November/December 2005
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In This Issue:
Students "Sleep Out for the Homeless"
A group of Otterbein students joined the hundreds of thousands homeless American citizens as they spent a night out in the cold. Full story.		 Photo of 5 of the participants in front of their tents
Van Sant Speaker Series Begins
Joanne Van Sant H'70, retired vice president and dean of students, continued her commitment to student development and education with the Dean Van Sant Leadership Speaker Series on Nov. 1. The lecture series, which is open to the entire Otterbein community, engages students in discussions and workshops about the importance of being a leader on-campus and as a community citizen. More.		 Photo of Joanne Van Sant and Nancy Hunter Denney
Fall Pictorial
There's something about autumn that makes us reflect back on our college days. Enjoy these photographs from campus as you reminisce about dear ol' Otterbein.		 Photo of the Otterbein sign with colorful trees in the background
Homecoming "Extreme Makeover"
See photos of Homecoming 2005 festivities here. Interested in serving on the Homecoming '06 Committee? Please contact Becky Smith, director of alumni relations, or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 614-823-1650. 		Photo of the marching band in the parade
Calendar of Events
See the alumni calendar for details about each event.
December
12/13 - Dayton Otterbein Women's Club Event
(December 23, 26, & 27 Otterbein closed for holidays)
January 2006
1/9 - Starry Monday - 7:00 pm, LeMay Auditorium, Science Bldg. Lecture and observations of the night sky. (Series continues 3/6, 4/3, and 5/8)
1/27 - Cardinal Network Luncheon - If you are interested in sharing career advice with students, please contact the Career Development Center at 614-823-1456.
February
2/1 - Dayton Lunch Bunch
2/11 - African American Alumni Network Reception, Harlem Gospel Choir performance
2/21 - Dayton Otterbein Women's Club
March
3/4 - Alumni luncheon in Ft. Myers, FL
3/5 - Alumni luncheon in Tampa, FL
3/6 - Starry Monday
3/7 - Composing Your Life workshop for alumni
3/18 - Westerville alumni gathering
3/21 - Dayton Otterbein Women's Club
3/23 - 3/26 Cardinal Migration in Santa Fe, NM
April
4/2 - Alumni gathering in New York, NY (tentative)
4/3 - Starry Monday
4/18 - Dayton Otterbein Women's Club
May
5/8 - Starry Monday
5/16 - Dayton Otterbein Women's Club
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

Want to get away?
In 2006 Otterbein College is pleased to offer two extraordinary travel packages to our alumni, family, and friends.

Cardinal Migration '06 to Santa Fe, New Mexico (March 23-26, 2006)
Photo of pottery in front of a Native American rug Experience the culture of this unique city.
Discover the history and old world atmosphere.
Indulge in regional cuisine.
Rejuvenate in Santa Fe's serene mountain setting.

Treasures of Italy (October 13-21, 2006)
Experience and explore the urban and rural beauty of Tuscany. Contact Becky Smith, Director of Alumni Relations.

Ho! Ho! Ho!
Clipart of a wrapped gift The holidays are fast approaching! If the thought of wandering the malls in search of that perfect gift is giving you a "bah-humbug" feeling, relax . . . we've got you covered.

  • Otterbein Bookstore - Sweatshirts, pj's, window stickers, etc.
  • Book Lover's Calendars - Only $7 per calendar, and proceeds support the Friends of the Otterbein College Courtright Memorial Library. Lois Szudy, 614-823-1414.
  • Otterbein Thrift Shop - Christmas items are now available at the Otterbein Thrift Shop. New inventory is added each week. Open: Wednesdays 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 177 W. Park St., Westerville.
  • Otterbein History Book - A complete history of the first 150 years of Otterbein for $25.00 (50% off the cover price.) Contact Laurie Draper at 888-614-2600.
  • Give 'em the world! Cardinal Migration '06 or Treasures of Italy
  • Feel the joy that comes from giving to others during this holiday season. Please consider a gift to the Otterbein College Annual Fund. Call (614) 823-1400; visit www.Otterbein.edu and click on "Make a Gift Online" or mail your gift to One Otterbein College, Attn: Annual Fund, Westerville, OH 43081. Please contact Jennifer Westbrook '01, director of annual giving, at 614-823-1948 with questions.
     

Graphic: Alumni Profiles
Photo of Joey Thompson Joey Thompson '95 shares her incredible story of overcoming adversity to become the owner of Serenity Stables, Central Ohio's premier equine assisted therapy, education and corporate training center.

Photo of Gary Hoyle Also follow up on what entrepreneur and former pro baseball player Gary Hoyle '79 has been doing since graduation.

Graphic: In Otter Words Otterbein's Accreditation Continued, Selected as Model for Others
Otterbein College was recently informed that its 10-year review by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has resulted in continuing accreditation for the College through 2015. Otterbein has held continuous accreditation since 1913. More.

Award Winners
Faculty, staff and students were recently honored for their achievements. More.

Photo of the Women's soccer teamGo Cards!
Congratulations to the Otterbein Women's Soccer team for reaching the NCAA Division III sectional semi-final this season. The Cardinals, who finished the regular season with 20-1-0, also set a new Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) record for most victories in a season.

In Other Sports News
Joe Loth '91, head coach of the Cardinal football team, was chosen by his peers to be the Ohio Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Full story.

The Cardinal football team finished the season with 7 wins-3 losses, scoring its best season since 1999.

Otterbein College was the High Point Champion at the November 5 IHSA horse show, beating out teams from Ohio, Michigan and Canada. Allison Applegett qualified for Regionals in the Novice Over Fences division to be held in April.

Get Connected!
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Connect online . . .
Keep classmates and Otterbein up-to-date by registering on the Otterbein alumni online community. Go to www.otterbein.edu/alumni and click on "New Users." You will need your alumni number to register: . (Your alumni number is also found on the address label of "Towers" magazine.)

You say you've already registered? Great! Have you completed your profile yet? How about entering a class note? Your classmates want to re-connect with you . . . and so do we!

Four lucky alumni who register, enter a class note, or update their profile Nove. 1 - Jan. 1 have a chance to win a $25 Visa check card, courtesy of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group.
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Connect in your region . . .
Otterbein Clubs are forming in Akron-Canton, Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Central Ohio. If you are interested, go to Get Involved and fill out a brief form.

African American Alumni Network
Contact Kimberly Aikens '99

MBA Organization
Contact Chris Azzola

Otterbein Book Club
Contact Melissa Lafayette Dardinger '95

Otterbein Broadcasting Network

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Connect with old friends . . .
Alumni from Pi Kappa Phi gathered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base earlier this year to celebrate their 10th reunion.

If you are planning a gathering with Otterbein alumni, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations. We would be happy to publicize the event for you.

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.