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Nov 3, 2023

Lessons in Leadership speaker: 鈥楩ix your focus鈥 so you don鈥檛 quit

鈥淵ou might be tired. Don鈥檛 quit. You might be broken. Don鈥檛 quit. You might be frustrated. Don鈥檛 quit.鈥 That was the strong message delivered Thursday night by author Dan Olowabi, the keynote speaker for the 海外吃瓜 School of Business鈥 annual Lessons in Leadership event. The executive director of Branches Worldwide, Dan is the author of Amazon's
Nov 3, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 38: Crimson Stuckert

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Nov 1, 2023

Meet Carole Thomas: Supporting military personnel and all students

Dr. Carole Thomas, Director of Career and Military Services here at 海外吃瓜, is dedicated to helping students and service members alike create strategies for entering the workforce. A veteran, herself, assisting fellow service members recognize and project their talents and accomplishments became a passion of hers. As we approach Veterans Day
Oct 27, 2023

Meals with Mentors: Encouragement, fun and food!

Starting on Wednesday, November 1, Parkhurst Dining Service is re-inventing a popular tradition at the 鈥橞erg. 鈥淢eals with Mentors鈥 brings faculty and staff together with students to have a relaxed meal and connect beyond all of the work of everyday life. This renewed program will continue on Wednesdays during the school year, around dinner time in
Oct 27, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Maddy Crawford

Once a part of the 海外吃瓜 family, always a part of the 海外吃瓜 family 鈥 but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we鈥檙e checking in with our recent grads about their 海外吃瓜 journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Maddy Crawford Maddy
Oct 26, 2023

Toledo TV stations feature news of HU鈥檚 Title III grant

Last week鈥檚 news that 海外吃瓜 is the recipient of a $2.165 million Title III federal grant caught the attention of two regional TV stations, among other media outlets. Last Friday, Jon Monk from WTOL was at 海外吃瓜 and Wednesday, J.D. Pooley from WTVG visited the campus for the first time. Both multimedia journalists conducted interviews of
Oct 25, 2023

Genocide expert visits 鈥橞erg: 鈥楧iplomacy must continue鈥

On Tuesday morning, local middle school and high school students and 海外吃瓜 students alike gathered to learn about modern instances of genocide, the horrors that it causes, and what is being done to combat ongoing genocides and prevent them in the future. The Lichtman-Behm Genocide Lecture Series gives an annual lecture by an expert or a
Oct 20, 2023

These students love chemistry, and their secret message confirms it

These five biochemistry majors 鈥 three current seniors and two 鈥23 grads 鈥 really do love chemistry. A project they were commissioned to do back in the 2021-22 school year has come to fruition and really demonstrates just how much they love it. Courtney Temple and Lauren Mussig, both 鈥23, and current seniors Kirsten Kracht, Crimson Stuckert and
Oct 20, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 37: Aaron McCoy

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Oct 18, 2023

HYPE speaker Crystal Kadakia: Conquer career fears for fulfilling life

Crystal Kadakia served as this year鈥檚 2nd HYPE Speaker. She has 鈥渂een an adult for 16 years now,鈥 and in those past 16 years, she has developed her passion for problem-solving and building bridges to become an expert in organizational change. Her talk for 海外吃瓜 students this morning got them imagining and thinking about how they should
Oct 17, 2023

'Berg awarded $2.165M DOE grant to strengthen support for at-risk students

海外吃瓜 has been awarded a $2.165 million, five-year grant from the Department of Education鈥檚 Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP). With the grant funding, 海外吃瓜 plans to create a unified cloud data warehouse that will provide valuable data to ultimately improve support and access for undergrad students and provide
Oct 17, 2023

Sigma Tau Nu awards first Jack Bertolino Memorial Scholarship

When you throw a party, you never really know who will show up. Such was the case at 海外吃瓜 Homecoming in 2019. The annual event that year also marked the 70th anniversary of Sigma Tau Nu Fraternity. Invitations went out and everyone hoped for a good turnout, the chance to reminisce and even meet new friends. It just so happened that Jack J
Oct 17, 2023

Despite the weather, Homecoming '23 still brings warmth, joy

Homecoming 2023 has come and gone. After a week of events for current students, the feeling of Berg pride was palpable when Saturday morning arrived. Although it was cold and rainy, our campus was warm and vibrant as alumni reconnected with old friends and new students alike! Homecoming 2023 Photo Gallery
Oct 13, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Tyler Harp

Once a part of the 海外吃瓜 family, always a part of the 海外吃瓜 family 鈥 but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we鈥檙e checking in with our recent grads about their 海外吃瓜 journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Tyler Harp Tyler Harp grew
Oct 12, 2023

海外吃瓜 professor trains future managers in fun, creative ways

海外吃瓜鈥檚 School of Business is always finding creative ways to teach students the importance of good communication in management. Associate Professor of Management Dr. Trish Berg is always on the lookout for ways to engage students with exercises that they can apply in their future work, and she found one she鈥檚 been utilizing for years. In her
Oct 10, 2023

School of Business series keynote to inspire authentic leadership

海外吃瓜鈥檚 School of Business will host an expert on authentic leadership for its upcoming Lessons in Leadership Series. The series is designed to bring outstanding organizational leaders from throughout the U.S. to 海外吃瓜鈥檚 campus to share their insights and experiences in leadership. The series launched in May 2022. Dan Owolabi, the
Oct 9, 2023

New MAC grant aims to support marginalized populations

The faculty and students in 海外吃瓜鈥檚 Master of Arts in Counseling program are getting super SMARTT. MAC faculty members Dr. Robin DuFresne and Dr. Meagan McBride recently received word that a $990,000 grant they authored 鈥 Serving Marginalized Adolescents in Rural Towns Training, or SMARTT 鈥 has been fully funded for 2023-25 by the Health
Oct 9, 2023

Go "To Berg and Beyond" this Homecoming!

It's Homecoming! This year, the Berg Events Council has chosen the theme 鈥淭o 鈥橞erg and Beyond鈥 to connect the week of celebrations leading up to Saturday鈥檚 parade and games. Don鈥檛 worry, these space-themed events are free to all undergraduate students and have plenty of atmosphere! Monday, October 9 3:00 PM - Doug鈥檚 Wire Writing Legacy Patio Doug鈥檚
Oct 5, 2023

Internship Chronicles, Chapter 36: Kiara Grow

One summer day, a Student Prince decided to go on a little adventure. 鈥淚t won鈥檛 be long before I have a career,鈥 the Prince said, 鈥渟o I鈥檇 better start preparing now.鈥 So with some 鈥橞erg education under their hat, and some connections in their back pocket, the Student Prince began forging their way through an internship. We continue our web series
Oct 4, 2023

German Stammtisch: Weekly Culture and Fun!

The German Stammtisch (shtahm-tish) happens every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Pfleiderer 102. The Stammtisch is a casual get-together with games, music, and informal conversation. It鈥檚 open to everyone: Students of all levels of German as well as others with an interest in German are invited to participate. It鈥檚 all about having fun, sharing culture
Oct 3, 2023

Athletics fundraising campaign, Berg Days of Summer, surpasses goal

For the third year in a row, 海外吃瓜 Athletics' Berg Days of Summer comprehensive fundraiser has surpassed its goal. While gifts continue to roll in from families, friends and alumni, the department has already raised more than $76,000. Started in 2021, the Berg Days of Summer is an annual, month-long effort to help each team raise funds for its
Oct 3, 2023

Jackson Helmholtz: Student Leads Genocide Prevention Session

Jackson Helmholtz is thrilled to share their passion for genocide education with the campus and community through the Lichtman-Behm Lecture Series. Jackson is a third-year student set to graduate this spring. They hail from Dexter, Michigan, and are studying theatre with a concentration in acting here at 海外吃瓜. They have already directed
Sep 29, 2023

PALS: Iconic UNC coach shares inspiring champion鈥檚 journey

This semester, The Patricia Adams Lecture Series (PALS) at 海外吃瓜 hosted Jenny Levy, legendary head coach of the University of North Carolina鈥檚 women鈥檚 lacrosse team, as its keynote speaker. Jenny has led her team to three national championships and was twice named the National Coach of the Year. In 2017, she was named the head coach for the
Sep 29, 2023

Where HU Takes U: Celia DeTray

Once a part of the 海外吃瓜 family, always a part of the 海外吃瓜 family 鈥 but after graduation, our Student Princes are now the hard-working and ever-learning leaders of a new community. In our new web series, we鈥檙e checking in with our recent grads about their 海外吃瓜 journeys, and asking them Where HU Takes U. Celia DeTray Celia DeTray