Welcome to the first-ever campus-wide celebration of academic excellence at Wittenberg University. An extension of last fall's inauguration of the university's 14th president, Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., the series of events includes more than 130 student-led panel sessions, posters, presentations and performances from April 10-13. 

A complete schedule follows below listed by student name or by department. The annual Honors Convocation will also take place during the celebration at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12. Please join us in celebrating student success on every level.

Wednesday, April 10

7:30 p.m.    

Leadership Awards   CDR  

A celebration of co-curricular achievement in the areas of campus programming, student organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, intercultural awareness, and many other areas that make our Wittenberg community vibrant.
 

Thursday, April 11

3:00 p.m.

New Beginnings: Now and Then    Kuss Science Center, Bayley Auditorium
Dr. Kent Dixon, Dr. Mimi Dixon, Dr. David Mason, Dr. Rochelle Millen

4:00 p.m.    

One Corner of the Mate: Adventures in Translating Chinese Historical and Literary Texts     Hollenbeck 131
Dr. Michael Farmer

4:15 p.m.    

Matchbook Poetry Reading     Ness Auditorium

7:30 p.m.

The School for Husbands     Chakeres Memorial Theatre     
Mainstage production directed by Dr. Steven Reynolds

Friday, April 12

9:00 a.m.

Panel Sessions     Shouvlin 105A, Shouvlin 105B, Shouvlin 201, Shouvlin 203, Shouvlin 207

Performances       Founders

Poster Sessions    Geil Lounge, Shouvlin Atrium 1st and 2nd Floors

10:30 a.m.

Panel Sessions     Shouvlin 105A, Shouvlin 105B, Shouvlin 201, Shouvlin 203, Shouvlin 207

Performances       Founders and Post 95

Poster Sessions    Geil Lounge, Shouvlin Atrium 1st and 2nd Floors

12:00 p.m.

Panel Sessions     Shouvlin 105A, Shouvlin 105B, Shouvlin 201, Shouvlin 203, Shouvlin 207

Performances       Founders, Post 95, Alumni Way

Poster Sessions    Geil Lounge, Shouvlin Atrium 1st and 2nd Floors

1:30 p.m.

Panel Sessions      Shouvlin 105A, Shouvlin 105B, Shouvlin 201, Shouvlin 203, Shouvlin 207

Performances        Founders, Post 95, Alumni Way

Poster Sessions    Geil Lounge, Shouvlin Atrium 1st and 2nd Floors

4:00 p.m.

Honors Convocation     Weaver Chapel

5:30 p.m.

Reception     Hollenbeck Hall

7:30 p.m.

Music Department Concert     Weaver Chapel

A Music Department Showcase featuring performances by the Witt Choir and Witt Singers conducted by Adam Con, Flute Ensemble under the direction of Lori Akins, Symphonic Band and Chamber Orchestra conducted by Brandon D. Jones, Handbell Ensemble under the direction of Trudy Faber, a Faculty Chamber Trio with Christopher Durrenberger (piano), Daniel Kazez (cello) and Richard York (clarinet), and an oboe duet featuring Lisa Grove and alum Ben Williams ’10.

The School for Husbands      Chakeres Memorial Theatre

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Saturday, April 13

11:00 a.m.

Alpha Kappa Delta Lecture     Bayley Auditorium
President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.

3:00 p.m.

Faculty Artist Recital: David Schubert, baritone     Krieg Hall
Assisted by Diane Slagle (piano), Paul Schubert (cello), and Lexi Crisp ’15 (violin)
The recital will feature works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Schumann, Henri Duparc, Gerald Finzi, and Neil Diamond.

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Senior Thesis Studio Art Exhibition Opening Reception    Ann Miller and Thompson Galleries (Koch Hall)

7:30 p.m.

The School for Husbands      Chakeres Memorial Theatre