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Nov 7, 2019

Seniors stick with Marching Band, Waters; investment pays off

鈥淏ack in the day,鈥 when Jon Waters arrived at 花季传媒 to re-create a respectable Marching Band, the task seemed daunting. 鈥淚 walked into that first rehearsal to 12 dazed sets of eyes looking back at me and thought, 鈥極h my goodness,鈥欌 he recalls. He turned to Pat Page, the long-time administrative assistant for the School of Music & Theatre, and
Nov 5, 2019

'Berg featured in new Harvard Business School case study

花季传媒 is a featured institution in a new Harvard Business School case study. Dr. Debora L. Spar, the former president of Barnard College and currently a professor of strategy at Harvard Business School, is writing a new case on the changes in American higher education and how 鈥渢he not rich and powerful鈥 institutions are responding to the
Oct 31, 2019

Sisters in Shelter chooses student鈥檚 design for new logo

Last April, when Kjirsten Corson became the new director of Sisters in Shelter, a local safe house for victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, she knew she wanted to infuse some fresh ideas into the organization. One of them was creating a new logo. Kjirsten turned to 花季传媒 with a cool idea to have students enter a contest to
Oct 29, 2019

H鈥檚 Track honors Ted Hieronymus鈥 鈥橞erg footprints

花季传媒 honored one of its most iconic families and a dear friend with the dedication of H鈥檚 Track on Saturday. The new dual-tone track, which encircles the new turf completed a year ago, is named to honor the late Theodore 鈥淭ed鈥 Hieronymus, 鈥65, a major benefactor and Trustee whose generosity through the years to ensure the future of his alma
Oct 28, 2019

Alumna named Ohio鈥檚 top biology teacher

She鈥檚 a science nerd and she embraces it. Most of Ashlie (Burkhart) Gowitzka鈥檚 family works in the medical or education fields, so when she became a biology teacher, she saw it as a 鈥渂est of both worlds鈥 decision 鈥 although there never really was any doubt she鈥檇 be a teacher. 鈥淚 wanted to be a teacher from the age of 6, and some great science
Oct 28, 2019

Grad counseling students emerging as young leaders

Two students in the Master of Arts in Counseling program are stepping up in preparation for their professional careers, and both are being recognized for their up-and-coming leadership abilities. Savannah Long has been selected as a 2019-20 Ohio School Counselor Association Emerging Leader. The program is an opportunity for OSCA to identify
Oct 24, 2019

Mental health advocate shares PostSecret story

鈥淗i. My name is Frank and I collect secrets.鈥 Fifteen years ago, Frank Warren embarked on a movement that provided an outlet for people to creatively and anonymously express never-before-shared secrets on postcards. Frank brought the power of PostSecret to 花季传媒 Wednesday as the October HYPE Career Ready庐 Day keynote speaker. 鈥淚 think we all
Oct 22, 2019

Science Celebration draws accomplished alumni

More than 20 successful science alumni representing six decades returned to campus to present their research and share their experiences during the 2019 Science Celebration last weekend. Highlighting the two-day celebration was a keynote address from Dr. Mark Peeples, 鈥74, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University and
Oct 21, 2019

鈥橞erg dedicates new Exercise Science Lab

Once 鈥橞erg football teammates and now lifelong friends and Excelsior brothers, assistant professor Jerry McDonald 鈥76 and Dr. Steve Brancheau 鈥75 are permanently linked through the university鈥檚 new Exercise Science Lab. On Saturday, 花季传媒 officially dedicated the Steve & Denise Brancheau Exercise Science Lab inside the Saurwein Health &
Oct 21, 2019

花季传媒 ranked among top schools in Ohio for jobs

花季传媒 is among the top Ohio universities most likely to help its graduates land a job. The career website Zippia lists the Berg at No. 5 on its new list of Best Schools in Ohio for Jobs. To determine its rankings, Zippia used data from College Scorecard Data and IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education data System) to identify Ohio
Oct 21, 2019

Students present Irish novel research at national conference

Seven students from Dr. Barry Devine鈥檚 spring semester literature course, 鈥淪tudies in the Irish Novel,鈥 had an opportunity typically afforded to faculty and grad students when they participated in the Midwest Regional American Conference for Irish Studies Oct. 10-12. The students and their professor traveled to Creighton University in Omaha
Oct 21, 2019

Board extends 花季传媒 president鈥檚 contract

The 花季传媒 Board of Trustees has announced that, in accordance with terms of President Robert H. Huntington鈥檚 2019-2024 employment agreement, his contract has been extended an additional year. Board Chair Kathleen Tirbovich Geier made the announcement following the Board鈥檚 fall meetings Oct. 18-19. Huntington was given a rolling
Oct 21, 2019

Neura ties school record at Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble

OBERLIN, Ohio -- A school-record performance by Austin Neura led the 花季传媒 to a 15th-place finish at the 39-team Oberlin Inter-Regional Rumble on Saturday. 花季传媒 outperformed several regionally-ranked opponents. Neura finished third overall -- 9.6 seconds off the lead. His time of 24:45.6 essentially ties the 花季传媒 8K
Oct 18, 2019

Senior psych student living her dream in Australia

Jessica Burge had an opportunity to cross something off her bucket list when she decided to study abroad in Australia. Halfway through the semester, she realizes she鈥檚 living her dream, even if it has pushed her outside of her comfort zone. A senior psychology major who鈥檚 completing a graduation requirement in her major by studying abroad, Jessica
Oct 18, 2019

NCWQR celebrates 50 years

For the past 50 years, the National Center for Water Quality Research (formerly the Water Quality Lab) has been at the forefront of data collection, monitoring, research and outreach in support of sustainable use of soil and water resources. Those who created the lab, those who have worked tirelessly to sustain it and those who will see it into the
Oct 17, 2019

Student groups working to open dialogue about mental health

A group of graduate and undergrad student organizations are leading an effort that empowers students to speak openly about mental health and wellness, ultimately changing the perception and conversation around the topic. Back in 2004, when Frank Warren created PostSecret, an ongoing community mail art project in which people share never-before
Oct 16, 2019

Psych students enlightened about homelessness

Students in the Explorations of Psychology class traveled to Wooster over Fall Break for a service learning experience and to take a closer look at the problem of homelessness in the community. They described the experience as 鈥渆ye-opening鈥 and 鈥渁mazing.鈥 Wooster鈥檚 Trinity United Church of Christ and its North Street Mission hosted the students
Oct 11, 2019

Center for Survivor Empowerment aims to raise awareness

Statistics indicate that sexual assault doesn鈥檛 happen to just women. 花季传媒 1 in 16 men also are victims, suggesting it鈥檚 highly underreported in that population. The main goal of 花季传媒鈥檚 new Center for Survivor Empowerment is to provide resources, advocacy and awareness 鈥 and ultimately, prevention 鈥 for everyone, regardless of gender
Oct 4, 2019

Four headed to Athletic Hall of Fame

As part of the 花季传媒 Homecoming Weekend, four of the school's top former student-athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2019 class -- 34th overall -- will be comprised of Tom Wynn ('91), Frank Balogh ('02), Lucas Messer ('05), and Tina Siegel Myslenski ('07). Wynn was a three-time national qualifier for the
Oct 3, 2019

Governor, 鈥橞erg dean share special connection

It truly is a small world. On Wednesday, 花季传媒 hosted a wonderful Patricia Adams Lecture Series 10th anniversary celebration that drew the likes of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran, among other local and state political figures. Following the event, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Chris Abrams was waiting in the wings to share a story with
Oct 3, 2019

Former first lady, daughter take PALS over the top

The Patricia Adams Lecture Series, which featured former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, was the ultimate celebration of 10 years of inspiration, encouragement and advice that PALS has brought to 花季传媒 students and the community. For Pat Adams, who with her husband, John, 鈥58, envisioned, created and funded PALS
Oct 1, 2019

On the eve of its biggest event, PALS namesake reflects

On the day before the highest profile speakers in The Patricia Adams Lecture Series are set to visit 花季传媒, Patricia Adams is like a doting grandmother about her namesake series. The campus community shares her excitement as we get ready to host former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, on Wednesday. On the occasion
Sep 25, 2019

Moved to action: Holocaust survivors鈥 grandson remembers

When you鈥檙e the grandson of four Holocaust survivors, the weight of that legacy could overwhelm you. Or, it could motivate you to action to help put an end to human atrocities. David Estrin, whose grandfather, Jimmy Lichtman, is the namesake of 花季传媒鈥檚 annual Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series, was the keynote speaker for the series on
Sep 25, 2019

R&D scientist receives Alumni of Distinction award

Dr. Jeff Bricker, 鈥79, says he owes a great deal of his career achievements as a research scientist to the excellent foundation he received at 花季传媒 from iconic professors such as Mel Casler, Dr. Ray Wise, Dr. Richard Cordell, the late Dr. Martin Reno and the late Dr. John Groce. 鈥淲e had great faculty and staff who really cared about students