Alumni Events & Travel

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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Cleveland Zoo Alumni, Families, & Friends Event

Sunday, June 22, 2025 |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Cleveland Zoo & Metropark

You “Otter” join fellow Otterbein alumni, families, and friends for a fun day at the Cleveland Zoo! Tickets include a special Otterbein picnic lunch as well as admission to the Zoo (all day). Bring the whole family! *Please note: Tickets for this event will not be sold at the Zoo entrance. You must purchase them in advance via our Otterbein registration page, by 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
We are grateful to Board of Trustees members Mindy Phinney ’85 and Jim Francis ’71, and his wife Linda, for their philanthropic support of this event, which has helped to provide a generous discount for alumni and their families to attend!
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Otterbein Chicago Alumni, Families & Friends Event
Sunday, July 13, 2025  | 12 p.m. Reception / 2 p.m. Theatre Performance (optional)

Chi-Town here we come! We’re looking forward to bringing together our Chicago metro area alumni, families, and friends in July on the North Shore in Glencoe at Writers Theatre. Join us for a special afternoon reception at 12 p.m., hosted by alumna Sara Ullman Pfaff ’77 and her husband Chris, followed by an optional 2 p.m. theatre performance of “Dhaba on Devon Avenue”. Reception is free and tickets to the theatre performance are $20 per person, at a reduced group rate.

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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

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This series focuses on discussing timely topics with accomplished Otterbein grads.

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In the Loop with Alumni Council >
This video interview series highlights life and professional development topics with the Alumni Council.

Inside The Nest

Inside the Nest >
This series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at interesting places on Otterbein’s campus and beyond.

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Cardinal Fly-By >
This series consists of  five-minute learning lectures on a variety of topics from managing anxiety to proper stretching techniques.

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