How is a Philosophy and Religion Major or Minor Perfect for a Future Doctor, Lawyer, Software Engineer, and More?
By Erica Bush ’25 When considering what major to study, many students choose one with a career in mind, so they may overlook a versatile degree like philosophy and religion. We asked Assistant Professor Alex Rocklin, Department of Philosophy and Religion, why students should consider studying philosophy and religion at Otterbein. What specific jobs are out in the market for people with an undergraduate degree in philosophy and religion? Career outcomes are so much more diverse than most people realize.…
Cool Courses: Otterbein’s President and First Lady Want You to Learn about Civic Engagement
If you want more face time with Otterbein’s president, all you have to do is take his course! President John Comerford and his wife, Rachel, teach a Senior Year Experience course about civic engagement and leadership before sending them off into their careers with a professional network many people would envy! And they do it while providing the strong support and life lessons that students get from all their professors at Otterbein. Are you ready to enroll so you can…
Sport Management Presents International Sports Film Festival of Ohio, March 20-23
Sport Management presents the 2023 International Sports Film Festival of Ohio. This year’s festival will showcase three films — Landis; Category: Woman; and The Loyola Project. There will also be a presentation from Super Bowl-winning strength coach Jeff Friday, and a Q&A with the writer for Landis, Pete Brown. The 2023 International Sports Film Festival of Ohio is the sixth edition of the festival, with this being the third held at Otterbein University. All events are free and open to…
Bestselling Author and Social Justice Activist Heather McGhee Coming to Campus April 4
Otterbein University will host New York Times bestselling author and renowned social justice policy expert Heather McGhee for its Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, in Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville. This event is free and open to the public. Get more information and register at otterbein.edu/pack. Heather Mcghee McGhee’s relationship to Otterbein runs deeper than her visit to campus. Otterbein was the first Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation…
Journalism and Art Major Has Published Three Books of Poetry
By Erica Bush ’25 After two years of dedication and hard work, Otterbein sophomore Alina Baer self-published her third poetry and prose book, Water on Jupiter, in February. Alina Baer In addition to Water on Jupiter, Baer has authored and self-published The Orange Crayon and Charcoal and Diamonds. All three of Baer’s works are available for purchase on Amazon. “I really like poetry because it feels like an expression of thoughts. It doesn’t have to be perfect,” Baer said. “Life is…
Science Lecture Series Welcomes Renowned Quantum Physicist
Renowned atomic, molecular, and optical physicist Dr. Paul Kwiat is on campus this week to talk to students, faculty, and others about quantum physics. Kwiat is this year’s speaker for the George W. and Mildred K. White Science Lecture Series, and will present a free public lecture, “The Quantum Information Revolution: How entanglement will — and won’t — enhance computing, communication, and sensing,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, in Riley Auditorium at the Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170…
Otterbein Partners with Black Girl Rising, Inc. to Talk about Improving Educational Experiences for Black Girls
School administrators, teachers, social workers, counselors, and other adults in education will gather on campus on Nov. 17 for a collaborative event between Black Girl Rising, Inc., and Otterbein University. This event will feature Monique W. Morris, Ed.D., author of the new book, Cultivating Joyful Learning Spaces for Black Girls. The event will shine light on the subject of Building Resilient Black Girls Programs. The mission of Black Girl Rising, Inc., is to research and evaluate the ways in which…
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