Campus Life
University senate votes on major changes to academic departments
University Senate held their monthly meeting this past Wednesday to discuss the financial stability of academic programs and vote on academic major changes.
Board of trustees discuss campus renovations, fee increase, program changes and finances
At the board of trustees meeting this past Saturday, board members discussed upcoming changes coming to campus including the renovation of the campus center, an increase in the student life fee, the expansion of academic programs and Otterbein's financial ...
University archivist shares the history behind Otterbein's Towers Hall
Hundreds of Otterbein students, faculty and staff walk past Towers Hall every day. It is one of Otterbein's most historic and beloved buildings, but how much do we actually know about its history? Stephen Grinch, Otterbein University's archivist, shared ...
Concert choir tours Germany during winter break
The Otterbein Concert Choir traveled to five different cities in Germany from December 11 to 20.
Otterbein student earns degree alongside her mom
Imagine being stressed about your next exam. You go to the library, and sit down in a booth with your study partner: your mom.
Otterbein student fights cancer, hopes to finish school
Kaila Kullgren lives by a theory: everything we do in life costs us a spoon. Taking a shower, hanging out with friends or even walking from the bedroom to the kitchen take energy. But Kaila must pick and choose how she spends her days. As a young 19-year-old ...
New hall director position blurred line between student and staff
Residence hall director become new role for students in residence life structure.
Otterbein art department offers over 10 concentrations for art majors
Otterbein’s art department offers more than 10 concentrations for art majors. This leads to a variety of career paths for students from advertising to wedding photography.
Otterbein Promise House partners with campus organizations to donate food for students in need
Otterbein's Promise House has an Adopt the Pantry Program. The program allows different organizations on campus to work one on one with the Promise House to raise funds and donate food for students in need.
Otterbein parking survey broken down by the numbers
Parking on Otterbein's campus broken down by the numbers.
Chief of police brings campus safety awareness to Otterbein
What would you do in a campus emergency or violent attack? Larry Banaszak, chief of police, advises on what to do to stay safe on campus.
Senate votes to add aquarium science minor and remove bachelor of science in sustainability studies major
The senate meeting that took place October 11 proposed three new bills: two that were unanimously approved and one postponed to the November 8 meeting.
Dance minor contributes to Otterbein's theater program
Stella Kane, director of dance at Otterbein University, talks about the dance minor and how she was drawn to Otterbein's theater and dance program as a result of her previous experience.
Otterthon raises money for local Nationwide Children's Hospital
Haylie Schmoll talks about Otterthon, an organization that raises money and awareness of children with needed medical expenses.