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Announcing the E-Promotion...how will you connect?

The Cardinal Connection is a tool for connecting alumni and friends of Otterbein with the College. Yet there are other ways to connect with Otterbein friends. With this issue we are excited to announce the E-Promotion. What is it? We challenge you to find ways to connect with Otterbein and with your classmates - and what's the fun of a challenge without a prize? The first 50 alumni to connect with Otterbein using one of the tools below will be rewarded with the brand spankin' new Otterbein marching band CD. On your mark...get set...CONNECT!

Join the Otterbein Alumni Group on	Send in a classnote to classnotes@otterbein.edu	Become a Facebook fan (Search Otterbein College Alumni Association)
Tell us how you want to Get Involved	Log into the Alumni Online Directory for the first time!	Register for an event on Events/Registration

On Dec. 6 Otterbein seniors (Katelyn Young, Becky Gray, Matt Bender, TJ Luttrell, Nicole Miranda and Kayla Schler) traveled to Memphis, TN to participate in St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. The students and their teammates formed Steps for St. Jude and raised over $22,200 for the hospital. Katie Peltier Tran-Lam '05 and Court Cook '06 at a Washington, D.C. dinner with visiting OC students. Click for more pictures. Class of '73 music education alumni gathered for a mini-reunion last fall. Click here to see who's who. Katie Thompson Tracewell '00, Allison Wilde '03 and Shannon Lord '00 were among the alumni who taught students how to business network at the Networking at the Gallery event on Feb. 11. More about this event and more pictures here. In the last issue you read about Paul Kavicky '91 who ran sound for the Chicago production of "Wicked." After reading that issue Marybeth Cave '06, who was running lighting for the show, realized that she was working next to Paul, a fellow Cardinal! Small world... We want to hear from you! Send your photos to AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu. Send news about your life to ClassNotes@otterbein.edu. Fred's got his...do you? Fred Glasser '69 shows off his new Otterbein license plate (and his other Otterbein gear!) You can Ride with Cardinal Pride too. When you renew your plates, ask for the Otterbein plate. The fee is $35, $25 of which is returned to Otterbein's general scholarship fund. For more information, contact your Ohio BMV location for an application form or order online at www.oplates.com. Brothers & Sisters Greek News Sigma Delta Phi has plans for a great 2009. Activities include the Sphinx Social Night (Feb. 28) and the Homecoming Long Island Iced Tea Party (Oct. 24) in celebration of the group's 90th anniversary. More info is available at www.ocsphinx.com. Remember to send your Greek News to the Office of Alumni Relations -- we're here for you! 2009 Cardinal Migration ASHEVILLE, N.C. Sept. 24-27, 2009 Yes! Carolina's on my mind Did someone suggest Otterbein to you? It changed your life, didn't it? Now it's your turn to change a life.   Request info for a student you know. Help a student schedule a visit to Otterbein.

The Otterbein website has new features and more on the virtual horizon. Check out the main banner each week for new interactive stories - just click on the photos. Want even more news? Read the Web Feature Stories. As a reminder, you can always read "Towers" on the alumni Publications page.

The Class of 2009 yearbooks are available. Pick them up in Courtright Memorial Library or send an e-mail if you cannot make it to campus.

OC is still going green...this time with Recyclemania - a 10-week competition which pits colleges and universities in a nationwide contest to see who can reduce, reuse and recycle the most campus waste. The campus has recycled the equivalent of 40 200-lb. football players thus far. Learn more techniques for going green here.

See how construction has progressed at the science and equine facilities. New photos of the Equine Center added this week!

Kudos to Otterbein's Staff Council for their ongoing efforts to serve others. With the 2008 Holiday Luncheon and Charity Auction, the organization assisted 15 Otterbein families in need; made a donation to Westerville Caring and Sharing; and provided over 130 pairs of socks to the Vineyard Church on Cooper Road.

Otterbein was recently classified as a Community-Engaged University by the Carnegie Foundation. (more)

Otterbein College was recognized in the 2008-2009 Guide to Service-Learning Colleges & 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. (more)

Eddie Harrell, Jr.'94, was named chairman of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission by Governor Ted Strickland. Mr. Harrell is a member of the Otterbein College Board of Trustees and president and CEO of the Columbus Urban League. Most recently he presented the keynote address at Otterbein's annual MLK Convocation. Click here for an excerpt from his speech.

Working with current OC students, Chris Troyer '94 teaches middle school students how to "How to Live Like a Champion." (more)

Read "Community Service as part of the Curriculum" on p. 20 of the Winter 2009 issue of Towers magazine.

The Student Alumni Association hosted the "Best Pizza in Town" contest at the Campus Center earlier this month. Support the winning vendors.

The Otterbein Theatre program was recently honored by the Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle. (more)

The Signature Series welcomes alumnus and Broadway choreographer Dan Knechtges '94 back to campus in March as the Guest Artist for the 2008-09 academic year. (more)
Public convocation - Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
Masters Class - Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m.
Dance Concert 2009: To Each His Own - March 5-8 (for tickets call the Box Office at 614-823-1109)

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	The Otterbein Alumni Clubs of Central Ohio & Akron/Canton are making a difference on April 25... In celebration of Brent DeVore's 25 year vision of service learning and community engagement, alumni will roll up their sleeves, make new friends and show Ohioans what it means to be an Otterbein Cardinal on Saturday, April 25. All participants get a free t-shirt! Two locations to join the fun... "Diggin' with DeVore" 2009 Spring Community Plunge (Ctl. Ohio) 8:30 a.m. at the Campus Center Register Keep Akron Beautiful (Akron/Canton) 9 a.m. (exact location TBA) Register
On Feb. 7 Central Ohio alumni met at the Campus Center for dinner, socializing and a little education. They learned about participating and volunteering in 2009 alumni events. (More pictures) Interested in learning more? Write to alumnicentral@otterbein.edu or Get Involved.
SW Florida alumni before a performance of "Singin' in the Rain" in January at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Interested in learning more? Write to alumniflorida@otterbein.edu or Get Involved.	Otterbein Alumni Club of SW Florida Learn more about these events! Picnic in the Park Feb. 22 Register Otterbein in Florida Brunch Brent & Nancy DeVore will be making their last Florida appearance at this event. Come out and show your gratitude. March 21 Register Baseball & BBQ - doubleheader! March 22

Otterbein College African American Alumni Network

2nd Annual AAAN Hall of Fame Award Reception & Induction Program Feb. 27, 2009 at the Columbus Urban League (more)

Check it...the OCAAAN has a Facebook page. Search for Otterbein College African American Alumni Network Become a fan today!

Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio

Wine Tasting & Networking Event Thursday, April 30, 6-9 p.m. Register Relay for Life The Central Ohio Club is working with the Student Alumni Association in support of Otterbein's first Relay for Life event, May 1-2. Join our team, or support or start another Otterbein team. Click here to learn more. We need alumni entertainers (musicians, bands, comedians, balloon artists, etc.) If you can entertain -- contact us at 614-823-1650 or by e-mail.

Otterbein Alumni Club of Akron/Canton

Yappy Hour at Silver Springs Park Sunday, June 14 (time TBA) Fun for you, your kids and your canine buddies! More info coming soon. Send an e-mail to alumniakron@otterbein.edu if you are interested &/or want to help plan this event.

Otterbein Alumni Club of Cleveland

Dinner/Club Information Event Saturday, March 14 (5 p.m., location TBA) The details are being ironed out, but please save the date so you can join Cleveland Cards for this event. Send an e-mail to alumnicleveland@otterbein.edu if you are interested &/or want to learn more about the Otterbein Alumni Club of Cleveland.

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Success Series
Graduate and Continuing Studies is offering a series of lectures and workshops that feature topics for personal and professional development.

	Brand Me: The Art of Reinvention During Turbulent Times Presented by Melissa Dawn Johnson ’99 Sponsored by the Joanne Van Sant Leadership Series Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 7:00 pm, Roush Hall (more)
	Introduction to Level 5 Leadership Presented by Maureen Metcalfe Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m., Roush Hall (more)

Westerville Area Chamber 2009 Election Academy begins March 5 (more)

Courtright Memorial Library Events:

"Time in a Bottle" Fundraiser for the Courtright
March 13, 8 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center

“Diverse Worlds Connect @ the Courtright Memorial Library”
April 15, 3:30 p.m. (more about both events)

“Reflections in Silver: Celebrating 25 Years of Engaged Leadership”
Join us Friday, May 8, for a tribute to President C. Brent DeVore.  Proceeds from this event will be designated to The DeVore Humanitarian Award, an endowed fund.  Opportunities to contribute to the fund for those unable to join us at the dinner and event will be available.  More details will be announced soon.  For information, please email Lori Green at 2rsvp@otterbein.edu.

Otterbein alumni can be found just about anywhere and in all walks of life. And the one thing that binds us together is our Cardinal spirit. From time-to-time we'll feature alumni around the nation showing their Cardinal spirit with The Cardinal (and yes...he does prefer to be called The Cardinal!)

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About the Banner Photo...
Lauren Curran '09 meets Lethichia Pope '05 at the Networking at the Gallery event on Feb. 11 at Roush Hall. At these events alumni teach students how to network in a real-world, yet relaxed setting.
Alumni are needed for the next Networking at the Gallery event on May 7 from 6-8 p.m. for students interested in working in the sciences. If you can help or would like more information, contact Becky Fickel Smith '81 at rsmith@otterbein.edu.