Defiance College News and Events
"String" Along with us at Defiance College
December 4, 2013
Defiance College music programs is pleased to present the Black Swamp String Orchestra’s Christmas Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. in St. John United Church of Christ, 950 Webster St.
DC to hold December Graduate Programs Information Session
December 4, 2013
An information session on Defiance College graduate programs is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 5-6 p.m. Persons interested in obtaining a Master of Arts in Education or Master of Business Administration degree are invited to learn more about these distinctive graduate programs, and how they can earn their degree with flexible and convenient course offerings.
Defiance College to host Siberian Solstice concert on Dec. 6
December 2, 2013
Siberian Solstice, a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band, will perform a unique Christmas season concert at Defiance College. The concert will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in Schomburg Auditorium.
Defiance College to host 42nd annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’
November 26, 2013
The 42nd annual Defiance College community performance of Handel’s “Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 7:00 p.m. in St. John United Church of Christ, will once again provide an inspirational opportunity for area residents to begin their holiday season.
DCCB to present Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 3
November 22, 2013
The music of the season will be featured as the Defiance College Community Band presents the ninth Annual Holiday Pops Concert. The concert will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Defiance Community Auditorium, downtown Defiance.
Chamber Singers to present Dec. 6 and 7 Holiday Concerts
November 21, 2013
The Defiance College Chamber Singers in conjunction with the University Chorale of The Ohio State University at Lima will be presenting two holiday concerts. The first concert will be held at Market Street Presbyterian, 1100 W. Market St., Lima, on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The second performance will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 950 Webster St., Defiance.
DC Players to present "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" Nov. 21-24
November 13, 2013
Defiance College's DC Players will present "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," a musical based on the book by Jeffrey Lane with music and lyrics by David Yazbek. Performances will be Nov. 21-23 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in Schomburg Auditorium.
DC to hold November Graduate Programs Information Session
November 5, 2013
An information session on Defiance College graduate programs is planned for Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6-7 p.m. Persons interested in obtaining a Master of Arts in Education or Master of Business Administration degree are invited to learn more about these distinctive graduate programs, and how they can earn their degree with flexible and convenient course offerings.
Defiance College's Schomburg Series welcomes Trout Fishing in America Nov. 12
October 30, 2013
Defiance College welcomes Trout Fishing in America for the next performance in this year's Schomburg Series. The event will be held in Schomburg Auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. Trout Fishing in America is the long-standing and yet seemingly unlikely musical partnership of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet.
Defiance College Veterans' Concert Planned for Nov. 12
October 24, 2013
The Defiance College Community Band will perform its annual “Tribute to Veterans” concert on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Defiance Community Auditorium, downtown Defiance. The concert will feature saxophone soloist Master Sergeant Stanley E. George, performing the virtuosic ragtime solo “Nola” and a selection called “’Saxophobia.”
DC Chamber Singers to hold Showcase Showdown Oct. 25
October 22, 2013
The Defiance College Chamber Singers will present a Showcase Showdown this Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Schomburg Auditorium, on the DC Campus. The DC Chamber Singers will present popular music from the ages in this showcase style performance, including the greatest hits, medleys, and even some audience participation.
Black Swamp Honors Choir and Northwesternaires featured at Defiance College Choral Festival Nov. 3
October 16, 2013
Defiance College music programs will present the W. Oscar Jones Choral Festival on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 950 Webster St. The performances will feature five choral ensembles including the DC Choral Union, DC Chamber Singers, DC Women’s Chorus, Black Swamp Honors Choir, and the Northwesternaires Barbershop chorus.
DC to hold October Graduate Programs Information Session
October 15, 2013
An information session on Defiance College graduate programs is planned for Monday, Oct. 21, from 5-6 p.m. Persons interested in obtaining a Master of Arts in Education or Master of Business Administration degree are invited to learn more about these distinctive graduate programs, and how they can earn their degree with flexible and convenient course offerings.
Defiance College hosts fall Open Houses on Oct 14 and Nov 9
October 2, 2013
Defiance College's Office of Admissions will host two fall open house events for interested students on Monday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 9. Open house offers students and their families an opportunity to explore campus, academic programs and scholarships, student organizations, athletics, and residential life. The day begins with registration from 8:30 to 9 a.m. in the Serrick Campus Center.
Alumni to 'Rendezvous' at Defiance College for Homecoming Oct. 10-12
October 1, 2013
Defiance College celebrates homecoming activities Oct. 10-12 with the theme "Rendezvous at the Big DC." This year's New Orleans-style event includes a new format and activities.
Defiance College Named to 2014 Military Friendly Schools List
September 30, 2013
Defiance College has been selected to the Military Friendly Schools® list for the fifth consecutive year. The 2014 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.
DC Cares Free Clinic celebrating two-year anniversary
September 26, 2013
Defiance College students and community partners are celebrating the second anniversary of the DC Cares Free Clinic. The successful partnership between Defiance College, ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Defiance, and Mercy Clinic has enabled the clinic to serve more than 250 patients since it opened in 2011.
DC Marching Band makes first appearance
September 17, 2013
The first-ever Defiance College Marching Band made its debut on Saturday, performing
at the DC-Adrian football game. Sporting impressive uniforms and an air of pride and
excitement, the band and director Bridget Leahy displayed all of the hard work that
they have been putting forth the past several weeks.
Cordis Quartet opens Defiance College's Schomburg Series on Oct. 1
September 18, 2013
Cordis Quartet will open the 2013-14 season of the Schomburg Series with a performance on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. The event will be held in Schomburg Auditorium on the campus of Defiance College.
DC Students to Perform Internal Control Assessments for Local Non-profits
September 11, 2013
Accounting students at Defiance College will be helping local non-profits, churches and charitable organizations by conducting internal control assessments. Key areas the students will look at include segregation of duties, safeguarding of cash and inventory, conflicts of interest, and governance environment.
DC schedules Fall Graduate Programs Information Sessions
September 6, 2013
Special information sessions on Defiance College graduate program offerings are planned for September through December. Persons interested in obtaining a Master of Arts in Education or Master of Business Administration degree are invited to learn more about these distinctive graduate programs, and how they can earn their degree with flexible and convenient course offerings.
DC's Schomburg Series features an exciting performance schedule
August 20, 2013
The Defiance College Schomburg Series celebrates its 38th year of entertainment with a great array of performances sure to please audience members.
Defiance College welcomes new Events Manager Chris Lewis
July 23, 2013
Chris Lewis has joined the Defiance College staff in a newly-created position as director of facilities marketing and events management. He will be promoting and managing college facility usage for both athletic and non-athletic events and will work closely with the community to market facilities to non-campus users.
Defiance College adds new Education Licensure Program
June 26, 2013
Defiance College has been approved by the Ohio Board of Regents to offer a new undergraduate
program leading to Intervention Specialist licensure. This is a multi-age licensure
program (kindergarten through 12th grade) that would permit those individuals approved
for licensure by the Ohio Department of Education to work in mild-to-moderate special
education environments.
Defiance College awarded Recycling Grant
June 21, 2013
DEFIANCE, Ohio – When Defiance College students return to campus in August, they will see reminders of the importance of recycling with the strategic placement of numerous bright blue recycling bins, courtesy of a Coca-Cola Foundation and Keep America Beautiful partnership grant recently awarded to Defiance College. Defiance is one of only three colleges and universities in Ohio and only 40 across the country to receive a 2013 grant under this program.
Defiance College Named Among Top 20 Schools in the Nation for Community Service and Engagement
March 6, 2013
Defiance College's role as a national and innovative leader in community service and engagement was recently recognized by the federal government, which named Defiance among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement. This designation was made by naming Defiance College as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
DC schedules Graduate Programs Information Sessions
May 24, 2013
Special information sessions on Defiance College graduate program offerings are planned for June and July. Persons interested in obtaining a Master of Arts in Education or Master of Business Administration degree are invited to learn more about these distinctive graduate programs, and how they can earn their degree with flexible and convenient course offerings.
Defiance College and Washington-DC based Center for Strategic and International Studies Partner to Provide Enhanced Training and Networking Opportunities for Defiance College Students
April 17, 2013
Defiance College (DC) and the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy at Washington, D.C.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) announced today that they are partnering to provide enhanced training in global issues for Defiance College students. The partnership will also provide interested DC students with additional potential internship and networking opportunities.
Defiance College Named Among Top 20 Schools in the Nation for Community Service and Engagement
March 6, 2013
Defiance College's role as a national and innovative leader in community service and engagement was recently recognized by the federal government, which named Defiance among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement. This designation was made by naming Defiance College as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Business Students open Disc Golf Course on DC Campus
May 1,2012
The Defiance College Business Advantage Student Advisory Board (BASAB) has announced the addition of a Disc Golf course to the campus. Recently opened, the nine-hole disc golf course is available to the campus.
DC students assist Defiance Regional Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Clinic in innovative partnership to provide health care clinic
September 13, 2011
The Defiance Cares Free Clinic will open on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The free monthly health clinic is a partnership with ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Defiance, and Defiance Clinic to provide a monthly primary health care for residents of Defiance County.
DC Students Assist DRMC, Mercy and Clinic in Innovative Partnership to Provide Health Care Clinic
April 6, 2011
Defiance College (DC), Defiance Regional Medical Center, Mercy Hospital of Defiance, and Defiance Clinic announced today an innovative partnership to provide a free monthly primary health care clinic for residents of Defiance County.