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Oct 26, 2018
Pfleiderer project represents excellence in teaching, learning
The recently completed Pfleiderer Hall renovation and beautification project is more than cosmetic.
Oct 24, 2018
Chemistry Club outstanding again
Heidelberg’s ACS Chemistry Club is on a roll. The club has been selected to receive two national awards, continuing a consecutive string of national recognition over the past five years.
Oct 19, 2018
Campus continues It's On Us initiatives
Heidelberg University is continuing the campus initiative It's On Us for the 2018-19 school year, starting with the the pledge campaign the week of Oct. 21. It’s On Us chapters across the country, including Heidelberg, are participating in a weeklong pledge drive next week during the Fall Week of Action beginning Sunday. The national It's On Us
Oct 18, 2018
Google, Heidelberg partner for computing courses
Heidelberg University and Google are collaborating to offer computer science, data science and machine learning courses to undergrad students who might not have considered themselves destined for a technology career. The Applied Computing Series is a new, three-course program that will increase students’ access to quality data science and machine
Oct 17, 2018
Rwanda genocide survivor: Forgiveness is possible
Immaculée Ilibagiza – a hero of unimaginable courage – shared her inspiring story of surviving the 1994 Rwanda genocide that claimed all the members of her family except one brother among 1 million Rwandans. She endured the ordeal by hiding out with seven other women in a 3-foot by 4-foot bathroom in a neighbor’s home for 91 days. “The genocide was
Oct 12, 2018
Live authentically – Kelli Masters addresses Heidelberg
“It’s ok right now for you to not know what your life is going to look like 10 years from now … it’s ok not to have it all figured out. For the first 31 years of my life, I had no idea.” Kelli Masters, an attorney and certified NFL sports agent, spent the day at Heidelberg sharing her story of personal challenges and industry success as the
Oct 10, 2018
Rwanda genocide topic of Heidelberg’s annual series
Heidelberg University will explore the theme of the 1994 Rwanda genocide through the eyes of survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza during the ninth annual Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series on Wednesday, Oct. 17. This year, Heidelberg is pairing the Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series with its HYPE Career Ready® Program to bring Ilibagiza to campus
Oct 10, 2018
Heidelberg launching Writer’s Series
Two award-winning authors will be on campus to help Heidelberg University’s School of Communication, Humanities & the Arts launch the Jean Warren Gekler Writer’s Series. As part of the series, the public is invited to an open reading from the authors’ recent works. On Monday, Oct. 15, Heidelberg will welcome Hilary Plum, whose novel Strawberry
Oct 8, 2018
Heidelberg Athletics partners with BSN Sports and Nike
The Heidelberg University Athletic Department announced that it has entered into a five-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS. The agreement is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all D1, DII, D3, NJCAA and NAIA schools.
Oct 4, 2018
Student leaders take Marching Band to next level
When Marching Band Director Jon Waters approached junior Paul Reese last year to help organize logistics for the band and develop student leadership, Reese responded with his usual “Put me in, Coach. I’m ready to play” enthusiasm. “Last year, we developed some student leadership positions to test the waters, and Paul and a few others emerged,”
Oct 3, 2018
Heidelberg on international stage for TNU’s 60th anniversary
For 33 years, Tianjin Normal University and Heidelberg University have enjoyed a collaborative and productive exchange – a “jewel of a relationship” which has brought TNU professors to Heidelberg’s campus annually to teach Chinese language and culture. ‘Berg faculty – and in recent years, students – in turn travel to TNU’s campus to teach English
Sep 27, 2018
’Berg show choir hits ‘Hei-Notes’ with new name
The Singing Collegians show choir was formed on a strong foundation over half a century ago. But the name and the concept had become a bit outdated. This summer was the perfect time for the ensemble to do a reboot, to become a little sharper, a little edgier. “The name Singing Collegians wasn’t resonating as a contemporary show choir among today’s
Sep 27, 2018
Heidelberg bringing Unity Project to campus
Interactive public art project explores the impact of labels
Sep 24, 2018
Heidelberg to welcome pro sports agent, attorney for fall PALS
Kelli Masters, an attorney and certified NFL sports agent, will be the guest of the fall Patricia Adams Lecture Series at Heidelberg University. Heidelberg invites the community to attend dinner and Masters’ keynote address, “Finding Purpose: Overcoming Fear to Live Authentically,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Seiberling Gymnasium. Masters is
Sep 21, 2018
Courtroom experience proves eye-opening
Senior Austin Jagucki took a non-traditional path to find Heidelberg. He originally joined an engineering program at a big public school, but discovered both engineering and the large school atmosphere weren’t right for him.
Sep 20, 2018
Opportunity calls at Girls' Life magazine
Growing up reading Girls’ Life, Mallory Paul made the most of her opportunity interning with the magazine this summer.
Sep 19, 2018
Senior reaffirms career path through internship
After interning with the Williamson County Courthouse in Illinois, senior Stephanie Cluck has reaffirmed her chosen career path.
Sep 18, 2018
Krankenhaus internship revealing for ‘Berg junior
Junior Heather Ule met Jonas, her German boyfriend of seven years, when he was a high school exchange student. They’ve maintained their long-distance relationship over the years, with Heather visiting as often as possible in the summers.
Sep 18, 2018
Judge enlightens students during Court on Campus
Seneca County Common Pleas Judge Steve Shuff brought his courtroom to Heidelberg’s campus today in celebration of Constitution Day. In all, Shuff dealt with 15 felony criminal cases in Herbster Chapel. Students, faculty and staff got to witness the real-life court cases, followed by enlightening interaction between cases with the judge, who
Sep 17, 2018
Madeline Flores: The life of a church music director
There’s a favorite family photo of Madeline Flores as a toddler, sitting in her high chair – not at the dinner table but at the piano. That may have been an early indication of things to come for this sophomore organ performance major who comes from a musical family. This summer, Madeline completed an internship as the assistant music director at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bluffton, Ohio, not far from her hometown of Columbus Grove.
Sep 14, 2018
A splash of resistance: Conducting students practice in the pool
As the saying goes, resistance is futile. Or is it? In the world of instrumental conducting, resistance is imperative in teaching would-be conductors the proper billowy physical motions of the baton. The feeling is similar to buoyancy or weightlessness. It’s a difficult concept to demonstrate, so Professor Jon Waters took an unconventional approach
Sep 14, 2018
HYPE’s Brett Culp: ‘Do something extraordinary together’
Independent filmmaker Brett Culp has worked with high-profile celebrities throughout his career. But the people who have impacted his life the most those we’ve never heard of – ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things to uplift humanity. Empowering students to find their unique path to leadership, Culp kicked off the third year of the HYPE
Sep 13, 2018
Board extends Heidelberg president’s contract
The Heidelberg University Board of Trustees has announced that, in accordance with terms of President Robert H. Huntington’s 2018-2023 employment agreement, his contract has been extended an additional year. Board Chair Kathleen Tirbovich Geier made the announcement in anticipation of the Board’s fall meeting in October. Huntington was given a
Sep 12, 2018
Heidelberg to host immigration discussion
Heidelberg University’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Latinx Unidos student organization and Tiffin City Schools’ International Cultural Center, will host “Pathways to Citizenship: Examining U.S. Immigration Policy” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in The University Commons on campus. The interactive program will