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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.
Otterbein Department of Music Upcoming Performances
Click here and here to see music performances scheduled throughout November.
Otterbein Student Named Volunteer of the Year
Otterbein College senior Breanna Watzka has been named Franklin County Volunteer of the Year in Income Development for her work with Colleges Against Cancer and Relay For Life. She will receive a Franklin County Recognition Award on Nov. 5. Read more.
Otterbein Professor Presents Research at National Conference
Kevin Svitana, assistant professor of life and earth sciences, recently delivered two research presentations at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA), held in Portland, Ore., Oct. 18-21. Approximately 6,000 scientists from across the country attended the exposition. Read more.
Fall Events for Otterbein's Courtright Memorial Library and Friends of the Library
Click here for a list of all fall library events.
Otterbein Theatre Presents A Delicate Balance
Otterbein College continues its season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, A Delicate Balance, which runs Nov. 6-7 in the Campus Center Theatre. Click here for more details.
Otterbein Department of Music November Performances
Click here to see a list of all the music performances during the month of November.
Otterbein Concert Choir Celebrates Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church Centennial
The Otterbein College Concert Choir will perform a festive concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church, 2350 Indianola Ave., Columbus. The concert, celebrating the centennial anniversary of the church, is free and open to the public. More details.
Otterbein Receives Over $280,000 in Grants
Otterbein received grants for projects in nursing, the honors program, and science. Learn more.
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.
Graduate Programs and Continuing Studies Hosts Program Preview
Program Preview will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10 will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of Roush Hall, with information session starting at 6 p.m. Roush Hall is located at 27 S. Grove St., Westerville. Click here to learn more or register at http://www.otterbein.edu/infosessions.
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.
