Wittenberg Events

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.

DecemberSunday10

12:00pm
Shopping Shuttle For Students
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Add to CalendarSunday, December 10thSunday, December 10thAmerica/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
9:00pm
Late Night Breakfast
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Add to CalendarSunday, December 10thSunday, December 10thAmerica/New_YorkLate Night BreakfastJoin Wittenberg faculty and staff members for our annual kickoff of fall semester exam week. The menu includes fruit salad, waffles, sausages, hash browns and french toast.Center Dining Room; Benham Pence Student Center

DecemberWednesday13

6:00pm
Ermarth Institute Presentation
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Add to CalendarWednesday, December 13thWednesday, December 13thAmerica/New_YorkErmarth Institute Presentation"Over Here: Springfield & Clark County's World War II Homefront Efforts" Presentation by Clark County Historical Society Archivist Natalie Fritz Join Clark County Historical Society Archivist Natalie Fritz for a look at local history sources and stories to show the wide variety of support shown on the homefront during World War II. The people of Clark County came together to show their patriotism and support for the cause in many ways, by rationing, through collection drives, by buying bonds, by joining the workforce, by converting manufacturing in support, and so much more. Come prepared to learn more, ask questions, and share memories. Margaret Ermarth Institute For The Public HumanitiesClark County Heritage Center

DecemberFriday15

5:00pm
Winter Break
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Add to CalendarFriday, December 15thFriday, December 15thAmerica/New_YorkWinter Break Winter Break begins following the conclusion of first semester exams on Friday, December 15, 2023. Classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, January 8, 2024. Happy Holidays, Tigers!

JanuaryMonday8

8:00am
First Day of Spring Semester Classes
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Add to CalendarMonday, January 8thMonday, January 8thAmerica/New_YorkFirst Day of Spring Semester ClassesThe 2024 spring semester will open on Monday Jan. 8. Related Links: Office of the Registrar Academic Calendar Open Course ListingWittenberg University

JanuaryMonday15

9:00am
First Look At Witt Day
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Add to CalendarMonday, January 15thMonday, January 15thAmerica/New_YorkFirst Look At Witt DayCalling all high school sophomores and juniors! Join us for our First Look at Witt Day, which offers a great opportunity to learn all about what it means to be a Wittenberg Tiger. Learn MoreBenham-Pence Student Center
11:00am
Wittenberg Series: MLK Convocation
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Add to CalendarMonday, January 15thMonday, January 15thAmerica/New_YorkWittenberg Series: MLK ConvocationMartin Luther King Jr. Convocation Karlos L. Marshall ’13 and Moses B. Mbeseha ’13, co-founders of The Conscious Connect Karlos Marshall and Moses Mbeseha are internationally award-winning social entrepreneurs at the intersections of community development, literacy outreach, and public health. As co-founders of The Conscious Connect CDC, the pair has established a blueprint to end urban book deserts by working with barbershops, beauty salons, schools, and community organizations. They have been named to Forbes' "30 Under 30," are United States Library of Congress Literacy Awards honorees, recipients of the Global Early Childhood Innovation Prize Top Idea by OpenIDEO, and the 2020 Wittenberg Alumni of the Year. The nonprofit leaders have also transformed vacant lots into vibrant neighborhood pocket parks and green spaces to promote healthy communities. Additional efforts of the organization include the My Brothers' Keeper (MBK) Springfield mentoring program, small business support services, and fair housing initiatives. Born and raised in Springfield, Marshall also serves as the inaugural chief diversity officer of the Dayton Metro Library. In this role, he spearheads equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies for the 17-branch system serving more than 250,000 patrons across Montgomery County. Mbeseha hails from State College, Pennsylvania, by way of Buea, Cameroon. He has a passion for social policy, economics, and public health, which is demonstrated through his efforts as the founding director for Health Equity Programs for the University of Dayton's Fitz Center for Leadership in Community. Wittenberg Series Home PageBayley Auditorium; Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center

JanuarySunday21

12:00pm
Shopping Shuttle For Students
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Add to CalendarSunday, January 21stSunday, January 21stAmerica/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

JanuaryWednesday24

7:00pm
Why Witt? A Student Experience
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Add to CalendarWednesday, January 24thWednesday, January 24thAmerica/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

JanuaryMonday29

9:00am
Honors Accepted Student Days
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Add to CalendarMonday, January 29thMonday, January 29thAmerica/New_YorkHonors Accepted Student DaysCalling all high school seniors who have been accepted into Wittenberg's Honors Program! Join us for our Honors Accepted Student Day, which offers a great opportunity to learn all about what it means to be a Wittenberg Tiger. Learn MoreBenham-Pence Student Center
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