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Aug 25, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 33: Cassidy Beringer

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
Aug 24, 2023

Convocation message: Become your own centerpiece

With a mix of excitement, anxiety and apprehension, the Class of 2027 was officially welcomed into the Heidelberg family on Thursday during Opening Convocation – the official start of the 2023-34 academic year. Opening Convocation – one of Heidelberg’s longest-standing traditions – kicked off with the typical pomp and circumstance as a bookend to
Aug 23, 2023

Behavioral health profession – and MAC students – get boost from state funds

Heidelberg’s Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) program has been awarded $318,000 in funding from the Ohio Wellness Workforce Fellowship Program to boost the number of graduates working in behavioral healthcare settings. The funding is available to students who are pursuing degrees or certificates in social work, marriage and family therapy, mental
Aug 21, 2023

Transfer to ’Berg restores biology student’s confidence

Olivia Raubenolt’s first experience in college did not go as she had envisioned. So the second-semester freshman transferred to Heidelberg, and her decision has made all the difference. “I didn’t originally consider Heidelberg. Honestly, it never crossed my mind because I didn’t want to go to college in my hometown,” Olivia says. “I was ready to
Aug 18, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Taylor Ramsey

Once a part of the Heidelberg family, always a part of the Heidelberg family – but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we’re checking in with our recent grads about their Heidelberg journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Taylor Ramsey Taylor Ramsey
Aug 17, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 32: Nicholas Chambers

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
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