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May 1, 2017

Countdown to Commencement: Dani Blum

Dani Blum, ’17, did not come to Heidelberg for biochemistry. “I fell into it luckily,” she said laughing. “I originally wanted to be a chemistry teacher, but I was more interested in being in the lab. I love discovering new things and seeing what I can make happen.” It turns out biochemistry was the perfect fit, and Blum is the first Heidelberg
Apr 24, 2017

HU Symphonic Band to dedicate concert to injured student

Heidelberg University’s Symphonic Band, under the direction of Jonathan Waters, will dedicate its spring concert on Saturday, April 29, to band member Bernadette Wolfe, a freshman music major from Bellevue who was injured in an auto accident April 18. “It’s times like this when our community comes together, our friends come together and the band
Apr 24, 2017

Student playwrights tackle real-life issues

Sometimes, personal experiences make the most relevant and interesting plot lines for the stage. Senior Kyrsten Lilly wanted to try something non-traditional for her Honors capstone project. So rather than research, she selected to write a play. “Last year, my classmates and I were talking about different influences of psychology in theatre, and we
Apr 18, 2017

Chem Club brings home national award

While attending the American Chemical Society Meeting is an annual tradition for Heidelberg, so too is bringing home national awards. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, in conjunction with the Chemistry Club, attended the ACS meeting in San Francisco, California, the week of April 2nd. Drs. Nate Beres and Aaron Roerdink, along with students
Apr 18, 2017

Senior receives Fulbright award

April 5 was a big day for senior Summer Hunter-Kysor. Her parents traveled from their home in Pennsylvania to watch her as she presented at her final Student Research Conference. It had been a great day as she supported several her friends who also were presenting at the conference. Later in the day, she and her tennis teammates were headed to a
Apr 11, 2017

Advice to millennials: Get curious, find focus

‘Berg alumnus Ed Knopf, ’65, who served as the School of Business’s Executive-in-Residence this week, has hired a few people in his day … well, more than a few. As the owner of nearly a dozen companies over his career, he’s uniquely qualified to speak about today’s workforce. During his time on campus, Ed spoke to a number of classes, met with
Apr 10, 2017

A presidential learning experience

One of northwest Ohio’s jewels, The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio, is just a 20-minute drive from the Heidelberg campus, where senior history major Evan Engelhart is interning this semester. A typical day at the Hayes Center for Evan includes shadowing tour guides, collecting five to seven artifacts to highlight on the
Apr 7, 2017

The Patricia Adams Lecture Series continues to inspire

The Patricia Adams Lecture Series just wrapped up its seventh year, and it has become a highly anticipated event each semester. Students walk away inspired and empowered. The Honorable Susan P. Graber was no exception. “This series really empowers us to go out and accomplish things,” said Morgan Bingham ’20. “It’s a great way to meet new people and
Apr 6, 2017

Student researchers shine during Minds@Work

The annual Minds @ Work Student Research Conference is a great opportunity for students to dig deep into topics they’re passionate about, practice their research and presentation skills with a faculty sponsor and even get a morale boost from their peers. Wednesday’s conference was a great success, according to student organizer Hannah Kohne. “We
Apr 5, 2017

Experiencing The Worldwide Leader in Sports

Four students traveled last week to Bristol, Connecticut to take in the full ESPN experience. Randy Buffington, Scott Carpenter, Geoff Helms and Mallory Paul are all WHEI-TV 10 anchors. The group at WHEI-TV 10 produces “Live at 5,” a weekly newscast Tuesdays at 5 p.m. All four students along with Robyn White, media producer and coordinator, made
Apr 5, 2017

Senior takes on It’s On Us planning

Like many of his peers, senior Colin Higgins knows “far too many people” who have been victimized by sexual violence. He and two classmates decided the time was right to do something about it. So the week of April 10 has been designated Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness Week on campus. With Heidelberg’s launch of the It’s On Us campaign this
Mar 30, 2017

Heidelberg announces ’17 commencement, baccalaureate speakers

John Buccigross, one of Heidelberg University’s most distinguished alumni, will return to campus to deliver the 2017 commencement address, President Robert H. Huntington has announced. Buccigross, co-host of ESPN’s SportsCenter nightly telecast, will speak to the graduates, their families and friends and the Heidelberg community on Sunday, May 14
Mar 27, 2017

’14 alum finds ‘perfect fit’ as anesthetist

Three short years after she graduated from Heidelberg, Lauren Stainbrook is exactly where she wants to be. “I can precisely remember so many long nights in the labs in Bareis Hall, wondering if I would ever accomplished all I hoped I would,” says Lauren, who returned to Heidelberg Monday to speak to current students about “Life After Finals.”
Mar 22, 2017

Berg alum helps win CrossFit competition

Locally, and now nationally, Jordan Hux ‘16 has made her mark on the world of CrossFit. Competing against nearly 40 other teams, Jordan and her team, The Replacements, took home first place in the CrossFit Endeavor 6 Person Co-ed Competition at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.
Mar 22, 2017

Finding community through adversity

Five Heidelberg students found generosity and kindness in the world on their chaotic trip back from spring break. Kaylea Bowers, Quinn Kantner, Justine Liddle, Kiera Malone and Emily Nolting drove to Naples, Florida, together during spring break. “Everything was going just fine and dandy,” Quinn started to recount before she was interrupted by
Mar 17, 2017

Geology students head west

The students of the Regional Field Geology class and their professor, Dr. Amy Berger, spent their spring break learning about the geology (and some biology, history, and cultural heritage) of the San Francisco Bay Area. Here are some of their highlights from the trip.
Mar 17, 2017

Passion into action: Leading refugees to safety

Michael Kim gave up a promising financial planning business in Chicago to pursue his passion: helping North Korean refugees escape a life of oppression. New Year’s Day in 2003, when Kim left the U.S. with two duffel bags and a one-way ticket to China, he began his journey to lead the refugees – and especially victims of sex trafficking – to safety
Mar 14, 2017

Restructured Alumni Council ‘going very, very well’

After deciding the Alumni Council could use a jolt of energy and a new purpose, President Kim Newman and the Office of Alumni Engagement decided to take a year off and do their due diligence about how best to revitalize the organization. “The Alumni Council was not really moving forward and it was going to cease to exist if we didn’t change it,”
Mar 9, 2017

’Berg students become STNAs, serve elderly residents

Junior Tyler Hunter has his sights set on working in geriatrics as a career, having experienced the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in his family. A new opportunity this semester has provided a strong foundation toward his goal. While most students were wrapping up their holiday break in January, Tyler and six other ’Berg students
Mar 3, 2017

Heidelberg business conference to bring entrepreneurs together

Entrepreneurs, innovators and Heidelberg University alumni will come together on March 23-24 for the School of Business’s Conference on Fostering Entrepreneurship. Guest presenters over the two-day event will actively engage students in the exploration of the venture creation process. The on-campus conference also will feature Heidelberg alumnus Dr
Mar 3, 2017

Heidelberg guest composer challenges musical boundaries

Stanford University composer Mark Applebaum – known for challenging the conventional boundaries of musical ontology and tradition – will be the guest composer-in-residence for the Heidelberg University School of Music & Theatre’s New Music Live! Series on March 23-24. Applebaum will be featured in two performances: The Applebaum Jazz Piano Duo
Mar 3, 2017

Ohio’s top teachers, principal to headline Heidelberg Education Summit

Heidelberg University’s School of Education will host its fifth annual Education Summit March 23-24 on campus with the theme “What Makes an Effective Teacher?” This year’s keynote speakers are Dustin Weaver, 2017 Ohio Teacher of the Year; Teresa Cianchetti, 2016 Ohio Teacher of the Year; and Jeff Fisher, 2015 Ohio Principal of the Year. Weaver will
Feb 17, 2017

Modeling Professional Practice

You never stop learning. That’s the message Heidelberg professors sent to students during the 22nd annual Faculty Research Symposium. “Professional development doesn’t stop with a degree,” said Dr. Emily Isaacson, associate dean of the honors program and assistant professor of English. “Students are going to continue to develop throughout their