What Students and Alumni are Saying . . .

David E. Phillips, '71
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"My career has been varied and enjoyable - U.S. Marine Band musician, assistant to the chair of a large university music department, department director at the Baltimore Symphony, and now Director of Corporate Philanthropy at Lockheed Martin and Chair of the Maryland State Arts Council. I couldn't have done it without the skills and values that Integrative Studies teaches. Integrative Studies provides people with tools for problem-solving, especially by giving us better 'total picture' perspectives on our society and its opportunities."
Mark Seese, '64
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"In my position as Principal Scientist with Davison Catalysts division of W. R. Grace & Co., my liberal arts training has been very useful. As I my work in the technical field of chemistry, it’s given me a perspective on the complete picture and provided me with skills in oral and written expression that I wouldn’t have had if I’d trained at a technical institution. I notice sometimes that a chemical or engineering colleague, trained exclusively in a technical specialty, isn’t able to use proper or convincing oral or written arguments."
Lacey Speck, '05
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"My life is full of questions. That is what I think Otterbein's Integrative Studies classes are for: to find answers. My IS classes get me thinking about the big issues in life, and have given me the opportunity to interact with students outside of my major. I love having the opportunity to read, think and write freely and to explore new topics and ideas. There are plenty of classes to choose from, and I always find myself learning unexpected things about life. What is my purpose? What should I do with my youth? How has the past shaped my future? Lots of questions, lots of answers."