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Wittenberg is also special in that it has several active secret societies. The "Shifters" are the oldest of the secret societies and are easily identified by the paper clips worn on their clothing, usually around the collar of their shirts. The "Wizards" can be identified by their rainbow patches, and are said to be the second oldest active society, although there current status as of late is debated. There are also a plethora of other identifiable societies,identifiable only by Wittenberg students.
Wittenberg is also special in that it has several active secret societies. The Shifters are the oldest of the secret societies and are easily identified by the paper clips worn on their clothing, usually around the collar of their shirts. The Wizards can be identified by their rainbow patches, and are said to be the second oldest active society, although their current status is, as of late, debated. There are also a number of other identifiable societies, such as The Bells, who are an academic based secret society associated within the theatre department; The Gnomes, a group composed mostly of rugby players, who are identified by their roach clips; "The Knights," identified by their colorful plastic sword embellishments; The Village, The Bolts, and The Organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hanknuwer.com/blog/?p=577|title=Student escapes charges in death of Wittenberg club pledge, Karl F. Fazli|publisher=Hazing Blog|accessdate=2007-09-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www4.wittenberg.edu/administration/university_communications/magazine/volume2/issue4/wittworld.html|title=Spheres of Success|publisher=Wittenberg Magazine Online|accessdate=2007-09-30}}</ref>




[http://www.hanknuwer.com/blog/?p=577][http://www4.wittenberg.edu/administration/university_communications/magazine/volume2/issue4/wittworld.html]


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==

Revision as of 01:47, 1 October 2007

Wittenberg University
File:Witt seal.gif
TypePrivate
Established1845
PresidentMark H. Erickson
Academic staff
145 full-time
Undergraduates2,050
Location
Springfield, Ohio
,
U.S.
CampusSmall city, 100 acres
ColorsRed and White
MascotTiger
Websitehttp://www.wittenberg.edu/

Wittenberg University, located in Springfield, Ohio, is a private, four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The college was founded in 1842 by Ezra Keller in Wooster, Ohio, and moved three years later to its present location. Wittenberg consistently admits academically strong students. Of the entering freshman, approximately 68 percent of students graduated in the top quarter of their high school classes. Wittenberg provides a liberal arts education dedicated to intellectual inquiry and wholeness of person within a diverse residential community. The college is named after the University of Wittenberg in Germany, where Martin Luther posted his 95 theses.

Founding

Wittenberg was created by a group of pastors who broke with the German church and created the English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio. They believed that the English language was a way to foster the inclusiveness of the new American nation. In 1842, the new synod voted unanimously to establish a theological and literary institution that would serve the educational and cultural needs of new immigrants and new communities: Wittenberg University.

In its early years Wittenberg wavered on a permanent home. The first class sessions for the college were held in Wooster, Ohio. It wasn't until Ezra Keller, Wittenberg's founder and first president, stepped upon the highest point in South-Central Ohio that Wittenberg would have a permanent place to lay its first cornerstone. Springfield was considered a boomtown in the mid-1800s and had many resources to offer the college. The city was conveniently located on the National Road and was easily accessed by travelers as they made their way through the Ohio Valley. The city was also a crossroads for rail shipping and received hundreds of trains each day, another benefit for a blossoming institution. [1]

Academics

Wittenberg has more than 50 majors and special programs from which students may choose to focus their studies. Wittenberg is distinguished by its strong interdisciplinary programs such as East Asian Studies and Russian Area Studies.

Although Wittenberg's traditional strengths have been in the liberal arts, recently the sciences, management and education have also developed into popular majors for students. Eight thriving pre-professional programs contribute to the educational experience of Wittenberg students, 70 percent of whom eventually pursue graduate studies." [2] These students who pursue graduate studies place Wittenberg at the top of the national list in the percentage of graduates who attain the highest degree in their selected fields of study (JD, MD, PhD, etc.). The University made major renovations to its science facilities with the opening of the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center in 2003. In 2006, US News & World Report ranked Wittenberg the 118th best Liberal Arts college in the US. This lower rank from previous years was addressed in the student run newspaper, "The Torch," on 11/9/06. [3]

Student life

The campus body is made up of 2,050 students and 145 full-time faculty members. Students come from more than 40 states and 36 foreign countries.

Activities that Wittenberg offers include 12 fraternities and sororities as well as over 125 student organizations. Activities include Student Senate, Anime Club, Chemistry Club, Chinese Dragon Dance Team, Cigar Club, Colleges Against Cancer/Relay for Life, Comic Book Club, Wittenberg Student Dance Club (WSDC), Dodgeball Club, East Asian Studies Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Habitat for Humanity, Intermural Sports, Martial Arts Club, New York Times Discussion Group, Outdoor Club, Pre-Health Club, Residence Life, Ski Club, Society of Physics Students, Student Global AIDS Campaign, Swing Dance Club, Union Board, Wittenberg Art League, Wittenberg Rugby, WUSO radio station, Younglife, and many more. More information about Wittenberg's Student Activities can be found at the Student Activity Website: [4]

Fraternities include:

Sororities include:

Wittenberg is also special in that it has several active secret societies. The Shifters are the oldest of the secret societies and are easily identified by the paper clips worn on their clothing, usually around the collar of their shirts. The Wizards can be identified by their rainbow patches, and are said to be the second oldest active society, although their current status is, as of late, debated. There are also a number of other identifiable societies, such as The Bells, who are an academic based secret society associated within the theatre department; The Gnomes, a group composed mostly of rugby players, who are identified by their roach clips; "The Knights," identified by their colorful plastic sword embellishments; The Village, The Bolts, and The Organization.[1][2]


Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Student escapes charges in death of Wittenberg club pledge, Karl F. Fazli". Hazing Blog. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
  2. ^ "Spheres of Success". Wittenberg Magazine Online. Retrieved 2007-09-30.
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