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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
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