Looking to stay connected to Otterbein and your fellow alumni? Well, look no further!
Below you’ll find a list of virtual and in-person engagement opportunities, both on campus and around the world. Sign up for one – or more! – today and strengthen your connections with old friends, make some new ones, and maybe learn something, too!
Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement if you have any questions about our events or if you are interested in hosting an event in your area:
Phone: 614-823-1650
Email: alumni@otterbein.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Signature Events & Travel
Homecoming & Family Weekend
50th Reunion
Alumni Travel Program
Athletics Events
Upcoming Events
Founder’s Day of Giving
March 24 – March 26, 2026
Together. For Every Cardinal.
On March 24, 2026, at noon, Otterbein will launch our annual Founders Day of Giving — a celebration of our proud history and a commitment to building our future. During this 48‑hour giving challenge, YOU can help sustain the transformative impact of an Otterbein education. Just one gift to an area most meaningful to you has the power to change the life of a Cardinal!
Friends of the Courtright Memorial Library Otterbein Singers Concert
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Battelle Fine Arts Center
The Friends of the Courtright Memorial Library will present a concert by the Otterbein Singers on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Battelle Fine Arts Center of Otterbein University (170 W. Park Street). The Otterbein Singers are mixed choir of Musical Theatre and Acting majors. Admission is FREE, though a goodwill offering will be taken after the concert to benefit the Friends of the Courtright Memorial Library. We hope you will come out to enjoy an evening of phenomenal singing!
Rike Center 50th Birthday Celebration
Friday – Saturday, March 27-28, 2026
The Rike Center | 170 Center Street, Westerville, OH 43081
The Rike Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and we want you to be part of it!
Join us March 27–28 for an exciting weekend of games, contests, prizes, and a celebration of the unforgettable moments that have defined the Rike Center over the years. All alumni and friends are invited to this free event!
Rescheduled: Otterbein Night at Columbus Fury
April 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. |Nationwide Arena
Winter storm Fern spiked our original plans, but it didn’t kill our vibe!
Make plans to join Otterbein alumni and students in celebrating the accomplishments of the the record-breaking Otterbein Women’s Volleyball team while cheering for the Columbus Fury. Buy your tickets today and join us on the court for a group photo. Check in at the Otterbein table on the concourse for details on when and where to gather for the photo.
Otterbein Baseball Alumni Game & Tailgate
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Tailgate: 11:00 AM, Game: 1:00 PM | Fishbaugh Field
Join us on Saturday, April 11 at Fishbaugh Field for the 2026 Alumni Game and Tailgate! We’re kicking things off with a tailgate staring at 11:00 AM in the outfield before our Cardinals take on Wilmington (First Game at 1:00 PM). Don’t miss the ceremonial first pitch delivered by our First Pitch Dinner auction winners! Register by April 6.
Otterbein Tailgate at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | During Cross-Country Competition | Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY (Otterbein Tent on the Horse Park Grounds)
Join us for the Otterbein Tailgate at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Reconnect with fellow Cardinals and OtterTrotters while experiencing the thrill of a world-class event from our prime spot on the Defender Course. We’ll have food and drinks flowing all day!
Class of 1976 50th Reunion
September 25-26, 2026
Reconnect…Reminisce…Reflect
All members of the Class of 1976! Mark your calendars and make plans to return home to Otterbein for your 50th reunion. Plans are coming together for what promises to be a fun-filled weekend. Check your class reunion page often to keep up with the latest news!
Homecoming 2026
Sept. 25-26, 2026 | Towers Hall Lawn & Campus Locations
We can’t wait for Cardinals to retun to the next on Sept. 25-26, 2026! Save the date and stay tuned for more details coming soon!
Have an idea for an event?
We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to connect Cardinals to one another.
Have an idea for an event or program? Email us at alumni@otterbein.edu
Video Series
In the Loop with Alumni Council >
This video interview series highlights life and professional development topics with the Alumni Council.
Inside the Nest >
This series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at interesting places on Otterbein’s campus and beyond.
Cardinal Fly-By >
This series consists of five-minute learning lectures on a variety of topics from managing anxiety to proper stretching techniques.
Signature Events
