Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024 was a Success!

Schedule subject to change. Events in BOLD are open to all alumni.

Friday, September 20, 2024

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Class of 1974 50th Reunion (The Point at Otterbein)
  • For a full schedule of 50th Reunion events, click here.
• 4-6:30 p.m. | Cardy Hour With Faculty & Staff (Towers Lawn)
  • Families, Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff are invited to this casual gathering featuring appetizers, beer and seltzer (for purchase), and non-alcoholic beverages.
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Raise a Glass in Remembrance of Dr. Christina Reynolds (Towers Lawn)
  • At the Communications Department tent on Towers Lawn
• 6:30-9 p.m. | Homecoming Kickoff Concert and OtterFest (Towers Lawn)
  • All alumni, families, and friends are invited to join us to kick off the festivities! We’re also extending a special invitation to all fraternity and sorority alumni to come back for a special meet up!
  • Live music from our alumni cover band starts at 7!
  • Food trucks from Ciao Cafe (Gelato), Dos Hermanos, Ono Turo Turo, and Roaming Rooster
  • Biergarten featuring Seventh Son Brewing Co. beer and Kitty Paw hard seltzer 
  • Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Night at OtterFest
  • Special group seating areas for:
    • Class of 1974
    • Classes of 1973-1979 (Summer Breeze)
    • Communication Department Alumni
• 7-8 p.m. | Celebration of Otterbein Awards (The Point at Otterbein)
  • Visit our Alumni Awards page to see this year’s award recipients!
  • By RSVP — SOLD OUT!
• 7-9 p.m. | Alumni Choir Rehearsal (Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center)
  • Register here
  • Plan to arrive between 6:45 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

• 9-10 a.m. | State of the University & Conversation with President Comerford (Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center)
  • All alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff are welcome
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Otterbein Equestrian Team Tournament of Champions Horse Show
  (Austin E. Knowlton Equine Science Center, 600 N. Spring Rd, Westerville, 43082)

   

  • All alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff are welcome to visit the Equine Center to experience the world of horses as the Otterbein equestrian team competes!
  • Register to take a tour of the Equine Center at 10 am or 1 pm here.
  • See all the Equine Center events here.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Cardy Zone for Kids (Towers Lawn)
  • Inflatables, games, crafts, a juggler, and more!

     

    • Balloon animals by Luke the Juggler
    • Face Painting by Rita
    • Learn about animals with the Ohio Wildlife Center
• 10-11 a.m. | Emeriti Faculty & Staff Open House (Fisher Gallery Second Floor, Roush Hall)

   

  • Stop by and visit with your favorite emeriti faculty and staff!
• 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | BSU (Black Student Union) All-Star Weekend Homecoming (The Point at Otterbein; The House of Black Culture, 154 W. Home Street)
  • Come celebrate our connection through music and culture. All are welcome!
  • Meet in The Point parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and walk the parade at 11. After the parade, we will be having a tailgate at the House of Black Culture.
  • Register here.
• 11 a.m. | Homecoming Parade (Campus)
  • View this annual tradition from the Towers Lawn without even leaving Cardy Zone and OtterFest!
  • See the new parade map here
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | OtterFest (Towers Lawn)
  • Food, games, and entertainment
    • Cookout lunch for purchase
    • Frozen treats from Sally’s Ice Box
    • Pap’s Kettle Corn
  • Performances by Johnny Steiner ’96, Allison Asarch ’18, Ottertuned, and more!
  • Special presentation by Ohio Wildlife Center
  • Biergarten featuring Seventh Son Brewing Co. beer and Kitty Paw hard seltzer 
  • Special group seating areas for:
    • Class of 1974
    • Class of 1969
    • Classes of 1973-1979 (Summer Breeze)
• 11:30 a.m. | Class of 1969 55th Reunion Luncheon (Shear-McFadden Science Center Atrium)
  • For full Class of 1969 55th Reunion gathering details click here.
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Communication Department Alumni Gathering (Roush Hall Room 118)
  • After the parade, grab a lunch on Towers Lawn and meet in Roush Hall Room 118 for a celebration of all things Communication!
  • Reconnect with your faculty and peers and find out all the great things people are doing.
  • Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Forensic Speech and Debate at Otterbein and  commemorate the life and contributions of Dr. Chris Reynolds.
• 12-1 p.m. | Tour of the Frank Museum of Art (39 S. Vine St)
  • By RSVP – SOLD OUT!
• 1:15-2:00 p.m. | Class of 1968 Legacy Gift Stained Glass Display Dedication and Reception (Fisher Gallery Roush Hall)
  • All are invited to celebrate the installation of historic stained glass panels in Roush Hall. 
  • Refreshments will be provided.
• 2 p.m. | Football vs. Marietta College (Memorial Stadium)
  • *Please note: Alumni and friends should stop by the Homecoming Welcome Tent on Friday evening or Saturday to receive complimentary ticket vouchers for the football game!
• 5-7 p.m. | ’80s Theatre Reunion (Cowan Hall, Roush Hall)
  • 5-6 p.m. | Guided Tour of Fritsche Theatre in Cowan Hall
  • 6-7 p.m. | Theatre Reunion Reception in Roush Hall – paid registration required
• 6-9:30 p.m. | Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science Gala (The Point at Otterbein)
  By RSVP — SOLD OUT!

   

  • Otterbein University presents the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science Gala. Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence, this event will honor those who have helped to shape the equine industry and will feature a silent auction.
• 6 p.m. | Class of 1999 25th Reunion gathering (Aloft Westerville, 32 Heatherdown Dr., Westerville)
  • It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate this milestone together!
  • Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
  • It’s free… join us!
• 7 p.m. | Alumni Choir Concert (Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville)
  • No ticket required

Traveling to Westerville for the Homecoming & Family Weekend or your Reunion?