Every year, Wittenberg University hosts a wide range of events and activities. Scroll down below for events happening each month, and be sure to follow Wittenberg across social media platforms.

SeptemberWednesday27

3:30pm
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Wednesday, September 27thWednesday, September 27thAmerica/New_YorkNational Hispanic Heritage Month Musical PerformanceAs part of Wittenberg's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, we offer a musical performance by Larry & Joe, two virtuosic multi-instrumentalists who fuse their respective Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, upright bass, guitar, and maracas to prove that music has no borders. Click Here to Learn MoreNess Auditorium; Hollenbeck Hall
4:30pm
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Wednesday, September 27thWednesday, September 27thAmerica/New_YorkTaylor Swift: Social Phenomenon, Feminist, Economic PowerhouseInspired by the work of colleagues and viewed as a way to engage students in ongoing exploration of how the various disciplines at Wittenberg contribute to broader understanding of topics of social focus and concern, the series will be moderated by Ross Jackson, assistant professor of business and economics and program director of the University’s graduate program in analytics. Joining Jackson in the Liberal Arts Potential & Power series will be three-to-four faculty members. Each will begin with a brief introduction of the topic and the participants, followed by a five-minute discussion of the topic from each participant’s perspective. After any brief discussion, the floor will open to questions from the audience. Each panel discussion will be approximately 45 minutes to an hour with refreshments and casual conversation following each event. Click here to learn moreFounders Pub; Benham-Pence Student Center
7:00pm
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Wednesday, September 27thWednesday, September 27thAmerica/New_YorkWhy Witt? A Student ExperienceWhy Witt? is a one-hour live event held the fourth Wednesday of every month at Founders Pub. Two Alumni (Hud and Timmy) will host fellow Wittenberg grads to share their stories about how they navigated their success and leveraged their Wittenberg experience. This is a live event with food and drink that will also be live-streamed, as well as posted on YouTube and your preferred podcasting app. The topics will range on everything from "Chemistry and the Art of Distilling/Brewing" to "The Business of Sports" to "Bringing Biology to Life: Neurobiology, Super Aging and Dolphin Training." Join Us! Why Witt? An Immersive ExperienceFounders Pub; Benham-Pence Student Center

SeptemberThursday28

2:30pm
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Thursday, September 28thThursday, September 28thAmerica/New_YorkPolish Peacemaker Gaia Magdalena Luczak PresentationSince July 2021, Belarus has created a humanitarian crisis by relocating thousands of middle-eastern migrants from Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan and other countries to the Polish border in an effort to destabilize the EU. Learn about this political and humanitarian crisis from Polish Peacemaker Gaia Magdalena Luczak.Hollenbeck Hall; Room 131
4:00pm
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Thursday, September 28thThursday, September 28thAmerica/New_YorkEnglish Department Fall FestNess Auditorium; Hollenbeck Hall
5:00pm
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Thursday, September 28thThursday, September 28thAmerica/New_YorkService on the StoopJoin the Hagen Center for a series of on-campus service projects to benefit our partner organizations in the Springfield community! Each week, we will focus on a different organization and project, with the opportunity to learn more about the areas and organizations that we support. This is a great way to relax, flex your creative spirit, and get to meet new friends, all while doing good in the community.Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Civic and Urban Engagement
6:30pm
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Thursday, September 28thThursday, September 28thAmerica/New_YorkCut-Throat Billiards TournamentJoin us for a single-elimination billiards tournament - solo players playing against two others. Prizes will be awarded to the winner, and there will be raffle prizes for competitors.Doppelgangers; Benham-Pence Student Center

SeptemberFriday29

5:00pm
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Friday, September 29thFriday, September 29thAmerica/New_YorkGospel Choir WorkshopInterested in learning more about Gospel Music? Attend this interactive workshop by author, musician and lecturer Tommy McGuffey. Participants will learn more about gospel music, technique, and will have the opportunity to showcase these songs for the larger Wittenberg community.Weaver Chapel

OctoberSunday1

12:00pm
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Sunday, October 1stSunday, October 1stAmerica/New_YorkShopping Shuttle For StudentsA FREE bi-weekly Shopping Shuttle service, sponsored by Student Senate, will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the days below during the Fall 2023 semester. The shuttle will pick Wittenberg University students up from the south-facing doors of the Benham-Pence Student Center, near the roundabout with the flagpoles, and return them to the same location during this time frame. Learn MoreBenham-Pence Student Center

OctoberTuesday3

11:00am
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Tuesday, October 3rdTuesday, October 3rdAmerica/New_YorkPet Blessing at Weekday Chapel For weekday chapel today we will celebrate the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals, by having a pet blessing.  Please bring in your pets or pictures of your pets to have them blessed by Pastor Tracy!Chapel Lawn
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