annual Summer Send-off Cookouts August 3-7 in Ohio.

Cardinals Flock North to Alaska
Otterbein alumni and friends journeyed north to Alaska and enjoyed all the beauty of America's last frontier.

June Bug Jamboree 2008
It will be hard to top the excitement of this year's June Bug! Partygoers experienced a thunderstorm microburst with winds topping 50-60 m.p.h., rain and hail. Numerous trees on the LeMay's property were felled during the storm, but no Cardinals were injured. Special thanks to Bill '48 & Helen '47 LeMay for opening up their home so the party could continue once the storm passed.

Alumni Weekend: Class of 1983

Alumni Weekend: Classes of 1973 and 1978

Alumni Weekend: Class of 1968

Alumni Weekend: Class of 1963

Alumni Weekend: Class of 1953

Peter Pan and Brunch
Alumni and their children and grandchildren gathered for a short time in Never Never Land to enjoy brunch and Peter Pan, along with his companions.

Zero Year Reunion 2008

Otterbein Alumni Club of Akron/Canton OARS Dessert Reception
High school students from the Akron/Canton region and their parents were able to learn more about Otterbein from alumni, current students and admission staff at the event.

Cardinal Migration to Salt Lake City, Utah

Otterbein Alumni Club of SW Florida Brunch
Alumni of Florida know talk is best complimented with food. Over a brunch alumni gathered to share tales of the OC and their adventures since graduation.

Alumni stand on a cruise boat. The sun is bright and they smile from behind sunglasses and hats.

Anchors Away

Cardinals cruised the day away along the Intracoastal Waterway from Fort Myers.

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Networking at the Gallery
Alumni volunteered their time to help students learn the art of networking at the "Networking at the Gallery" event on January 30. The event was co-hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, the Center for Career Planning and the Alumni Council.

Masters' Commencement

Alumni Gathering - Washington DC

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Photos from 2007

African American Alumni Homecoming Dinner

Alumni Club of Central Ohio - Otterbein Night Out

Alumni Club of SW Florida Annual Brunch

Alumni Club of SW Florida Baseball

Alumni Weekend - Horn Brunch

Alumni Weekend - 1957 Golden Celebration
50 years ago these alums donned their caps and gowns.
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1962 Class Reunion

1972 Class Reunion
'72 Alumni gathered at the Old Bag to share fond memories.

Black Baccalaureate Celebration

Cardinal Migration - Enchanting Ireland
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Concert Choir

Dinner with 12 Cardinals

Earth Day 2007 - Jack Hanna Visits

Emeriti Luncheon

Homecoming 2007 - "A Time To 'Bond'"

Homecoming 2007 - Shake Your Tail Feathers with Cardy!

June Bug 2007 - 11th Annual - Alumni Club of Dayton

MBA Reception

New Cardinal Luncheon
Cardinals with family heritage at Otterbein begin their college journey together.

Ohio Music Educators' Reception

Summer Send Offs 2007

Theatre Centenial Reunion
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Zero Year Reunion Class of 2007

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Photos from 2006

African American Alumni Network

Alumni Club of Central Ohio - Picnic with the Pops

Alumni Club of Central Ohio - Sounds of Summer Concert

Alumni Club of Cleveland
The club travels to see Dr. Doolittle.

Alumni Club of SW Florida Ft. Myers Gathering

Alumni Club of Georgia is Founded

Alumni Weekend
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1956 Golden Reunion
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1966 Reunion

1971 Reunion

1976 Reunion

1981 Reunion

Photo of 4 guests at the event

The Buddy Holly Story

Alumni enjoyed an evening at the Carousel Dinner Theatre. Pat McRoberts '88 starred as Buddy Holly in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Pictured are Polly Moore '88, Pat McRoberts '88, Dennis Moore '88, and John Gadd '89.

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Cardinal Migration 2006 Italy | Album 2 | Album 3 | Album 4

AssissiFlorence | Florence 2 | Florence 3 | Florence 4 Friendly Faces and More Even More Friendly Faces | Montepulciano | Orvieto | Pienza | Pompeii | Pompeii 2 | Rome | Siena | Vatican

Fourth Friday

Homecoming 2006 - "Under the Big Top"

Homecoming 2006 - Class Reunion Photos

Homecoming 2006 - Communication Reunion

Homecoming 2006 - Court and HonoreesCincinnati students are ready to be Cardinals!

Homecoming 2006 - Parade
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Japan Alumni Gathering : Tokyo

June Bug 2006 - 10-Year Anniversary - Alumni Club of Dayton

Senior Night Out
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Summer Send Offs

Tampa Bay Alumni Gathering

Theatre Alumni Reunion
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Zero Year Reunion Class of 2006

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Photos from 2005

Alumni Weekend

Cardinal Migration - Williamsburg

England Alumni Gathering

Fall Scenery
Take a stroll along Otterbein's fall campus.

Pizza Party

Reds Game

Summer Affair of Fun

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