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Feb 16, 2018

Heidelberg to present Rodgers & Hammerstein revue

It’ll be “Some Enchanted Evening” when the Heidelberg University Symphonic Band, along with vocal and theatre students, present favorites from Rodgers and Hammerstein in “A Grand Night for Singing” Feb. 23-24 in Gundlach Theatre. Show time both nights is 7:30 p.m. “A Grand Night for Singing” is a musical theatre revue featuring songs from some of
Feb 14, 2018

HYPE speakers for 2018-19 revealed

The votes are in and we are excited to announce the speakers for the 2018-19 HYPE Career Ready® Program. For the third year, Heidelberg students will have the opportunity to hear from six speakers who are sure to be inspirational and thought-provoking
Feb 14, 2018

Michael Sam’s true calling: Helping others

“My name is Michael Sam. I’m from Hutchinson, Texas. My major is sports management … and I’m gay.” The first time Sam publicly spoke the words “I’m gay” was at a team meeting the first day of football training camp his senior year at the University of Missouri. In 2014, as he prepared to enter the NFL draft, he revealed his sexual orientation
Feb 12, 2018

‘Berg athletic training program moving to graduate level

Heidelberg’s athletic training program (ATR) has been expanding in numbers of students, faculty and staff, keeping pace with a national trend that lists the profession in the top 10 in terms of growth over the past five years. Beginning in the fall of 2021, the ATR program will transition to the graduate level. Current freshmen will be the last
Feb 1, 2018

Writing community honors one of its own

Dr. William Bradley was passionate about creative writing and was an advocate for female writers. After his passing last August, William’s friends and creative writer colleagues came together to establish a writing contest in his memory. The William Bradley Prize for the Essay is an annual writing contest for creative non-fiction with the winning
Jan 30, 2018

Owen Center tutors take care to next level

Heidelberg’s Writing Center, Math Center and Peer-Assisted Study Sessions are staffed with caring, compassionate, helpful student tutors. These consultants care so much about the success of their peers that they went the extra mile to earn International Tutor Training Program Certification in December. Consultants Hannah Petitti, Jennifer Thayer
Jan 29, 2018

Dean of Student Affairs addresses student's death

Monday, January 29, 2018 Dear Members of the Heidelberg Community, It is with a great sense of sorrow that I make this announcement. Over the weekend, Heidelberg graduate student Thomas “Tommy” Wogan passed away. Tommy graduated last May with his bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and was pursuing his MBA here at Heidelberg. He had been a
Jan 26, 2018

Trafficking survivor turns horror to helping

Although she grew up in a wealthy part of Cincinnati, Ann Marie Babb’s life turned tragic at the age of 11 when a human trafficking group targeted her. For the next 10 years, she endured horrific abuse at the hands of her traffickers. Babb shared her personal journey of horror and recovery during Heidelberg’s fourth annual Human Trafficking
Jan 25, 2018

‘Belle of Amherst’ at Heidelberg explores famed poet’s life

The Heidelberg University School of Music & Theatre will welcome guest artist Jennifer Burke for the one-woman show, “The Belle of Amherst,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in Gundlach Theatre. “The Belle of Amherst, which explores the secrets, eccentricities and passions of the famous poet Emily Dickinson, was made famous by legendary actress Julie
Jan 25, 2018

“Shark” Daymond John’s strategies for success

There was a shark circling at Heidelberg on Wednesday, and his tank was Seiberling Gymnasium. Daymond John, FUBU founder and an investor on the reality TV show “Shark Tank,” was the keynote speaker for the fourth HYPE Career Ready Day. From humble beginnings in Queens, N.Y., to one of the most highly sought-after branding and marketing experts in
Jan 23, 2018

Heidelberg to welcome Russian pianist Nikita Mndoyants

World-renowned pianist Nikita Mndoyants gave his first public recital at age 8 and recorded his first CD at 10. He’ll bring his talents to Heidelberg University Friday, Jan. 26, as the School of Music & Theatre’s Distinguished Montague Artist. His concert, which is free and open to the public, will be at 7 p.m. in Brenneman Music Hall. Mdoyants’
Jan 11, 2018

Expert on small business lending to speak at Heidelberg

Heidelberg University’s School of Business, Computer Science and Information Technology will welcome Brett Barkley, a senior research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, for this semester’s HSB-FED: State of the Economy discussion. Barkley’s topic will be Small Business Lending. His presentation will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in
Jan 11, 2018

Sex trafficking survivor headlines Human Trafficking Awareness Week

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Heidelberg University is planning a series of presentations the week of Jan. 22-25 to bring light to the issue, including a keynote talk by a long-term survivor who now works to assist rescued victims and families and educate the community about human trafficking. Ann Marie Babb, vice president of
Jan 10, 2018

Campus plans January events for MLK

The campus community will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events throughout the month of January. This year's theme is Things That Matter, a reference to Dr. King's quote, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Here is a list of events in which members of the campus
Dec 8, 2017

Students see value of science endowment

Environmental science students have new and exciting opportunities to pursue multi-disciplinary areas of research, travel and participation in conferences and other out-of-class learning. These are the types of transformative experiences that stir passion in sophomores Anna McNabb and Lexi Page-Boyd. Anna and Lexi, both environmental science majors
Dec 7, 2017

Partnership for new nursing program

Heidelberg University and Terra State Community College are partnering to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program that will address the rising market need for more highly skilled nurses entering the healthcare profession. Today, the two institutions took a step toward finalizing the program when they signed a 1+2+1 articulation
Nov 30, 2017

Changing the mindset about concussions

Concussions are big news. Concern about concussions as a serious form of brain injury that requires appropriate treatment has been steadily increasing among the general public and especially among the scientific and athletic communities. Despite a campaign to raise awareness about concussion injuries in sporting events, there’s still a mentality
Nov 27, 2017

Bringing Broadway to the ‘Berg

Heidelberg Theatre’s recent presentation of Little Women: The Musical had a can’t-miss level of professionalism that continues to grow on the Gundlach Theatre stage. It’s all part of Director Stephen Svoboda’s goal to give students a quality, true experience, both on stage and behind the scenes, and provide the same for audiences. It’s working
Nov 17, 2017

Heidelberg Obituary: Enid (Oldfather) Pancoast, ’44

Heidelberg has lost one of its most loyal and generous benefactors. Enid (Oldfather) Pancoast, Class of ’44, died Sunday, November 5, 2017. Few alumni match the loyalty and generosity of Mrs. Pancoast. Along with her late husband, Reginald, who preceded her in death in 2008, Mrs. Pancoast was a member of The University Society of our Builders and
Nov 17, 2017

Heidelberg Obituary: Dr. Leon J. Putnam

Dr. Leon J. Putnam, Heidelberg professor emeritus of religion and philosophy, died Nov. 6, 2017, at the age of 88. Dr. Putnam joined the Heidelberg faculty in 1959 as professor of religion and philosophy, rising to the rank of full professor in 1966. He spent his entire career – 35 years – at Heidelberg, serving as department chair for 20 years
Nov 10, 2017

Veterans Day ‘touches all of us’

Although Miles Penn has several family members who are currently serving in the military, he never thought he’d be one of them. But today, Airman First Class Penn addressed his fellow ‘Berg students, faculty and staff at the annual Veterans Day ceremony, organized by Student Senate. Unsure about his future, Miles decided to take his dad’s advice
Nov 10, 2017

Veteran gets fresh start as student

“Most kids dream about being a firefighter or police officer. I always wanted to be military.” Right out of Tiffin Columbian High School in 2012, Greg Davisson got his chance. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where he spent the past five years, achieving the rank of corporal. After a while, although Greg enjoyed the travel, the work got a bit
Nov 9, 2017

Bringing Broadway to the ‘Berg

Heidelberg Theatre’s presentation of Little Women: The Musical next week will have a can’t-miss level of professionalism that continues to grow on the Gundlach Theatre stage. It’s all part of Director Stephen Svoboda’s goal to give students a quality, true experience, both on stage and behind the scenes, and provide the same for audiences. It’s
Nov 3, 2017

New uniforms represent the start of ‘something great’

Senior Tyler Schultz is one loyal band member. In his fourth year, he’s seen the lows and the highs. In addition to being selected to serve as president of the Marching Band this year, Tyler’s loyalty is about to pay off when the band marches through campus and into Hoernemann Stadium in their new uniforms for the first time today. There’s an added