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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
Feb 15, 2017
How important are internships? Ask the Queen
So, there’s this job you desperately want. There’s no better way to figure out if it’s a great fit than doing an internship to “observe, learn and decide if that’s the industry for you.” Lauren Berger, the Intern Queen, should know. She completed 15 internships, starting her freshman year in college. Berger was on campus Tuesday as the keynote
Feb 10, 2017
A new chef is coming to town
Starting this fall, students and guests who dine at Heidelberg will have greater flexibility and new meal options based on a fresh, made-from-scratch, high-quality approach to food preparation. Heidelberg has partnered with Parkhurst Dining to manage all of the university’s food service and catering operations, beginning June 1, 2017.
Feb 8, 2017
Intramurals going strong and growing
During his two years serving as a graduate assistant at Saurwein Health & Wellness Center, Austin Bentz has seen a ton of growth in student participation in intramurals. “It provides a great opportunity for athletes and non-athletes to get out and take part in recreational activities, meet new people and build friendships and leadership skills,”
Feb 3, 2017
HU Response to Executive Order on Immigration
In response to President Trump's Executive Order, the letter below was sent to our campus community. February 3, 2017 To the Heidelberg Community, In light of President Trump’s recent Executive Order to restrict international travel and entry to the United States for all non-permanent residents from seven countries for three months, and to restrict
Feb 2, 2017
HS senior thrives at ‘Berg
Shayla Thomas is a high school senior on a college campus, and she fits right in. Shayla is one of about 53 high school students (eight full time and 45 part time) who are taking advantage of Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, enrolling in college coursework while still in high school. Last semester – Shayla’s first on campus – she enrolled in
Jan 26, 2017
"It's On Us"
Heidelberg is joining the national “It’s On Us” Campaign. During the week of Jan. 30, the university will kick off a semester-long series of events in an effort to stop sexual violence and harassment on college campuses. Launched by former President Barack Obama, “It's On Us” asks everyone -- men and women across America -- to make a personal
Jan 25, 2017
Bill Nye the Science Guy: Change the world!
“With your brains, my friends, you can change the world.” The charismatic Bill Nye the Science Guy inspired ‘Berg students Wednesday to celebrate the joy of scientific discovery on their way to changing the world. Nye was on campus as the keynote speaker for the HYPE Program. He entertained us, he made us wonder and he made us think. “We are living
Jan 24, 2017
Writing the Next Chapter
For aspiring writers, having their work published is the ultimate honor. Through her internship with The Sandusky Register, senior Deborah Fultz has been given that opportunity. Her internship with the newspaper began less than a month ago. Despite only working there a short time, Deborah has already become increasingly involved. “I’ve had to
Jan 23, 2017
Heidelberg to stage docudrama The Laramie Project
Heidelberg University’s School of Music & Theatre will present “The Laramie Project” Feb. 2-5, featuring a cast of 22 student actors performing more than 60 roles. Divided into three acts, “The Laramie Project” is the docudrama that utilizes actual interviews, journals and press writings to recount the effects of the 1998 murder of gay college
Jan 19, 2017
Human trafficking: Greater awareness, hope for change
In just her sophomore year, Emma Penrose has already started to broaden her understanding about the complex issues of the world. Human trafficking is one of those. A deeper understanding also comes with a sense of social responsibility and compassion, which is why Emma decided to put herself out there and get involved with Berg STOP, a campus
Jan 18, 2017
Victims of labor trafficking to speak at Heidelberg
Harold D’Souza relocated his family to the U.S. from their native India in search of the American dream. He had been promised a $75,000 job at a manufacturing company that never materialized. Over the next 19 months, Harold, his wife, Dancy and their two young sons lived a nightmare. He and Dancy were forced to work 15-hour days at a Cincinnati
Dec 21, 2016
Students take SAAC to next level
In years past, coaches designated two players from each team to serve on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, and that was the end of it. Today, SAAC has captured the interest of student-athletes, who are anxious to join one of the most successful and fastest-growing organizations on campus. Juniors Jarett Wasson and Abbey McKee – leaders on the
Dec 21, 2016
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 2017-2021 employment agreement, his contract has been extended an additional year. Board Chair Sondra G. Libman made the announcement following the Board’s fall meeting. Huntington was given a rolling contract designed to
Dec 2, 2016
Seeing science, technology up close
Sometimes, things turn out better than you expect. Dr. Nate Beres recently accompanied 10 natural science students to Tennessee, where the highlight was a daylong tour and interactions with scientists at the prestigious Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Senior biochem major Dani Blum was impressed with the cutting-edge research she witnessed at Oak
Nov 22, 2016
Show and Tell. Heidelberg’s first Humanities Symposium
Research is a critical component of a college education. Students are able to learn and hone a variety of professional skills through conducting research, analyzing information, and presenting their findings. This year, the departments of English, History, and Religion came together and initiated the inaugural Humanities Symposium to celebrate and
Nov 15, 2016
HYPE’s Pam Oliver: ‘Keep your eye on the prize’
As an elite sports journalist, NFL and NBA reporter Pam Oliver has never been enthralled with the idea about being on TV. Instead, her career journey has been about being the best journalist she can be, about pursuing your goals despite adversity, about believing in your own abilities and about taking advantage of opportunities. And about working
Nov 10, 2016
Students: Sexual assault awareness ‘is on us’
Six Heidelberg student leaders nominated to attend a statewide summit last week on raising awareness and prevention of campus sexual assault are not letting the conversation end there. Erica Dame, Julie Hild, Gaby Poliseno, Colin Higgins, Margaret Bowers and Bethany Beaver, accompanied by John Sharp, director of counseling and disabilities
Oct 27, 2016
Transforming the lives of at-risk kids
When children and youth are struggling, sometimes it’s a matter of their life circumstances, and all they need is recognition and some timely, informed help. Students in the Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program looking to work with these at-risk children just got a big boost to aid their clinical training, thanks to a major new grant that
Oct 27, 2016
Travel abroad much more than an adventure
There’s something to be said for stepping outside of your comfort zone to travel internationally. The risk-reward of a study abroad excursion for one ‘Berg student was more than an adventure. When senior Nick Johnson was getting ready to depart for his semester abroad in Costa Rica, he bought a one-way plane ticket. He was about to have a radically
Oct 19, 2016
HYPE speaker: Your choices can change lives
Human rights advocate and best-selling author John Prendergast followed his heart in his lifelong quest to make a difference for war-ravaged nations in Africa. Turns out he also inspired Heidelberg students as he spoke about his commitment to improve the world. Students came away encouraged about Prendergast’s message to choose to be “upstanders”