Defiance College receives U.S. News ranking in top tier of Midwest baccalaureate colleges
Defiance College is once again listed among the top tier of baccalaureate colleges in the Midwest in the 2009 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges. continue| more news
The Defiance College Schomburg Series
The Defiance College Schomburg Series brings another exciting and diverse slate of performers to the campus and community with its 33rd season. This program schedule will delight all with its variety – featuring components of gypsy, jazz, swing, Celtic music, and folk and contemporary ballads, all in the strong tradition of quality entertainment audiences have come to expect from the Schomburg Series. performances| more news
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McMaster Symposium | Collegiate Global Summit 2008 Equality of Opportunity
April 9-11, 2008
Please join the Defiance College community in an extended dialogue about the implications of global democracy and learn how McMaster School Scholars and Fellows are advancing humanity in their work internationally. This three-day event allows students, faculty and other campus and community leaders to reflect on their efforts to address critical global issues and serve humanity.
Keynote Speakers
Baldemar Velásquez & The Honorable Alan Page
The Honorable Alan Page McMaster Symposium | Collegiate Global Summit
Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:00pm
Schomburg Auditorium, Dana Hall
Alan Page is Minnesota’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice. An education advocate, he established a foundation to create equal education opportunities for underprivileged children. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings. While still in the NFL, he prepared for his post-football days by earning a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Justice Page was first elected to the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1992. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame.
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Schomburg Series and NEA present Russel Martin and the Relics
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 7:00pm
Schomburg Auditorium
Russel Martin and the Relics close out Schomburg season
Russel Martin and the Relics will wrap up the 2007-08 Defiance College Schomburg Series when they perform Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in Schomburg Auditorium. continue
Can I participate in athletics? What is service-learning? Where will I live on campus? Will I get a job after graduation? Is the campus safe? These and many other questions will be answered as you have the chance to learn about all aspects of the Defiance College campus during various campus sessions. The College's vision calls for an educational experience of engagement - civic, cultural, and learning - for all students. Learn more about the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program, and the Citizen-Leader Program.
You'll tour campus and have the opportunity to meet with our faculty and learn about all of our academic programs. And if you're still deciding about a major, don't worry. There's a session just for you! And remember ... lunch is on us!
Thinking about transferring to DC? Then visit campus and get answers to your questions. Talk with the Registrar and have an immediate transcript evaluation, learn about transfer merit awards and financial aid, converse with our faculty on major areas of study, learn about our adult programs including the Fast Track program, hear from current transfer students on why they transferred to DC, and tour our growing campus. Accepted transfer students will also schedule their classes for the spring semester during the December Open House and for the fall semester during the April Open House.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:00pm
Schomburg Auditorium
Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:00pm
Schomburg Auditorium
Fort Defiance Players to perform "Urinetown"
“Urinetown,” to be presented by Fort Defiance Players on June 26 – 29, is a really great show with an admittedly awful title—and mildly disgusting subject matter. continue
You are about to embark on a new and exciting chapter in your life. Defiance College is committed to making this a positive and fulfilling experience for each and every student.
The last step to finalize your Fall Semester 2008 enrollment is for you to schedule your classes and take care of any other items. The Orientation Program is designed to give incoming accepted students and parents a broad overview of the academic and co-curricular programs at Defiance College. continue
Baldemar Velásquez McMaster Symposium | Collegiate Global Summit
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 7:00pm
Schomburg Auditorium, Dana Hall
Baldemar Velásquez founded the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) in 1967 and has become a highly respected national and international leader in the farm labor, Latino, and immigrant rights movements. Velásquez has spent his life working for social justice for all peoples. Velásquez holds a B.A. in Sociology from Bluffton University and honorary doctorates from Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. Widely recognized for his work, Velásquez is a recipient of a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation fellowship.
"Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories and Photos" McMaster Symposium | Collegiate Global Summit
Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:30pm
St. John United Church of Christ
"Life in Occupied Palestine: Eyewitness Stories and Photos" will be presented by author Anna Baltzer as part of this year's McMaster Symposium on Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. in St. John United Church of Christ. Baltzer is the author of Witness in Palestine: A Jewish American Woman in the Occupied Territories. The purpose of her presentation and her book is to provide those interested in the Palestine conflict with critical information and documentation that can be difficult to obtain through mainstream media sources, and to encourage dialogue towards taking action on the issue. Anna's hope is that her presentation and book will also offer a thoughtful perspective given her background as the granddaughter of Polish-born Holocaust refugees. She sees it as her responsibility to expose the injustices of today in light of those of the past. She is a graduate of Columbia University, a Fulbright Scholar, and three-time volunteer with the International Women's Peace Service. Her presentation is free and open to the public.
"Celebrate Diversity" Workshop McMaster Symposium | Collegiate Global Summit
Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:30pm
Schauffler Hall
A workshop on diversity will be offered as part of this year’s McMaster Symposium/Global Summit at Defiance College. “Celebrate Diversity” is the theme of a 90-minute workshop led by Dr. Sandra Golden, assistant professor of education at DC.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 3:30 p.m. in Schauffler Hall on the DC campus. In the session, participants will learn about dimensions of diversity and how to create climates of inclusiveness, define diversity, self-investigate, and develop a diversity action puzzle. “Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to continue the process of self-investigation and inclusiveness,” said Dr. Golden. continue
Senior Students in Theater Directing Class Present
"Come Blow Your Horn"
Friday, April 18, 2008 Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:30pm
Schomburg Auditorium
Sunday, April 20, 2008 1:30pm
Schomburg Auditorium
Please note the following time changes. The performance, 'Come Blow Your Horn', will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
DC theater students to perform ‘Come Blow Your Horn’ Neil Simon’s “Come Blow Your Horn” will be presented April 18-20 by senior students in the Theater Directing class at Defiance College. The three-act comedy will be performed in Schomburg Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available at the door for $6 for adults and $5 for students. continue
DC Varsity Softball
vs. Manchester
3:00pm
Defiance, OH
DC Baseball
vs. Manchester
4:00pm
Defiance, OH
Hawaiian Night, April 15th
Students, Faculty, and Staff. Come out and support the Defiance Yellow Jackets baseball and softball team on Tuesday, April 15th. Both teams will be taking on Manchester College. The softball game begins at 3:00PM and the baseball game begins at 4:00PM. During this time the SWARM will be sponsoring Hawaiian Night. So, come to the ball park and support the jackets.
