Otterbein University in the News

Sport Management Presents International Sports Film Festival of Ohio, March 20-23  


Sport Management presents the 2023 International Sports Film Festival of Ohio. This year’s festival will showcase three films — Landis; Category: Woman; and The Loyola Project. There will also be a presentation from Super Bowl-winning strength coach Jeff Friday, and a Q&A with the writer for Landis, Pete Brown. The 2023 International Sports Film Festival of Ohio is the sixth edition of the festival, with this being the third held at Otterbein University.  All events are free and open to…

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Bestselling Author and Social Justice Activist Heather McGhee Coming to Campus April 4


Otterbein University will host New York Times bestselling author and renowned social justice policy expert Heather McGhee for its Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, in Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville. This event is free and open to the public. Get more information and register at otterbein.edu/pack. Heather Mcghee McGhee’s relationship to Otterbein runs deeper than her visit to campus. Otterbein was the first Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation…

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Journalism and Art Major Has Published Three Books of Poetry


By Erica Bush ’25 After two years of dedication and hard work, Otterbein sophomore Alina Baer self-published her third poetry and prose book, Water on Jupiter, in February.   Alina Baer In addition to Water on Jupiter, Baer has authored and self-published The Orange Crayon and Charcoal and Diamonds. All three of Baer’s works are available for purchase on Amazon.  “I really like poetry because it feels like an expression of thoughts. It doesn’t have to be perfect,” Baer said. “Life is…

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Science Lecture Series Welcomes Renowned Quantum Physicist 


Renowned atomic, molecular, and optical physicist Dr. Paul Kwiat is on campus this week to talk to students, faculty, and others about quantum physics.   Kwiat is this year’s speaker for the George W. and Mildred K. White Science Lecture Series, and will present a free public lecture, “The Quantum Information Revolution: How entanglement will — and won’t — enhance computing, communication, and sensing,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, in Riley Auditorium at the Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170…

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Otterbein Partners with Black Girl Rising, Inc. to Talk about Improving Educational Experiences for Black Girls


School administrators, teachers, social workers, counselors, and other adults in education will gather on campus on Nov. 17 for a collaborative event between Black Girl Rising, Inc., and Otterbein University. This event will feature Monique W. Morris, Ed.D., author of the new book, Cultivating Joyful Learning Spaces for Black Girls. The event will shine light on the subject of Building Resilient Black Girls Programs.  The mission of Black Girl Rising, Inc., is to research and evaluate the ways in which…

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Lincoln Theatre Walk Of Fame To Induct Visual Artist Queen Brooks And Jazz Vocalist Jeanette Williams July 30


Lincoln Theatre Walk Of Fame To Induct Visual Artist Queen Brooks And Jazz Vocalist Jeanette Williams July 30Published: June 20, 2022Broadway World

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Fifty years of Title IX: Equality isn’t such a terrible thing, you know?


Fifty years of Title IX: Equality isn't such a terrible thing, you know?Published: June 19, 2022Columbus Dispatch

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‘Chris Jansing Reports’ anchor talks growing in Fairport Harbor, working nearly quarter of a century for NBC News


‘Chris Jansing Reports’ anchor talks growing in Fairport Harbor, working nearly quarter of a century for NBC NewsPublished: June 17, 2022The News-Herald

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‘You never know’: Ohio teachers wrestle with fear of school shootings after Uvalde


'You never know': Ohio teachers wrestle with fear of school shootings after UvaldePublished: June 3, 2022Columbus Dispatch

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Sci-fi tale of cybercrime by Abbey Theater a chilling look at the dark side of the internet


Sci-fi tale of cybercrime by Abbey Theater a chilling look at the dark side of the internetPublished: June 2, 2022Columbus Dispatch

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Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre’s VOICE OF THE NET


Photos: First look at Original Productions Theatre's VOICE OF THE NETPublished: June 2, 2022Broadway World

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Ohio professor creates portraits to spotlight the lives lost during the pandemic


Ohio professor creates portraits to spotlight the lives lost during the pandemicPublished: June 1, 2022Spectrum News 1

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Racial healing: 75 colleges to explore truth, justice through virtual event


Racial healing: 75 colleges to explore truth, justice through virtual eventPublished: June 1, 2022University Business

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Who was Stone Foltz? Fraternity members found guilty of hazing and acquitted of homicide in BGSU student death trial


Who was Stone Foltz? Fraternity members found guilty of hazing and acquitted of homicide in BGSU student death trialPublished: May 28, 2022skPOP

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2022 Columbus Parent Summer Camp Guide: Day Camp Options – Sports


2022 Columbus Parent Summer Camp Guide: Day Camp Options - SportsPublished: May 26, 2022Columbus Monthly

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