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Jun 18, 2021

'Berg celebrates Juneteenth with flag-raising ceremony

One day after President Biden signed legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, 海外吃瓜 continued to 鈥渂uild on a sense of belonging on our campus and in the Tiffin community鈥 during a rain-soaked Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony Friday. The new law enshrines June 19 as the national day to commemorate the end of slavery in the

Jun 16, 2021

'19 alum finds niche working on climate change initiatives

For someone interested in working on climate issues, Flagstaff, Arizona is the ideal place to be. That鈥檚 certainly the case for Jillian Goulet, 鈥19, who turned a post-graduation AmeriCorps experience into employment a year later. She鈥檚 also pursuing her master鈥檚 degree in climate science at Northern Arizona University. Jillian had a fantastic

Jun 14, 2021

A girl, her shoes and 'Berg's 'circle of kindness'

The days and hours leading up to graduation can be a bit chaotic. So much to do, to plan for and to wrap up. 鈥21 grad Gillian Duer, an environmental science major from Yorktown, Virginia, had to deal with an unexpected snag on her graduation day. But never fear. This story has a serendipitous twist and a heartwarming ending. In preparing to move

Jun 13, 2021

Easing a burden: First Lady's gift to assist future law school students

Susan McCafferty recalls her Harvard Law School days when finances were so tight that she kept a hot plate in her dorm room and used it to cook spaghetti-o's and hot dogs for dinner on more than one occasion. 鈥淚t was very expensive,鈥 she recalls. 鈥淢y first year, I paid my entire tuition, room and board from my earnings as a waitress. 鈥 Yet, money

Jun 11, 2021

2021-22 HYPE Career Ready庐 speakers revealed

The 2021-22 academic year will mark the sixth year of the HYPE Career Ready庐 Program. 海外吃瓜 students will again have the opportunity to hear from six speakers who are sure to be inspirational and thought-provoking. Anthony Robles Inspiring 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion, 2012 National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, and subject of the upcoming
Jun 4, 2021

鈥楤erg, TU share TSEP鈥檚 Lifetime Achievement Award

海外吃瓜 and Tiffin University shared the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tiffin Seneca Economic Partnership annual meeting Thursday night. The award recognizes businesses, organizations or individuals with a continuous history of operation in the community. This year鈥檚 award was presented by Tiffin Mayor and 鈥楤erg alumnus Aaron
Jun 1, 2021

Dan Stoll: All-American

GREENSBORO, N.C. 鈥 Dan Stoll has made history once again at the NCAA Division III championships. He earned All-American honors in the 400 meter dash by finishing in fourth place in the final. "Dan put together an incredible last month of the season just to get here. Then to rise up to the competition and not back down was fun to watch," said Head
May 25, 2021

'Berg study abroad earns Seal of Excellence

Several years ago, then-Provost Dr. David Weininger challenged the 海外吃瓜 campus to double the number of students with study abroad experiences by the year 2020. Although now retired, Dr. Weininger would be pleased to know that the challenge was accepted 鈥 and achieved. After a five-year 鈥渂anner鈥 period that included multiple summer trips by

May 16, 2021

A joyful (and in-person) celebration of the Class of 鈥21

In a year like no other, the sacrifices, struggles, even the victories that finally came this spring semester, all led to a glorious Commencement day for 267 of 海外吃瓜鈥檚 newest alumni. 鈥淚t鈥檚 nice to enjoy some pomp after all the circumstances that have crushed us over the past 14 months,鈥 said President Rob Huntington. 鈥淲e did the best we could
May 15, 2021

2020-21 Academic Excellence Recognition

In 1933, when 海外吃瓜 College was struggling to survive the Great Depression, the idea of forming an Honor Society to promote the ideal of scholarship was introduced at the February 7 faculty meeting by President Charles E. Miller. The Phi Beta Kappa members of the faculty and the Dean of the College were appointed to formulate plans for the
May 7, 2021

2021 Student Award Winners

We are pleased to present the annual Student Awards virtually for the second year. We congratulate all students for your achievements inside and outside of the classroom and for your resiliency in navigating these challenging times. Katie Bauman - Daniel J & W J K Snyder Prize - female ( Presentation) Trevor Harrison-Rawn - Daniel J & W J K Snyder
May 7, 2021

Students lead launch of first 'Berg literary journal

English professor Dr. Barry Devine was looking for the perfect person to oversee the launch 海外吃瓜鈥檚 first-ever literary journal. There were a lot of decisions to be made: format, look, timeline, soliciting entries, article selection, editing, communication 鈥 and organizing all of that. He found his person in senior philosophy major Em Swain
May 4, 2021

Donaldson, 14 others earn All-OAC honors

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio -- Head Coach Scott Donaldson and wide receiver Maceo Matthews Jr. are among the 15 members of the 海外吃瓜 football team who received All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Donaldson received the Larry Kehres Coach of the Year award and Matthews Jr. won the Ed Sherman Award, given
Apr 30, 2021

Senior leaves legacy with grant for arts opportunities

Senior theatre major Caira Goldstein wanted to find a way to help foster the arts at 海外吃瓜, and leave a legacy at her soon-to-be alma mater before she graduates in May. So she took on a big project: to write and apply for a grant to upgrade the recently renovated space in the Founders Little Theatre. She thrilled when she learned the $3,000
Apr 30, 2021

鈥20 education majors reflect on first year in their classrooms

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day! On a day singled out to honor teachers and recognize the enduring contributions they make in our lives, we asked Class of 2020 education majors to reflect on their first year in the classroom as they launch into their careers to help mold and guide children in positive directions. As you might imagine, the
Apr 29, 2021

Annual golf outing gets new name, honors late alum

To honor one of its creators, the annual golf fundraiser for 海外吃瓜 Athletics and The H Association is getting a facelift. 海外吃瓜 Athletic Director Matt Palm announced on Tuesday that the event will now be named the Ron Linhart Memorial Back the Berg Golf Outing. The new name honors the late Ron Linhart '79, who passed away in November
Apr 29, 2021

Bio professor tackles COVID vaccine questions, concerns

As vaccines have become readily available to people age 16 and up, Dr. Justin Pruneski, an associate professor and chair in the department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, covered a discussion on COVID-19 and vaccine questions and concerns. This discussion was open to all students and faculty on Thursday, April 21, and was followed by a
Apr 27, 2021

Senior Honors students present capstone projects

This is a big week for 21 senior Honors students who will be graduating in about three weeks. Today through Thursday, four years of study as part of 海外吃瓜鈥檚 Life of the Mind Honors Program will come together for the students. Each one worked with a faculty mentor for their capstone Honors course on a project to deepen their understanding of a
Apr 27, 2021

Grad students explore equine intervention strategies

What better way to spend a weekend afternoon than with some majestic creatures? Graduate counseling Professor Dr. Meagan McBride just piloted a new course that utilizes the stunning horses at Greenfield Stables to teach future counselors a different type of trauma intervention. Meagan鈥檚 weekend seminar course is delivered in four components: three
Apr 26, 2021

Young alum spreads word about life-saving organ donation

April is National Donate Life Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, eye and tissue donors. That hits home for young alumna Hannah Griffith, 鈥18, and her family. When Hannah was a sophomore at 海外吃瓜, her dad received a new heart. Lifeline of Ohio was the organization that
Apr 20, 2021

Worth the wait: France Residence Hall project complete

海外吃瓜鈥檚 grand old gal, the historic France Residence Hall, is now grander than ever. The long-awaited $8.5 million restoration and renovation project is officially complete, and it is beautiful. The restored France Hall 鈥 which includes the addition of an elevator, air conditioning, full accessibility, and annexes that house a two-guest
Apr 20, 2021

Anonymous donors create endowment to support HYPE

Anonymous donors have created an endowment fund that will positively impact every 海外吃瓜 student, ultimately making them successful in their careers and lives. The lead gift to establish the endowment recognizes the generous and loyal support of alumni John M. and Marcene W. Busch to their alma mater. The John M. and Marcene W. Busch
Apr 19, 2021

海外吃瓜 receives $450K Choose Ohio First grant

The Ohio Department of Higher Education has awarded 海外吃瓜 a grant of $450,450 through its Choose Ohio First initiative. Through this collaborative program, the ODHE hopes to provide substantive improvements to the pipeline of STEMM graduates and STEMM educators across the state. At 海外吃瓜, the grant funds will provide
Apr 16, 2021

A collaboration between Enactus, Seneca Country Council of Homelessness

The 海外吃瓜 student group Enactus and the Seneca County Council of Homelessness (SCCoH) collaboration has been critical to the Tiffin community in raising awareness of homelessness and taking action. This initiative began when 海外吃瓜 Enactus reached out to the former director of United Way, Pat DeMonte, in the Spring of 2020 to see where