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Provost Named to Columbus Women鈥檚 Commission聽

Wendy Sherman Heckler, provost and senior vice president

Provost and Senior Vice President Wendy Sherman Heckler has been named to the Columbus Women鈥檚 Commission by Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and First Lady Shannon Ginther. The Commission, first seated in January 2017, works to dismantle barriers and reduce gender- and race-based inequities to improve the economic position of women in our community.

鈥淭he Columbus Women鈥檚 Commission plays a vital role in advancing the strength and well-being of women across the city, from promoting pay equity to advocating for fair and just housing protections,鈥� said First Lady Ginther. 鈥淓ach of our new commissioners brings diverse experiences and expertise to the table, enabling us to continue serving the women of Columbus in 2024 and beyond.鈥�

The Columbus Women鈥檚 Commission focuses on three areas that are key to women鈥檚 economic security in our community: gender equity in the workplace, affordable housing and evictions, and financial empowerment.

Global Scholars Continue Studies at Otterbein聽

Beginning in the fall of 2024, high school students who complete the Global Scholars Diploma program through the Columbus Council on World Affairs are eligible for a renewable $19,000 scholarship from Otterbein.

Approximately 2,000 students from more than 20 school districts and private academies participate in the program, which develops globally competent students by building the awareness and skills needed to take action on global issues and to become responsible citizens of the world. Throughout the three-year program, high school students communicate and collaborate face-to-face with global community partners, businesses, civic leaders, and people of varying cultural backgrounds.

The Global Scholars Diploma is a not-for-profit, experiential learning-based program provided by the Columbus Council on World Affairs with the help of community partners, members, and sponsors. With the Global Scholars Diploma Scholarship, 9i果冻制作厂not only recognizes the educational promise of students who participate in the program, but also makes it possible for students to attend a university and become part of a community that shares the values of the program.

Mrs. Cochran is going on an adventure!聽

Otterbein’s portrait of our early 20th century benefactress Sarah B. Cochran left the Courtright Memorial Library on Feb. 12, 2024, to go on display at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. It is on loan for an exhibition celebrating women’s history in western Pennsylvania.

Sarah was the wife of Philip G. Cochran, the Pennsylvania coke and coal magnet who attended 9i果冻制作厂for two years, from 1869-71. After his passing in 1899, she ran his businesses and became a major philanthropist whose good works include the endowment of the Cochran Memorial Hall at Otterbein, dedicated in 1906. The exhibit, A Woman鈥檚 Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh, runs through Oct. 6.

Learn more about this .

Photo of the painting in its packing crate courtesy of Stephen Grinch ’98, archivist, 9i果冻制作厂.

Tony Bishop III 鈥�15, MSAH 鈥�18 Goes to Washington, D.C.

When Tony Bishop III 鈥�15, MSAH 鈥�18 earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree in communication and master鈥檚 degree in allied health at Otterbein, he never intended to work in politics. But he used his liberal arts background to adapt and apply his critical thinking skills to places outside of his major 鈥� including the White House.

鈥�9i果冻制作厂teaches you how to think 鈥� not what to think. What I learned as a Cardinal meant I could jump into any career and be prepared from the beginning to make an impact,鈥� Bishop said.

Being prepared for any career is one thing; finding the right career is another. For Bishop, public policy turned out to be the perfect fit.

鈥淲hat鈥檚 truly unique and special about 9i果冻制作厂is how you come to campus with one passion in mind and then through the guidance of professors, mentors and the entire community, you begin to discover another passion and then another. Ultimately through these extraordinary relationships that push you forward, you discover what it is you really want to pursue as a career, he said.

Photo, taken by Bishop, includes President Joe Biden, President Macron, the First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and the French President鈥檚 wife, Brigitte Macron.

His passion for public policy turned into jobs as a legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and as a fellow with then-Chairman Hakeem Jeffries in the Congressional Black Caucus for the U.S. House of Representatives.

With the Emerging Leaders delegation for the Congressional Black Caucus, Bishop traveled to Japan to establish bridges of diplomacy. Later, he was stationed in Brussels, Belgium, with the U.S. Liaison Office for the European Parliament for seven months. He then served as the executive director of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus.

His latest position lands Bishop in the White House as an advisor to the White House Office of the National Cyber Director.

He credits 9i果冻制作厂with helping to prepare him for his new position. 鈥淭o change things for the better in our country, I had to learn how to influence people, and communications seemed to be the perfect skill set to get that job done. I do this every day at work as I try to have positive impact on one of our highest institutions in the U.S.,鈥� Bishop said.

At the heart of everything he does is Bishop鈥檚 compassion for others. 鈥淚t鈥檚 all about helping someone else. If you have wisdom that you can share with someone to make their time easier, you should do it. That鈥檚 how we advance as a country.鈥�

These photos were supplied by Tony Bishop and show an event that was part of the first state visit by a foreign allied leader during the Biden administration 鈥� French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. Bishop attended and helped execute the event.

Above: Bishop at the White House before the event’s start.

Spring Semester Sees Outstanding Lineup of Speakers

9i果冻制作厂planned a lineup of signature events this spring featuring speakers on social justice, servant leadership, and the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Donja Thomas, Ph.D.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

The 9i果冻制作厂community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual MLK Convocation on Jan. 18 with a keynote address by Donja Thomas, Ph.D., an educator, writer, scholar, and Black studies activist. She shared how King鈥檚 dream is not just about the attainment of an ideal aspiration, it is also about the determined ambition behind our collective intentions towards economic and social justice. She encouraged each person to use their 鈥渟uperpower鈥� to work together.

You can watch a recording of the convocation at otterbein.edu/mlk

The Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series

The Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series welcomed U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty to campus on Feb. 15. She discussed the types of leaders we need to create unity and overcome the unique challenges our society faces. Beatty represents Ohio鈥檚 Third Congressional District. In the 118th Congress, she serves on the exclusive House Committee on Financial Services as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions.

Learn more at www.otterbein.edu/krendl

U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty

Heather McGhee

Vernon L. Pack Lectures

Finally, the community is invited to attend the Vernon L. Pack 鈥�50 Distinguished Lecture Series featuring author and activist Heather McGhee at 7 p.m. on April 4.

Go to otterbein.edu/pack for additional information, including the location and livestream

Over her career in public policy, McGhee has crafted legislation, testified before Congress and helped shape presidential campaign platforms. Her book The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together spent 10 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and was longlisted for the National Book Award and Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. The New York Times called it, 鈥渢he book that should change how progressives talk about race.鈥�

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy visited 9i果冻制作厂on Oct. 18 to have a discussion with students, faculty, staff, and the community about America鈥檚 mental health crisis as part of Nationwide Children’s On Our Sleeves campaign. The nation鈥檚 top doctor, Surgeon General Murthy, is a national advocate in the youth mental health movement.

Watch his discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fJyf1_l7ng

9i果冻制作厂Receives Fourth Choose Ohio First Grant

9i果冻制作厂has received a Choose Ohio First (COF) grant of $462,621.60 over five years from the State of Ohio and the Department of Higher Education (ODHE) for scholarship support for students from Ohio majoring in allied health, equine pre-veterinary, and veterinary technology. 9i果冻制作厂currently has three additional Choose Ohio First scholarship awards, including support for scholarships for Ohio students in nursing and mathematics, computer science, and STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) and STEMM education.

9i果冻制作厂Homecoming and Family Weekend September 15-16, 2023

HOMECOMING

& Family Weekend,听September 15-16, 2023

Save the date to come home to 9i果冻制作厂for this special weekend and all the experiences you鈥檝e come to love!

CLASS OF 1973: It’s time for your 50th Golden Reunion! Learn more at www.otterbein.edu/1973
Join us as we dedicate and re-name the 25 West Home Street residence hall in honor of late 9i果冻制作厂president, Dr. Thomas J. Kerr IV H’71, and his wife, Donna Kerr H’71.

Don’t miss the parade, the big game, and time with friends on our beautiful campus.

HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
SEPT. 15-16

Learn more at www.otterbein.edu/homecoming

Introducing New VPSA William Fox

Vice President for Student Affairs William (Bill) Fox, Ed.D, took a seat in his new office for the first time in January ready to advance Otterbein鈥檚 mission by focusing on student well-being and equity. He will oversee student health and wellness, residence life, student engagement, athletics, and student conduct programs 鈥� but that’s nothing new for this seasoned professional. Fox has worked in higher education for over 20 years, including a decade as dean of students at Denison University in Granville, OH. He most recently led the student affairs division at Antioch College* in Yellow Springs, OH.

We talked to Bill as he begins his new role:

What interested you in this role?

9i果冻制作厂is a special place. I have lived and worked in central Ohio for most of my career and have always been fond of the sense of community that 9i果冻制作厂fosters. I am now fortunate to be able to enjoy that feeling of belonging and pride. I have big shoes to fill and cannot wait to continue a legacy of success in building strong relationships, role modeling a strong ethic of care for students, and designing innovative programs to help students have a superb experience that prepares them for life after Otterbein.

What are some of the biggest opportunities you see at Otterbein?

I am inspired by the energy and ideas coming from the students. Part of being a student-centered educator means spending time listening to how students describe their experience here and what they want to see continue, change, or stop. Then it鈥檚 important that we work alongside and empower students to be responsible and accountable for co-creating that next step. I am paying attention to spaces students enjoy as they live and learn on our campus and ways to further enhance those over time. I am looking forward to leading and further developing our student affairs team 鈥� we have great people who are driven to do good work on behalf of students.

Your research focuses on student wellness. How will you apply that research at Otterbein?

I bring a focus on how mission, well-being, and equity are connected, and I wake up every day thinking about the role of student affairs in advancing our mission through advancing a strategic focus on well-being and equity in our work. This is shared work and I look forward to identifying ways that the Division of Student Affairs can work across the various areas of the University community to create the conditions upon which we can more fully live out our commitments to well-being and equity.

What is your approach for connecting with students?

Over the past 20 years, my approach has evolved with practice and student preferences. I hope our students will come to find that I am visible and accessible; genuinely curious about their experience; honest; direct when we agree/disagree; open in terms of letting them know when I don鈥檛 know and asking for help and student input; supportive of their expressions about change that is needed; and that I am in their corner and hoping for the best possible outcome for their experience here and lives after Otterbein.

*Antioch College is not affiliated with Antioch University. 9i果冻制作厂is currently partnering with Antioch University to create a new system of mission-driven, not-for-profit independent institutions of higher education.

Bill Fox NEW CARDINAL ON CAMPUS
William Fox, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs

New Vice President for Student Affairs William (Bill) Fox, Ed.D., says he is 鈥渋nspired by the energy and ideas鈥� coming from 9i果冻制作厂students.

Student Well-Being and Equity are top of mind for new Vice President for Student Affairs Bill Fox.

Upcoming Alumni and Family Events

The 9i果冻制作厂Alumni and Friends Travel Program has covered a lot of territory, so we鈥檇 like to hear where you think we should go next. As we plan our future travel endeavors, please contact Becky May 鈥�78 at rmay@otterbein.edu or 614-823-1305 to share your ideas for the destinations that have always been on your bucket list.

Visit www.otterbein.edu/alumni/alumni-travel for more details.

Save these Dates!
Upcoming Alumni and Family Events

The Office of Alumni and Family Engagement is planning a variety of events 鈥� both in-person and virtual 鈥� for you to reconnect with your 9i果冻制作厂family. Here鈥檚 what is coming up in the months ahead:

April 25: Senior Theatre Showcase in New York City.
April 29: Toast to the Class of 2023 (for graduates and their families).
May (TBD): New Graduate Happy Hour in Columbus.
June 6: Washington, D.C., Area Happy Hour with President Comerford.
Aug. 20: Columbus Crew Soccer vs. FC Cincinnati in Columbus.
Sept. 15-16: Homecoming and Family Weekend.

We鈥檙e always adding new events, so be sure to check our events page for details and updates at www.otterbein.edu/alumni/events-travel

Philanthropy in Action – Spring 2023

Support for the Campus Center renovation continues to make a major impact as Phase 1 of the project nears completion, which includes the addition of a new elevator to access all three floors, additional restrooms, and refreshed lounge spaces. Boosted by an additional $1 million gift from alumna and emerita Board of Trustees member Annie Ames 鈥�86 this past fall, the University is now shifting to secure funding for Phase 2 of the renovation.

The new lower level features an enhanced lobby and ticket booth for the Campus Center Pit Theatre, additional restrooms, and study spaces.

To support this project, visit www.otterbein.edu/give and select 鈥淐ampus Center Renovation鈥� under the designation drop down field.

The second floor lobby gives students a new gathering space and new restrooms.

The main entrance greets guests with a lobby that features access to a new elevator, new front entrance to the bookstore, and an 9i果冻制作厂wallscape.