Social Organizations

Social Student Organizations

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• Campus Programming Board (CPB)

  CPB provides programs of a cultural, recreational, social and educational nature to the Otterbein University community and provides students and staff with opportunities to shape their environment through the selection, production, and evaluation of those events. Additionally, CPB actively encourages multicultural understanding, acceptance and appreciation through programming and co-sponsorship with other organizations.

• Colleges Against Cancer

  American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer is a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities.

• Commuter Association

  The Commuter Association works to provide activities specifically for Otterbein's commuting population. The group works to promote issues effecting commuters. This organization works out of the Commuter Lounge. Call the Center for Student Involvement, ext. 3211, for more information.

• Gamer's Guild

  This group brings gamers together to meet others who like the same games. They also sponsor tournaments and other events to encourage community and camaraderie.

• Model United Nations Club

  Model United Nations is an exciting, educational strategy for students in all grade levels and from all backgrounds to learn about global issues.

• Orientation Leaders

  Orientation Leaders (OLs) are a group of students selected to assist in planning and implementing the orientation program for new students and their families. OLs participated in a ten-week training session during the spring quarter and develop a bond as a team that serves as a valuable resource to those attending orientation. OLs have a unique opportunity to be Otterbein's first contact to new students and contribute immensely to their orientation and entire college experience. Three student coordinators help in the selection, training and guidance of the OLs during the entire process.

• Otterbein Students For Life

  Otterbein Students for Life is a campus pro-life organization. The group is dedicated to creating awareness, educating the Otterbein community and fostering conversations about abortion issues. This group hosts speakers, plans events, and participates in volunteer opportunities both at school and in the surrounding area.

• The Rwanda Project

  This group's mission is to raise money in order to send children in Rwanda to school at Batsinda. The organization is also raises awareness about the issues in Rwanda. We are in contact with Sinanga Juvenal who is the headmaster at Batsinda and we will send him the money we raise every June. We meet on Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Towers but this varies.

• Starving Artists

  This organization promotes the appreciation and education of art throughout the Otterbein community as well as to promote and develop the artwork of Otterbein art students. To fulfill their mission, Starving Artists offers an open membership to any person at Otterbein who is interested in promoting and developing a self-awareness of art. This is done through many yearly activities that include trips to local museums, exhibitions of student artwork both on and off campus, and community outreach programs with area schools. The organization meets biweekly each quarter of the academic year, the first meeting is held the first week of regular class sessions.

• VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood

  VOX of Otterbein University provides education about reproductive health and rights and supports comprehensive sex education. They also translate increased awareness into pro-choice activism and serve as a coalition partner to state, national, and international reproductive rights efforts.

• Women's Forum

  Women's Forum provides opportunities for members to network, share ideas through educational meetings, and consider women's issues. This group also formulates and advances positions relating to women's issues and concerns.