(Aug. 20, 2009)
Wittenberg Welcomes Diverse, Accomplished Class of 2013 To Campus
In an era of intense competition among institutions of higher education, Wittenberg University stood out once again in 2009. On Thursday, Aug. 20, the university officially welcomed one of the most academically astute and geographically, ethnically diverse freshman classes in school history.
(Aug. 18, 2009)
Incoming Wittenberg Student Earns National Recognition For Charitable Work
Members of Wittenberg University's class of 2013 are scheduled to arrive en masse on Thursday, Aug. 20. Although they come to Wittenberg from 30 states and 10 foreign countries to begin their college careers, one of the most accomplished incoming students hails from right in Wittenberg's back yard. Read More ...
(July 2, 2009)
Wittenberg Office of Community Service Plans Second Annual Plunge Into Service Event
A key element in the Wittenberg University student experience is community service. To introduce the students of the Class of 2013 to the possibilities and opportunities of Wittenberg's unique community service graduation requirement, the Office of Community Service has organized its second annual New Student Service Plunge. Read More ...
(May 27, 2009)
Wittenberg Honors Students Participate In Unique Study Abroad Experience In Sweden And Finland
Once again exemplifying the commitment of Wittenberg University's award-winning faculty to education in the global community, Professor of Psychology and Director of the University Honors Program Jo Wilson accompanied 14 honors students for a week-long student abroad experience in Sweden and Finland. Read More ...
(Nov. 7, 2008)
Wittenberg Professors Prepare To Infuse Internationalism In First-Year Course With Addition of Study-Abroad Option
For Professors of Geography Olga Medvedkov and Ralph Lenz, China serves as a perfect example of the varying levels of globalization. So, when the idea of taking first-year students abroad came to mind, China seemed the best place to study global processes. Read More ...
(Oct. 31, 2008)
Wittenberg Invites Volunteers To Participate In Community Action Poverty Simulation Nov. 5
Wittenberg University's Office of the First Year Experience and the Office of Community Service are in need of both participants and volunteers for a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Room 105 of the Joseph C. Shouvlin Center for Lifelong Learning. Read More ...
(Sept. 16, 2008)
2008-09 Witt Series Welcomes Bread And Puppet Theater Company For Weeklong Campus Educational Experience ![]()
They arrived on campus in a funky green school bus on Thursday, Sept. 11, and since then the members of the Bread and Puppet Theater Company have taken a group of Wittenberg University students under their collective wing for a unique educational opportunity. Read More ...
(Aug. 18, 2008)
Wittenberg Office of Community Service Introduces First Annual Plunge Into Service Event ![]()
A key element in the Wittenberg University student experience is community service. To introduce the students of the Class of 2012 to the possibilities and opportunities of Wittenberg's unique community service graduation requirement, the Office of Community Service has organized its first annual New Student Service Plunge. Read More ...
(May 6, 2008)
Wittenberg Students Enriched By Unique Service Learning Courses
With the close of the 2007-08 school year comes the end of the last two service learning courses, taught by Miguel Martinez-Saenz, associate professor of philosophy, and Lora Lawson, associate professor of education, and funded by a unique grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Read More ...
(Mar. 27, 2008)
Erin Gorman, Class of 2009
Gorman has embraced the many opportunities offered at Wittenberg, and she has found her light to pass on through them. This former SI Leader shares her story. Read More ...
(Feb. 8, 2008)
Unique Simulation Exercise at Wittenberg Deepens Understanding of Poverty
Approximately 40 Wittenberg University faculty, staff and students took advantage of a unique opportunity to experience life below the poverty line at a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) event on Monday, Feb. 4. Read More ...
(Feb. 1, 2008)
Wittenberg Hosts Community Action Poverty Simulations
A new Wittenberg University program will give community members a glimpse into the lives of the less fortunate in American society. Wittenberg's First-Year Experience and Community Service Office will co-host two Community Action Poverty Simulations (CAPS), with the first session to begin at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4. Read More ...
(Sept. 25, 2007)
Wittenberg Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents New Student Showcase
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Wittenberg theatre students of the class of 2011 will perform for their fellow students and visiting family members in the New Student Showcase, directed by Adjunct Instructor of Languages John Cantrell. The showcase, part of a busy Family Weekend schedule, will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29, in Blair Hall Theatre. Admission is free. Read More ...
(Aug. 16, 2007)
New Students Sample Wittenberg Spirit During Move-in
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Move-In Day for Wittenberg’s Class of 2011 has come and gone, and with it the parents and cars have left as well. One thing that did not come along with them was a bad attitude.Read More ...
(Aug. 16, 2007)
Wittenberg Welcomes Diverse, Accomplished Class of 2011 To Campus
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio –On Thursday, Aug. 16, Wittenberg University rolled out the welcome mat for another impressive freshman class. Read More ...
(March 5, 2007)
Wittenberg Professor Challenges Students With Course Project Modeled After National Radio Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – When 17 Wittenberg students signed up for Assistant Professor of English Fitz Smith's WittSem course titled "A Few Ideas That Changed The World: Christianity, Democracy and the Self" in August 2006, it was simply their way of filling an academic requirement. Little did they know that the course would change their lives by leading them on a journey of self exploration. Read More ...
(Dec. 5, 2006)
Professors Introduce Students To Wide Variety Of Real-World Experiences
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — One way Wittenberg University professors emphasize the importance of hands-on experience for students is by integrating field study activities into classroom curriculum. Read More ...