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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Alumni Insights Virtual Series:

Serving Children with Identified Neurodivergence

March 26, 2024  |  7 p.m.  |  Zoom

Fellow alumni and current students are invited to join us on Zoom as we hear from two accomplished Otterbein alumnae pediatric occupational therapists discussing the role of occupational therapy in the diagnosis and treatment of children with neurodivergence.

Learn more about treatment options for children and families and about how to advocate for your child or family member within the context of the healthcare system. Dr. Calli Studebaker ’14 and Dr. Claire LeGendre ’19 will also discuss their employment within the field of occupational therapy. Moderated by Otterbein’s Dr. Shelley Payne. Learn more here.

Neurodivergence is a non-medical umbrella term that refers to a wide range of conditions including autism, dyslexia, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Different Directions for Doctors

April 2, 2024  |  7:00-8:00 p.m.
The Point at Otterbein (Room 140), 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville and online via Zoom

Come hear from six Otterbein alumni physicians about the many paths one can take when exploring a medical degree. This is a great panel for any current students or young alumni who are still trying to decide what route to take in the medical field.

Dr. Carl Bates ’86, Retired Pediatric Nephrologist
Dr. Seth Holtzapfel ’87, Internal Medicine
Dr. Mina Makary ’09, Radiologist
Dr. Shannon Miller ’88, Psychiatrist
Dr. Mindy Phinney ’85, Retired Nephrologist and current Otterbein Board of Trustees member
Dr. Jerod Rone ’87, Pediatrician and Professor of Pediatrics

This workshop is ideal if you are a physician or student interested in exploring different directions for doctors (academic, clinical, etc.).

This event is free but we do ask that you register in advance.

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New York City Senior Showcase Reception 

April 16, 2024  |  8:00-10:00 p.m.
The Mermaid Oyster Bar | 127 West 43rd Street, New York, NY

Join us in celebrating Otterbein’s Theatre & Dance Class of 2024! 

The capstone experience for eligible acting and musical theatre majors is the BFA Senior Showcase in front of a live audience in New York City. Please join us in celebrating the Class of 2024 after the showcase on April 16, from 8-10 p.m., at the Mermaid Oyster Bar in Times Square.

We hope to see you there!

Advance registration is required for this free event.

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Toast to the Class of 2024! 

April 27, 2024  |  7:00 p.m.
The Point at Otterbein, 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville

The Class of 2024 will be celebrated in style on Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at The Point. Parents and immediate family members are invited to join their 2024 graduates for refreshments, music, and a champagne toast by President Comerford. 

Advance registration is required for this free event.

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Otterbein Night at Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati  

May 11, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. pre-match gathering, 7:30 p.m. kickoff 
Lower.com Stadium, Columbus

Join fellow alumni in cheering on your team as Ohio’s two MLS teams battle it out in Columbus! 

After taking home the national championship in 2023, the Crew are back in action against in-state rivals FC Cincinnati in what is dubbed by some as the “Hell is Real Derby.” This matchup is an annual favorite for Ohio soccer fans and sees the state’s two MLS teams do battle for bragging rights.  

The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and we’ve arranged a special ticket block in the upper deck for any alumni, families, friends – even current students! – who’d like to sit together and cheer on their favorite. We’re also hosting a pre-match gathering at the Pub at the southeast corner of the stadium at 5:30 p.m. We’ll provide appetizers and you’ll be able to mingle with fellow Cardinals and purchase other refreshments. 

Tickets for the match can be purchased through the registration process which will open shortly. We expect our limited block of tickets to sell out fast, so join the early access list by clicking the button above!

Specific seats will be assigned by Otterbein staff ahead of the match. Tickets purchased together through one registration process will be seated together. If you’d like to sit with someone registering themselves separately, please email us at alumni@otterbein.edu.  

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Seattle Alumni, Families, and Friends Gathering

June 4, 2024
Location and Time: TBD

Save the date for an Otterbein alumni, families, and friends gathering in Seattle on Tuesday, June 4, 2024! Join President John Comerford to hear the latest news and updates from the ‘Bein.

Central Ohio Young Alumni Happy Hour

Date TBD | Columbus, OH

Get together with local Cardinals to network and share our Otterbein connection. Details to come!

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