Theoretician James Lawson Featured Speaker For Wittenberg Series-Sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Jan. 16
Springfield, Ohio – Once hailed by Martin Luther King Jr. as “the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world,” the Rev. James Lawson will address the Wittenberg University and Springfield communities at a celebration of the slain civil rights leader’s life at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, in Weaver Chapel. The Martin Luther [...]
Wittenberg Alumnus’ Company Selected To Participate In Hit TV Show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
December 16, 2011
in Community
Springfield, Ohio – When the Rhodes family of Columbus, Ohio, heard that famed knock on the door, little did it know that the life-changing experience of a complete home makeover would forever tie the family to one Wittenberg alumnus. Dan Dillon ’78, one of four owners/principals of P&D Builders, learned earlier this year that his [...]
Wittenberg University Hosts Annual German Language Epiphany Service Jan. 8
Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University’s annual German Language Epiphany Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, in historic Weaver Chapel. The service, a campus tradition since 1985, brings the Christmas season to a close. Originally developed by the late Professor Emeritus Donald Busarow, who also directed the Wittenberg Choir and served as [...]
Wittenberg Center For Musical Development Announces Winter Classes
Springfield, Ohio – The Wittenberg University Center for Musical Development (CMD) announces its schedule of music enrichment opportunities for children and adults to take place from January through March, 2012. Pre-registration is underway, and pricing includes registration fees. Appreciating Great American Pop Standards: 1920-1960 aims to enhance enjoyment of the greatest songs created during the [...]
Up ‘Til Dawn: Wittenberg Students Seek to Change Children’s Lives
Hillary Hassink ’13 has never shied away from an opportunity to help. Growing up in Oklahoma, Hassink clearly remembers just jumping in headfirst whenever a call went out to help someone in need. “I would always ask, what can I do?” Kelly Brothers ’13 and Hillary Hassink ’13 So when she awoke early last summer [...]
Wittenberg’s “Winter Frolic” Exhibit Ushers in Holiday Season
December 8, 2011
in Arts and Culture, Community
Springfield, Ohio – Whether the weather outside is frightful or the fire delightful, Vernon Grant’s “Winter Frolic” offers something for everyone this holiday season at the Springfield Center for the Arts at Wittenberg University. Officially titled “Winter Frolic: Santas, Snow & Signature Gnomes,” Grant’s exhibit, which runs through Jan. 29, 2012, reflects the artist’s youthful [...]
2011-12 Wittenberg Series Continues With Annual Lessons And Carols For Advent And Christmas
December 1, 2011
in Arts and Culture, Community, Events
Springfield, Ohio – The 2011-12 Wittenberg Series continues at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, with the annual Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas service at Wittenberg University’s Weaver Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, with pre-service music starting at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by more than 125 musicians, [...]
Wittenberg University Hosts 30th Annual Community Messiah Sing
Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University will host the 30th annual Community Sing of George Friedrich Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, in Weaver Chapel. The concert, in which the audience is the chorus, is sponsored by Wittenberg’s Department of Music and the Ruth B. and Thomas F. Mackey Foundation. Soloists for the performance [...]
2011-12 Wittenberg Saturday Science Program Continues Dec. 10
Springfield, Ohio – The 2011-12 Wittenberg Saturday Science program continues at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center with a presentation titled “Cryptography for secure communication” by Assistant Professor of Computer Science Steven Bogaerts. Wittenberg Saturday Science is an outreach program started in January 2009 that exposes area high school [...]
Sociology Department Presents Professor Sean Kay “Afghanistan and America’s Global Role: 10+ Years of War – What’s Next?”
November 23, 2011
in Community, Events, Humanities
Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University’s Department of Sociology presents a colloquium featuring Professor Sean Kay at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in Bayley Auditorium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, 315 Bill Edwards Drive. Kay will speak about “Afghanistan and America’s Global Role: 10+ Years of War — What’s Next?” The program is free and open [...]