Defiance College News and Events
Defiance College receives U.S. News ranking in top tier of Midwest liberal arts colleges
September 13, 2016
Defiance College is once again listed among the top tier of liberal arts colleges
in the Midwest in the 2017 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges. Defiance’s designation in the category of Midwest Regional Liberal Arts Colleges
is three spots higher than last year’s ranking, moving to 38th.
Regional admissions counselor event hosted at DC campus
September 12, 2016
Defiance College recently hosted Articulation, an event organized through the Ohio
Association of College Admissions Counseling (OACAC), on campus for the northwest
Ohio region. The event takes place every September in alternating locations.
Metalwork artist to be featured in Defiance College art gallery
August 30, 2016
Defiance College’s Women’s Commission Art Gallery will soon present “Wishful Thinking,”
featuring the work of artist Wade Buck. The exhibition will run Sept. 2 through Dec.
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Defiance College continues participation in distance learning initiative
August 26, 2016
Defiance College has been approved to continue its participation for another year
as part of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA).
SARA is a nationwide initiative to make distance education courses more accessible
to students across state lines.
Annual fall convocation speaker announced
August 25, 2016
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Defiance College will formally welcome the class of 2020 to
campus at the fall convocation ceremony. This year’s theme is "Setting Your Path to
Success."
Defiance College professor, dean give presentations on McMaster School model
August 22, 2016
Two Defiance College representatives, faculty member Dr. Jo Ann Burkhardt and McMaster
School for Advancing Humanity dean Mary Ann Studer, gave presentations this summer
at conferences on aspects of the McMaster School’s distinctive higher education model
of undergraduate research.
Defiance College welcomes new faculty
August 18, 2016
This summer, Defiance College welcomes four new full-time faculty to campus. Each
new addition brings skills and experiences that will add to student learning and campus
collaboration on interdisciplinary projects.
Defiance College’s McMaster School, ProMedica partner to deliver retinal camera to Belize
August 15, 2016
Once again demonstrating the direct positive impact that can be made in communities
around the globe, Defiance College’s McMaster School for Advancing Humanity is working
with partners locally and in Belize to increase the frequency and quality of eye care
to rural populations in the Central American country.
Valuable experience results from student-led campaign
June 9, 2016
Marketing students at Defiance College gained experience running an advertising campaign centered on a local business this past semester. After DC’s commencement ceremony, the campaign ran online for two weeks and concluded at the end of May.
Defiance College students teach and learn in Nicaragua
May 25, 2016
Nine Defiance College Service Leaders recently returned from Nicaragua where they
spent eight days participating in service learning projects in Chinandega and Managua.
Defiance College Dean’s, Honors lists announced for Spring 2016
May 19, 2016
Each semester, Defiance College recognizes students who have attained an outstanding
level of academic excellence by naming them to either the Dean’s list or the school
honors list.
Sheriff David Westrick honored at Saturday commencement
May 10, 2016
Defiance County Sheriff David J. Westrick was presented the silver Pilgrim Medal during
the Defiance College commencement on Saturday, May 7, for his "immeasurable service
to the community and unwavering friendship" to the college.
Defiance College graduate received highest honor at commencement
May 10, 2016
Graduating senior Katelyn Haydett of Saint Clair Shores, Mich., was awarded Defiance
College’s highest honor, the bronze Pilgrim Medal, for the leadership and integrity
she demonstrated as a student. She received this honor during the commencement ceremony
on May 7.
129th Defiance College Commencement ceremony held Saturday
May 9, 2016
Defiance College held its 129th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7. 178 graduates
were awarded diplomas during the 12 noon event.
Defiance College welcomes Dan Benjamin as commencement speaker
May 4, 2016
One hundred and seventy-eight graduates will be awarded diplomas during Defiance College’s
2016 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7. The ceremony will begin at 12 noon
on the Colonnade Green in front of Pilgrim Library.
Nursing pinning ceremony honored Defiance College seniors
May 2, 2016
Five students were recently awarded pins at a ceremony recognizing their achievements
as nursing students. The pins serve as a prestigious rite of passage as they graduate
with bachelor’s degrees in the nursing profession.
Yellow Jacket Band car wash on Saturday
April 27, 2016
Stop by Autozone in Defiance for a free car wash on Saturday, April 30. The car wash,
hosted by the Defiance College Yellow Jacket Band, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Defiance College coffeehouse meet’n’greet on April 28
April 25, 2016
Come mingle with Defiance College admissions staff at BIGGBY COFFEE on Thursday, April
28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Spring concert to be performed by DC Community Band
April 21, 2016
The Defiance College Community Band will present their annual spring concert and season
finale on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. The program will be held at the Defiance
Community Auditorium.
Annual DC Honors Convocation recognizes student achievements
April 20, 2016
Defiance College held its annual Honors Day Convocation recently to recognize academic
achievements of students. Special recognition was also given to faculty and staff.
DC Chamber Singers to present spring concert April 23
April 19, 2016
Defiance College Chamber Singers present “There is Hope” for its annual spring choral
concert Saturday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the sanctuary of St.
John United Church of Christ, located at 950 Webster St. on the Defiance College campus.
A New Type of SuperPower | Professor Mia Cinelli on TED Talk
April 19, 2016
"What do the Empire State Building, the iPhone, and Times New Roman have in common?
They were all designed. Artist and designer Mia Cinelli opens our eyes to the decisions
designers make in the world of typography and reveals how these decisions impact our
daily lives."
Third annual Hench Autism Studies community outreach event
April 18, 2016
The Hench Autism Studies Program is sponsoring a community outreach event on Saturday,
April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Serrick Campus Center on the Defiance College
campus.
DC Black Swamp Symphony Orchestra to present Spring Masterworks concert
April 18, 2016
The Defiance College Black Swamp Symphony Orchestra will host their Spring Masterworks
concert and season finale on Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m. The performance will be held
at St. John United Church of Christ on the Defiance College Campus.
DC admissions counselor receives award for efforts with students
April 15, 2016
Defiance College transfer admissions counselor Brenda Averesch was recently awarded the new member award from the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC).
Graduate and undergraduate courses offered over the summer
April 14, 2016
Stay productive and go on a learning adventure this summer. Take a class at Defiance
College and build on existing knowledge or learn something new.
Summer classes to feature The Hunger Games and Tolkien works
April 13, 2016
Dive into the fantasy world of your choice and expand your mind with thought-provoking
classes on the Defiance College campus this summer.
Taking a stand for kids in need at 8th annual dance marathon
April 12, 2016
The spring Buzzathon, hosted by Defiance College’s Dance Marathon, will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Karl H. Weaner
Center. The Buzzathon is a fun-filled night where DC students and other participants
stay on their feet to raise money for children with terminal illnesses.
Church Sing by DC Chamber Singers in mid-April
April 11, 2016
Defiance College Chamber Singers will attend seven area church services sharing their
musical talents with each congregation on Sunday, April 17.
Invitation to shoot hoops and support autism awareness
April 8, 2016
Shoot hoops to promote autism awareness on Saturday, April 16, at 5 p.m. The event will take place in the McMaster gymnasium inside the Karl H. Weaner Center on the Defiance College campus.
McMaster School for Advancing Humanity to hold annual symposium April 13 - 14
April 5, 2016
Defiance College’s McMaster School for Advancing Humanity will hold its twelfth annual McMaster Symposium April 13 - 14 on the DC campus. The theme will be “The Question of Individual Liberties as Critical to Improving the Human Condition.” All presentations are free and open to the public.
Memorial service set for Dick Small
April 4, 2016
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Professor Emeritus Dick Small will be
held Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m. in St. John United Church of Christ. A full obituary appears in The Crescent-News.
Bridget Olenik to present percussion recital on DC campus
March 31, 2016
Defiance College Director of Bands Bridget Olenik will perform a percussion recital
on Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.
DC wrestlers earn All American Honors at national competition
March 17, 2016
The Defiance College wrestling team concluded its 2016 season by bringing home two
All American Honors and a tenth place finish as a team at the National Collegiate
Wrestling Association Championships held this past weekend in Kissimmee, Fla.
Third annual prom dress drive at Defiance College
March 14, 2016
The Inter-Greek Council at Defiance College is once again collecting gently-used prom dresses for Prom Dress Extravaganza.
Defiance College Community Band to present 8th annual cabaret concert
March 11, 2016
The Defiance College Community Band will host the 8th annual cabaret concert on Saturday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Weaner Center Gymnasium on the Defiance College campus with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Duo Favorito recital at Defiance College March 16
March 11, 2016
Duo Favorito will perform in Schomburg Auditorium on the Defiance College campus at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. This event is free and open to the public.
DC Choral Union to present sacred cantata during Holy Week
March 9, 2016
The Defiance College Choral Union will present two performances of the sacred cantata
The Seven Last Words of Christ by Theodore Dubois at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
on Friday and Saturday of Holy Week.
Rising artist Amy Casey featured in Defiance College gallery
March 7, 2016
The Defiance College Women’s Commission Art Gallery is thrilled to present "Formations,"
a new exhibition featuring the work of painter Amy Casey. Her art will be on display from Feb. 12 through March 25.
Defiance College receives $20,000 grant from Autism Speaks
February 23, 2016
Defiance College has received a $20,000 grant from Autism Speaks to support the ASD Affinity Program.
Defiance College Community Band to present annual Cabaret concert
February 23, 2016
The Defiance College Community Band will host its eighth annual Cabaret concert on Saturday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held in the Weaner Center on the Defiance College campus with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. All seats are reserved.
Dean’s, Honors lists announced for Fall Semester 2015
February 9, 2016
Each semester Defiance College recognizes students who have attained an outstanding level of academic excellence by naming them to either the Dean’s list or the school honors list.
Opportunity to view nursing tribute film in Defiance
February 4, 2016
Defiance College and the Northwest Ohio Nurses Association (NONA) will be partnering to show a nursing film and documentary. Two show times will be offered Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Schomburg Auditorium at Defiance College; the first at 4:30 p.m. and the second showing at 7:30 p.m.
Defiance College CAN help with area hunger
February 4, 2016
Students, faculty, and staff recently teamed up during a hunger-awareness event on the Defiance College campus. The event, entitled “CAN You Build It?”, collected 1,823 cans of food which were donated to the PATH Center.
Defiance College students' anti-trafficking efforts earn Liberator of the Year award
February 2, 2016
The Defiance College chapter of “Free the Slaves” was awarded the Ohio Liberator of the Year award on the evening of Jan. 17 at the Ohio Liberator Awards ceremony. The award highlights and acknowledges work against human trafficking.
Annual Defiance College Empty Bowls event on Feb. 18
February 2, 2016
The 16th annual Empty Bowls event to benefit the PATH Center is planned for Thursday, Feb. 18, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 111 Elliott Road. The project is sponsored by the Defiance College Social Work Organization. The goal is to raise funds to help feed the hungry, with all proceeds going to the PATH Center.
Katie St. Clair gallery reception at Defiance College on Feb. 5
February 2, 2016
A reception for artist Katie St. Clair will be held Friday, Feb. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Defiance College Women's Commission Art Gallery. Her show, entitled "Erratics," is currently on display in the gallery.
Students represent Defiance College in intercollegiate honor band
January 26, 2016
Five members from the Defiance College bands were represented at the 28th Ohio Private Colleges Instrumental Conductors Association (OPCICA) Intercollegiate Honor Band this past weekend at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. The performance was on Sunday at 1:30 pm at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge.
Poetry collection by Defiance College professor to be published
January 7, 2016
The latest poetry collection by Dr. Mary Catherine Harper, professor of English at
Defiance College, is about to be published. Entitled Some Gods Don’t Need Saints, the collection of lyric poetry is scheduled for release by Finishing Line Press on
March 18. The chapbook is a semifinalist in the 2015 New Women’s Voices Chapbook Competition.
Tax preparation advice at Defiance College Jan. 19
January 6, 2016
Nathan Ehmann of Freedom Tax and Accounting Services, Toledo, will discuss common mistakes people make in preparing their taxes when he speaks at Defiance College on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. in Schomburg Auditorium.
