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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Signature Events & Travel
Homecoming & Family Weekend
50th Reunion
Alumni Travel Program
Athletics Events
Upcoming Events
Giving Tuesday 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | All day | Online
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. At Otterbein, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for our alumni and friends to make a true difference in the lives of our students! You can make a gift of any size on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to help out. Donate here.
Annual Tree Lighting for the Holidays
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Towers Hall Lawn
It’s time for another treasured tradition — and Otterbein hopes you’ll share in some very special festivities! All Cardinals (alumni, students, families, and friends!) will enjoy live music, hot chocolate, and the big moment when the ceremonial tree is illuminated. Join us to kick of the holiday season on campus! This is a free, family-friendly event! Participants are also invited to the annual Holiday Feast, in the Campus Center (first floor). The dinner is included in our student meal plans, but faculty/staff and guests may pay at the door ($17/adults; $7/children over 4, free for ages 4 and under! More info here.
Toast to the Class for December ’24 Graduates
December 11, 2024 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Roush Hall, Fisher Gallery
Congratulations to our December ’24 Graduates! While we look forward to the formal Commencement exercises on May 4, 2025, we invite you and a guest to join us for a special reception to celebrate YOU and your achievements as a soon-to-be alum of Otterbein! RSVP by December 3 to be entered to win a diploma frame. Register here.
Otterbein “Beat Cap” Basketball Double Header
January 18, 2025 | 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. | Rike Center
Join fellow alumni and families to cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they take on crosstown rival Capital for the annual Roush Auto Rivalry Showdown. The women tip off at 5 p.m., followed by the men at 7 p.m. Plus, the men’s teams and players from 1981-1986 will be honored at halftime. Get your tickets here!
Baseball 2nd Annual First Pitch Dinner
February 15, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. | The Medallion Club
Save the date for our second annual Baseball First Pitch Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at The Medallion Club. Our event will be a night to celebrate the past, present, and future of Cardinal Baseball and offer everyone an opportunity to meet the 2024-25 team and reconnect with coaches and alumni. Watch for more details coming soon to register, and Go Cards!
Have an idea for an event?
We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to connect Cardinals to one another.
Have an idea for an event or program? Email us at alumni@otterbein.edu
Video Series
In the Loop with Alumni Council >
This video interview series highlights life and professional development topics with the Alumni Council.
Inside the Nest >
This series provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at interesting places on Otterbein’s campus and beyond.
Cardinal Fly-By >
This series consists of five-minute learning lectures on a variety of topics from managing anxiety to proper stretching techniques.
Signature Events
