 January/February 2006 |
Upcoming Events Wendy's International Executive to Speak at Otterbein Juried Student Art Exhibition 2006
(More information coming soon!) March 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Atlanta Reception |
Otterbein Clubs Taking Shape
The Office of Alumni Relations envisions the Clubs as a way to connect alumni with each other and to keep those Otterbein family ties alive. Once established, Otterbein clubs will provide social, educational, and community service opportunities. Additionally, they will support and advance Otterbein so that it remains a national treasure for generations to come. Guidelines for club development will be established over the coming months. If you are interested in participating in the development of an Otterbein Club in your area go to Get Involved and fill out the online form. Or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-888-614-2600 and speak with Bonnie Robinson, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. Adopt-a-Cardinal Program Takes Flight in 2006 Remember being homesick when you were a freshman at Otterbein? The Adopt-a-Cardinal program provides a way for Akron-Canton alumni to encourage and connect with Akron-Canton area freshmen via mail and e-mail. It gives freshmen a “warm fuzzy” from home and boosts their morale. It gives them a friend from home who has an Otterbein connection. The Adopt-a-Cardinal program will continue in September to support the incoming Class of 2010. If you are interested in adopting a freshman student from the Akron/Canton region, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations. |
What I Did on my Winter Break Chuck Vedder, director of international student programs, coordinated student travel over the winter quarter break to Africa, England, Scotland, Chile, Argentina, and Austria, to name a few. Read more about their adventures here. |
Senior students at Otterbein participate in Senior Year Experience (SYE) courses designed to bring together the knowledge they have gained in their majors and in their entire Otterbein educational experience. While many students participate in SYE classes, students also have the opportunity to participate in international travel.
Calendar of Events
See the alumni calendar for details about each event.
January 2006
Photos from the alumni gathering at the Otterbein vs. Capital games on Jan. 28. February
2/11 - African-American Alumni Network Reception,
Harlem Gospel Choir performance
March
3/4 - Alumni Luncheon in Ft. Myers, FL
3/5 - Alumni Luncheon in Tampa, FL
3/6 - Starry Monday -
7 p.m.,
LeMay Auditorium, Science Bldg.
Lecture and observations of the night sky. (Series continues 3/6, 4/3, and 5/8)
3/7 - Composing Your Life workshop for alumni
3/18 - Westerville Alumni Gathering
3/23 - 3/26 Cardinal Migration in Santa Fe, NM
April
4/3 - Starry Monday
May
5/8 - Starry Monday
5/21 - 42nd Street performance & brunch
June
6/5 - Zero Year Reunion for the Class of '06
6/9-6/10 - Alumni Weekend
Reunions for the Classes of '51, '56, '61, '66, '71, '76 and '81
6/24 - June Bug Jamboree
Waynesville, Ohio
August
Week of 8/7 - Summer Send-off Picnics
October
10/7 - Homecoming 2006
Reunions for the Classes of '86, '91, '96 and '01
10/13-10/21 - Tuscany Trip |
Annual Fund student callers began their Winter term phoning on Jan. 22. They will call Otterbein alumni and friends to talk with them about the Annual Fund and life on campus.
Investments in Otterbein through the Annual Fund support a wide variety of programs that touch nearly every facet of a student's life. It allows the administration to renovate buildings, finance student activities, upgrade technology, and ensures that the professors are the best in their fields.
For additional information on how you can help, please contact Jennifer Westbrook, Director of Annual Giving, at 614-823-1948 or jwestbrook@otterbein.edu.
Columbus area residents see him every night on NBC 4 as co-anchor of the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Read about the off-screen life of Cabot Rea '78 - a community volunteer, music aficianado, and dedicated father. 
After years of writing during road trips and lectures James Dailey '05 is now a published author.
Otterbein Receives Numerous Grants
Otterbein recently received more than $350,000 in grants from federal, state, and local sources. More.
Enrichment Series
Cultural opportunities abound in February with Otterbein's Enrichment Series. All events are free and open to the public.
The Department of Art will feature the works of Joel Whitaker through June 2. His exhibit, Referent, explores the discarded, anonymous family photograph as a physical and metaphorical thing. The exhibit is in Fisher Gallery of Roush Hall.
The exhilarating performance group Top Brass will perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 in Riley Auditorium of the Battelle Fine Arts Center. Their styles include pop, rock, soul, funk, ballroom dancing and big band jazz. A powerful horn section and several talented singers guarantees a fantastic performance. Top Brass will also conduct a Master Class at 3 p.m. on Feb. 9 in Battelle Fine Arts Center. Contact the Department of Music at (614) 823-1508 for more information.
Otterbein College's International Festival is set for Feb. 15-21. This annual festival raises awareness of international issues and topics and highlights the presence of international students, faculty, and staff on campus. The festival features guest speakers, faculty and student presentations, the Global Village Dinner and Show, and other special events.
Even Cupid Plans Ahead
Make plans to treat your special someone on Feb. 11 to an evening of
Music and Romance at the fifth annual Valentine's gala event. Enjoy romantic jazz, candlelight, and gourmet desserts. (Did someone mention chocolate?) Full story.
You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss...
Otterbein Theatre presents Prelude To A Kiss Jan. 26-29 and Feb. 2-4, 2006 in Cowan Hall. Experience this contemporary fairy tale of an old man, a young bride, and a kiss that changes everything. (More)
Yearbook Notice
If you are waiting for your yearbook from 2004 or 2005 please note that the Office of Marketing & Communications is working with the printer to complete the order. Once the yearbooks are printed, you will receive a letter with delivery information.
Stay Connected
Remember to keep your contact information up-to-date with the Office of Alumni Relations via the online community at www.otterbein.edu/alumni > click Online Directory.
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Oh, how cute! (And the baby is adorable too.) Send us "Class Notes" about your little bundle of joy and we will send you an adorable Otterbein bib. You can also show off your beautiful baby on the alumni online community. |
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Zero Year Reunion Welcome the Class of 2006 into the Otterbein alumni family at the Zero Year Reunion on June 5. Volunteers are needed to help plan and implement this event from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please contact Laurie Draper in the Office of Alumni Relations at ldraper@otterbein.edu or 614-823-1650. |
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Lifelong learning . . . Composing Your Life - Are you feeling that you have outgrown past choices? Do you want to explore new options in your life and career?
Join us March 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for this workshop that focuses on a holistic approach to reinventing the self, professionally and personally.
Presented by the Director of the Otterbein College MBA Program, Dr. Susan R. Fagan. Tickets are $8/each. Pre-registration required. Space is limited to the first 20 registrants. |
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Insurance benefit Otterbein alumni can benefit from the Liberty Mutual Group Savings Plus® program to receive a discounted rate on their auto and homeowners insurance. (More) |
| The Otterbein College Office of Alumni Relations strives to keep alumni connected via the e-newsletter. If you do not wish to receive future issues of the e-newsletter, please send an e-mail with "REMOVE" in the subject line to ldraper@otterbein.edu and include your name, e-mail address and class year in the text. |