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HIRAM COLLEGE INFORMATIONHiram College is located in Hiram, Ohio and is a private college. Hiram College is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses. Hiram College is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student. Hiram College does not have a rolling admission policy, and you will want to make sure that you get your application in before June 1. Hiram College is relatively smaller in size with an enrollment of only 1,082 students. Hiram College accepts about 67% of its applicants on average, and 93% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Hiram College. If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Hiram College, you can may want to contact Robert Ritz, who is the Director of Student Financial Services at Hiram College. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Ohio to attend Hiram College. You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Hiram College:
If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Hiram College. Hiram College offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:
On a 4.0 scale, the average high school gpa for students that are entering Hiram College is 3.37. You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Hiram College is 23. Don't forget to study for the SAT, because the average SAT score for students that are entering Hiram College is 1118. Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Hiram College? Well, about 14% of the student body at Hiram College comes from outside the state of Ohio. Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Hiram College? You're not alone - about 8% of the students at Hiram College join a fraternity or sorority. Do a lot of the students at Hiram College live on campus? Well, about 89% live on campus, while 11% live off campus and commute to school every day. QUICK FACTS ABOUT HIRAM COLLEGE
Data provided by Data-lists.com Universities and Colleges Database. Data last updated on 2007-11-06. HIRAM COLLEGE IN OHIO GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONAcademic Competitiveness (AC) Grant Program Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program Grants and Scholarships available in Ohio HIRAM COLLEGE NEWSWomen’s Basketball Beaten By Nationally-Ranked DePauw (Ind.) UniversityGREENCASTLE, IND. – The Hiram College women’s basketball team was defeated by No. 5 nationally-ranked DePauw (Ind.) University, 85-43, today (Saturday, Feb. 4) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Greencastle, Ind. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers drop to 7-14 overall and 4-9 in the NCAC. The Tigers improve to 20-1 overall and [...] Men’s Basketball Rally Falls Shy of Denison University HIRAM, OHIO — The Hiram College men’s basketball team couldn’t quite rally from a 16-point second half deficit as the Terriers fell to Denison University, 81-74, this afternoon (Saturday, Feb. 4) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Granville. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers are now 12-9 overall and 5-7 in the [...] Low Scoring Second Half Gives Women’s Basketball Loss Against Wittenberg University SPRINGFIELD, OHIO – The Hiram College women’s basketball team was outscored, 42-20, in the second half which allowed Wittenberg University to come away with a 66-41 victory tonight (Friday, Feb. 3) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Springfield. [Game Stats] Following tonight’s game, the Terriers are now 7-13 overall and 4-8 in the [...] Hiram Tax Clinic Helps Community Move over H & R Block. With With the annual rite of spring – tax – time closer than we think, bleary-eyed taxpayers can get some relief by taking advantage of the first ever IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) Hiram College Chapter tax clinic and let some real accountants help out. “This is the first [...] Intercultural Forum Dinner and Talent Show – Feb. 4 Intercultural Forum Dinner and Talent Show Sponsored by: Intercultural Forum, cosponsored by Gospel Choir and Hillel Club When: Dinner: 5-7 p.m., Show: 7 p.m., February 4, 2012 Where: Dinner: Second floor of the Kennedy Center; Show: Hayden Auditorium Cost: Show is free; faculty/staff/guest/commuter dinner price: $10; student dinner price: $5 + a meal swipe The [...] Garfield Institute China Seminar – Feb. 6 Zachary Karabell: ‘The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship? China, the U.S. and the Future of the World’s Most Important Bilateral Economic Relationship’ Sponsored by: The Garfield Institute for Public Leadership When: 4:15 p.m., February 6, 2012 Where: Kennedy Center Ballroom Zachary Karabell works as the president of River Twice Research, an independent economic research and [...] Bullying Prevention Lecture – Feb. 7 Lisa Kovach: ‘Bullying Prevention: A Matter of Life and Death’ Sponsored by: The Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities and the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation When: 6:30 p.m., February 7, 2012 Where: The Kennedy Center Ballroom Dr. Lisa-Pescara Kovach works as an associate professor of educational psychology in the Department of Educational Foundations and [...] Habitat for Humanity Auction – Feb. 9 Hiram College Habitat for Humanity Auction Sponsored by: Habitat for Humanity When: 7 p.m., February 9, 2012 Where: Kennedy Center, Dix Dining Hall (during bread and soup night) The Hiram Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its annual spring break trip in which the group heads to different states to help build homes. This [...] Durichko Scores a Career-High 20 Points to Lead Women’s Basketball Past Oberlin College HIRAM, OHIO – Senior All-North Coast Athletic Conference guard Kelsey Durichko (Brunswick) scored a career-high 20 points as the Hiram College women’s basketball team defeated Oberlin College, 65-58, tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 31) in a NCAC matchup at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers improve to 7-12 overall and 4-7 in the NCAC. [...] Stefanov and Watkins Score a Combined 56 Points in Men’s Basketball Win Against Kenyon College HIRAM, OHIO – Sophomore guard Aaron Stefanov (Stow/Stow-Munore Falls) and Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) scored a combined 56 points, with Stefanov posting a career-high 30 points, as the Hiram College men’s basketball beat Kenyon College, 96-79, tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 1) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, [...] Softball Clinic Scheduled For Sunday, Feb. 5 Announces Change in Start Time HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College softball Positional Clinic that is scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 5 will start at an earlier time than originally posted. The clinic will now start at 9 a.m. and will last until 11 a.m. Registration for the clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. For any questions or refunds, please [...] Senator Brown Donates Garfield Tome Hiram has received a gift of a rare book on the life of its most famous graduate, James A. Garfield, from a well-known donor. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) donated his family’s copy of The Life of James A. Garfield: Late President of the United States, by William Ralston Balch, published in Philadelphia in 1881. [...] Hiram’s First B.S.N. Grads All Earn National R.N. Licensure Since they graduated in May, 2011, all 16 of Hiram’s first B.S.N. students have successfully passed their NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) examinations, making them licensed R.N.s (registered nurses). Congratulations! Students to Educate Communities About Autism on Statewide Tour The Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities aims to spread autism awareness across Ohio this semester. Last semester, Brittany Jackson ‘04, assistant director of the Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities, taught a class called “Exploration of Disease by Performance: Autism,” where she worked with students Cara Battaglia ’12 (theatre arts), Allison Fox [...] Women’s Basketball Player Tiffany Shields Named This Week’s NCAC Player of the Week CLEVELAND, OHIO – Hiram College women’s basketball player and senior guard Tiffany Shields (Bedford Heights/Bedford) has been named this week’s North Coast Athletic Conference player of the week. Hiram posted a 1-1 record this past week that included a 54-50 win against Denison University on Saturday (Jan. 28) at Price Gymnasium. The Terriers currently have [...] Fireside Chat – Feb. 1 Fireside Chat – A Family E-Affair! With Bill Moss ’79, President, Towpath Polymers, and David Moss, Founder, Moss Media Sponsored By: Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship When: 7 p.m., Feb. 1, 2012 Where: East Hall Forum Bill and David Moss are a father and a son, each with his own business. They will discuss whether or [...] Women’s Basketball Rallies to Beat Denison University HIRAM, OHIO – Senior guard Tiffany Shields (Bedford Heights/Bedford) scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Hiram College women’s basketball team past Denison University, 54-50, today (Saturday, Jan. 28) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers improve to 6-12 overall and 3-7 in the [...] Men’s Basketball Falls Short of No. 19 The College of Wooster HIRAM, OHIO – Despite the final score, the Hiram College men’s basketball team lost a hard-fought game against No. 19 nationally-ranked The College of Wooster, 88-73, this afternoon (Saturday, Jan. 28) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] Following today’s game, the Terriers are now 11-8 overall and 4-6 in [...] Swimming and Diving Teams Fall to Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College in Regular-Season Finale WASHINGTON, PA. – The Hiram College swimming and diving teams lost a non-conference dual meet against Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College today (Saturday, Jan. 28) in the regular-season finale in Washington, Pa. The Terrier women were defeated, 123-94, and the men lost, 86-57. [Meet Results] Following today’s outcome, the Hiram women end the regular season [...] Women’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Allegheny (Pa.) The Hiram College women’s basketball team fell short of Allegheny (Pa.) College, 51-46, in a North Coast Athletic Conference game tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 25) in Meadville, Pa. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers are now 5-12 overall and 2-7 in the NCAC. The Gators improves to 13-5 overall and 8-1 NCAC. In the first [...] Men’s Basketball Beaten by Allegheny (Pa.) College Senior guard Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 65-60 loss against Allegheny (Pa.) College tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 25) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Meadville, Pa. [Game Stats] Following tonight’s game, the Terriers fall to 11-7 overall and 4-5 in the NCAC. The Gators improve to 4-14 overall and 2-7 NCAC. [...] Photo Show a Paean to ‘Wandering’ From icy Lake Erie landscapes, to sunset tinged industrial canyons, “Wandering,” the exhibition of photographs by professor of art Linda Bourassa, is a tour of the moods and discoveries one encounters in moving from place to place. The exhibition opened Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 at the Gelbke Art Gallery on Hiram’s lower campus. There will [...] Student’s Efforts Spearhead Push for East Africa Relief A new initiative on campus this semester is helping to raise funds for famine relief in East Africa. Lensa Jotte ’13, a physics major, is native to Ethiopia, one of the countries hit hard by a famine declared during the summer of 2011. She started the student organization Rebuilders of the New World to raise [...] Swimming and Diving Teams Earn Split Against Urbana University in Regular-Season Home Finale HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College swimming and diving teams earned a split against Urbana University tonight (Friday, Jan. 27) in the regular-season home finale at Alumni Memorial Pool. The Terrier women defeated the Blue Knights, 129-97, but the men lost, 102-87. [Meet Results] Following tonight’s meet, the women end the regular season with a [...] Swim Teams Fall to John Carroll University HIRAM, OHIO — The Hiram College swimming and diving teams were defeated by John Carroll University today (Saturday, Jan. 21) in a non-conference dual meet at Alumni Memorial Pool. The women lost, 191-71, and the men fell, 197-87. [Meet Results] Following today’s meet, the Terrier women are now 4-8 overall this season and the men [...] Sophomore Nursing Students Honored at Uniform Convocation Nearly two- hundred people gathered at the Nursing Uniform Convocation for the Class of 2014 on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in the Hiram College Ballroom. The ceremony is held annually to honor the sophomore BSN students, who are beginning their clinical experience in healthcare agencies and are seen in their student uniforms for the first [...] Fireside Chat – Jan. 25 Fireside Chat – Applying 21st Century Technology to a Centuries Old Process! With Tom Lix, CEO, Cleveland Whiskey Sponsored By: Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship When: 7 p.m., Jan. 25, 2012 Where: East Hall Forum Whiskey production has always been a market dominated by traditional methods. However, because of a growing whiskey demand, these methods are [...] Garfield Institute Listens to Young Voters Half of young voters aged 18-29 have a favorable opinion of President Obama, and slightly more favor him over any current Republican candidate in the 2012 Presidential campaign. The same group of likely voters have unfavorable opinions of both the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements, and a significant majority would like to see [...] Alumnus Joins White House Tweet-Up for State of the Union Hiram, Twitter and the State of the Union > Follow alumnus Brent Pliskow @bpliskow. > Follow scholar-in-residence Jason Johnson @DrJasonJohnson. > Follow Hiram College @HiramCollege. Hiram College has a unique connection to Tuesday’s State of the Union address by President Barack Obama. Brent Pliskow ’02 has been invited to the Executive Office Building next door [...] First Year Essay Contest Open for Entries At freshman orientation this year, all first year students received a copy of Marjane Satrapi’s Perseopolis as the Common Reading. This autobiographical graphic novel discusses Satrapi’s life growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, and it was selected as an exemplar of this year’s ethics theme: Civility. Now, first year students have the chance [...] ‘Plants: They Whisper, Talk, and Even Move!’ Lecture – Jan. 24 Roger Hangarter: ‘Plants: They Whisper, Talk, and Even Move!’ Sponsored by: Hiram College’s Center for Deciphering Life’s Languages, Biology Department, AIBS, Center for the Study of Nature and Society When: Tuesday, January 24, 12 p.m. Where: Dix Dining Hall, Kennedy Center Roger Hangarter is a Biology professor at Indiana University, where he spends much time [...] Red Cross Blood Drive – Jan. 24-25 American Red Cross Blood Drive When: Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 25, 1-7 p.m. Where: Kennedy Center, Ballroom Have you ever given blood before? Now is your chance. The American Red Cross will stage a two-day blood drive at Hiram, Tuesday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 25 (see times above). The need is dramatic. [...] Women’s Basketball Withstands Late Run to Beat Ohio Wesleyan DELAWARE, OHIO — The Hiram College women’s basketball team snapped a nine-game losing streak outlasting Ohio Wesleyan University, 62-55, tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 18) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Delaware. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers are now 5-11 overall and 2-6 in the NCAC. The Battling Bishops are 5-11 overall and [...] Men’s Basketball Beaten By Ohio Wesleyan DELAWARE, OHIO – The Hiram College men’s basketball team was defeated by Ohio Wesleyan, 75-62, tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 18) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Delaware. [Game Stats] Following the loss, the Terriers are now 10-6 overall and 3-4 in the NCAC. The Battling Bishops improve to 13-3 overall and 5-2 NCAC. OWU led [...] Second Half Scoring Drought Results in Loss for Women’s Basketball HIRAM, OHIO – A 16-0 opponent scoring run in the second half resulted in a 62-41 loss for the Hiram College women’s basketball team at the hands of Wittenberg University tonight (Friday, Jan. 6) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers have dropped six straight [...] Men’s Basketball Upset Bid of No. 17 Wabash (Ind.) College Falls Short HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College men’s basketball team fell short of No. 17 nationally-ranked Wabash (Ind.) College, 77-70, tonight (Friday, Jan. 6) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers had their six-game winning streak snapped and are now 8-4 overall and 1-2 in the [...] Women’s Basketball Defeated by No. 7 DePauw (Ind.) University HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College women’s basketball team suffered a 71-32 loss against No. 7 nationally-ranked DePauw (Ind.) University today (Saturday, Jan. 7) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] Following today’s game, the Terriers drop to 4-9 overall and 1-4 in the NCAC. The Tigers improve to 11-1 [...] Men’s Basketball Beats DePauw (Ind.) University Behind Watkins’ 27 Points HIRAM, OHIO – Senior guard Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) scored a game-high 27 points to pace the Hiram College men’s basketball team in a 67-51 win against DePauw (Ind.) University today (Saturday, Jan. 7) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game at Price Gymnasium. [Game Stats] With the win, the Terriers improve to 9-4 overall [...] Women’s Soccer Earns Team Academic Award HIRAM, OHIO – For the 13th consecutive academic year, the Hiram College Women’s Soccer Program has qualified for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s Team Academic Award for producing a team GPA above a 3.0 for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Terriers achieved a 3.04 GPA for the year, rebounding from the a fall [...] Men’s Soccer Players Greenhill and Minick Named All-Ohio HIRAM, OHIO – Hiram College men’s soccer players Ryan Greenhill (Solon) and Ryan Minick (North Royalton) added to their list of postseason accolades by being selected to the 2011 NCAA Division III All-Ohio Teams. Greenhill was tabbed a first-team pick while Minick was a second-team selection. Greenhill and Minick played intricate roles in leading the [...] Scholar-in-Residence Analyzes Iowa Caucuses Every four years, the Iowa caucuses mark the official beginning of presidential primary season. Hiram College scholar-in-residence Jason Johnson was in Iowa the week of Jan. 2, 2012, analyzing the results, which found former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney defeating former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum by a margin of just eight votes. Johnson is a frequent [...] Men’s Basketball Win Streak Grows to Six Games with Defeat of Thiel (Pa.) College WOOSTER, OHIO – The Hiram College men’s basketball team won its sixth straight game behind junior guard Alan Sheppard’s (Wadsworth) career and game-high 25 points as the Terriers topped Thiel (Pa.) College, 89-75, tonight (Friday, Dec. 30) in their final game of the Mose/Hole Kiwanis Classic hosted by The College of Wooster in Wooster. [Game [...] Women’s Basketball Defeated by Occidental (Calif.) College LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Freshman forward Samantha Morford (Jefferson) scored a team-high 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, but it would not be enough as the Hiram College women’s basketball team fell to Occidental (Calif.) College, 64-54, Friday night in Los Angeles, Calif. [Game Stats] With the loss, the Terriers fall to 4-6 overall and [...] Women’s Basketball Ends California Trip With Loss To Chapman (Calif.) University ORANGE, CALIF. – The Hiram College women’s basketball team dropped a 64-39 decision tonight (Saturday, Dec. 31) against Chapman (Calif.) University in a non-conference game in Orange, Calif. [Game Stats] Following tonight’s game, the Terriers fall to 4-7 overall and the Panthers improve to 9-4 overall on the season. Hiram shot just 26.9 percent (seven-of-26) [...] High Scoring Second Half Gives Men’s Basketball Win Against Heidelberg University; Terriers win Fifth Straight WOOSTER, OHIO – Senior guard Jamaal Watkins (South Euclid/Brush) recorded his third double-double of the season with game-highs of 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Hiram College men’s basketball team past Heidelberg University, 88-77, tonight (Thursday, Dec. 29) in its first game of the Mose/Hole Kiwanis Classic hosted by The College of Wooster [...] Stefanov’s Six Triples Lifts Men’s Basketball Past Westminster (Pa.) College HIRAM, OHIO – Sophomore guard Aaron Stefanov (Stow/Stow-Munroe Falls) scored 16 of his game-high 24 points in the first half, including connecting on four of his six three-pointers in the game, to lead the Hiram College men’s basketball team past Westminster (Pa.) College, 91-75, tonight (Thursday, Dec. 22) in a non-conference game at Price Gymnasium. [...] Women’s Basketball Edged by Waynesburg (Pa.) University WAYNESBURG, PA. – The Hiram College women’s basketball team fell short of Waynesburg (Pa.) University, 58-54, tonight (Monday, Dec. 19) in a non-conference matchup in Waynesburg, Pa. [Game Stats] The Terriers suffered their third straight loss and are now 4-5 overall for the season. The Yellow Jackets improve to 8-2 overall with the win. Both teams traded [...] Men’s Soccer Players Ryan Greenhill and Ryan Minick Earn NSCAA All-Region Honors HIRAM, OHIO – Hiram College men’s soccer players Ryan Greenhill (Solon) and Ryan Minick (North Royalton) have been selected to the NCAA Division All-Great Lakes Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Both earned second-team accolades. [2011 NSCAA All-Great Lakes Region Team] Greenhill and Minick played intricate roles in leading the Terriers [...] Celebrating 50 Years of Peace Corps: ‘Tested to the Point of Breaking’ In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Career Center is sponsoring an exhibit at the Dining Hall, featuring alumni experiences with the organization. The college’s records indicate that approximately 40 alumni have volunteered over the years. Each day, Dec. 12-16, news.hiram.edu will profile one alumni experience. Please continue to check back, [...] Women’s Basketball Defeated by Kenyon College GAMBIER, OHIO – Freshman forward Samantha Morford (Jefferson) scored a game-high 18 points in a 63-40 loss against Kenyon College today (Saturday, Dec. 17) in a North Coast Athletic Conference game in Gambier. [Game Stats] Following today’s game, the Terriers are now 4-4 overall and 1-2 in the NCAC. The Ladies improve to 7-2 overall [...] Men’s Basketball Records Win at Washington & Jefferson College WASHINGTON, PA. – Senior guard Andrew Wiegand (Amherst/Firelands) scored a game and career-high 29 points as the Hiram College men’s basketball team came away with an 85-66 win against Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) College today (Sunday, Dec. 18) in a non-conference game in Washington, Pa. [Game Stats] With today’s outcome, the Terriers improve to 5-3 [...] Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Erika Blozie Feature HIRAM, OHIO – For roughly half her life, Erika Blozie has lived what she’s loved. In her new life at Hiram, that love will culminate in a huge career milestone: She’ll be a head coach for the first time with the first team in the first season of Terrier women’s lacrosse when her charges take [...] Hot First-Half Shooting Gives Men’s Basketball Win Against Grove City (Pa.) College HIRAM, OHIO – The Hiram College men’s basketball team shot a scorching 66.7 percent (20-of-30) in the first half, including 71.4 percent (10-of-14) from three-point range, as the Terriers posted a 92-64 victory against Grove City (Pa.) College tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 14) in a non-conference game at Price Gymnasium. Hiram ended up taking a school-record [...] Hiram Names New Dean of College Dr. Robert Haak, currently Associate Dean of Augustana College, in Rock Island, Ill., has been named Vice President and Dean of the College of Hiram College. Haak will assume his new position February 1, 2012. In addition to his administrative duties at Augustana, Haak was a Professor of Religion, and Director of the institution’s Community [...] Celebrating 50 Years of the Peace Corps: ‘What You Get Back is Infinitely More’ In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Career Center is sponsoring an exhibit at the Dining Hall, featuring alumni experiences with the organization. The college’s records indicate that approximately 40 alumni have volunteered over the years. Each day, Dec. 12-16, news.hiram.edu will profile one alumni experience. Please continue to check back, [...] Fall 2011 Magazine Available Online The latest issue of Hiram’s alumni magazine is available online. The Fall 2011 edition features the following: A feature story about former Hiram and U.S. President James A. Garfield’s military career A snapshot of experiential learning at Hiram Alumni Notes The latest news and updates from the College Read the magazine now. Celebrating 50 Years of the Peace Corps: ‘Small Changes Can Yield Big Results’ In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Career Center is sponsoring an exhibit at the Dining Hall, featuring alumni experiences with the organization. The college’s records indicate that approximately 40 alumni have volunteered over the years. Each day, Dec. 12-16, news.hiram.edu will profile one alumni experience. Please continue to check back, [...] Two Swimers Earn NCAC Swimmer of the Week Honors CLEVELAND, OHIO – Hiram College swimmers Job Fields (Chillicothe) and Caitlin McCurley (Apple Valley/Granite Hills) have been named the North Coast Athletic Conference Swimmers of the Week. [NCAC Swim Release] Fields was the only men’s individual event winner this past week in a non-conference dual meet against Grove City (Pa.) College on Saturday (Dec. 10) [...] Celebrating 50 Years of the Peace Corps: A National Call to Service In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Career Center is sponsoring an exhibit at the Dining Hall, featuring alumni experiences with the organization. The college’s records indicate that approximately 40 alumni have volunteered over the years. Each day, Dec. 12-16, news.hiram.edu will profile one alumni’s experience. Please continue to check back, [...] DeStress Fest – Dec. 16 DeStress Fest Sponsored by: Kennedy Center Programming Board When: 5-10 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 Where: Kennedy Center Main Lounge Students can take a break from the stress that comes with the end of the semester by unwinding at DeStress Fest. The following activities will be taking place: Crafts (Zen Gardens, Sand Art and Wax Hands) [...] Hiram Partners With Local For DeStress Fest Game Tournament Hiram local Brad Turner recently debuted his original party game Celebritease on the market, and will be sharing the fun with Hiram students at DeStress Fest on Dec. 16. Turner, owner of Communications Factory advertising agency, calls Celebritease “the outrageous fast-paced game of celebrity icons.” The game consists of a bucket of chips with celebrity [...] Celebrating 50 Years of the Peace Corps: ‘To Foster Peace and Friendship’ In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Career Center is sponsoring an exhibit at the Dining Hall, featuring alumni experiences with the organization. The college’s records indicate that approximately 40 alumni have volunteered over the years. Each day, Dec. 12-16, news.hiram.edu will profile one alumni experience. Please continue to check back, [...] Intermediate and Advanced Photography Students Show – Through Dec. 21 Intermediate and Advanced Photography Students Show Sponsored by: Art Department When: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. through Dec. 21, 2011 (Monday through Friday) Where: Gelbke Fine Arts Center (Lower Level) ?Additional Information: Intermediate and advanced student work will be on display in the Gelbke Fine Arts Center. Intermediate work – Critique wall by printmaking Advanced [...] Head Volleyball Coach Ellen Dempsey Steps Down to Assume Administrative Role HIRAM, OHIO – Hiram College head volleyball coach Ellen Dempsey will step down from her current head coaching position to assume an administrative role at the College as an Associate Director of Athletics. She will also maintain her position as Senior Woman Administrator in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Dempsey, who recently completed her 11th [...] Kroehle Creative Nonfiction Contest Winners Announced The Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing & Literature has announced the following winners of the 2011 Kroehle Creative Nonfiction Contest: First Place ($300): Nick Sawatsky ’14, Thank You for Running from the Police Second Place ($200): Sarah Pavolko ’12, Revising Third Place ($100): Alex Gill ’12, Junkers Honorable Mentions: Michelle Allamon ’13, Mother Knows Best; Francesca [...] All Campus Holiday Dinner – Dec. 14 All Campus Holiday Dinner Sponsored by: AVI Fresh Who: All students, faculty and staff When: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4:30-8 p.m. Where: Hiram College Dining Hall The campus Thanksgiving dinner was a hit – now join AVI Fresh for the holiday dinner. All guests not on a meal plan should RSVP to Adam Ligo at 330-569-5192 [...] Women’s Swim Team Loses Tri-Match; Men’s Team Falls to Grove City (Pa.) College PITTSBURGH, PA. – The Hiram College women’s swimming and diving teams lost a tri-match against Chatham (Pa.) University and Grove City (Pa.) College, 147-141 and 166-121, while the Terrier men were defeated by Grove City in a non-conference dual meet, 123-90, today (Saturday, Dec. 10) on the campus of Chatham in Pittsburgh, Pa. [Meet Results] [...] Paul O’Neill: ‘Debt, the Disconnect between Rational Behavior and Political Systems’ – Dec. 5 The Honorable Paul O’Neill: ‘Debt, the Disconnect between Rational Behavior and Political Systems’ Sponsored by: The Garfield Institute for Public Leadership When: 4:15-6:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5 Where: Kennedy Center Ballroom Former secretary of the U.S. Treasury Paul H. O’Neill will discuss the national debt and how politics have affected the situation, as part of [...] Senior Football Player Oliver Dickerhoof To Represent Hiram in D-3 Senior Classic on Dec. 9 HIRAM, OHIO – Hiram College senior football player Oliver Dickerhoof (Alliance/Central Catholic) will represent the Terriers in the third annual D-3 Senior Classic sponsored by the Collegiate Development Football League (CDFL) that will be played on Friday, Dec. 9 in Salem, Va. Dickerhoof will be one of 37 players that will make up the “North” roster and will play alongside [...] Ethics Bowl Team Advances to the National Competition Hiram College’s Ethics Bowl team won all four of their matches at the Upper Mid-West Regional Ethics Bowl competition on Saturday, Dec. 3, advancing them to the National Competition this March in Cincinnati. The team, made up of Caroline Christoff ’12, Rachel Petrack ’11 and Tim Luttermoser ’12, analyzed cases involving ethical issues such as [...] Former Secretary of Treasury Addresses National Debt Discussions on the national debt have dominated news coverage over the past few months, and on Dec. 5, 2011, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Paul O’Neill, addressed the many issues and policies that have led to the current situation, as part of the Garfield Institute for Public Leadership’s Seminar Series. “We’ve been creating this [...] Softball Team Honored for 2011 Championship Members of the Hiram College softball team were honored today with a reception at Harbert House, home of Hiram College President Thomas V. Chema. The team finished the 2011 season 29-14 and captured the North Coast Athletic Conference Championship with an 11-3 league record. In doing so, the team qualified for the NCAA playoffs and [...] |
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