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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Football: Otterbein finds head coach in offensive coordinator
From The Columbus Dispatch: Tim Doup, a 1992 graduate of Otterbein University who served as offensive coordinator for nine years, is named new football coach.
Otterbein announces Doup is new football coach
Announcement appears in ABC 22 Dayton, Akron News Now, Ashland Times-Gazette, Dayton Daily News, Findlay Courier, Fox 19 Cincinnati, Hamilton Journal-News, Lisbon Morning Journal, Middletown Journal, NBC4i.com Columbus, and Springfield News Sun.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Musical traces early days of rock through interracial love story
The Tony Award-winning musical Memphis, produced by Otterbein alumnus Randy Adams, stops in Columbus, Ohio, on its national tour.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Community mourning loss of 'Giant of Otterbein'
Dean Van Sant's life-long commitment to the students of Otterbein left a lasting legacy, reports This Week Community News.
Many Westerville seniors bound for prestigious universities
Otterbein classes help local high school seniors get a head start on college, preparing them to enter Otterbein or even the Ivy League after graduation.
Otterbein hires new basketball coach
Todd Adrian, former basketball coach at at Edgewood College in Madison, Wis. to succeed retired Coach Reynolds.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Otterbein University community fondly remembers Joanne Van Sant
This Week Community News takes a look back at the life of Dean Van.
Students encouraged to volunteer to discover networking opportunities
Ashley Strausser, the associate director of the Center for Career Planning at Otterbein, offers advice to Newsday readers.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Otterbein community garden donates produce to the Westerville Area Resource Ministry
This Week Community News reports on the third season of Otterbein University's community garden.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Law and Leadership Institute to graduate first class in June
Otterbein University is listed as one of the institutions of higher learning considered by LLI graduates receiving scholarships.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Otterbein and Westerville schools partner to receive grant to help students not proficient in English
District will receive $373,000 each year for the next five years to provide services to students who speak English as a second language.
Late artist's work subject of Worthington exhibit
Lois Augur, a former Otterbein student, had donated 1,500 oriental paintings to Otterbein University in 2011.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Otterbein University hires first female athletic director
Dawn Stewart will oversee 20 sports at Otterbein. Report by local television affiliate WBNS-10TV in Columbus, Ohio.
Dawn Stewart, Otterbein's new athletic director, receives a warm welcome to the University
ABC 6 in Columbus, Ohio, captures highlights from Stewart's first day on the job.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Son, dad celebrate belated ties
Otterbein alumnus Darren Lundy and his father, Richard Lundy, emphasize the importance of the paternal bond.
Photo: Do you still say ‘en garde’?
The Columbus Dispatch publishes a photo of Otterbein students in a stage combat class using quarterstaffs to practice a fight scene.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Treat yourself to Otterbein University's summer theater
Barefoot in the Park, Circle Mirror Transformation, and Something’s Afoot are three of the theatrical productions at Otterbein this summer.
Theater Review | Gypsy: Big, bold musical comes up roses
Gypsy, the Otterbein University-produced musical, gets an excellent review from The Columbus Dispatch.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
On the Road with the Heart of Ohio Tour
Otterbein University's Equine Science, Actuarial Science, and unique Zoo and Conservation Science programs are noted on an Examiner tour of seven Ohio colleges and universities.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Nike Soccer Camps announces the addition of the Nike Girls Soccer Camp at Otterbein University
The Nike Soccer Camp will offer young campers Session I and Session II camps at Otterbein University during the month of June 2012.
Otterbein graduate Liz Shivener stars as Princess Fiona in Shrek, the Musical
The
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports the Broadway hit opens this weekend at City Bank Auditorium in Lubbock, Texas.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Otterbein University women’s lacrosse team enjoy impressive first-year program
The Columbus Dispatch takes a look back at the Women Cardinals' lacrosse season.
Over 350 Otterbein students, faculty, staff, and alumni will serve local community agencies
US News and World Report recognizes Otterbein University's Earth Day 2012 environmental efforts.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Frank Museum of Art: Etchings Reflect Political Conflict
The Columbus Dispatch reviews printmaker Vijay Kumar's exhibit at Otterbein's Frank Museum of Art.
Otterbein Art Professor Nicholas Hill will display his works at the Zanesville Museum of Art
A public reception with Gallery Talks by Nicholas Hill and print artist Kathy McGhee artists is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 5.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Put Your Study Abroad Experience to Work
Ryan Brechbill, from Otterbein University's Center for Career Planning, offers career advice to USA Today readers.
Six Summer Networking Strategies
Ashley Strausser, associate director and internship coordinator at Otterbein's Center for Career Planning, encourages college students to network on Careerbuilder.com.
Otterbein looks to Capital for its New Athletic Director
The Columbus Dispatch profiles new athletic director Dawn Stewart.
Dawn Stewart is Named Athletic Director at Otterbein University
The Times Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reports on the announcement of Otterbein University's new AD.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Otterbein Student Opens Retail Clothing Store
Carson Wassmuth, a Otterbein University student and member of the United States Air Force, is also CEO of Tha City Clothing Company.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Otterbein Junior Conducts His Professional Début at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palm City, Florida
Michael A. Ferrara, a junior at Otterbein, led the Festival Choir in Gabriel Faure’s Requiem in D Minor, as seen in the TCPalm.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Ready to Graduate College? Prepare Yourself for Life After Graduation
Ryan Brechbill, director of the Center for Career Planning at Otterbein, offers Student Advisor readers a follow-up tip after a job interview.
Oakland school shooting: Is there a lesson to be learned from the tragedy?
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Otterbein University police chief Larry Banaszak for his expert opinion on the Oikos University tragedy.
Authorities search for gun used in Oakland college shooting
Otterbein University police chief Larry Banaszak tells the Alaska Dispatch that campus training is key for people to react as soon as a threat is recognized.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Otterbein University Center for Community Engagement and Leadership Westerville Expand Food Program
This Week News reports how Leadership Westerville provides needy students with healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks during spring break week.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Voice behind Bart Simpson to give OU's commencement speech
Otterbein is among the Ohio schools who have announced prestigious speakers for upcoming commencement ceremonies. Reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Ohio House resolution honors Coach Dick Reynolds
The Columbus Messenger reports State Representatives Anne Gonzales (R-Westerville) and Bob Hackett (R-London) present a resolution to honor Otterbein University retiring coach Dick Reynolds.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Renowned Microsoft executive announced as Otterbein University 2012 commencement speaker
Peter Lee, corporate vice president of Microsoft Research, is listed in Inside Higher Ed as Otterbein commencement speaker.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Otterbein Summer Theatre: Troupe to offer premiere, Simon, spoof
The Columbus Dispatch reports that Otterbein Summer Theatre's upcoming season will include Barefoot in the Park, Circle Mirror Transformation, and Something’s Afoot.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Education empowers women
Otterbein president Kathy Krendl explains the goals of Opportunity Nation for The Columbus Dispatch.
Opportunity Nation Summit urges action against poverty
The Columbus Dispatch previews Otterbein University's Opportunity Nation regional summit that opens today.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Isaac Newton Made Great Discoveries By Fierce Focus
Otterbein Physics Professor David Robertson discusses the legendary physicist with Investor's Business Daily.
Kerrii B. Anderson discusses Opportunity Nation with Columbus radio station
Listen to a 610 WTVN podcast interview with Kerrii B. Anderson, the Honorary Chair of the upcoming Opportunity Nation at Otterbein.
More on Opportunity Nation Summit
This Week community newspapers in Columbus, Ohio, gives an overview of Opportunity Nation at Otterbein University.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Westerville’s leaders focus on progress
Otterbein President Kathy Krendl discusses Otterbein's progress at the State of the Community address. Reported by This Week News.
Opportunity Nation summit planned at Otterbein this week
The Westerville News and Public Opinion announces the upcoming Opportunity Nation summit at Otterbein University.
Analysis: Split verdict on Super Tuesday leaves Romney a struggling frontrunner
Allan Cooper, professor of history and political science at Otterbein, is quoted in the Houston Chronicle.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
A video preview of the Opportunity Nation event at Otterbein University March 9 - 10, 2012
Tammy Birk of Otterbein and Barbara Smoot of WELD discuss the upcoming Women and the New American Dream summit on Daytime Columbus on NBC4.
US Sports Camps Announces New 2012 Nike Soccer Camp Locations
Otterbein University has been selected to host a Nike Soccer Camp this summer. Reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
What candidates need to accomplish on Super Tuesday
Much at stake for GOP rivals
Allan Cooper, professor of political science at Otterbein and expert on presidential elections, weighs in on what we might expect to see on Super Tuesday in Ohio to the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express News.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Women and Education: Making Inequity Visible
Otterbein president Kathy Krendl discusses the economic and social issues facing women in America in an article for the Huffington Post.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Homegrown trainer inspires winners
The Columbus Dispatch profiles Mike Davies, a former Otterbein football player who trains award-winning bodybuilders who are competing at the Arnold Classic in Columbus.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
I’m a Believer: Shrek salutes Davy Jones and Broadway Stars
Otterbein Musical Theatre graduate Liz Shivener stars as Princess Fiona in the Broadway musical Shrek.
School Shootings: Otterbein Trains Students to Respond to Campus Shooters
StudentAdvisor, a Washington Post Company, details how Otterbein University actively trains students, staff and faculty members on how to respond in a shooting crisis.
Piper’s honor an Ohio Athletic Conference first
Freshman Tabatha Piper leads Otterbein to record seasons in women's volleyball and basketball.
Otterbein University hosts multiple camps this summer
Otterbein's 2012 offerings appear in The Columbus Dispatch.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Otterbein University Teaches Students Survival Skills
ABC 6 TV in Columbus, Ohio provides a firsthand look at survival training conducted at Otterbein.
Training is key when facing a school shooter
The Columbus Dispatch publishes an op-ed on survival by Otterbein University Police Chief Larry Banaszak.
Chardon High School emergency plan prepared community for shooting tragedy
More from Otterbein Police Chief Larry Banaszak on surviving a crisis.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Surviving a school shooting: Expert says it's something not to be ignored
Otterbein Police Chief Larry Banaszak discusses how to survive a school shooting with reporters following the Feb. 27 shooting at Chardon High School in northern Ohio. Banaszak researched and created a training course for students, faculty and staff following the Virginia Tech tragedy in 2007.
How to respond when a gunman roams the halls
Otterbein Police Chief Larry Banaszak shares survival advice with CBS News.
More tips on surviving a school shooting
Police Chief Banaszak shares his survival expertise with Fox News.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Otterbein University graduate reports for FOX Sports Ohio
Calling all the Crew action on FOX Sports Ohio home telecasts will be sideline reporter Ashleigh Ignelzi.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Legendary coach Dick Reynolds leads the Otterbein University men’s basketball team to a 68-65 victory over Wilmington College in Reynolds’ last home game.
A report on the victory and a brief look back at the coaching career of Dick Reynolds.
Otterbein University's Coach Reynolds honored for his 40-year run The Columbus Dispatch reports on the tribute held for Dick Reynolds' final home basketball game as coach.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hurdler hustles to heal, get back on winning track The Columbus Dispatch profiles Otterbein University senior Austin Curbow.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Worthington grad riding with purpose
Otterbein student Bryn Sowash joins cyclists to cross the country, building houses for charity.
Speakers try to clarify Ohio’s school-funding formula
At a session at Otterbein University, speakers discuss the challenges of funding facing Ohio's public schools.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Otterbein University Hosts Regional Summit
Opportunity Nation summit focuses on Women and the New American Dream at Otterbein March 9-10.
Strength in Numbers
Inside Higher Ed reports on the trend of colleges and universities converting from quarters to semesters, noting Otterbein's smooth transition in Fall 2011 as a model to others.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
3 Ways College Students Can Become Global Citizens
Sarah Fatherly, dean of university programs and interim associate vice president for academic affairs, gives advice to students on StudentAdvisor.com.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Otterbein Theater Professor Ed Vaughan receives a Roy Bowen Award for Lifetime Achievement from local theater critics The Columbus Dispatch reports on Ed Vaughan's four decades of remarkable and consistent work for Otterbein.
More about Ed Vaughan receiving the Roy Bowen Award The Other Paper of Columbus, Ohio reports on Ed Vaughan receiving prestigious achievement award.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Women and the New American Dream: Opportunity Nation at Otterbein University
TechColumbus showcases Otterbein University's unique and exciting role as host of Opportunity Nation summit.
Music: Dr. Jim Bates of Otterbein University leads Ohio Music Education Association District 2 Honors Festival Orchestra
Dr. Bates proudly conducts 57-piece orchestra which included students from seven school systems in north central Ohio.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Otterbein University basketball coach and athletic director calls it a day.
Columbus Local News reports longtime Otterbein University men's basketball coach and athletics director Dick Reynolds will leave his positions following the end of the 2011-2012 season.
More on Coach Reynolds' career at Otterbein
The Republic of Columbus, Indiana, also reports on the announcement from Coach Reynolds and takes a look back at his outstanding career.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Otterbein University's Greek Life provides for Westerville Area Resource Ministry
Columbus Business First spotlights the Otterbein University food drive sponsored by Greek Life’s Greek Week 2011.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
Otterbein University will host the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, in the Fritsche Theatre, Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville. David Stovall, an associate professor of educational policy studies and African-American studies, will give the keynote speech. The event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Exhibit Review | Otterbein University: Pupil’s illness inspires her teacher
Exhibit Review | Fisher Gallery: Woodcuts opening windows
The Columbus Dispatch spotlights two current art exhibitions on Otterbein's campus.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Profile: Beth Triffon
Columbus Alive! profiles Otterbein theatre alumna, Beth Triffon, who created and stars in a web series called The F-List, based on the humorous true stories of struggling actors.
Friday, December 30, 2011
A dozen delights: Angels, Arcadia, Doubt, Wit rank among the best new plays of a critic’s career
The Columbus Dispatch theatre critic Michael Grossberg writes about his favorite plays of 2011, including two by Otterbein University Theatre.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
LOCAL LIMELIGHT: Tom LoSchiavo
The Columbus Dispatch profiles actor and Otterbein graduate, Tom LoShiavo.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Residents donate 25,848 pounds of food The Otterbein University Rotaract Club worked with community partners to collect 25,848 pounds of donated food for Westerville Area Resource Ministry.
National 'Shrek' tour will bring Reynoldsburg native home
Reynoldsburg High School and Otterbein University graduate Liz Shivener returns to central Ohio in January as Princess Fiona in the touring off-Broadway production of
Shrek the Musical.
BEST OF 2011: Theater
Otterbein
brought home Best Drama and Best Musical, and Otterbein directors Ed
Vaughan and David Caldwell tied for Best Director in The Other Paper's Best of 2011: Theater list.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Theater: Musicals helped to lift spirits The Columbus Dispatch spotlights the year's best theatrical productions, including four by Otterbein University Theatre.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Otterbein senior shooting for winning season The Columbus Dispatch profiles Otterbein women's basketball player, Kristi Kotterman.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Year in Review: Best in the arts 2011
Otterbein's production of
The Drowsy Chaperone made the
Columbus Alive! Year in Review for the best of the arts in central Ohio.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
A CONVERSATION WITH: Tom Piazza
This year's Common Book author, Tom Piazza, mentions his recent visit to Otterbein in a interview with the
Finger Lakes Times.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Photo: Fall semester winding down The Columbus Dispatch caught freshman Katie Feeney studying for her final exams at Courtright Memorial Library. Students are in their last week of classes before semester finals begin Saturday.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Otterbein production retains AIDS saga’s emotional punch The Columbus Dispatch theatre critic Michael Grossberg reviews the opening night of Otterbein's production of
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches. For more information, visit
www.otterbein.edu/theatre.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Epic drama to take wing in Otterbein production The Columbus Dispatch previews Otterbein's production of
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches. For more information, visit
www.otterbein.edu/theatre.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
WARM food drive expanding across the city in 8th year
Westerville Area Resource Ministry and its partners, including groups from Otterbein University, are expanding their food drive across the city this year.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Professors show what they know
Louise Captein of Otterbein University is one of 12 artists teaching at institutions of higher education throughout Ohio to be featured in the Riffe Gallery exhibit, “Artful Teaching: Work by College and University Painting Faculty.”
Friday, November 11, 2011
Theater Review | Carnival!: Actors make musical sing The Columbus Dispatch reviews Otterbein's production of the Broadway musical
Carnival!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Ultimate Disc Popularity Soars; Athleticism Replaces 'Hippie' Rap
Patti Wilson, coach of the Westerville North High School Ultimate disc team and senior instructor in the Department of Health and Sports Sciences at Otterbein University talks about the sport.
Follett Higher Education Group's Rent-A-Text Saves Students Nearly $90 Million in Just Three Months
Otterbein University is one participating member in Follett's Rent-A-Text program.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Westerville Symphony Orchestra launches new season Sunday
The Westerville Symphony at Otterbein University kicks off a new season on a new schedule.
Wednesday, October 18, 2011
How to Apply to College for Free U.S. News & World Report shares the secret to applying to colleges, including Otterbein University, for free.
Tuesday, October 17, 2011
WCMH-TV newscasters ready to mark 20 years behind desk
Otterbein alumnus Cabot Rea and his NBC4 co-anchor Colleen Marshall celebrate 20 years as partners in news.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Otterbein to offer new zoo major The Urbana Daily Citizen reports on Otterbein's new major in Zoo and Conservation Science.
Friday, September 30, 2011
The Columbus Dispatch reviews regional premiere of
August: Osage County, which opened the 2011-2012 Otterbein University Theatre season on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Thursday September 29, 2011
Pros, students venture into family drama The Columbus Dispatch gives a preview of Otterbein University Theatre's upcoming season-opener,
August: Osage County.
For the record, senior uses persistence, patience
Senior volleyball co-captain For the record, senior uses persistence, Lindsey Russell, has watched the program improve during her time at Otterbein. Story by
The Columbus Dispatch.
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Preview: August: Osage County Columbus Alive! previews Otterbein University Theatre's latest production, the central Ohio premiere of
August: Osage County.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Burns' latest shines national spotlight on Westerville
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns visited Westerville, the Dry Capital of the World, ahead of the PBS premiere of his new documentary,
Prohibition. His visit included a lecture at Otterbein University.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Otterbein's First Female President Teaches Empowerment To Women
WBNS-10TV looks at President Kathy Krendl's new class that focuses on women in leadership positions.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Freshwater mussels moved from harm at new bridge site
Otterbein University biology professor oversaw the relocation of several dozen threatened mussels before piers for a new Interstate 75 bridge are planted in the riverbed of the Great Miami River in Dayton, Ohio.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Conrath hired by Otterbein to help with outreach
Melissa Conrath has been hired as the assistant to the president for community outreach at Otterbein University.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Philanthropy Gains Eager Followers in B-Schools
Otterbein's Pay It Forward philanthropy courses are featured in this story by
Bloomberg Businesweek.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Actors-in-training win kudos from critics
Otterbein wins Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle honors for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Direction and Best Design.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Images from Auschwitz prompted local artist's work
Otterbein is currently hosting an exhibit of artwork inspired by the Holocaust by artist Susan Fagan, associate vice president and dean of academic services.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Otterbein's Security Department became the Otterbein Police Department on July 1.
Otterbein's police force to start July 1 - This Week Westerville
Otterbein police force on patrol - The Columbus Dispatch
Thursday, June 30, 2011
New Presidents or Provosts: Aquinas College (Mich.), Clarion U. of Pennsylvania, Davidson College, Otterbein U., Shasta College, U. of Calgary Inside Higher Ed recognizes new university leadership, including Otterbein's new provost, Victoria McGillan.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Otterbein's police force to start July 1
Otterbein Security will become Otterbein Police on July 1, allowing our trained and commissioned officers to investigate crimes and respond to crimes in progress, working closely with the Westerville Division of Police.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Theater Review | The Understudy: Anxious stand-in most entertaining
The Columbus Dispatch reviews the latest Otterbein Summer Theatre production.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Columbus Business First looks at the new leadership of central Ohio universities, including Otterbein President Kathy Krendl.
Central Ohio colleges abound with changes at top
Otterbein's Kathy Krendl: Matching strengths to market
Friday, June 10, 2011
Tributes to Otterbein alumnus and friend Edwin "Dubbs" Roush (1922-2011).
Westerville civic, business leader 'Dubbs' Roush dies at 89 - Suburban News Publications
Founder of Roush Honda dies - The Columbus Dispatch
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Stimulant abuse rises on campus
Otterbein University and The Ohio State University have recently expanded their stimulant abuse awareness campaigns.
Friday, May 27, 2011
New provost to join Otterbein University
Otterbein University has selected Dr. Victoria McGillin as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Take a look at some of the stellar students who will be coming to Otterbein this fall.
Las Casas competition pinpoints future stars of stage and screen
Two recipients of the Las Casas Foundation’s 2011 Scholarship for Excellence in the Performing Arts Competition are Otterbein-bound.
Tipp senior ready to hit trail toward veterinary degree
Equine award-winner Jordan Ferguson will major in equine pre-veterinary medicine/pre-graduate studies and ride for Otterbein's equestrian teams.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
A melancholy man and his musical escape
The Other Paper reviews The Drowsy Chaperone, and finds the show "gloriously entertaining."
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Otterbein University has signed agreements with six Ohio community colleges to facilitate the smooth transition of students from these two-year community colleges to Otterbein’s four-year degree programs.
Community colleges sign transfer pact with Otterbein
Otterbein welcomes community-college grads
Otterbein courting community college students
COTC to partner with Otterbein
The Columbus Dispatch reviews Otterbein University Theatre's latest production, The Drowsy Chaperone.
Musical within a play means magic for cast, audience
The Drowsy Chaperone: Lively musical a blast of fun from the past.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
J. Patrick Lewis Named Children's Poet Laureate
Former Otterbein economics professor J. Patrick Lewis, is named the national Children's Poet Laureate 13 years after retiring from teaching to write children's books.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Rebellious teens and a teacher with a past The Other Paper reviews Otterbein University Theatre's latest production,
The Storytelling Ability of a Boy.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Grants awarded for community gardens
The Otterbein Community Garden is one of the recipients of grants through the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Volunteers ready to work on Service Day
Leadership Westerville's Service Day on Saturday, May 7, will feature President Kathy Krendl as honorary chairwoman.
May 2011
Lifelong Learning: Otterbein University offers courses, camps for area adults Columbus CityScene Magazine profiles Otterbein's array of classes for students of all ages.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Storytelling Ability of a Boy at Otterbein Columbus Alive! previews the latest Otterbein University Theatre production, written by alumnus Carter Lewis.
Symphonic composition enlivens beloved tale
The Westerville Symphony at Otterbein University will perform the music to accompany The Velveteen Rabbit for the 23rd annual 'Tunes & Tales' production on May 7.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Otterbein students resurrect memories of Union soldiers
Students in history professor Sarah Fatherly's Civil War course research Otterbein Civil War soldiers.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Career website for local college students now lists internships
New internships section of career website will feature a weekly column by Otterbein Professor Dan Steinberg, Department of Communication.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Black ribbons prompt conversations about drinking
Black ribbons representing the 1,700 college students killed annually dotted Towers lawn this week. The Black Ribbon Project seeks to raise alcohol awareness among Otterbein students.
Tuesday, March 8, 2010
Blacks Ribbons Raise Alcohol Awareness at Otterbein
Otterbein kicks off the Black Ribbon Project to raise alcohol awareness among Otterbein students.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Greater Columbus Sports Commission to highlight women athletes
Otterbein's women's soccer team will one of three teams to be honored at the first Women’s Greater Columbus Sports Commission Sports Report on March 15.
Madison grad knows 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and the joy of being on Broadway
Robyn Henry ’00 is currently a production manager on her second Broadway show.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Otterbein taps news anchor for commencement
Otterbein has announced that Chris Jansing ’78 will be the keynote speaker at its 2011 commencement on June 12.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Otterbein professor becomes citizen
Professor Carmen Galarce, Department of Foreign Languages, recently became an American citizen with a little help from her students.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Michener Center Graduate Named 2011 Outstanding Graduate Alumnus
Otterbein Professor Abhijat Joshi, an alumnus of the Michener Center for Writers at The University of Texas at Austin and Bollywood's hottest screenwriter, has been named the Graduate School's Outstanding Graduate Alumnus for 2011.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Theater: Otterbein set for summer
The Columbus Dispatch previews Otterbein Summer Theatre's upcoming season.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Shooting for great fitness
Otterbein University student-athletes created a number of physical activities for Big Walnut Elementary School students Jan. 28. Reported by Westerville News and Public Opinion.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Otterbein music students plan your romantic night out
The 10th Annual Music and Romance event for Valentine's Day will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the historic Valley Dale Grand Ballroom, located at 1590 Sunbury Rd., Columbus.
Otterbein Starving Artists' 'Reject Show' is worth a second look
Otterbein's student-led group, The Starving Artists, is hosting its seventh annual Reject Show: A Second-Chance Exhibition, through March 4 at Java Central, 20 S. State St. in Uptown Westerville.
Monday, January 31, 2011
More college grads joining military
Otterbein alumnus Josh Gibson and others weigh in on decision to join the military after college.
Getting to Know... an English teacher in Korea
Alumnus Matthew Heizman discusses the differences between Korean and American school systems.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Hanbys at center of historical trilogy of novels
A new series of books tells the fictionalized story of the Hanbys, including the first book, "Fairer than Morning," which tells the story of Otterbein's own founding father William Hanby.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Otterbein grads soon to get a 2nd transcript -- on experience
The Westerville News and Public Opinion looks at Otterbein's new initiative to give students experiential learning opportunities - The Five Cardinal Experiences, or Five Cards.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Layered works test material pairings
A review of the current exhibitions in Fisher Gallery and Miller Gallery at Otterbein University.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Three keynote speakers to address 2011 King celebration
Otterbein University's Center for Community Engagement once again brings a service element to the annual Westerville Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Otterbein's keynote speaker, Dana Vaughn-Mgunda, will speak at at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Otterbein choir members cherish memories made in China
The Westerville News and Public Opinion interviews Otterbein students on their tour to China.