Upcoming Events
Make plans to attend these upcoming events. Follow the links for more information about each event.
"Inside the Forbidden City"
Leslie H. and Ethyl Rose Miller Gallery
Jan. 2 - Feb. 16
The 2007
Signature Series begins Jan. 2 with an exhibit of photographs from 9/11 by noted photographer Joel Meyerowitz. Read more about Joel Meyerowitz in the Fall 2006 online edition of Towers.
Senior Night Out for the Class of '07
Old Bag of Nails in Westerville, OH
Jan. 10
Meyerowitz Public Lecture
Joel Meyerowitz will hold a public lecture about his work on the 9/11 photographs.
The Fritsche Theatre in Cowan Hall
Post-lecture reception and gallery walk in Miller Gallery.
Westerville, OH
Jan. 24
For more on the exhibit, visit the 911 Exhibit website.
22nd Annual Cardinal Network Luncheon
Campus Center in Westerville, OH
Jan. 26
Valentine's Gala
Makoy Center in
Hilliard, OH
Jan. 27
Surprise that special someone with an early Valentine's Day present at Music and Romance, the annual Valentine's gala event. Enjoy romantic jazz, swing dancing, and gourmet desserts in an elegant, candlelit setting. For more information call the Otterbein College Department of Music at 614-823-1508.
Ohio Music Educators Association Alumni Reception
Columbus, OH
Feb. 9
More information coming soon!
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2007 Cardinal Migration
Savannah, GA
Feb. 15-18
Take a warm break from winter's chills during the 2007 Cardinal Migration. |
'79, '80, '81 Alumni Gathering at Otterbein vs. Capital Basketball Game
Westerville, OH
Feb. 17
Florida Alumni Luncheon '07
Ft. Myers, FL
March 3
(If you live in Florida part of the year, you can use the Alumni Online Directory to update your seasonal contact information.)
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One Hundred Stars for 100 Years
Cowan Theatre in Westerville, OH
March 12
The stage will be packed with 100 stars, students past and present, performing excerpts from productions of days gone by.
Mark your calendars - tickets go on sale January 15th! |
Backpacking Basics |
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Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark
Dayton, OH
March 21
(more info) |
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Info @ Your Fingertips
Alumni Online Directory
Ahhh...the holidays. It's the time of year to reconnect with friends and family. And now the Alumni Online Directory can help you easily find your classmates from years' past.
Alumni across the country and around the world are using the directory to update their own information, post class notes and find old friends.
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"Technology is wonderful! In today's world, it seems that we only stay "connected" through the internet. I'm glad that OC has given us the ability to find old friends or make new ones. It is a great advantage to keep the Otterbein community together."
Ellen Christ '04 |
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The directory is easy to use:
Go to www.otterbein.edu/alumni and select "Online Directory" in the menu bar.
The username and password you need to log-in the first time are printed on your "Towers Magazine" label. (Or call us at 614.823.1650 or 1.888.614.2600 or e-mail alumniinfo@otterbein.edu.)
Once you have logged in for the first time you can change your password to something that's easy to remember. |
 Have a question? IM a Librarian!
Otterbein College Courtright Memorial Library - hopefully you associate the name with scholarly information and helpful, knowledgeable librarians.
Now, at otterbeinlibrary, you can associate it with instant messaging (IM). That's right - you can ask questions of Otterbein librarians without the cost of long distance (though they are happy to take your calls at 614-823-1984). The library supports AIM (AOL), MSN, ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, and Google Talk. If you have never used IM, an easy version to use is the Yahoo or Google product. Once you are on, all you need to do is type otterbeinlibrary in the contact box, a window will open and you will be IM'ing with an Otterbein librarian. IM is available when the reference desk is being staffed, so if you are working into the wee hours of the morning you can send an email to library@otterbein.edu and a librarian will contact you the next day. |
Alumni Out and About
Have you recently gathered with fellow Otterbein alumni? Send us a photo
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we will post it in future issues of "Cardinal Connections." |
Calendar of Events
December
12/25-27 - College closed for holidays
12/29-30 - Smokey Ballenger Classic Basketball Tournament
Westerville, OH January
1/1 - College closed for holiday
1/3 - Alumni Book Club
Westerville, OH
1/10 - Senior Night Out for the Class of '07
Westerville, OH
1/11-15 - Sigma Delta Phi Ski Weekend
Salt Lake City, NV
1/16 - Alumni Weekend Committee meeting
Westerville, OH
1/16 - Otterbein Alumni Club of Westerville planning meeting
Westerville, OH
1/19 - Alumni Council meeting
Westerville, OH
1/24 - Public lecture by Joel Meyerowitz "Inside the Forbidden City"
Westerville, OH
1/26 - Cardinal Career Network Luncheon
Westerville, OH
February
2/6 - Performance of On the Transmigration of Souls
Westerville, OH
2/15-18 - Cardinal Migration
Savannah, GA
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Alumni from the Class of '00 gathered in Columbus for an evening of socializing.
(Back row L to R): Raquel Mendenhall Quin, Rishanna McKnight Denman, Danelle Entenman Bardos, Nicole Cobler Scudder (Front row L to R): Liz Gilliland, Kathy Woeste, Heather Effron McClish |
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Alumni in Washington, D.C. hosted Senior Year Experience students during their tour of the capital in November.
Alumni shown are Kyle Lombardi '05 (standing), Tracy Timonere '05 (second from right) and Tracey Young '93 (far right.) |
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Seen at the Van Sant Leadership Speaker Series on Nov. 8...
(L to R: Amy Rosen, Asst. Dir. Center for Student Involvement, Dean JoAnn Van Sant, and Bob Gatti, Vice President Student Affairs.)
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(L to R) Margaret Lloyd Trent '65 and Loretta Evans Heigle '69 |
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Japanese alumni celebrated their common bonds in Tokyo on December 3. The alumni were hosted by Hiro '93 and Akiko Suzuki '95 and Lyle '68 and Meg Barkhymer '68 during their sabbatical in Japan.
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(Photo above L to R) Shunta Suzuki, Yoshihiro Suzuki '93, Akiko Kato Suzuki '95, Mika Matsumura '91, Sachika Kurihara, Kyoko Harada Sako, Hiroko Asano Mori '98, Noyuri Ariga '52, Preston Bentley '03, Meg Barkhymer '68, Lyle Barkhymer '64, Kyoko Tsuda, Tatsuo Tsuda '55, Yugo Fukuda '05, Yuichi Tsuda '64 and Eiji Tsuda '61 |
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Cardinal Network Luncheon '07 "Exploration!"
 The Center for Career Planning (CCP) celebrates its 22nd Annual Cardinal Network Luncheon on Jan. 26. This long-standing tradition is a wonderful opportunity for students to meet professionals in their fields of interest and discuss career possibilities. Because of the unique insight of alumni, it is preferable to match students with Otterbein alumni. Last year 26 alumni participated in this event. The CCP would like to increase that number in 2007. If you are interested in being considered as a match for a student, please contact the Center for Career Planning at 614.823.1456. (Click here to see the students' professions of interest.) |
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Resolve to Get Involved
Shannon Lord '00 volunteering at the '06 Central Ohio Summer Send-off
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It's almost time to make New Year's resolutions. If your New Year's resolution involves helping others and self-improvement, then read on!
The formation of Otterbein Alumni Clubs continues in 2007 and we are looking forward to a year filled with the spirit of the "Otterbein Way."
- Assist with new student recruitment
- Welcome our newest alumni at the Zero Year Reunion
- Give back to the community through service projects
- Welcome new students at the Summer Send-off Cookouts
- Enhance your I.Q. during educational (and fun!) events
- Give back to Otterbein with your time and talents
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Larry Pryfogle '64(left) helping at the 2006 Zero Year Reunion
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Even if your time is limited you can get involved. We can find the best fit for your interests, talents and schedule. Go to Get Involved and make that New Year's resolution a reality! |
Upcoming Club/Network Events:
African American Alumni Network planning meeting (Jan. 2007).
Contact Bonnie Robinson if you are interested in participating.
Alumni Book Club book discussion and planning meeting (Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m.)
Contact James Dailey '05 for more information.
Otterbein Alumni Club of Atlanta planning meeting (early '07).
Contact Alicia Caudill Colburn '95 for more information.
Otterbein Alumni Club of Ft. Myers planning meeting (early '07).
Contact Jim '56 & Marylou '56 Wagner for more information.
Otterbein Alumni Club of Westerville planning meeting (Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m.)
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Brothers & Sisters: Greek Alumni News
This is the debut of a section dedicated to Greek alumni information. If your sorority or fraternity has news to share, just send it to the Alumni Association at AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu and we will help spread the word. |
Read the Fall 2006 issue of "The Greek Positive" and meet the new Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement. |
Sigma Delta Phi Alumni
Ski Utah!
Join fellow Sphinx alumni on the slopes around Salt Lake City Jan. 11 - Jan. 15, 2007. Contact David Romich '05 or John Caughell '05 for information.
Join the SigmaDeltaPhiAlumni Yahoo group to get the latest news. Contact David Romich '05. |
Theta Nu on Yahoo!
Theta Nu sisters are encouraged to join the Theta Nu e-mail group on Yahoo.com. For more information, contact Pam (Jones) Ball '93. |
Mortar Board Alumni
In the 2006-2007 academic year the Otterbein College Mortar Board Chapter's philanthropy project is "Reading is Learning". Members raise money to buy children's books for patients at Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. Students are collecting gently used book bags to contribute to the project. If you would like to contribute book bags, please contact Mortar Board's Alumni Coordinator Mary Krulia or Academic Advisor Cynthia Jones in the Continuing Studies Office.
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Your gift is the missing piece...
Did you know that the Annual Fund helps bridge the gap between tuition dollars collected and the actual cost of an Otterbein education? Otterbein needs your support to fulfill its mission of helping our students to be educated, productive and caring citizens.
Help complete the puzzle! Please give to the Otterbein College Annual Fund by calling 614.823.1400 or pay online at Giving to Otterbein. |
Gifts made by
Dec. 31, 2006 count towards 2006 tax deductions.
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Head Coach Dick Reynolds '65 for
reaching career victory 600 when the Cardinals defeated Muskingum (95-84) on Dec. 9 at home. Only four coaches in NCAA Division III have reached this milestone. Reynolds, in his 35th season, has compiled a 600-332 record since taking over the head coaching duties at his alma mater in 1972. Congratulations Coach and players! 
