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.

FebruarySunday18

12:00pm
Shopping Shuttle For Students
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Add to CalendarSunday, February 18thSunday, February 18thAmerica/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

FebruaryMonday19

9:00am
Accepted Student Day - February 19
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Add to CalendarMonday, February 19thMonday, February 19thAmerica/New_YorkAccepted Student Day - February 19Calling all high school seniors who have been accepted into Wittenberg University! Join us for our 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
7:00pm
Wittenberg Series: Koppenhaver Literary Lecture
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Add to CalendarMonday, February 19thMonday, February 19thAmerica/New_YorkWittenberg Series: Koppenhaver Literary LectureHanif Abdurraqib, poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio Hanif Abdurraqib is an award-winning poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His newest release, A Little Devil In America (Random House, 2021) was a winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal and the Gordon Burn Prize. In 2021, Abdurraqib was named a MacArthur Fellow. His first collection of essays, They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us (2017), was named a book of the year by Esquire, NPR, Oprah Magazine, and The Chicago Tribune, among others. Go Ahead In The Rain: Notes To A Tribe Called Quest (2019) was a New York Times Bestseller, a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, and was long listed for the National Book Award. Wittenberg Series Home PageBayley Auditorium; Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center

FebruaryMonday26

8:00am
FIRE Week
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Add to CalendarMonday, February 26thMonday, February 26thAmerica/New_YorkFIRE WeekOne of the most exciting aspects of the Connections Curriculum is FIRE (Focused, Integrated, Reflective Experience) Week. During this time, students have a chance to engage in-depth with faculty and staff on a wide range of topics. Learn More About FIRE WeekVarious Locations

MarchMonday4

8:00am
Spring Break 2024
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Add to CalendarMonday, March 4thMonday, March 4thAmerica/New_YorkSpring Break 2024Spring Break 2024 runs March 4-8. Classes resume on Monday, March 11. Enjoy your Spring Break and be safe!Wittenberg University

MarchTuesday12

9:00am
College Counselor Visit Day
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Add to CalendarTuesday, March 12thTuesday, March 12thAmerica/New_YorkCollege Counselor Visit DayHigh school guidance and college counselors are invited to join us, especially Wittenberg alumni who work as teachers or counselors and would like to earn their Continuing Education Credits and attend Homecoming, Reunion & Family Weekend. Learn more about visiting WittenbergBenham-Pence Student Center

MarchThursday14

7:00pm
Wittenberg Series: Sauer Symposium
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Add to CalendarThursday, March 14thThursday, March 14thAmerica/New_YorkWittenberg Series: Sauer SymposiumSauer Symposium Pastor Drew Tucker, executive director of Hopewood Outdoors Lutheran Camps The Rev. Andrew Tucker accepted the call to serve as executive director of Hopewood Outdoors Lutheran Campus in May 2023. Prior to that, Tucker served as the University Pastor and Director of the Center for Faith and Learning at Capital University. As an avid teacher and learner, he has taught part time at the university, while also serving as a curriculum contributor to both the ELCA and Generation NOW Disciples. Tucker also published 4D Formation: Exploring Vocation in Community, a book that helps readers embrace their God-given callings. A native of Orrville, Ohio,Tucker led the HopeWood summer staff through their theological training during staff training; he grew up camping at current and former HopeWood sites, each of which were integral parts in his call to ministry. Wittenberg Series Home PageWeaver Chapel

MarchFriday15

9:00am
First Look At Witt Day
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Add to CalendarFriday, March 15thFriday, March 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

MarchSunday17

12:00pm
Shopping Shuttle For Students
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Add to CalendarSunday, March 17thSunday, March 17thAmerica/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

MarchMonday18

7:00pm
Wittenberg Series: Tribe for Jazz
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Add to CalendarMonday, March 18thMonday, March 18thAmerica/New_YorkWittenberg Series: Tribe for JazzMusician-in-Residence & Performance Tribe for Jazz with Saxophonist Jon Irabagon Tribe for Jazz is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the legacy and advance the future of jazz through visual storytelling, live & virtual performances, education, and community engagement. According to information on the organization's website: "Our vision is to advance the future of Jazz for generations by producing content, events and activities that transform, educate and lead to purposeful actions and impactful conversations surrounding the preservation of the genre. Our culture is one of collaboration, diversity and inclusion. We assemble teams of seasoned entrepreneurs aligned with our ideals of producing the highest level of content that inspires, elevates and educates global audiences. We are passionate about telling stories that reveal humanity, encourage self reflection and dialogue and inspire new jazz fans to explore the transformative power of the genre while reigniting lifelong fans." Wittenberg Series Home PageWeaver Chapel
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