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Mar 16, 2018

Beverly Gooden shares #WhyIStayed story

Beverly Gooden didn’t know that a tweet could change her life. In 2014, then Baltimore Raven Ray Rice was charged with the assault of his fiancé in an elevator. After the video was released, everyone had an opinion on the incident with the most popular being – how could she stay with him? Gooden had been in an abusive relationship for two years
Mar 14, 2018

2018 Commencement, baccalaureate speakers announced

President Rob Huntington has announced that Mary Welsh Schlueter, the founder and CEO of the Cincinnati-based non-profit Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE) will be the 2018 Commencement speaker. Additionally, we are pleased that the Rev. Dr. Mary Schaller Blaufuss, team leader for the UCC’s Global Sharing of Resources and executive for
Mar 8, 2018

Heidelberg to honor 4 local women entrepreneurs

For the sixth year, Heidelberg University’s School of Business, Computer Science and Information Technology will honor four local women entrepreneurs for their contributions to their businesses and the community. This year’s winners will be honored at a breakfast and award presentation ceremony, titled Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs, on Thursday
Mar 8, 2018

Junior lands national laboratory internship

When summer rolls around, junior biochemistry major Kiera Malone will be interning at her “top choice” in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Each year, the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, in conjunction with the Chem Club, tours a working chemical laboratory. Past sites have included the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Research and Develop Laboratories, the Ford
Mar 5, 2018

Spring Break in Belize

Eight students are spending their spring break in Belize, Central America, together with their professor Dr. Amy Berger. This week-long trip is the primary component for their class “Caribbean Biogeography”. While there, they explore reef, shore, and jungle environments. Follow the students’ experiences, in their own words.
Mar 2, 2018

Heidelberg to receive $700,000 with OPWICS Partnership

State Representative Bill Reineke (R-Tiffin) announced Thursday that the Ohio Partnership for Water, Industrial & Cyber Security (OPWICS) $1,000,000 proposal was approved by the Ohio State Capital Budget Office. OPWICS is designed to serve as a state hub for research and developing a trained workforce to meet the growing needs of state and national businesses and governments to secure natural and informational resources against human and natural attack.
Mar 1, 2018

Guest pianist to perform ‘Choosing Joy’ at Heidelberg

Piano teacher and performer Jeff Manchur’s love and respect of traditional music led him into the world of new music, searching for fresh ways of expression beyond the conventional boundaries of current customs of classical music. Audiences will have a chance to experience Manchur’s diverse and challenging style when he performs a guest recital
Feb 27, 2018

Heidelberg to welcome leader in news, business, education for PALS

Monica C. Lozano, influential CEO, a leader in the news media, educator and philanthropist will be the keynote speaker for Heidelberg University’s Spring Patricia Adams Lecture Series event next month. Heidelberg invites the community to attend dinner and Lozano’s keynote address, My American Story: A Family, A Business, A Dream, at 6:30 p.m
Feb 27, 2018

4 faculty honored for excellence

In one of the most highly anticipated evenings of the academic year, four ‘Berg faculty members were honored for their excellence in teaching, research, commitment to the humanities and distinguished service in a celebration of academic excellence Friday night. The annual awards were presented at a dinner with the Board of Trustees, who were on
Feb 19, 2018

What’s behind athletic competition? Chemistry!

Competitive athletes at all levels – and even those who are in it for personal health – are driven by the Olympic motto Citius, Altius, Fortius – faster, higher stronger. The big question is how do they get there? Chemistry professor Dr. Aaron Roerdink – an admitted sports nut, especially during the Olympics – is helping students think critically
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