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Welcome to the Otterbein College African American Alumni Network!
We are proud to represent the black community of Otterbein College
and to share its rich heritage with you.

Alumni at an OCAAAN  event.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation 2007 Concert Choir

 

 

 

Do you remember...
Campus life before the House of Black Culture?
Were you a member of an African American fraternity or sorority?
Do you wonder what's happening on campus?

Well, listen up! The OCAAAN is newly formed and is looking for you!


Nominations for the Otterbein College African American Alumni Network Hall of Fame are due January 21, 2009.

View the nomination form and criteria in pdf here

Tamara Staley '96 and Eddie Harrell '94

Tamara Staley '96 & Eddie Harrell, Jr. '94

Click here for pictures from last year's awards.

Celebrate the 2nd Annual African American Alumni Hall of Fame awardees.

February 27, 2009, 6:30 pm
Columbus Urban League
788 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus Ohio

Highlights at the Feb 27 event will be:

Celebrating the 2nd annual Hall of Fame awardees; networking with junior and senior African American students; connecting with your friends. 

Giving back to others is a goal of the OCAAAN.  The leadership team would like to invite you to bring school supplies to the After-Hours Reception to be donated to the W. C. Coupe School. 
For further information contact, Aria Spivey at lilria24@hotmail.com

 

The purpose of the OCAAAN is to:

  • Foster on-going relationships, support and service from the Otterbein African American Alumni community,
  • Provide the opportunity for alumni to continue to be a part of diversity growth on campus, and
  • Provide mentor relationships between alumni and students.


  •   You can be a part of OCAAAN opportunities such as the Cardinal Career Network; panel discussions; career networking; community service activities; mentoring; providing scholarships; and supporting students, the African American Student Union and the College.
    African American Mentors

    We need YOU to create a strong foundation of
    African American Alumni who are willing to GIVE BACK to your alma mater!