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 & Family 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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Homecoming & Family Weekend
50th Reunion
Alumni Travel Program
Athletics Events
Upcoming Events
Cardinals in DC Happy Hour
June 13, 2023 | 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Mission Dupont | 1606 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
FREE
Otterbein’s headed to the Capitol!
Join fellow DC area alumni for a drink and a bite – plus chat with President John Comerford!
There is no charge to attend this free event, but advance registration is required.
Cardinal Career Development Series: Professional Resumes: The Do’s and Don’ts
June 14, 2023 | Noon-12:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
FREE
Feeling stuck in your career? Looking for something new? Join the experts in Otterbein’s Career Development Office to learn the do’s and don’ts of crafting your professional resume on June 14 from noon-12:30 p.m. for the second session of the Summer 2023 Cardinal Career Development Series.
This FREE virtual event takes place via Zoom and is part two of our three-part virtual summer series focused on career development. Each session is free to attend, but separate registrations are required for each.
Cardinal Career Development Series – LinkedIn: Tips and Tricks
July 12, 2023 | Noon-12:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
FREE
Feeling stuck in your career? Looking for something new? Join the experts in Otterbein’s Career Development Office as they explain tips and tricks for using LinkedIn to accelerate your career and job search on July 12 from noon-12:30 p.m. for the third session of the Summer 2023 Cardinal Career Development Series.
This FREE virtual event takes place via Zoom and is part three of our three-part virtual summer series focused on career development. Each session is free to attend, but separate registrations are required for each.
Zaftig Brewery Happy Hour & Beer Tasting🍻
July 14, 2023 | 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Zaftig Brewing | 7020 Huntley Rd # A, Worthington, OH
Free/$15.00 (see below for details)
Our Beer Tasting event is back again this year!
Join fellow alumni at local favorite Zaftig Brewing this summer as Otterbein hosts a special happy hour and (optional) beer tasting in Worthington. The event is free to attend and snacks will be provided. Zaftig beer will be available for purchase by the pint.
Participation in the beer tasting is $15 per person and includes three 5-ounce pours of Zaftig beers. The tasting begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be led by Michael Ruehrmund ’03, Zaftig’s Executive Vice President for Business Development. Participants will have the chance to vote for their favorite of the three beers and the winning beer will be served at OtterFest this fall during Homecoming & Family Weekend (Sept 15-16)!
RSVP by July 11 to guarantee your spot in the tasting!
Otterbein Night at Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati
August 20, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. kickoff
Lower.com Field, Columbus
$50 per person (includes match ticket)
Join fellow alumni in cheering on your team as Ohio’s two MLS teams battle it out in Columbus!
After last year’s trip to the Queen City for this match, we’re excited to bring out the Otterbein support for our local team! Dubbed by some as the “Hell is Real Derby,” this matchup is a favorite for Ohio soccer fans and sees the state’s two MLS teams do battle for bragging rights.
The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and we’ve arranged a special ticket block in the upper deck for any alumni, families, friends – even current students! – who’d like to sit together and cheer on their favorite. We’re also hosting a pre-match gathering at the Pub at the southeast corner of the stadium at 5:30 p.m. We’ll provide appetizers and you’ll be able to mingle with fellow Cardinals and purchase other refreshments. We’ll take an Otterbein picture and then walk to the stadium together.
Tickets for the match can be purchased through this registration process. Specific seats will be assigned by Otterbein staff ahead of the match. Tickets purchased together through one registration process will be seated together. If you’d like to sit with someone registering themselves separately, please email us at alumni@otterbein.edu.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023
September 15-16, 2023 | Campus/Westerville
Save the date for our annual Homecoming & Family Weekend!
Alumni Travel: Ireland 2023
September 19-30, 2023
Are you ready to pack your bags and hit the road with fellow alumni, family, and friends? Well, we have the perfect trip for you!
Our next alumni travel trip is being planned for Ireland, from Sept. 19 to Sept. 30, 2023. New adventures are added yearly, so take flight and explore the world with your fellow Cardinals!
Coming Soon!
Columbus Young Alumni Gathering and 10-Year Young Alumni Board Celebration!
Fall TBD | Columbus, OH
We’re welcoming our newest alumni and celebrating 10 years of Young Alumni Board work to strengthen and maintain connections as new Cardinals make their way after graduation.
Video Series
Cardinal Fly-By >
This series consists of five-minute learning lectures on a variety of topics from managing anxiety to proper stretching techniques.
Inside the Nest >
This series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at interesting places on Otterbein’s campus and beyond.
Between Two Cards >
This video interview series highlights the experiences of Otterbein University alumni.
Career Transitions >
This series focuses on important topics for individuals who are facing a job loss or transition.
Signature Events
