Otterbikes important for community says Dispatch editorial

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News - September 6, 2019

"Editorial: Abandoned bikes get new life as previous owners leave college" Published July 29, 2019

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Otterbikes recycling program detailed in Columbus Dispatch

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News - September 6, 2019

"Ohio State, other area colleges put abandoned bikes to good use" Published July 23, 2019

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Columbus Dispatch calls updating Guys and Dolls “no gamble”

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News - September 6, 2019

"Updating ‘Guys and Dolls’ is no gamble for Otterbein" Published July 18, 2019

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Columbus Underground reviews “Guys and Dolls” as perfect summer entertainment

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News - September 6, 2019

"Review: Otterbein’s Rollicking Guys and Dolls" Published July 15, 2019

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WSYX ABC6 interviews La Trice Washington on “humanitarian crisis” at southern border

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News - September 6, 2019

"Ohio senators return from southern border after analyzing 'humanitarian crisis'" Published July 15, 2019

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Otterbein professor part of The Big SCORE

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News - September 5, 2019

Jennifer Bernard Merkowitz, associate professor of theory and composition at Otterbein University, worked with poet Louise Robertson to create a musical work as part of the innovative poetry and music commissioned project, The Big SCORE. The poem, set to Merkowitz’s original composition, focuses on the topic of immigrant families separated at the southern U.S. border. This collaboration's result, At the Detention Center for Immigrant Children, has instrumental sounds that simulate the sound of the buzz of a lightbulb and construction…

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Josh Groban gives Otterbein ensemble opportunity of a lifetime

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News - September 3, 2019

A group of Otterbein students and faculty got the experience of a lifetime when they performed with Josh Groban at his Columbus concert on June 13. “Singing back up for Josh Groban was a once in a life time experience and I’m so glad I got to share it with a group of people who all share a passion for music,” said senior Anna Ehret. When it came to setting up this opportunity it was all about making connections. Keyona…

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Central Ohio government leader offers advice to new students

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News - August 28, 2019

At the 2019 Otterbein New Student Convocation held on Thursday, Aug. 22, Franklin County Commissioner Kevin Boyce offered his take on the importance of higher education and the day. “Today is about a new chapter, new beginnings,” he explained. “But what I know for sure is that it’s not about where you start but where you end up that matters most.” Boyce went on to emphasize the importance of making connections with fellow classmates, professors and university staff as they…

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Art professor oversees annual ceramic institute at Otterbein

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News - August 27, 2019

While Otterbein’s students were on summer break, Jim Bowling, co-chair of the Department of Art and Art History, was still hard at work in Otterbein’s ceramic studio. Bowling was overseeing the 2019 Otterbein Summer Ceramic Institute: Creatures and Characters with featured artist Erika Sanada from July 29-Aug. 9. The Otterbein Summer Ceramic Institute (OCIS) is an annual two-week summer intensive studio program designed for intermediate to advanced level clay artists. Established in 2006, the institute offers the opportunity to work…

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Cardinals take flight at Otterbein to start Fall semester

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News - August 27, 2019

It’s the first week of the school year for students at Otterbein University, including approximately 720 new students, representing 21 states, six countries and 56 coming to Otterbein from Columbus State Community College. Last week, new students kicked off their college experience with a week of activities on campus and in the Westerville community, including a day of community service. This week, all students are invited to the First Friday Festival from 3:30-6 p.m. on Aug. 30 inside and outside…

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