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Apr 28, 2023

Big stage: Expo offers valuable experience for Berg Enactus team

Berg Enactus has come a long way in a short time. Last week, their efforts made it all the way to a national stage when five students and their faculty advisor, Professor Scott Miller, traveled to Dallas to compete in the Enactus United States National Exposition – a national competition where teams from across the U.S. showcase the collective
Apr 27, 2023

Microbiologist Mark Peeples '74 educates, inspires

On Friday, Mark Peeples ’74 visited his Sweet Alma Home to share information about his cutting-edge research with microbiology students and invested community members. He was invited by Dr. Justin Pruneski, to share his life's work in microbiology with the students of Dr. Pruneski's Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology Courses. Dr. Peeples
Apr 26, 2023

Jeanna Fullom, Gavin Buurma picked to rep Class of ’23 as Commencement speakers

“H is for …”? We are just about two weeks from finding out! “H is for …” is the title that graduating senior biology major Jeanna Fullom has given her Commencement speech. Jeanna was chosen by a selection committee of faculty, staff and students to represent the Class of ’23 as the undergrad student Commencement speaker. She hopes her speech
Apr 26, 2023

UNC Hall of Fame collegiate lacrosse coach to be next PALS speaker

University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse coach Jenny Levy – a Hall of Famer as one of the winningest coaches in the sport – is coming to Heidelberg this fall as the keynote speaker for the 2023 Patricia Adams Lecture Series. The announcement of Jenny’s visit to Heidelberg was made today by Susan McCafferty, chair of the PALS Selection
Apr 24, 2023

Spring Senior Honors presentations on tap this week

A total of 18 Honors students will present their final Senior Honors projects on Tuesday-Thursday, April 25-27 from 3:15-6 p.m., both days in Herbster Chapel. Through the Honors 455 course, students have worked with a faculty mentor to deepen their understanding of a topic of a compelling interest in their major. Their presentations will outline
Apr 18, 2023

Red carpet worthy: SAAC, Athletics present 8th annual Siggy Awards

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee of Heidelberg University and the Office of Athletic Marketing & Information rolled out the red carpet – literally – for the eighth annual Siggy Awards on Sunday night in Seiberling Gymnasium. The event was the premier event of Heidelberg's Division III Week celebration. The Siggys recognize on-field and off
Apr 18, 2023

AED, hands-on CPR training prepares faculty, staff for emergencies

Deputy Chief Mike Homan of the Tiffin Fire and Rescue Division had a captive audience of staff and faculty Tuesday when he and three colleagues conducted the second of three hands-on educational training sessions on the use of Heidelberg’s new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units and how to perform hands-on CPR. The 35 new AEDs will allow
Apr 18, 2023

Jammin’ with the animals: Excelsior event brings fun, raises funds

Excelsior Men’s Society had a great thing going with its annual fundraiser, Animal Jam – and then COVID hit. For the first time since the pandemic, the EX’s brought back Animal Jam on Saturday, and it was a huge hit. Excelsior started Animal Jam in 2015 to raise awareness about wildlife rehabilitation while also hosting a fun-filled event for local
Apr 17, 2023

HU, Wilmington partnership creates path to OT master’s degree

Heidelberg students who have a strong background in health sciences, anatomy & physiology and psychology as well as a passion for helping others have a new opportunity for graduate school and a career in occupational therapy. HU and Wilmington College have signed a post-graduate affiliation agreement in which Wilmington will offer preferred status
Apr 17, 2023

Alumnus, Cleveland banker to deliver 2023 Commencement address

'Berg alumnus Marc A. Stefanski, who has a three-decade-plus career as a distinguished banking executive and philanthropist, has been selected to deliver the keynote address at Heidelberg’s 170th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14. Marc is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland. He
Apr 14, 2023

Freshman Yaniah Powell lands prestigious NSF summer research experience

Though she’s just a freshman, Yaniah “Niah” Powell knows where she’s headed. A prestigious National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) will help her get there. On May 29, Niah heads to the University of North Carolina in Charlotte for the two-month experience in Data Science and Crime Analytics. The National Science
Apr 14, 2023

Greek Week: Unity with Kids and Kids-at-Heart

After a week of Nickelodeon-themed fun and giving back to the community, Greek Week 2023 is coming to an end on Saturday. The Greek Life Council’s Vice Presidents of Programming, Abi Bretz and J.T. Orahood planned how Heidelberg’s fraternities, sororities and societies would celebrate the nearing of the end of the academic year. “I was really
Apr 14, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 26: Jasmine Ridler

One spring 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
Apr 13, 2023

Freshman Caleb Silvia continues to "Care 4 Kids"!

Caleb Silvia is a freshman on a mission. When Caleb was a toddler, he was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. Being so small, he didn’t remember much from his stay in the hospital. “But I remembered the toy cart,” he shared. In 2012, when Caleb was 8, he decided he wanted to “do something special” for someone important for him around Christmas
Apr 13, 2023

‘March King’ tribute: Symphonic Band to perform ‘Stars, Stripes & Sousa’

Heidelberg Director of Bands Rod Miller chose quite the appropriate figure – “March King” John Philip Sousa – as the basis for his personal research and performance inspiration. Sousa is the American composer and conductor known primarily for American military marches who composed the famed Stars and Stripes and Forever and the Marine Corps’ Semper
Apr 6, 2023

Student and artist Megan Vesely brightens up Excelsior Hall

With New Member Education Week barely in the rearview, some Greek groups around campus are busy spring cleaning their halls. The Excelsior Men’s Society alumni had something more in mind than just cleaning, though, when they commissioned senior business marketing major and local artist Megan Vesely to brighten up the Ex Hall with a new mural. Megan
Apr 6, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 25: Noah Paris

One spring 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
Apr 5, 2023

Life and leadership: 'Berg biology students mentor middle schoolers

When three Heidelberg students realized the passion they had for mentoring their little siblings, they decided to spread that love and leadership outward. Anthony Patellis, Kiara Grow and Noah Stahl began their own mentorship program for middle school students in Tiffin’s “Tomorrow’s Leaders HEI.” The nonprofit organization aims to connect high
Apr 5, 2023

Minds@Work keynote: Research opens a world of possibilities

Event Facebook Photo Gallery It’s a wild, wild, wild world out there, full of all kinds of interesting research opportunities and partnerships for undergrads to work with faculty members on a quest for discovery. That was the message delivered by Dr. Alisa Hove, professor of biology at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina, who made
Mar 31, 2023

Smiles all around as HU hosts annual Celebrity BB game

‘Berg Head Football Coach Scott Donaldson describes it as “the best night of the year.” Judging by the smiles and the friendly competition, he may be right. On Thursday night, Heidelberg hosted the annual Seneca County Opportunity Center Celebrity Basketball Game in Seiberling Gym. The game pitted the Seneca Arrows with ‘Berg student-athletes
Mar 31, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 24: Zach Abraham

One spring 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
Mar 30, 2023

Student Research Conference Schedule of Presentations announced

The Student Research Conference Executive Committee – Isaac Wienen and Tristin Buurma, Co-Chairs; Haley Cruikshank, Taylor Rooker and Morgan Wright, Student Representatives; and Dr. Traci Stark, Faculty Advisor – is excited to share the schedule for the Student Research Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
Mar 30, 2023

Hippity-hop: Student orgs collaborate to host community Easter Egg Hunt

In the sixth year of hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt, this Heidelberg event has become a new tradition. It has grown each year, and will be even bigger this year when five student organizations come together to welcome community children and families – from toddlers to college students – to campus Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. The Easter Egg
Mar 29, 2023

Women's History Month: Celebrations and Events

Heidelberg is wrapping up Women’s History Month strongly. All month, posters that share the stories of prominent, intersectional women have been displayed throughout campus. On Tuesday, the Office of Student Affairs hosted a Women’s History Month trivia night. Wednesday evening, Heidelberg’s It’s On Us chapter will host the annual Take Back the