Otterbein in the News
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Otterbein's bustling equine site creates new possibilities
The Suburban News Publications visits Otterbein’s new Center for Equine Studies.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Students revel in relevance of Broadway winner
Otterbein’s latest production, A Delicate Balance, is a timely revival of a 1966 black comedy. The Columbus Dispatch previews the show.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Krendl wants to shine a light on Otterbein's merits
Otterbein College’s 20th president, Kathy A. Krendl, was inaugurated on Friday. Suburban News Publications reports on the ceremony.
National Inauguration Coverage
Mane attraction: New equine center a boon to Otterbein College
The Columbus Dispatch visits Otterbein’s new Center for Equine Studies during its first hosted dressage competition on Saturday.
Tiny part boosts Otterbein grad
For actress, 'Paranormal' stirs career activity
Otterbein grad Ashley Palmer, class of 2000, has found that a small part in a small movie can garner big attention.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Worthington art teachers' unique creations on display
Three Worthington teachers are displaying their artwork in an exhibition called “Art of Educators” through Nov. 20 at the Fischer Gallery in Roush Hall, 27 South Grove St. in Westerville. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The Nadaline Company Completes Otterbein Center for Equine Studies
This brand new, state-of-art facility is located on 80-acres and includes a 52-stall barn complete with classrooms and a 90' x 270' indoor arena.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Otterbein College To Inaugurate First Woman President
WBNS 10TV profiles Otterbein’s new president, Kathy A. Krendl, in their Female Focus segment.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Theater Review | Babes in Arms Talented students perk up old story
The Columbus Dispatch reviews the latest Otterbein College Theatre musical production.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Musical reveals young actors as showbiz pros
Otterbein College students are putting on an old-fashioned musical about young people putting on a show. The Columbus Dispatch previews Babes in Arms.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Otterbein College dedicates fully renovated science hall
Otterbein celebrated the official opening of the science facility, which has undergone a $20 million renovation and addition, at a ceremony on Friday, October 9, 2009.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Rare mussel could change flood projects
Otterbein professor Michael Hoggarth is conducting a search for the rayed bean freshwater mussel, a candidate for Ohio's endangered species list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Bold prints explore media saturation
The Columbus Dispatch reviews an exhibit of prints created by Korean artist known as the “father of video art.” The exhibit, “Nam June Paik: The V-Idea and Evolution/ Revolution Portfolios” will be shown at the Frank Museum of Art through Nov. 20.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Otterbein professor is Ohio Poet of the Year
Otterbein College professor Terry Hermsen has been named Ohio Co-Poet of the Year -- the state's version of Poet Laureate. Reported by Westerville News and Public Opinion.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Editorial: Short takes
The Columbus Dispatch wishes President Krendl the best of luck and a great school year.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Otterbein president getting the big picture
A look at how President Kathy Krendl is preparing Otterbein for the future.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Otterbein welcomes exhibit showcasing work of video artist
The school's Frank Museum of Art will host a show of Korean-born American artist Nam June Paik's work starting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Ohio Poet of the Year Resides in Delaware
Terry Hermsen, professor of poetry, composition and literature, was selected for the honor for his book The River's Daughter.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Otterbein makes positive move in college rankings
Otterbein College moves up a notch to number 14 in the Universities - Master's (Midwest) in this year's "Guide to America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Dublin Irish Festival sets attendance record
Otterbein College students are working on compiling the data for the record-breaking year of the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, Ohio, as a volunteer project.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Ky. Campus Compact Offers Service-Learning Institute
Melissa Gilbert, community service director for Otterbein College, facilitates service-learning course training for colleges and universities in the Kentucky Campus Compact. Reported by The Kentucky Post.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Otterbein season finale delights with comic touches
Otterbein Summer Theatre's season finale The Last Night of Ballyhoo is a southern delight. Reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Boy band has saving graces in Otterbein musical
Otterbein Summer Theatre's musical Altar Boyz is heavenly satire. Reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Westerville welcomes new Otterbein College President Kathy Krendl
New president settling in at Otterbein
Westerville Today Local News Video for July 15, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Westerville was ranked #15 on Money Magazine's 2009 list of "Best Places to Live."
Poll: City is 15th best place to live in U.S.
Westerville named "best place to live"
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Independence Day parade will roll a half-hour early
Otterbein President Kathy Krendl will be grand marshall in Westerville's annual Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day Parade.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Otterbein College and other Ohio schools participate in Yellow Ribbon Program to offer tuition benefits to veterans
Ohio Wesleyan to give veterans free tuition
Vets get break on bill at Ohio Wesleyan
Monday, June 29, 2009
Longtime leader leaves a changed Otterbein
The Columbus Dispatch reports on President C. Brent DeVore's tenure at Otterbein College.
Tuition Rises at Lowest Rate in Nearly Four Decades, Survey Finds
Tuition and fees at private American colleges and universities will increase by an average of 4.3 percent in the new school year when compared to the academic year just concluded - the smallest rise in 37 years, according to a survey of 350 institutions by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Reported by The New York Times.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Theatre Review: "Don't Talk to the Actors"
"Otterbein Summer Theatre has launched its 43rd season with a well-cast and well-performed Midwestern premiere." Reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Otterbein unveils Presidents' Gallery
The new Presidents' Gallery at Otterbein College is all about "connections," according to retiring school president C. Brent DeVore. Reported by This Week News.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Otterbein Dumpster Dive rescues truckloads for charity
Otterbein's second annual faculty and staff dumpster dive during student move-out days provides truckloads of reusable items to charities. Reported by Suburban News Publications.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Noted composer, pianist to perform with Westerville Symphony
The Westerville Symphony at Otterbein College wants residents to know its art is alive and thriving. Reported by Suburban News Publications.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Otterbein College welcomes four Sri Lankan students
Otterbein will welcome the College's largest class of Sri Lankan students to campus this fall. Reported by The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka).
Friday, May 29, 2009
University Of New Hampshire Clinches IDA National Championship
The Chronicle of the Horse reports: "Greg Schmid, a senior from Otterbein University (Ohio), used his years of experience to capture the first level national title, as well as a first-placed ribbon in first level during the team competition."
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cover Story: Rare staging ranks among big challenges
The Columbus Dispatch Weekender profiles the Otterbein production of Nine as a must-see weekend performance.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Theater Review: Little-staged work makes most of women
The Columbus Dispatch reviews Otterbein's latest production, Nine.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Dormitory renamed to honor departing president
Otterbein recently dedicated C. Brent DeVore Hall, a residence hall located east of the football field, in honor of retiring president C. Brent DeVore. Reported by Westerville News & Public Opinion.
Thursday, May 6, 2009
3 local groups named finalists
Otterbein is one of three finalists for this year's Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) Emerald Awards. Reported by This Week News.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Humanity replaces usual villainy
The Columbus Dispatch reviews Otterbein College Theatre's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Otterbein to host its first Relay for Life
Otterbein College will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life this year by hosting its first relay. Reported by This Week News.
Volunteers gearing up for annual service day
Leadership Westerville will host its eighth annual Service Day this weekend. Reported by This Week News.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Otterbein offers science scholarship
Otterbein College is offering a new science scholarship thanks to a grant of nearly $500,000 from the National Science Foundation.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Westerville Today: Daily video update for April 22, 2009
Otterbein College sophomore submits winning design for the Westerville Chamber of Commerce's summer Music & Arts Festival.
Ushering in a new era
Otterbein College alumnus named new superintendent of the Bridgeport Exempted Village School District.
Rotary marks 50 years of community service in Westerville
Their annual community events include the Rotary Fish Fry fundraiser, coordinating the Independence Day Celebration, recognition of a community volunteer with the A. Monroe Courtright Award, and hosting the high school Phil Brown Holiday Basketball Tournament at Otterbein College.
Rotary Club marks 50 years
Westerville's Rotary Club has been busy in the last 50 years, said chairman Kirk Lawson. The club annually holds a fish fry at Otterbein College and conducts the annual Phil Brown Holiday Basketball Tournament on campus.
Professor wants to teach animal rescue
An Otterbein College professor hopes she will be able to use the school's new equine science facility to offer a new course in how to rescue large animals from emergency situations.
Otterbein College to hold concerts
Disabled acoustic musician Derek Mortland will share his experiences and perform on Friday, April 24. The Otterbein Winds will perform on May 2 at Church of the Master.
Group to help increase park's woodlands
Otterbein College staff and student volunteers will join FACT for a tree planting activity in Casto Park on Saturday, April 25.
Fourth Friday brings Uptown alive
The Westerville Symphony at Otterbein College will hold an event at 7:45 p.m., at the corner of North State and East Home streets to announce candidates for the 2009 Conductor's Club Competition fundraiser.
FACT to focus on Westerville waterways
Students, faculty and staff of Otterbein College will be working to plant six-foot-tall trees on the southern border of Westerville in Casto Park on Saturday, April 25.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Nursing schools needing teachers
Bill urges help in recruiting, paying for college.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Wind ensemble spotlights opera
Otterbein College's department of music will present, "The Quintet Goes to the Opera," a performance featuring the Otterbein Winds, at 1 p.m. May 2 at Church of the Master United Methodist, 24 N. Grove St. in Westerville.
Otterbein College will make the community a little greener next week as the college celebrates Earth Week 2009.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
10 to be inducted into Zanesville Hall of Fame
President C. Brent DeVore, a 1958 graduate of Zanesville High School, will be inducted into the Zanesville High School Hall of Fame this year. As reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Grant funding Otterbein science scholarships
Otterbein College is working with a nearly half-million-dollar National Science Foundation grant to launch a new scholarship program aimed at female and minority students in science and math disciplines. As reported by Business First.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Students spring into action for displays of their work
Art students at Otterbein College, among others, spent their spring breaks preparing for exhibitions of their work.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Chopping wood led to batter's powerful swing
Otterbein College junior Brian Hiscox's swing is an asset on the baseball field and at home in northeastern Ohio.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Otterbein honored nationally for volunteerism
Otterbein College earns a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the third year.
'Wheels for Kelly' drive hopes to reach goal Saturday
The girls lacrosse team at Westerville North High School is raising money to buy a van with a lift for Kelly Hanlin, a 2005 Westerville North graduate and Otterbein senior who has spinal muscle atrophy.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Creator builds shapes, hues into intriguing grids
Otterbein College presents "Anonymous and Ambiguous: A Picture Paints a Thousand Words," an exhibit by Patrick Williams linking Sudoku puzzles, symbols and colors and the story these elements tell when working together.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Tooth Fairy makes day-time visit
Tooth Fairy Paige Stover, an Otterbein student, is spreading dental health awareness to elementary school kids for National Children's Dental Health Month.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Group honors Otterbein, Senior Repertory shows
Smokey Joe's Cafe from Otterbein College Theatre and Tuesdays With Morrie from Senior Repertory of Ohio Theatre Company were among the big winners during the weekend in the annual theater awards for central Ohio.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Strickland appoints Eddie Harrell, Jr., to Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Harrell, Otterbein College Board of Trustees and president and CEO of the Columbus Urban League, was named chairman of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission by Governor Ted Strickland.
Friday, February 6, 2009
OC lighting design student wins award
Otterbein student Andy Baker wins the prestigious United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Undergraduate Lighting Design Award. As reported by This Week Westerville.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
From Jaffna to Ohio: Anushangan succeeds the odds
A 19-year-old Sri Lankan student overcomes discrimination in his home country to attend Otterbein College, and plans to use his education to make a better world for the people who helped him someday. As reported by the Sri Lankan paper, The Bottom Line.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Cloth binds culture
"A small yet important collection of African fabrics on display in the Frank Museum of Art at Otterbein College provides insight into a cultural artifact often taken for granted." From The Columbus Dispatch.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Urbana resident attends inauguration with Otterbein College
Otterbein student Garth Weithman shared his experience at the inauguration of President Obama with his hometown paper, the Urbana Daily Citizen.
