Social Student Organizations

Get creative with the Starving Artist group.

Call Student Affairs at 614-823-1250 for information about how to contact these organizations.

Campus Programming Board (CPB)
CPB provides programs of a cultural, recreational, social and educational nature to the Otterbein University community and provides students and staff with opportunities to shape their environment through the selection, production, and evaluation of those events. Additionally, CPB actively encourages multicultural understanding, acceptance and appreciation through programming and co-sponsorship with other organizations.

University Against Cancer
American Cancer Society Universitys Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities.

Commuter Association
The Commuter Association works to provide activities specifically for Otterbein's commuting population. The group works to promote issues effecting commuters. This organization works out of the Commuter Lounge. Call the Center for Student Involvement, ext. 3211, for more information.

Gamer's Guild
This group brings gamers together to meet others who like the same games. They also sponsor tournaments and other events to encourage community and camaraderie.

Model United Nations Club
Model United Nations is an exciting, educational strategy for students in all grade levels and from all backgrounds to learn about global issues.

Orientation Coordinators
Orientation Leaders (OLs) are a group of students selected to assist in planning and implementing the orientation program for new students and their families. OLs participated in a ten-week training session during the spring quarter and develop a bond as a team that serves as a valuable resource to those attending orientation. OLs have a unique opportunity to be Otterbein's first contact to new students and contribute immensely to their orientation and entire college experience. Three student coordinators help in the selection, training and guidance of the OLs during the entire process.

Otterbein Students For Life
Otterbein Students for Life is a campus pro-life organization. The group is dedicated to creating awareness, educating the Otterbein community and fostering conversations about abortion issues. This group hosts speakers, plans events, and participates in volunteer opportunities both at school and in the surrounding area.

The Rwanda Project
This group's mission is to raise money in order to send children in Rwanda to school at Batsinda. The organization is also raises awareness about the issues in Rwanda. We are in contact with Sinanga Juvenal who is the headmaster at Batsinda and we will send him the money we raise every June. We meet on Thursdays at 6:00pm in Towers but this varies.

Starving Artists
This organization promotes the appreciation and education of art throughout the Otterbein community as well as to promote and develop the artwork of Otterbein art students. To fulfill their mission, Starving Artists offers an open membership to any person at Otterbein who is interested in promoting and developing a self-awareness of art. This is done through many yearly activities that include trips to local museums, exhibitions of student artwork both on and off campus, and community outreach programs with area schools. The organization meets biweekly each quarter of the academic year, the first meeting is held the first week of regular class sessions.

Up ‘Til Dawn
Up ‘Til Dawn raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Their big event is a letter sending campaign which happens every fall. During the "Letter Sending Party" students address letters to their friends and family, while enjoying food and fun! We also have smaller events throughout the year to raise funds.

VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood
VOX of Otterbein University provides education about reproductive health and rights and supports comprehensive sex education. They also translate increased awareness into pro-choice activism and serve as a coalition partner to state, national, and international reproductive rights efforts.

Women's Forum
Women's Forum provides opportunities for members to network, share ideas through educational meetings, and consider women's issues. This group also formulates and advances positions relating to women's issues and concerns.