Phase Two Construction Stats:

• Start date > May 20, 2024
• Substantial completion date > Jan. 27, 2025
• Hours worked > Over 27,000.
• Workers > 251 construction workers and 29 trade partners.
• Waste disposal > 29.31 tons of waste hauled; 24 tons of waste recycled.
• Renovation area > 15,346 square feet.
• Addition area > 1,200 square feet.

Each year, 9i果冻制作厂honors outstanding teachers for their impact on their students, colleagues, and the University. This year鈥檚 awards ceremony was held Nov. 21, 2024.

The ceremony included the granting of the inaugural Reynolds Exemplary Teaching Award, named in memory of longtime 9i果冻制作厂faculty member, mentor, advocate, colleague, and friend Christine Reynolds, who passed away on Feb. 3, 2024. Reynolds joined the Department of Communication faculty as a professor on Sept. 1, 1990, and went on to serve as a department chair, division chair, Senior Year Experience coordinator, and associate provost for faculty affairs. She was granted emerita status in January 2024.

The award was given to Reynolds鈥� friend and colleague Professor Susan Millsap, Department of Communication, who has impacted the lives of countless students as a teacher, mentor, and friend, in the spirit of the award鈥檚 namesake.

The dedicated full- and part-time faculty who were honored for their dedication included:

This academic year, 9i果冻制作厂 hosted guest lecturers that addressed some of the most pressing social justice issues today.

The Kathy A. Krendl H鈥�18 Distinguished Lecture Series welcomed renowned race and gender activist Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu on Nov. 6 鈥� one day after a contentious Election Day. Her lecture鈥檚 title, This is Not the End of The Story, was based on words of wisdom from Tutu鈥檚 grandmother who always said, when things seemed bleak, that the end of the story had not yet been written and that they had a role in writing how the story would unfold. Her message was that it does not matter whether you are jubilant or downcast, this is not the end of the story. How the story unfolds from that point is up to each of us. Using personal anecdotes, African proverbs, and examples from different countries, Tutu asked each person to examine their role in writing the story of their country鈥檚 future.

Learn more at www.otterbein.edu/krendl

This year鈥檚 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Jan. 21 featured Dorian L. Harrison, an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University at Newark who researches issues of equity in education. She has dedicated her career to ensuring equity in literacy education, challenging deficit-based perspectives, and empowering learners to see themselves as agents of change. Her groundbreaking research intersects race, class, and language, advancing justice in classrooms and communities alike.

Learn more at www.otterbein.edu/mlk

The 9i果冻制作厂Esports team completed the fall portion of its inaugural season with many successes. Playing five titles 鈥� Rainbow 6, Overwatch 2, Valorant, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU) and Call of Duty 鈥� the Cardinals posted a combined 25-14 overall record and earned three playoff berths. The Valorant team capped its postseason with a National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) divisional championship on Nov. 20.

The Cardinals’ Valorant team went a perfect 9-0 in the fall while the Overwatch 2 team finished 8-1 after falling in the divisional championship. The Rainbow 6 team also made a postseason appearance, falling in the first round to end the season at 4-3.

Otterbein鈥檚 Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the Third Annual Black Excellence Ball on Feb. 22, bringing a touch of Hollywood to Roush Hall鈥檚 Fisher Gallery.

BSU President Jennatta Mensah said the event is more than just an event to the community of color on campus. 鈥淭his annual gathering provides a space where Black excellence is honored and uplifted, ensuring that the contributions of students of color are acknowledged and celebrated. From the elegance of the evening to the meaningful connections fostered, the event creates an atmosphere where attendees feel valued, appreciated, and inspired,鈥� she said.

This year, an awards ceremony was added to the program, honoring outstanding individuals who have made a significant impact on the campus community. 鈥淏y recognizing students, faculty, and alumni who have demonstrated leadership, service, and academic excellence, the event strengthens its mission of empowerment and appreciation,鈥� Mensah said.

The ball has grown each year and is on track to become a long-standing tradition. 鈥淓ach year, new generations will have the opportunity to experience and contribute to this event, creating a legacy that extends beyond their time on campus,鈥� Mensah said. 鈥淚t is an event that reminds students of their worth, highlights their achievements, and brings the community together in a way that is both meaningful and unforgettable.鈥�

The NCAA has approved Otterbein’s request to create an NCAA athletics consortium between 9i果冻制作厂 and Antioch University-Yellow Springs. The request was endorsed by the Ohio Athletic Conference. Through the consortium, students enrolled in online graduate programs offered through Antioch University who have NCAA eligibility can compete on Otterbein鈥檚 teams, whether they attended 9i果冻制作厂as an undergraduate or not. The consortium agreement will be reviewed and renewed every four years. The NCAA is also reviewing old legislation to address similar situations within the changing landscape of higher education.

Starting in fall 2025, all 9i果冻制作厂students will shift their class and lab studies to an entire day dedicated to their professional preparation.

Student Success and Career Development is looking for alumni volunteers, sponsors, and donors. Email ready@otterbein.edu, call 614-823-1624, or visit www.otterbein.edu/READY.

Student voters have earned 9i果冻制作厂another recognition from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, this time as a 2024 Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

9i果冻制作厂is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election. The results were released Nov. 16, 2024, and are based on statistics gathered from the 2020 election by the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement. In 2020, Otterbein’s student body had a 74% voting rate compared to the national average of 66% for college students.