Eat Your Way to Lower Stress

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News - September 13, 2021

The adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor at bay,” may extend to wellbeing and not just chronic health conditions. In a recent study on the impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on overall perceived stress levels, Radavelli-Bagatini et al. (2021) observed that increased fruit and vegetable consumption, measured subjectively with questionnaires and objectively through serum carotenoids, were associated with lower stress levels. Higher fruit and vegetable consumption were significantly associated with lower perceived stress in men (p =…

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Post-Pandemic Leadership

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News - September 13, 2021

When we enter the world of the Post-Pandemic Era, organizations will need to make many decisions to navigate brand new roads. Should we work in person? Should we work remotely? Should there be a mix? What will be crucial in these decisions is leadership. This article from Forbes Magazine provides some insights into how leadership within organizations will be crucial to face the new challenges. Post-Pandemic Leadership: How Managing A Business Is Changing In Times Of Covid-19 Don EskewGraduate DirectorMaster…

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Leadership Changes and Other Highlights

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News - September 13, 2021

Did you know that Otterbein’s Nursing Department has made four changes in leadership positions this year? Each of the new leaders is a faculty member who contributes in various ways to the success of students and our programs. Below, you can read their brief introductions, highlighting some of what they value about the Nursing Department and its students. But first we’d like to highlight our students’ recent successes. Our 2021 Family Nurse Practitioner students graduated in May and are beginning…

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Transitions

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News - September 13, 2021

The start of the fall semester is typically associated with change and transition. This year is no different. This fall, 59 new graduate students transitioned into the first semester of their first year of graduate school. Some of our graduate students transitioned into their last year or last semester of graduate work. Others, like the nursing graduate students who joined us in the summer, transitioned to the next stage in their graduate education. All these transitions bring with them the…

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Otterbein University Recognized for Programs and Values

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News - September 13, 2021

Otterbein University has been collecting honors this fall, as it is recognized in national publications for its programs and values, including U.S. News & World Report, Colleges of Distinction, and Washington Monthly.  US News & World Report  Otterbein University has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its academic excellence, commitment to undergraduate teaching, and focus on affordability, student success outcomes, and experiential learning.  In the U.S. News & World Report 2022 edition of “America’s Best Colleges,” Otterbein jumped from 21st place to 12th, placing it in the top 8% among 157 peers in the Regional…

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Otterbein Campus Community Reflects on 9/11

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News - September 10, 2021

Twenty years ago, the events of 9/11 resulted in a shared trauma for the entire nation, with loss of lives and loss of a general sense of security. But it was also a moment when Americans came together, leaning on friends, families, and neighbors for support.   Otterbein’s community was no different. Members of our multi-generational community of teachers and learners from all over the country and world experienced the tragedy in different ways, but all responded with empathy and understanding.   Here are some reflections about 9/11 from Otterbein’s campus community.   Emma Urhammer ’23 Major: Public…

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What I Did This Summer: Otterbein Junior Entertains at Walt Disney World

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News - September 8, 2021

By Alyssa Ranney ‘23 Public Relations major   This summer was the start of my Disney College Program internship with The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Florida. To work for such a highly respected company is such an honor, and a great way to get my foot in the door with the company that I have dreamed of working for since I was a little girl.  Last year, I was accepted into the program before COVID-19 put us all into a shutdown. I was slated to work my absolute dream job, performing as a park character and parade walker. Since this…

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Otterbein Disability Services Consultant Working to End Stigma for Better Student Access

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News - September 3, 2021

By: Catie Duzzny  “The concepts and philosophies of disability as a social experience have shown that this is not just a medical diagnosis, but something that impacts lives every day. Part of my responsibility is removing societal barriers in order to create access for students,” said Andrew Sydlik, accessibility consultant for the disability services office at Otterbein University.   Andrew Sydlik Sydlik is legally blind, so his personal experiences have helped inform his advocacy and ambition to learn more about disability studies. Throughout his time researching, he has been able to learn more about himself and how he could help others that face challenges.  “I grew up in an environment where we did not talk about disability,…

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What I Did This Summer: Bridget Oder ‘23 Helps Run Otterbein Kids Volleyball Camp

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News - August 30, 2021

Bridget Oder '23 By Bridget Oder ‘23Public Relations major, Journalism/Media Communication minor Otterbein Volleyball Defensive Specialist  Along with being a Public Relations major here at Otterbein, I am also part of the volleyball team. Every year, the volleyball team has a kids’ camp during the summer. Last summer, 2020, we were unfortunately not able to have our camp because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We were all very excited to have the kids back in the gym this year, helping them improve their skills.  Kid’s camp was held from June 28 through July 1, in the Clements Recreation Center and Rike Center,…

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Otterbein University Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Student, Faculty, and Staff

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News - August 27, 2021

Otterbein University has announced it will now require students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19.  “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Otterbein has followed the advice of public health officials to make decisions in the best interest of the health and safety of our community,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Dawn Stewart. “This, combined with our current mask mandate, will offer the highest level of protection to our community and allow us to continue to offer in-person classes and activities.”  Factors in the decision include the rapid spread of the Delta variant and the safety and effectiveness…

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