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a role in social justice work.” — James Prysock ’09, MBA ’19
by Jane Wu
Today, students are more active than ever. The African American Student Union is celebrating 35 years. FreeZone brings awareness to LGBTQIA+ issues. Students sit not only on the University Senate, but also the Board of Trustees.
an advocate and spearheaded the addition of gender-neutral restrooms on campus years before other schools.
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In 2015, Tau Delta became Otterbein’s first gender-neutral Greek chapter. “I am proud to be a part of a sorority where we welcome all identities — everyone deserves to find a home here at Otterbein,” said former president Reyana Bates ’21.
Social Justice
In the 1960s and 1970s, a wave of student activism swept the country. At Otterbein, students volunteered in under-served communities and protested the Vietnam War. They created organizations such as SOUL, which led programs and discussions about racial issues, and the Environmental Action Committee, which planned activities for the first Earth Day. And they participated in Otterbein’s shared governance system.
These students are supported by the work of James Prysock ’09, MBA ’19 and the Office of Social Justice and Activism. “We all have a responsibility and a role in social justice work,” he said. “We encourage people to get involved on campus and in your home community.”
