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Nov 15, 2024

Bio students honor the selfless sacrifice of body donors

Heidelberg鈥檚 Biology 403 class presented a beautiful ceremony honoring the selfless individuals who have donated their bodies to science through the Dr. George Barlow Body Donor Lab. This annual event recognizes the major impact of these donors, whose contributions not only advance medical education but also embody a spirit of generosity that
Nov 15, 2024

'Love as a Business Strategy': A journey of transformation

Students, staff, and local community members gathered Tuesday evening to hear from Mohammad 鈥淢o鈥 Anwar and Jeff Ma, co-founders of Softway and authors of the thought-provoking book, Love as a Business Strategy. This event, part of Dr. Trish Berg's "Lessons in Leadership" series, promised to offer more than just business insights. This event was
Nov 15, 2024

Criminology, psychology students showcase research, internships

The annual Department of Psychology and Criminology鈥檚 Behavioral Science Showcase on Nov. 10 featured four young alumni who spoke about their careers with current students, who presented their research, internships and study-abroad study experiences. This year, the panel of 鈥橞erg alumni included David Haines, 鈥22, Jacob Rigsby 鈥21, Michaela
Nov 14, 2024

German student has strong showing for HU at state forensics tournament

Denison University hosted the Ohio Forensics Association Fall "Heart of it All" tournament on November 9. Tara Shahsawar, a first-year speaker and exchange student from Germany's University of Heidelberg, won 4th Place in the Informative Speaking category. Tara majors in American Studies and focuses on Political Science and Literature. Her
Nov 12, 2024

Service and sacrifice: On Veterans Day and every day, Heidelberg remembers

Heidelberg classmates Fred Wookey and Sondra Gerhardt Libman, both 鈥67, lost their classmate, Marine 2nd Lieutenant James L. 鈥淛im鈥 Tangeman, when he stepped on a land mine in Vietnam just a year after they graduated. On Veterans Day, Fred, Sondra, a host of 鈥67 classmates and his alma mater let Jim Tangeman and his family know that his service and
Nov 6, 2024

Dad, student, soldier: Veterans Day has special meaning for 鈥橞erg senior

Senior Michael Dalton knows exactly what he鈥檒l be doing following graduation in six months. In fact, he鈥檚 known for four years. About the time he graduates in May with his degree in business administration, Michael also will be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he鈥檒l serve as an engineer officer. He came to
Nov 5, 2024

Sigma Tau Nu celebrates 75 years, awards 2nd scholarship

Homecoming 2024 was a time of great celebration for Sigma Tau Nu as members gathered in Tiffin to celebrate the diamond anniversary of the fraternity. Amid the toasts, embraces and stories, the ethos of the founders was shown to be alive and well. Sigmataun Literary Society: A history In the 1950-51 school year, Heidelberg English Professor Merle M
Nov 1, 2024

At its CORE: Bridging the gap with community, first responders

Use this link to sign up to volunteer for the next Recess at Krout on Nov. 8 and get Berg Service Challenge points. During Heidelberg鈥檚 Justice Jog earlier this year, students expressed fear about seeing law enforcement personnel in uniform. There鈥檚 a lot to unravel, but those very real emotions sparked an idea on campus to begin to change the
Oct 30, 2024

Holocaust survivor鈥檚 daughter: 鈥楻ise up. We鈥檙e counting on you鈥

As a second-generation Holocaust survivor, Karen Zauder Brass has a lot to say about the trauma and extreme cruelty experienced by her family 鈥 especially her father, David 鈥 during the genocide of European Jews during World War II. She is especially passionate when she encourages young people to rise up and take action in the face of different
Oct 30, 2024

Students, donor connect over conference conversation (and pizza)

A group of Heidelberg students who traveled to Columbus to help organize and attend panels at the Midwest ACIS (American Conference for Irish Studies) conference October 10-12 was able to meet Friday with the donor who made the trip possible for them. Trustee and alumna Jean (Warren) Gekler '80 and her husband, Brooks, generously donated funds to
Oct 29, 2024

Leading with compassion: Alum guides hurricane relief efforts at her school

In the heart of the flooded streets, Diana (LoConti) Krupyak stood in the cafeteria of Gulf High School, surrounded by towering piles of donated goods. 鈥淚t was really unlike anything I had ever seen before,鈥 she reflected, a mixture of disbelief and gratitude washing over her. After hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the Tampa Bay area, Diana
Oct 24, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 47: Natalie Hicks

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Oct 24, 2024

Inspired by faith: CRU students lead Christian community on campus

On a typical Monday night at 探花精选, groups of students set out to do various activities. One group, however, gathers with a different mission鈥攏ot for assignments or sports, but to lead their Christian community. This is CRU, a student-led organization where leadership is shared and faith is at the center. With no paid CRU staff
Oct 22, 2024

RVing in her own backyard: Senior learns adult lessons for new living space

Kaidan Mathias lives in a recreational vehicle but there鈥檚 more to it than meets the eye. With graduation less than a year away, Kaidan knew it was time to make some serious preparations to enter the world of 鈥渆arly adulting.鈥 鈥淲ith my senior year approaching, I wanted to find a way that I could move out of the house,鈥 explains Kaidan, a business
Oct 18, 2024

Heidelberg delivers on new Opportunity Makers branding

Take a stroll through Heidelberg鈥檚 campus and your eye will surely catch the bright, new orange and black banners hanging on street poles, proclaiming We Are the Opportunity Makers. The banners feature a series of students experiencing life at The Berg to the fullest. The banners are one visible example of the work the university has undertaken
Oct 18, 2024

175 years and counting: Heidelberg celebrating milestone anniversary

On November 11, 1850, then-Heidelberg College opened its doors in a room on the third floor of what was known as 鈥淐ommercial Row鈥 in downtown Tiffin. Five students were enrolled for the first classes. Heidelberg 鈥 now University 鈥 has a long and storied history. A lot has changed and we鈥檝e come a long way since those mid-18th century days. It鈥檚
Oct 17, 2024

From Heidelberg to HR apex: Alum, HYPE keynote finds foundation for success

HR exec Gabriella Parente is well-positioned to give advice to students about landing that first 鈥 and right 鈥 job. As a 2002 Heidelberg grad, she has been right where they find themselves today. On Wednesday, Gabriella returned to her alma mater as the HYPE Career Ready庐 keynote speaker. As the founder and CEO of HR Power Partners, coaching top
Oct 16, 2024

MAT team volunteers at Chicago Marathon, gains great experience

On Sunday, October 13, nine Master of Athletic Training students and one faculty member worked as medical volunteers at the 46th Chicago Marathon. The Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors and had over 50,000 participants finish this year. The Heidelberg delegation was also on hand to witness the women's marathon world record
Oct 10, 2024

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 46: Sarah D'Egidio

One fall day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Oct 8, 2024

Faculty commitment to MBA students shines in assessment outcomes

Faculty in Heidelberg鈥檚 School of Business are having a strong and positive impact on students in the PlusOneAdvantage庐 MBA program, and they have the numbers to back it up. Associate Professor Dr. Trish Berg recently led an assessment study with Peregrine Global Services which looked at student learning and outcomes across 13 concept areas
Sep 27, 2024

PALS keynote 鈥楩lyGirl鈥: 鈥榊ou have permission to engage鈥

PALS keynote 鈥楩lyGirl鈥: 鈥榊ou have permission to engage鈥 鈥淔lyGirl鈥 took Heidelberg by storm Thursday. From sharing details of a harrowing combat mission over Iraq to taking us on a high-energy adventure through her life, America鈥檚 first Black female combat pilot encouraged 鈥楤erg students to get gutsy to accomplish the goals that really matter
Sep 27, 2024

Listing it, loving it: Senior brings class concepts alive by selling real estate

When Lillian Robeson was a little girl, she and her mother frequently tuned into HGTV to watch shows about houses 鈥 renovating houses, flipping houses, selling houses. 鈥淚鈥檝e always had a certain love for houses in general. I love seeing all of the different layouts,鈥 said the senior business administration major from Dexter, Michigan. 鈥淎fter taking