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Aug 14, 2023

Travel and artwork and chem -- oh my!

Over the summer, students who took Chemistry 108 - The Science of Art in the spring semester “had the opportunity to see how their classroom instruction connects to the real world.” The Science of Art class combines two worlds, showing students the chemical requirements of evaluating and conserving art. The course covers art history, chemistry and
Aug 9, 2023

Same faces, new places: Owen Center for Teaching and Learning on the move

It’s a “same faces in new places” situation for the Owen Center for Teaching and Learning team. Last week, the team began the formidable task of moving from the third floor of the Campus Center to Beeghly Library. It’s definitely a process that will unfold over the coming academic year, as the team works to integrate all of its student support
Aug 3, 2023

A 'warm welcome' to Germany: Daniel's AJY summer

Daniel Orozco just arrived back from Heidelberg, Germany. Like Julia Schaefer, he traveled there as part of the 6-week American Junior Year (AJY) Summer Program. Daniel graduated in May with his undergraduate degree in math with a minor in computer science. During his time at Heidelberg, he was an RA in Brown Hall and a member of the Rho Eta Delta
Aug 2, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 31: Gabrielle Stallbaum

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Jul 31, 2023

Senior Brett Reed: Academic, athlete, now ironman

Incoming senior Brett Reed accomplished more in the world of athletics before graduating college than many do in a lifetime. Brett was born and raised in the Sandusky, Ohio area. He’s been an athlete his whole life, and has always been interested in Ironman competitions. An Ironman is a triathlon-style race, where athletes can compete individually
Jul 28, 2023

Convocation speaker: Alum's career has been one big, entertaining adventure

While at student Heidelberg in the mid-1990s, Keshawn Womack cast a narrow gaze on one career path and ended up living an adventure of a lifetime in a totally different direction because she dared to try something a bit different. Keshawn, ’98, will share her career journey and advice for the Class of 2027 when she delivers the keynote address at
Jul 27, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 30: Eric Evans

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Jul 26, 2023

Bikeables and Hikeables: Ralph's Joy of Living

Ralph’s Joy of Living is a one-stop-shop for all things home-goods.While many of the goods they offer are for an older crowd than Heidelberg tends to serve between the months of August and May, as a recent graduate, this place rocks. Many older students will probably feel the same after a visit. The back part of the store is my favorite. I’m a bit
Jul 25, 2023

'All I wanted to do was go back': Julia's AJY Summer

Julia Schaefer is a senior media and English writing major. This summer, she spent 6 weeks abroad in Heidelberg, Germany, through Heidelberg’s American Junior Year (AJY) that program brings together students learning German from universities and colleges all over the United States, surrounding visitors with an English-speaking (but German preferred
Jul 19, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 29: Vincent Marimpietri

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Jul 10, 2023

Bikeables and Hikeables: Hedges-Boyer Park

Located a five-minute bike ride away from the center of Heidelberg’s campus, Hedges-Boyer Park is 78 acres of green grass, picnic shelters, trails and community athletic spaces. Home to the YMCA, the Tiffin Municipal Pool, and park of the Rock Creek Trail, Hedges-Boyer Park is a beautiful place to spend some time. Consequently, I have many fond
Jul 7, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 28: Sara Chilton

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Jul 6, 2023

Spring semester speakers make headlines with positive news

Two prominent newsmakers who visited Heidelberg in the spring semester are making headlines for big accomplishments. How awesome that Heidelberg is on the cutting edge, bringing movers and shakers to campus to engage with, challenge and inspire our students! Future NYC councilman On Feb. 22, Heidelberg hosted Yusef Salaam, one of the “Exonerated
Jun 30, 2023

Welcome home: Sydney Hieronymus returns to lead Heidelberg Fund

For Sydney (Calabro) Hieronymus, beginning her new role as the director of The Heidelberg Fund has been like coming home in more ways than one. As a highly engaged student, Sydney was a member of Greek Life, Athletics, Berg Enactus and the Student Alumni Association. SAA was her first taste of higher education advancement and she has never looked
Jun 27, 2023

The science of water: Local kids learn its importance at ’Berg camp

On Thursday and Friday last week, a dozen kids between the ages of 10 and 12 took part in the first Sandusky River Watershed Coalition Water Camp, hosted by Heidelberg University’s National Center for Water Quality Research. These kids got a close-up view of what it means to work in a water lab and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors for free –
Jun 23, 2023

Bikeables and Hikeables: The Seneca County Museum

I love the Seneca County Museum. Only a 5-minute bike ride away from the center of Heidelberg University’s campus, the Seneca County Museum is housed in the old home of Rezin Shawhan, Tiffin’s first millionaire. (With inflation, he would be worth about $23 million today.) Upon his passing in 1887, he left money to Heidelberg, the local library and
Jun 21, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 27: Reese Recker

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. “It won’t be long before I have a career,” the Prince said, “so I’d better start preparing now.” So with some ’Berg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Jun 14, 2023

Join Heidelberg, Tiffin community in celebrating Juneteenth

Heidelberg University will be hosting a Juneteenth flag-raising at Beeghly Library at 2 p.m. Friday. As part of the flag raising, the history and significance of the Juneteenth holiday will be shared with all in attendance. Everyone in the community is invited to participate and learn in preparation for the community’s weekend-long observance of
Jun 13, 2023

MBA students faring well in simulated global market competition

Students in Dr. Trish Berg's GSB 590 Strategic Management course are currently participating in a global market competition called GLO-BUS. The students – team manager Kathleen Brady along with Sam Runyan and Hunter Greenman – are competing under the name KWK Tech and they’re doing quite well. In GLO-BUS, teams run companies in a competitive
Jun 12, 2023

Worth the trip: ’Berg Family Vacation brings joy to hundreds of alumni

Hugs, smiles, tears of joy, laughter, more hugs, stories shared, friends reconnected, photos taken, memories made. Those were the most heartfelt highlights of Alumni Weekend 2023: ’Berg Family Vacation. It was a busy and special weekend from start to finish. Here’s a recap of some of the favorite and traditional events. LONG LIVE DR. LILLY’S LEGACY
Jun 12, 2023

Alumni honored for service to alma mater, others

One of the highlights of each Alumni Weekend is recognizing individuals and families who – through their professional lives and service – have distinguished themselves for their contributions and their lives of purpose with distinction. At Alumni Weekend 2023, we were honored to recognize one of our own, Bob Youngblood, a member of the great Class
Jun 9, 2023

’Berg honors alum, Trustee for commitment to student success

Dr. Terry Owen ’63 – a man with a keen eye for student success and a selfless spirit – is the recipient of the 2023 Trustee Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented Thursday night by President Rob Huntington as part of the annual Heidelberg Heritage Society dinner. The dinner officially kicked off a three-day Alumni Weekend celebration
Jun 9, 2023

Bikeables and Hikeables: Tiffin Flea Market

Join Digital Marketing Specialist and recent ’Berg alum Em Swain ’22, MBA ’23 as they visit some of Tiffin’s hidden gems, only a short bike-ride away from Heidelberg University’s campus. It’s our summer web series, Bikeables and Hikeables! The Tiffin Flea Market is open on Saturday and Sunday one weekend a month at the Seneca County Fairgrounds
Jun 2, 2023

Bikeables and Hikeables: St. Francis

Join Digital Marketing Specialist and recent ’Berg alum Em Swain ’22, MBA ’23 as they visit some of Tiffin’s hidden gems, only a short bike-ride away from Heidelberg University’s campus. It’s our summer web series, Bikeables and Hikeables! The St. Francis community campus is the definition of peace and quiet. Only an 8-minute bike ride from the