Published December 9, 2023
Making the Season Bright
The campus community recently gathered in celebration to ring in the holiday season. The third-annual Wittenberg Tree Lighting included a sing-along, holiday crafts, and a German-style Christmas market. Music was provided by Just Eve and the Wittmen Crew, while Wittenberg’s GetWittCrew, Cheerleading, and Pep Band kept the event festive. A special video captured the fun, as well.
Annual Holiday Tradition
Focused on the theme “rejoice,” the annual Lessons and Carols for Advent & Christmas featured readings by students and classic compositions performed by nearly 50 musicians. In keeping with tradition, the service concluded with a candlelit singing of Silent Night.
Choose Ohio First
Wittenberg will be awarded a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education in the amount of $1,075,999.96 as part of the Choose Ohio First (COF) funding round. COF grants support scholarships for students in the critical fields of science including health professions, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Wittenberg will award the first scholarships through this program to eligible students beginning in Fall 2024.
Partnering in Healthcare
Wittenberg announces a new partnership with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in dentistry, medicine, and pharmacy. Under the agreements with LECOM’s Early Acceptance Program, five seats will be reserved for Wittenberg students in the college’s dental school, medical college, and pharmacy program.
Art and Science of Indecision
The Why Witt? podcast recently welcomed Untapped Learning CEO Brandon Slade '06 who discussed the "Art and Science of Indecision.” Slade’s Boulder, Colorado-based company is an executive function coaching organization dedicated to helping students tap into their full potential. The video of the podcast livestream can be viewed here.
#LifeAfterWitt
Jordan Bamberger ’09 discovered her passion for helping others as a Wittenberg student, leading to an impactful career as a counselor at an alternative high school in rural Colorado and the creation of an unconventional soccer program to benefit everyone in the community.
Read more #LifeAfterWitt stories here.
Commit to Witt Ambassadors
It's never too early to start thinking about Commit to Witt! Commit to Witt 2024 will take place on Wednesday, March 13, and we want you to be an ambassador. As an ambassador, you can help spread the word and engage others by texting, calling, and posting on your social networks. Commit to Witt ambassadors create awareness and inspire others to make gifts to Wittenberg. Sign up today before official registration starts!
Join the Alumni Association Board
The Alumni Association Board is seeking interested candidates who are proven leaders, have demonstrated service to the alumni population, are experienced in working in a collaborative environment, and are committed to serving as Wittenberg ambassadors in their communities. Find out more information and submit a nomination today.
Connect with Your Alumni Association
The Wittenberg University Alumni Association Board is here to serve the alumni community by supporting programming and welcoming suggestions that will help alumni feel more connected to and involved with the University. Do you have something you want to share with the Alumni Association Board? Submit this form to voice ideas, feedback, and suggestions to an Alumni Association Board member.