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Aug 31, 2017

Connecting on Capitol Hill

While working for a congressman is nothing new for Savannah Naugle-Baker, but doing so in Washington, D.C., would prove to be an unforgettable experience for the senior. Savannah spent the summer of 2016 interning for U.S. Rep. Bob Latta of Ohio in his Fifth Congressional District Office in Bowling Green, which also happens to be her hometown. With
Aug 25, 2017

Alum to Class of ‘21: Be more than ‘A’ students

The Class of 2021 was officially welcomed to Heidelberg on Thursday with advice to think outside the box and beyond prescribed goals of being an “A” student. While admirable, that won’t be enough to set you apart four years from now, when competition for jobs will be fierce, according to ’87 ‘Berg alum Dr. Michael Weisend, a distinguished
Aug 25, 2017

Uplifting: President welcomes new students

Just as the HYPE Career Ready First-Year Common Experience on Sunday and Monday, President Rob Huntington set the stage for a successful Heidelberg journey for 346 new and transfer students at Opening Convocation on Thursday. With strong messages to students that they will be supported, learn from dedicated, talented and passionate faculty, meet
Aug 24, 2017

HYPE Career Ready’s common bonds

First-year and second-year students got their academic year rolling even before classes started this week. Sunday morning, new students boarded buses and headed to Hocking Hills for two days of bonding and fun outdoor activities to launch their HYPE Career Ready journey. In its second year, the HYPE First-Year Common Experience produced 300-plus
Aug 18, 2017

No total eclipse here, but still a first for many

The viewing deck atop Gillmor Hall might be a bit crowded on Monday. As we know, a large swath of the U.S. will experience a total solar eclipse. Physics professor Dr. Steven Velasquez plans to take in the phenomenon on the roof with special solar binoculars and a telescope. “For many students in the area, it’ll be a first,” he said. “With eclipses
Aug 18, 2017

Dr. Michael Weisend, ’87, to give Convocation keynote

In the world of neuroscience, sometimes you have to be pushy. “I go into my lab every day and ask the team, ‘What are you doing today, this week that’s never been done before in the history of mankind?’” Dr. Michael Weisend, ’87, has taken this approach to an amazing career in neuroscience. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in the
Aug 14, 2017

New deans, new school names

The new academic year will bring some exciting changes in academic leadership for several senior faculty members along with the restructuring of academic divisions into schools. The changes represent the first big phase of ASIIP – the Academic Strategic Initiatives for Improvement Plan, according to Provost Dr. Beth Schwartz. The entire faculty was
Aug 10, 2017

Summer 2017: What You Missed

Heidelberg may seem like a quiet place during the summer, but many new changes have occurred that will give campus a new look to the start of the 2017-18 academic year.
Aug 9, 2017

Grant boosts ‘Berg’s sustainability efforts

The Heidelberg Sustainability Committee has secured its largest grant yet to equip all residence hall rooms and academic offices with small recycling containers. With $8,750 from the Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca Solid Waste District – Heidelberg’s recycling partner for more than 10 years – the university will purchase 1,000 recycling containers
Jul 25, 2017

A Q&A with Parkhurst’s GM

When General Manager Jeff Smock arrived on campus to oversee the transition to Heidelberg’s new food service partner Parkhurst Dining, he didn’t realize what a busy and challenging summer it would be. As the school year approaches, Jeff is enthusiastic about unveiling a new era in dining on campus. Here, Jeff gets into detail about the transition
Jul 24, 2017

Alum makes full circle return at SCA

Campus may seem like a quiet place each summer but it hosts various camps from early June until late July each year. There’s the Especially For Youth Mormon Camp, which brings in over 400 students; the Ohio Teen Institute in its fifth year on campus, and several more along with the countless youth football, basketball and soccer camps. Then there’s
Jul 10, 2017

Turning the business dream into reality

It’s just past 4 p.m. on a Thursday. Aust the Boss Performance isn’t technically open but owner Austin Lepole, ‘17, is there anyway. One of his customers arrives to pick up his repaired jet ski. “We’ll see you again soon,” Austin said with a wide smile as he shook his hand. Although open hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Austin works
Jul 7, 2017

New culture, new perspectives

New experiences with different cultures have the potential to change a person’s perspective. Just ask Josh Hilgenberg and Payge Smith. Josh and Payge, both seniors this fall, were among a group of 17 ‘Berg students who traveled to the Texas-Mexico border June 17-24 for a weeklong service trip in a Mexican immigrant community. Service Learning on
Jun 22, 2017

Make or break: Fund to help students overcome unexpected expenses

During Mark Zeno’s final semester at Heidelberg in 1996, funds were running short, and he needed to pay his bill before graduation. He didn’t know where those resources were going to come from. But Mark was lucky. University administrators became aware of his situation, and within a couple of days, the necessary funds had been anonymously deposited
Jun 21, 2017

Heidelberg lands NEA grant for New Music Live series

Heidelberg University’s School of Music & Theatre is the recipient of a prestigious National Endowment for the Arts grant in support of the long-standing New Music Live series. The School of Music & Theatre will receive $15,000 from the NEA as part of $82 million in funding announced by NEA Chairman Jane Chu. Heidelberg’s grant is part of NEA’s Art Works program, and is one of 1,029 awards in the organization’s second round of funding in fiscal year 2017.
Jun 19, 2017

Huge crowd celebrates Alumni Weekend

The curtain has closed on “Puttin’ on the ‘Berg,” Alumni Weekend 2017. Nearly 500 alumni and guests – the most in recent years -- returned to campus last weekend to experience “everything old is new again.” “We had great participation from reunion classes and those who continue to come back year after year after year,” said Ashley Helmstetter
Jun 16, 2017

The long and winding road to Alumni Weekend

Burt Darmour is not crazy. His mother had him tested. The “Big Bang Theory” reference isn’t lost on those who’ve encountered Burt on his latest adventure – riding his bike cross country to join his ‘Berg classmates for his 60th reunion this weekend. Burt left his Boulder, Colorado, home on May 21 and rolled onto campus Tuesday morning – a little
Jun 12, 2017

‘Berg couple finds support during health crisis

Last summer, Dr. William Bradley had just been hired for a one-year appointment as the coordinator of Heidelberg’s Writing Center. Although he knew there was a lot of work ahead to publicize and promote the center as an excellent resource for ‘Berg students, he was thrilled about the opportunity. William had worked in writing centers on college
May 15, 2017

2017 Undergraduate Honors Graduates

We are pleased to announce that the following undergraduate students were recognized for their academic achievements. Those eligible for honors but did not participate in the Sunday ceremony will receive their medals in the mail. Summer graduates are not eligible to receive their academic honors medals commencement weekend but will do so when their
May 15, 2017

Commencement superhero: Success follows happiness

"I believe in you because I was you." Those were a few of the words of advice from Heidelberg distinguished alumni John Buccigross, ’88, as he addressed the graduating Class of 2017 Sunday. Buccigross, co-host of ESPN’s SportsCenter weeknights, titled his address “Superheroes.” And then he became one. His main message was about finding happiness.
May 10, 2017

Campus honors student achievements

Congratulations to all of the students, faculty and staff members who were honored for their achievements inside and outside the classroom at the annual Student Awards Assembly on Friday, April 28. Colin Higgins and Bethany Beaver received the Daniel J. and W.J.K. Snyder Prize, the top award for graduating seniors. Students selected Dr. Ken Baker
May 2, 2017

Countdown to Commencement: Tiffany Bates

“Oh my gosh, it’s been almost eight years, it feels like yesterday. Then again it feels like a long time, too.” October 23, 2009, started out like any other Friday for Tiffany Bates. She returned from school and went about her normal routine. Her parents’ house is heated by a corn burner that was running that fall afternoon. Her father asked her to