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Dec 1, 2022

MAC students research local homelessness issue, provide valuable data

Research methods classes at the graduate level can be very intimidating. But if the outcome is meaningful, all the work and worry are worth it. Students in Ronee Rice’s Applied Research & Qualitative Methods in Counseling class took on two major projects this semester, and one of them – the 2022 Seneca County Homeless Needs Assessment – has
Nov 30, 2022

Giving Tuesday special for 'Berg president, Sisters in Shelter

Giving Tuesday (Nov. 29) brought special meaning and a special opportunity for ‘Berg President Rob Huntington. As part of the Giving Tuesday tradition, the Tiffin Community Foundation (founded 1983) – for which Rob has served as a board member since 2013 – designated its giving to nine local organizations as chosen by the nine board members. The
Nov 30, 2022

Secret Service simulation puts wrestlers through the paces

President Trizzle – a.k.a. ’Berg Head Wrestling Coach Tony Patrizi – had quite a workout when the U.S. Secret Service paid a visit to the team’s practice on Nov. 16. Senior Special Agent Jason Grahn, who visited campus earlier this semester for a recruiting event, put the wrestling team through a simulation as protective duty for President Trizzle
Nov 29, 2022

Campus mourns passing of Trustee, alumnus, benefactor Gary Bryenton

Following is a message from President Rob Huntington, announcing the recent passing of Trustee, distinguished alumnus and Heidelberg benefactor Gary L. Bryenton, ’61. November 28, 2022 Dear Colleagues, With profound sadness, I wish to inform the Heidelberg community of the passing of current Trustee, distinguished alumnus, and Heidelberg benefactor
Nov 28, 2022

Heidelberg’s funny man Brian Regan relives football glory days

NFL Films Presents Segment Brian Regan, the Heidelberg alum funny man, has hit it big on the comedy stage. But who knew he once had aspirations of gridiron glory – and to this day, he still does? NFL Films Presents picked up on Brian’s early history as an undergrad at Heidelberg and recently aired a piece on his life before comedy. A native of
Nov 28, 2022

Senior Honors students' capstone presentations on tap this week

Senior Honors students will present their culminating Honors capstone projects this week. These presentations and their accompanying written component are the semester-long independent research portions of our Life of the Mind students. With encouragement from their Heidelberg families and direct help from their mentors, these students are excited
Nov 28, 2022

Football lands 17 All-OAC honorees, 3 special awards

The Ohio Athletic Conference released the 2022 postseason awards on Nov. 21 and, as expected, the Heidelberg University football team was well represented. The Student Princes landed a total of 17 individuals on the lists, including three special award recipients. Heidelberg had nine first-team selections, five second-team selections and two
Nov 17, 2022

Body donor ceremony an expression of gratitude, deep respect

Even in death, three individuals – “silent teaching partners” – have given a rare and amazing gift to Heidelberg’s science students. These individuals, along with 18 others who came before them – are Heidelberg’s body donors. On Thursday, Dr. Pam Faber’s Cadaver Prosection students carried out a tradition by placing hand-written notes of
Nov 15, 2022

Mars rover engineer’s career a lesson in Perseverance

Dr. Moogega “Moo” Cooper is a true role model for women in science and technology. But she is so much more. With her position as the planetary protection lead of NASA’s Mars rover mission, she is a real-life “guardian of the galaxy.” Her work as a planetary protection engineer at the Jet Propulsion Lab is integral to the ongoing success of the
Nov 14, 2022

Criminology, psychology students showcase research, internships

During their junior year, students majoring in one of the behavioral sciences are required to complete an independent research project or an internship. On Sunday, 18 juniors and seniors – all of whom are majoring or double majoring in Criminology and Psychology – presented the results of their work at the 9th Behavioral Sciences Showcase at The
Nov 14, 2022

Wigs & Makeup: '21 grad lands awesome job with Lyric Opera of Chicago

James Ogle ’21 fell in love with theatre when he was 14, sitting in the audience at his first-ever performance, Little Shop of Horrors, at a community college near his Henagar, Alabama, home. Since then, his love of theatre has only grown. Today, that love multiplied into an awesome career in James’ chosen industry specialty of wigs and makeup
Nov 11, 2022

Heidelberg honors service, sacrifice of all veterans

With deep respect and gratitude, the Heidelberg community honored veterans past and present during a rainy yet meaningful ceremony Friday morning in front of Beeghly Library. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – which signifies the end of the war to end all wars – Heidelberg’s ceremony began. Student Senate planned the annual
Nov 10, 2022

The Adventures of Student Leaders: Lillian Whitcomb

Many students leave high school as solitary jaguars, on a quest to find their place in the world. When they arrive at Heidelberg, they encounter a multitude of leadership opportunities and discover an entirely different animal. Welcome to our new monthly web series: The Adventures of Student Leaders. Lillian Whitcomb was told often as a child that
Nov 9, 2022

Incoming School of Business dean focusing on student success

Heidelberg’s School of Business will have a new leader when the spring semester begins. Dr. Anne-Marie Anderson has been selected to become Dean of the School of Business and The John & Patricia Adams Family Endowed Chair. She’ll also hold the rank of Professor of Finance. After a nationwide search, Anne will join the School of Business at a
Nov 4, 2022

Juvenile justice is being brought back to the Heidelberg classroom

As part of Dr. Sarah Lazzari’s “Juvenile Justice” course (CRM 362), Heidelberg students are participating in the Writers in Residence program. Writers in Residence is an Ohio-based nonprofit organization that gives the youth in the juvenile justice system their own voice. It began as a student-run organization out of John Carroll University, which
Nov 4, 2022

Honors students "plagued" with knowledge

The Life of the Mind Honors Program here at Heidelberg requires students to take four seminars: the Artist, the Scholar, the Citizen and the Scientist. These three ideas serve as overarching goals for the program curriculum, but the topics change every semester. The Scientist honors seminar can be many things. It can address the differences between
Nov 3, 2022

Classic with a twist: Theatre to present 'Wendy & Peter Pan'

Everyone knows the classic tale of Peter Pan and the Darling children who travel with him beyond the stars to Neverland. However, Heidelberg Theatre’s upcoming presentation of Wendy & Peter Pan puts a new spin on the story. Wendy & Peter Pan opens next Thursday on the Gundlach Theatre stage, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 13. Heidelberg Theatre’s
Nov 2, 2022

Distinctive: ’Berg’s unique forest named to honor retired botany professor

This time of year, perhaps more than any other, Heidelberg’s trees take center stage with their vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow. They paint a stunning canvas that creates a welcoming and memorable impression for first-time visitors and a hint of nostalgia for alumni who have come and gone, and come home again. It is appropriate, then, that
Nov 2, 2022

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 19: Jacqueline Kaskel

One fall 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
Oct 27, 2022

Virtual business class project goes international

Fifty-plus Heidelberg business students are getting a taste of international – and intercultural – collaboration this semester. The students in Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki’s Business Communication Tools classes are part of a global team project. They are paired with their counterparts at No. 1-ranked university in Latin America in QS World Rankings –
Oct 26, 2022

Board of Trustees extends President Huntington's contract

The Heidelberg University Board of Trustees has announced that, in accordance with the terms of President Robert H. Huntington’s 2023-2028 employment agreement, his contract has been extended an additional year. Board Chair Kathleen Tirbovich Geier made the announcement following the Board’s fall meetings last week. Huntington was given a rolling
Oct 26, 2022

Anti-genocide vigilance must go on, human rights activist says

The Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series – in its effort to learn from the past to prevent future instances of genocide -- has focused on the Holocaust and other contemporary examples of genocide, such as Rwanda, Cambodia, Armenia and the Native American population. Tuesday marked the 12th year for the series and a “somber occasion” on campus as
Oct 25, 2022

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 18: Isabel Chasney

One fall 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
Oct 25, 2022

Student Prince kicker snags OAC Player of the Week honors

The Heidelberg University football team's Branden Steckel earned the OAC Player of the Week. After tying the OAC record for field goals made in a game, he helped vault the Student Princes to victory over Marietta on Saturday. This weekend, Steckel went a perfect 5-5 on field goals. He hit them from distances of 22, 22, 23, 34, and 39. The