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(Banner photos) Alumni and friends welcomed the students of the Class of 2012 and their parents into the Otterbein family during the annual Summer Send-off Cookouts August 3-7. (Scenes from Send-offs clockwise from top L:) Cleveland, Cincinnati, Akron/Canton, Central Ohio and Dayton. Click here for more photos from the Send-offs.
In This Issue:  
September 2008

News
Upcoming Events
Alumni Photos
Clubs & Networks

Greek News
Birth Announcements
Wedding Announcements
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News graphic “Celebrating 25 Years of Engaged Otterbein”
In celebration of President Brent DeVore’s 25 year tenure and all of the team successes shared at the College during this time, 2008-2009 will be a season of ‘Celebrating 25 years of an Engaged Otterbein.’ A committee of faculty, staff, students and board members have been meeting throughout the summer (more...)

Otterbein ranks high in the 2009 issue of U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best College's." (more)

Show your Cardinal pride with an Otterbein license plate on your car...click here for more information (and thanks to the hundreds of alumni who signed the petition and helped make this a reality!)

The McGregor Fund recently awarded Otterbein a $250,000 grant for a project titled Transformation Project: Supporting Students' Ability to Integrate Learning. (more) Otterbein also received over $76,000 in grants for studies in nursing, high school mentoring, freshwater mussels, innovation grants, anxiety and depression. (more)

Students move into new residence hall at 25 W. Home St. (more)

WOBN's 60th anniversary year will see a change on the dial. Click here for more about the new frequency and here for information about the 60th anniversary celebration!

A restructured MBA program will meet the demands of today's adult students with a streamlined curriculum offering more choices and less time in the classroom. (more)

Seminar in accounting topics will be offered this fall for professionals, current graduate and undergraduate students. This course will lead to an understanding of the anticipated significant changes occurring in the area of wealth transfers. Go to http://www.otterbein.edu/accountingseminar/ for more information.

Income tax proposal information is available for Westerville, OH alumni residents here.

The Theatre & Dance Department has released its 2008-2009 performance schedule. Download a copy here.
The 2008-2009 Art Exhibition schedule for Otterbein's art galleries is available here.

Sports News:
Michael Caravana will head Otterbein's Men's Lacrosse Program (more)
Fall sports schedules: Football, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Cross Country, Men's Tennis, Women's Volleyball

Events

Go to the 2008
Homecoming
website
for complete
information
about this
year's events!

NEW! this year...

5K Fun Walk/Run...

Instrument petting zoo...

Lawn chair brigade...

Anniversary celebrations...

Eiffel Tower

PARIS, FRANCE (March 6-14, 2009) is our next international destination*...a city of romance, culture and exquisite cuisine. This trip will be all the better with Otterbein alumni and friends traveling alongside!

For more information go to the website or attend the
Paris Information Meeting - Mon., October 27 at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center
*Teeny-tiny disclaimer: Actually, Austria & Switzerland are the next destination later this month, but this trip is already booked! Watch the website for pictures later this month.

Otterbein Broadcast Network Meeting
Communication Dept., 33 Collegeview Rd., Rm. C-111
Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Join interested alumni as we plan for the 60th anniversary celebration of WOBN during Homecoming 2008!

Contact Tricia Mays '00, Network Coordinator, for more information

Welcome Reception for OC's new Director of Diversity, Dr. Lisa Patterson
After 5 Lounge - 482 S. Front St. in Columbus
Sept. 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$5 with cash bar
RSVP by September 23 online
Hosted by the Otterbein African American Alumni Club

Otterbein at Westerville Fourth Friday Festival
Corner of State St. & Home St. (Rotary Park)
Sept. 26, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Hosted by the Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio

Cardy in a race car

Get your new Otterbein license plate starting October 1, 2008!
Take your Cardinal pride on the road. Otterbein College is proud to offer new logo license plates now available from the State of Ohio BMV's Collegiate License Plate Program.

$25 of the fees will be given to the general Otterbein College scholarship fund. Click here for more information.

(Remember...if you live outside of Ohio, you, too, can ride with pride by displaying an Otterbein window decal or license plate frame on your vehicle!)

Alumni Out and about Have you recently gathered with fellow alumni? Send us a picture! Please identify all people in the photograph(s) and send them to AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu with "Alumni Out & About" in the subject line.

Teachers at Granville Middle School Sigma Alpha Tau sisters Track reunion picture Alumni on Alaskan cruise
These alumnae teach at Granville Middle School. (L to R) Brook Cann Roshon '03, Vicky Sinclair Capper '72, Lisa Chapman Allen '95, and Sue Cooksey Mullenix '69. Sue is currently enjoying retirement as 2008 was her last year of teaching. Good job, Sue! Sigma Alpha Tau sisters walked in the Columbus Heart Walk on Aug. 23 in honor of a little warrior, Duncan Arthur. (L to R) Rebecca Devaney Stapleton '98,  Tiffany Compan McCallen '00, Amber Casper Baumer '99, Emily Devaney Replogle '98 with Austin Replogle, Sherri Slagle Ebert '99,  Carli Amlin Dean '99 and Helene Mundrick Wirth '99 Dave Reed '89, Steve Burkhart '88, Coach Guido Ricevuto and Steve McConaghy '87 at the track reunion for the Classes of 1977 - 1988 on August 17, 2008. To see more pictures from the reunion, click here. (L to R) Lynn Laferty '76 and Russell Scull '76, Brian '66 and Edith Sheets '66 Hajek, and William Hamilton enjoyed the Otterbein Alaskan Cruise August 2-9, 2008. Click here to see more photos from the cruise.


Otterbein Alumni Clubs & Networks

 

The Grants

Otterbein Alumni Club of Akron/Canton
Meet Chris '88 & Susan '87 Grant...your new Club Coordinators! Connie Leonard '63 will remain on in an advisory capacity and she has "passed the baton" to these two go-getters. If you are a cyclist, you can meet Chris & Susan during The Dry Run* bike ride in Westerville on Sept. 14. Otherwise, they will call their first 'get to know us' meeting in early October.

*Otterbein cyclists...let us know if you are also riding in The Dry Run on Sept. 14. Send an e-mail to Bonnie Robinson.

   
Jeff Sabo
Otterbein Alumni Club of Cleveland
Meet Jeff Sabo '08...your new Cleveland Club Coordinator! As you can see, Jeff just graduated so he's in the midst of getting re-settled. But after the first of the year he will be putting the wheels in motion for the brand new Cleveland group. If you're interested in getting involved with this group, let us know!
   
Central Ohio alumni volunteers

Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio
Can you fold and unfold a lawn chair? Are you prone to random acts of silliness? Have you been known to show Cardinal spirit? If you answered 'yes' to at least one of those questions then you are qualified to participate in the Lawn Chair Brigade during the Homecoming Parade on October 18th. Click here for more information...

The Otterbein Alumni Club of Central Ohio sponsored volunteers to help with Westerville's Sesqui Sunday celebration on Aug. 31 at Alum Creek Park.
(L to R) Michael Maxwell '87, Fred Glasser '69, Dick Beckner '69, Bonnie Robinson, Judy Wygant Frey '78 and LeAnn Unverzagt '80 - Club Coordinator.

Remember to check out the Alumni Clubs and Networks Website. Yes, it's still under construction (it's been a busy summer!), but this site gives an overview of how to start a Club or Network, the mission and vision for Otterbein's Clubs and Networks, etc.

THANK YOU to all the alumni volunteers who helped with the 2008 Summer Send-offs! Click here for pix!

 
Greek Columns graphicBROTHERS & SISTERS: Greek Alumni News
Send news to AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu

A note to the Ladies of Sigma Alpha Tau,
Thank you for providing food for the Central Ohio Summer Send-off. Your contributions were greatly appreciated by the incoming students and their parents. - Office of Alumni Relations

Homecoming Greek News...click here

Pi Kappa Phi

News about the upcoming 100th anniversary festivities during Homecoming 2008!

Sigma Delta Phi
During Homecoming there will be a short photo-op for all brothers who are retired or currently serving in the Armed Forces. Active servicemen should bring Class A dress uniforms with you to Homecoming. The photo will be taken after the parade and sometime during the gathering at the house. Contact Benjamin Garnett '06 for more information.

Pi Beta Sigma
Click here for news about Pi Beta Sigma's 100th Anniversary Celebration during Homecoming.


We want to hear from you...

2009 Alumni Awards - It's Time for YOUR Nominations!
Nominations for the 2009 Alumni Awards will be accepted until December 2008. Nominate a deserving alumnus/na today. Click here to download the nomination form
alumni awards graphic



LinkedIn logo Are you IN? Announcing a NEW way to professionally network with fellow Cardinals. Join the Otterbein Alumni Group on LinkedIn.com!
(You will submit a membership request, Alumni Relations will be notified, and then your membership will be approved...it usually takes about 24 hours.)

This just in...
"Thanks for the wonderful E-pistle from Otterbein. Am unable to participate in any of the events, but the pictures and activities going on give me quite a lift! 'Old Otterbein, we love thee'! We are proud of you...Ruth Smith Strohbeck, Class of '42"

Thanks Ruth! It's always nice to hear from our alumni. If you have suggestions or comments about "Cardinal Connection" please send them our way. We welcome critiques, story ideas, contest suggestions, etc. Please write to us at AlumniInfo@otterbein.edu.

   
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Help current and future students receive the same quality education you did by contributing to the Annual Fund.

Make your gift today on our secure online giving site!

   
sample baby Just Hatched...the Otterbein Class of 2029
Send news of your baby Cardinals to Class Notes and we will send you an Otterbein bib.
Click here to see baby Cardinals.
   
sample wedding Cardinal Connections
Are you feathering your nest? Send Class Notes about your wedding.
Click here to see this issue's couples.


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