Schedule

Friday, June 9
11:00 a.m., Ribbon cutting ceremony for "Otterbein Reverberations" - Courtright Memorial Library
Refreshments will be served immediately afterwards in the Otter Bean Café.

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - View "Otterbein Reverberations", the first-ever exhibition of this kind at the Courtright Memorial Library. On display will be over 100 creative pieces from nearly twenty-five members of the Golden Reunion class including two former faculty/staff from the era. We anticipate this will become an Otterbein tradition.

12:00 noon-5:00 p.m., Golden Reunion Registration - Courtright Memorial Library
A special welcome to the Golden Reunion Class awaits you under the white tent amid golden balloons. Gather at the tent on the library lawn to obtain your weekend program, maps, nametag and greet cherished classmates.

12:00 noon-6:30 p.m., All other class reunion and alumni registration - Towers Lawn
The red tent on Towers Lawn will be the registration center for all reunion classes, alumni, family and friends. Obtain your weekend program, campus map and sign in for your classmates to know you have come home.

2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
The sessions starred (*) will be repeated on Saturday morning.

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*Chapel Tales and Reminiscences - moderated by Rev. John Wells '48, Cowan Hall
The College community assembled in the mornings for Chapel to a somewhat solemn atmosphere yet a perfect setting for pranks. Do you have a fond chapel tale or reminiscence of love or antic?

Tour the Frank Museum of Art - For transportation meet at the red registration tent on Towers Lawn.
*The Art of West Africa: Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Burkino Faso, Mali and Sierra Leone. West African functional and ceremonial objects from the Germanson Collection.

3:00 - 3:50 p.m.
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*Identity Fraud - The Crime of the Millennium - Roush Room 213
Identity fraud is the fastest-growing crime in America, affecting approximately 900,000 new victims each year. The average victim spends more than 175 hours and $1,000 in out-of-pocket expenses to clear their names. Job opportunities can be lost, loans refused-you can even be arrested for crimes you did not commit. Attend Liberty Mutual's Identity Fraud seminar to learn easy effective ways to protect you and your future.

*Behind the Scenes Campus Tour
Tours begin at the red registration tent on Towers Lawn. Visit the new or renovated facilities of Cowan Hall, Memorial Stadium, Clements Recreation Center, Mayne and Engle Residence Halls, Philomatheon Room and Otter Bean Café.

4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m., Van tour of Westerville featuring sites of Otterbein traditions
Williams Grill, bonfire site, snake dance route, and others will be highlighted on the tour. We will drive by the new location of the Communication and Art Departments at 33 Collegeview Ave. and the expansive growth in Olde Westerville and north of town.

6:15 p.m, Class of 1956 Golden Anniversary Celebration - Brookside Country Club, 2770 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio
Details.

6:30 p.m. Celebration around the Maypole - Campus Center
A gala of music, gallery of traditions memorabilia and grand Maypole hors d'oeuvres and dessert buffet will create new memories with friends.

Reunion Class Gatherings
Class of '56 reunion
All other reunions

1:00 a.m., Schneider's Bakery Donut Run - 6 S. State Street - Est. 1957
Come as you are and enjoy a warm, glazed donut!

Saturday, June 10
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Registation and Refreshments - Golden Reunion Tent, Library lawn
All Alumni and Reunion Class Registration - Towers Lawn
(Rain site - Roush Hall, Fisher Gallery)
The red tent on Towers Lawn will be the registration center for all reunion classes, alumni, family and friends. Obtain your weekend program, campus map and sign in for your classmates to know you have come home.

9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Class Reunion Hospitality Rooms - Towers Hall
Step back in time to view yearbooks, T & C headlines and visit with classmates.
Class of 1956 - Towers 121
Class of 1961 - Towers 115
Class of 1966 - Towers 119
Class of 1971 - Towers 241
Class of 1976 - Towers 239
Class of 1981 - Towers 122

9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Coffee Hour with Emeriti faculty and staff - Towers Hall Plaza (Rain site - Roush Hall, Fisher Gallery) Your hosts will be Dr. Thomas Kerr, Dean Van Sant, William Amy, Dr. Phil Barnhart and Bob Gatti.

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., "Otterbein Reverberations," an exhibition of the creative talents and interests of members of the Class of '56.

9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Quiz and Quill Strawberry Brunch - Towers 117

9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Class Pictures - Towers Hall Lawn or Campus Center Lounge
See photo schedule

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
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Identity Fraud - The Crime of the Millennium - Roush Hall Room 213
Identity fraud is the fastest-growing crime in America, affecting approximately 900,000 new victims each year. The average victim spends more than 175 hours and $1,000 in out-of-pocket expenses to clear their names. Job opportunities can be lost, loans refused - you can even be arrested for crimes you did not commit. Attend Liberty Mutual's Identity Fraud seminar to learn easy effective ways to protect you and your future.

Tour the Frank Museum of Art - For transportation meet at the red registration tent on Towers Lawn
The Art of West Africa: Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia, Burkino Faso, Mali and Sierra Leone. West African functional and ceremonial objects from the Germanson Collection.

11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
(Select one)

Chapel Tales and Reminiscences - moderated by Rev. John Wells '48 - Cowan Hall
The College community assembled in the mornings for Chapel to a somewhat solemn atmosphere yet a perfect setting for pranks. Do you have a fond chapel tale or reminiscence of love or antic?

Behind the Scenes Campus Tour - Tours begin at the red tent on Towers Lawn Visit the new or renovated facilities of Cowan Hall, Memorial Stadium, Clements Recreation Center, Mayne and Engle Halls, Philomatheon Room and computer labs.

11:50 a.m., Gathering of Classes - Campus Center Lounge
Classes will gather to proceed to the Alumni Awards Luncheon.

12:00-2:00 p.m., Alumni Awards Luncheon - Campus Center, 2nd floor
The annual Alumni Awards Luncheon is a special occasion to dine with your classmates and to recognize our Alumni Award winners.

2:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. - The Faces of Traditions: A photographic retrospective of Otterbein College Traditions - Courtright Memorial Library
From the beanies to bonfires, from the freshmen talent show to fraternity serenades, from Scrap Day to Sadie Hawkins Dance, and from Coke dates to Chapel, the rituals of Otterbein traditions will be foretold upon the faces of students, faculty, and staff. Desserts and beverages will be served in the Otter Bean Café.

2:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m., "Otterbein Reverberations" - Courtright Memorial Library
An exhibition of the creative talents and interests of members of the Class of '56.

2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - Come and share your Otterbein stories with Dean Joanne Van Sant - Library Room 124

3:30 p.m., Lambda Gamma Epsilon (Kings) Fraternity Meeting - Roush Hall 114
If you are a member, please try to attend as important information will be discussed.

4:15 p.m., Otterbein Alumni Choir - Courtright Memorial Library
Past alumni choir members will vocalize in harmony with alumni guest conductors.

7:00 p.m., All-Class Dinner - Embassy Suites, 2700 Corporate Exchange Drive
It will be evening of traditions and reflections of the weekend. Special student entertainment will be featured. Music will dance you through the decades.

Sunday, June 11
8:30 a.m., Contemporary Church Service - Church of the Master

9:00 a.m., Baccalaureate Services - Cowan Hall
Affirm the future direction of Otterbein graduating seniors and witness their college year reflections through words and song.

9:00 a.m., Golden Reunion Class of '56 Brunch - Front Lawn of Howard House
The Golden Reunion Brunch is a complimentary tradition to experience with your classmates one last time before you depart the campus.

9:00 a.m., Pre-'56 Alumni Brunch - 112 N. West Street
Hosted by Jane Horn '50 at her home, pre-'56 alumni are encouraged to enjoy each others company at this complimentary brunch.

11:00 a.m., Church Service - Church of the Master led by Rev. Dr. James Wagner '56