Wittenberg Celebrates Class of 2011 With 166th Commencement Exercises
May 15, 2011
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Springfield, Ohio — Forced to move indoors because of the threat of inclement weather, the members of Wittenberg University’s Class of 2011 allowed nothing to dampen their spirits as they celebrated the culmination of their undergraduate academic careers during the 166th annual Commencement exercises. University President Mark H. Erickson led a celebration of the 387 [...]
Historian Claudia Koonz to Speak at Wittenberg Series-Sponsored William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture
November 19, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio — Acclaimed historian and human rights advocate Claudia Koonz is the featured speaker for the Wittenberg Series-sponsored William A. Kinnison Endowed Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 in Bayley Auditorium at the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center. Koonz is an expert in 20th century German history, women’s history and genocide. Her presentation, [...]
Wittenberg Professor Emeritus Conrad Balliet Honored With Third Annual Poetry Reading
November 19, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – For the third time in as many years, local poets will gather to pay tribute to Wittenberg University Professor Emeritus of English and Yeats Scholar Conrad Balliet for his efforts over the years to promote poetry throughout the Miami Valley. The Poetry Reading takes place from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in [...]
Chinese and African Dance To Be Featured In Cultural Event Presented By Wittenberg Department Of Theatre And Dance
November 17, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Shih-Ming Li Chang presents A Dance and Culture Event that includes lectures, demonstrations, workshops and performances of Chinese and African Dance on Thursday, Nov. 18, Friday, Nov. 19, and Monday, Nov. 22. Most lectures and workshops will take place at Chakeres Memorial Theatre, 905 [...]
Wittenberg Art Department Presents Exhibit By One Of Its Own Professors
November 11, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – The Wittenberg University Department of Art hosts an opening of “Areas of Interest,” an exhibit of oil paintings by Associate Professor Ed Charney, at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the Ann Miller Gallery, Koch Hall. The show will be available through Friday, Dec. 10. ““Areas of Interest” refers to two things: [...]
Wittenberg Center for Civic & Urban Engagement Hosts Healthy Kids Conference
November 10, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University’s Center for Civic & Urban Engagement (CCUE) will host The Power & Promise of Afterschool “Healthy Kids Conference” from 8:15 a.m.–12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Room 105 of the Joseph C. Shouvlin Center for Lifelong Learning, 737 North Fountain Ave. A continental breakfast will be provided. Chief Medical Officer [...]
Alumni Relations Noon Lunch & Learn Lecture Series Continues With Empty Bowls Presentation Nov. 16
November 4, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – The Wittenberg University Office of Alumni Relations presents its second Noon Lunch & Learn Lecture of the 2010-11 school year with Associate Professor of Art and Department Chair Scott Dooley, who will speak on “The Wittenberg Empty Bowls Program” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, in the Faculty Dining Room on the [...]
2010-11 Wittenberg Series Continues With Festival Choral Eucharist For Reformation
October 27, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio — The 2010-11 Wittenberg Series continues at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, in historic Weaver Chapel as Wittenberg University welcomes Marcus Lohrmann, bishop of the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), for the annual Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation Service. The Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation uses a [...]
Alumni Association Introduces Plans For Russia Tour
October 26, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – The Wittenberg University Alumni Association has planned a tour to contemporary Moscow and St. Petersburg guided by Professor of Geography Olga Medvedkov and Professor of Political Science Gerry Hudson. Medvedkov will discuss the trip from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in 201 Joseph C. Shouvlin Center for Lifelong Learning, 737 N. Fountain [...]
Wittenberg Center For Civic & Urban Engagement Joins Community For 11th Annual National Rally for Afterschool
October 21, 2010
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Springfield, Ohio – One of the initiatives for the Center for Civic & Urban Engagement (CCUE) at Wittenberg University is Strengthening After School Programs. At 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, children, parents, business and community leaders will come together at a “Lights On Afterschool” rally at USA Roller Skating Center, 2340 Valley Loop Road, to [...]