Heavy Rain, 68 °F Posts Tagged ‘Alumni’
The little things
Posted in On Campus on June 5, 2013
Alumni often notice how much has changed since graduation when they come back for Reunion Weekend—but they also notice that some things never change.
Easy rider
Posted in On Campus on May 31, 2013
Folks are arriving for Reunion by plane, train, and automobile, but Cam Shuford ’63 pedaled his way to Denison.
Home sweet home
Posted in On Campus on May 30, 2013
Reunion Weekend 2013 kicks off today with the arrival of the Class of 1963. Let’s get this party started.
Five things I wish I knew at 22
Posted in Voices of Denison on May 24, 2013
His daughter’s college graduation got Matthew Harrington ’84 thinking about a few important life lessons.
Expert advice
Posted in Beyond Campus on May 23, 2013
On the heels of a National Medal for the Columbus Museum of Art, we asked Executive Director Nannette Maciejunes ’75 to share her picks for “must-see” CMA exhibitions.
And away they go
Posted in On Campus on May 10, 2013
It’s hard to say goodbye, but at least the Class of 2013 had fun in the process.
Home of the Big Red
Posted in On Campus on April 24, 2013
With the dedication of the Mitchell Center, alumnus Lou Mitchell’s dream officially came true.
The sound of music
Posted in Voices of Denison on April 16, 2013
Kurt Ebsary ’12 has teamed up with students at the International School Moshi to record an album to raise funds for the school in Tanzania.
A life’s work on death row
Posted in On Campus on April 12, 2013
Sister Helen Prejean, human rights activist and author of Dead Man Walking, brings lessons from death row to Denison.
The dorm food do-over
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 26, 2013
As the “food issue” of Denison Magazine makes its way across the country, we offer up a recipe from Kathy Lesser ’79 to tease your taste buds. (Canned peas never looked so good.)
Getting silly with Steve
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 15, 2013
“Sapphire” Steve Carell ’84 tells Jimmy Fallon about his radio days on WDUB.
Every second counts
Posted in Voices of Denison on February 28, 2013
Emily Hopcian ’12 documented a few seconds of each day in her 23rd year of life. She shares the experience and the video.
What I did over winter vacation
Posted in Voices of Denison on February 15, 2013
How one day at the U.S. Soccer Foundation better prepared me for the job search.
A Denisonian in Paris
Posted in Voices of Denison on February 7, 2013
Jessie Kanelos Weiner ’08 explains how the liberal arts drew her to the City of Light.
What are you doing Wednesday night?
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 28, 2013
The “After Work with Denison … Everywhere” event will be in full swing at more than 30 locations around the world. See if there’s one near you.
My first boss was a would-be senator
Posted in Voices of Denison on December 18, 2012
Lucas Meyer ’12 explains how managing a state Senate campaign has a lot to do with money, messaging, and the liberal arts.
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 7, 2012
Alex Parker ’12 pocketed part of last week’s record setting Powerball drawing.
Sports authority
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 5, 2012
Tuesday night in New York, George Bodenheimer ’80 was honored by the National Football Foundation with its Distinguished American Award.
Luck of the draw
Posted in On Campus on November 30, 2012
Like poker? Like word games? Then this duo of alumni brothers has the perfect game for you.
Out of the storm
Posted in Beyond Campus on November 27, 2012
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005, Lauri Pierson Weinfeld ’78 offered her rental property, rent-free, to a family in need. In Sandy’s wake, she’s hoping to do it again
Half-court dreams
Posted in Voices of Denison on October 31, 2012
Courtney Baxter ’11 wrote a recent New York Times article about her unique job-hunting journey.
Brand new Browns
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 16, 2012
In a big day for Cleveland sports, the Browns’ new ownership appointed Joe Banner ’75 as the team’s new CEO.
It’s Big Red Weekend!
Posted in On Campus on September 27, 2012
There’s a lot to do and see on campus, as parents, alumni, friends, faculty and students all gather up at the same time.
Our pal Hal
Posted in On Campus on September 25, 2012
Hal Holbrook ’48 entertained a rapt Denison crowd with intimate stories from his life, career and college days.
Beck begins
Posted in On Campus on September 18, 2012
Author Pam Houston ’83 returns to campus for a reading that celebrates 50 years of the Beck Lecture Series.
In it to win it
Posted in Beyond Campus on September 12, 2012
Comedian and DU alum Tom Cotter ’86 is one of six finalists on America’s Got Talent. He’s the first comic ever to make it to the finals.
C is for cookie
Posted in On Campus on September 7, 2012
The Spectrum Series opened with a visit from a trio of Sesame Street panelists and a very blue, very furry friend.
Open Sesame
Posted in On Campus on September 5, 2012
Members of the Sesame Workshop explore creativity and courage in Denison’s first convocation of the year.
In theatres near you: Steve & Jen
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 16, 2012
Grab the popcorn and take your pick. Between Steve Carell ’84 in Hope Springs and Jennifer Garner ’94 in The Odd Life of Timothy Green, there’s a little bit of everything in theatres this week, from comedy to drama to fantasy.
Denison in the Blogosphere (8/9/12)
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 9, 2012
In this summer’s addition, we have the Venture Philanthropy Club, a new reality show, and a video from the softball team.
You can grow a garden, too
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 6, 2012
A new book by former Homesteaders Brad Halm ’02 and Colin McCrate ’00 will have you growing your own food in no time.
Well represented
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 1, 2012
Mark Heckmann ‘11 says he feels honored to represent recent Denisonians as one of the newest additions to the Board of Trustees.
Giving of the heart
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 30, 2012
Shea McMahon ’09 returned a war medal to the son of the man who lost it more than two decades ago.
Business lessons
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 19, 2012
In a recent article from Barron’s, John Faraci, a Denison trustee and the CEO of International Paper, shares the secrets of his success.
Advice from a centenarian
Posted in Beyond Campus on June 22, 2012
Kerma Bradford Nordyke ’27 shares a tip for those with a little less life experience.
Home again
Posted in On Campus on June 18, 2012
A recent Homestead reunion coincided with an effort to digitize and archive its 35 years of history.
Making it in style
Posted in Beyond Campus on June 13, 2012
How an off-campus study experience in Taiwan set Cally Rieman ’93 on the path to launching her own line of women’s fashion.
Finding inspiration in Empty Spaces
Posted in Voices of Denison on June 11, 2012
Caitlin Hodson ’12 dreams up a story of yesterday and finds a way to tell it with help from the Class of 1959.
Back in action
Posted in On Campus on June 8, 2012
More than 1,100 people showed up on the Hill for Reunion Weekend 2012. Check out the video and photos and see how it all went down.
And away we go …
Posted in On Campus on June 1, 2012
Campus is all dressed up and ready to boogie … now the alumni are arriving and the party has started.
Denison’s got talent
Posted in Beyond Campus on May 23, 2012
Tom Cotter ’86 cracked up the judges on America’s Got Talent and managed to advance to the next round.
Great journeys begin with a single step
Posted in Beyond Campus on April 27, 2012
Signe Burgstaller ’88 recently stopped by to spend a day with students and talk about her personal experience as an international student and a U.N. ambassador.
Tales from the bottom
Posted in Beyond Campus on April 16, 2012
Denison Magazine will be in the mail next week, and we have a sneak peek featuring a lost Kentucky community.
Bird in charge
Posted in On Campus on March 21, 2012
The Buzzard recently crashed a Reunion 2012 planning meeting and really put his claw down.
Sound advice for career planning
Posted in On Campus on March 14, 2012
Four recent alumni return to campus to share stories and lessons with current political science majors.
Techno talent
Posted in On Campus on March 8, 2012
Sergey Kanareykin ’03 talked with math and computer science majors about his many pursuits in various fields of technology.
What can you do with an English major, anyway?
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 2, 2012
Matthew Harrington ’84 is taking on a new role as global COO of the world’s largest public relations firm.
That’s what he tweets
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 29, 2012
Steve Carell ’84 has suddenly decided to tweet. More importantly, we have mustache photos.
Sunglasses at night
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 26, 2012
Last night, from Granville all the way to London and Rio de Janeiro, alums gathered together for After Work with Denison…Everywhere.
What to expect when you’re expecting college
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 11, 2012
Nancy Woodward Berk ’81 has managed to get two kids off to college. In the next issue of Denison Magazine, she offers tips on how you too can survive the college search.
Something new for Denisonians…everywhere
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 9, 2012
The launch of DenisonEverywhere.com gives Denison alums (everywhere) ways to connect on social, professional, and intellectual levels.
100 years of Phi Beta Kappa
Posted in On Campus on December 14, 2011
Denison’s chapter of the nation’s premier academic honorary society held a birthday party on campus to celebrate both its first century and its next one.
Mumbai movie-makers
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 12, 2011
Megan Keaveney and Sibylle Freiermuth, both Class of ’11, traveled to India last summer with a goal of improving the health of women living in poverty.
‘A downgrade in confidence’
Posted in Beyond Campus on November 23, 2011
Noted economist Lee Sachs ’85 talks to Bloomberg TV about the supercommittee’s failed deficit-reduction talks.
An honor from the Kennedy Center
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 24, 2011
Mikala Hansen ’07 has won the national award for playwriting excellence, and she’s just getting started.
The boy who became Mark Twain
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 21, 2011
Hal Holbrook’s autobiography details his life before he hit the stage—including the fact that he got the nickname “Hal” at Denison.
Teach For America—No Kidding
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 19, 2011
Kimmi Oshita ’11, on her first few challenging weeks in a Baltimore school room as part of Teach For America.
Not your typical weekend
Posted in On Campus on September 27, 2011
Missing Big Red Weekend already? Couldn’t make it? Here’s a look at the big event in pictures.
A class act
Posted in On Campus on September 27, 2011
During Big Red Weekend, the Varsity D Association inducted its class of 2011 into the Denison Athletic Hall of Fame.
Sometimes you win and sometimes you get Bazinga-ed
Posted in Beyond Campus on September 21, 2011
Our Emmy nominees were awesome. That’s not just what she said—that’s what we’re all saying.
The $10,000 question
Posted in Beyond Campus on September 20, 2011
Each year, a student organization decides how to put venture philanthropy funding into action. The current project aims squarely at the lethal abuse of prescription drugs.
Let the games begin
Posted in Voices of Denison on August 23, 2011
Meet Denison alumna Nan Carney-DeBord ’80, who has begun her role as the college’s new director of athletics.
The honeymooners
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 16, 2011
Newlyweds Erin and alumnus Dave Hughes ’04 stopped by the Denison Homestead while on their bicycle trip from San Francisco to Pittsburgh.
‘Sapphire’ Steve Carell ’84 gives a shout-out to campus radio station
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 28, 2011
Steve Carell ’84 discusses his time as a DJ at Denison in an interview on NPR’s Talk of the Nation.
Extraordinary medicine
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 26, 2011
From the lab to the big screen, Dr. Barry Byrne ’78 is using viruses to treat a form of muscular dystrophy.
The nominations are in
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 21, 2011
Set the DVRs now, stock up on the popcorn, and see if Steve Carell ’84 and Christian Homlish ’03 take home Emmys in September.
Rock on, brothers
Posted in Beyond Campus on July 15, 2011
For your listening pleasure, the groovy Nashville sounds of brothers Scott and Brian Hylbert.
‘The Denison Singers Turn Golden’
Posted in On Campus on June 29, 2011
Generations of Denison Singers alumni returned to Granville to celebrate the group’s 50th anniversary with a reunion concert—and much more.
Distinguished Denisonians
Posted in On Campus on June 22, 2011
The college honored several highly accomplished graduates with the prestigious Alumni Citation during Reunion Weekend.
The singing surgeon
Posted in Beyond Campus on June 10, 2011
Former Hilltopper Paul Bryson ’00 belted out the National Anthem to raise awareness about vocal health, and it’s pretty clear that this doctor follows his own medical advice.
‘Thank you for a fabulous weekend’
Posted in On Campus on June 6, 2011
A recap of Reunion 2011, in the words of those who took part. There are tons of great photos and now, ta da, VIDEO!
Reunion Weekend is here!
Posted in On Campus on June 2, 2011
More than 1,200 people from a dozen classes, from 1936 through 2006, are celebrating their reunion this weekend.
Remembering Mark Haines
Posted in Beyond Campus on May 25, 2011
Remembering the late Mark Haines ’68, popular host of CNBC’s Squawk on the Street.
The ties that bind
Posted in On Campus on May 10, 2011
This spring, a dozen members of the Hundley family gathered to remember their ancestor, a former dean and professor, and the start of their long association with Denison.
Michael Scott takes a bow
Posted in Beyond Campus on April 28, 2011
Steve Carell ’84 makes his last appearance on The Office. Here’s a quiz to test your Michael Scott IQ.
‘The Diplomacy of a Good Sport’
Posted in Beyond Campus on April 22, 2011
George Bodenheimer ’80, ESPN President, talks with the Financial Times about his past and future.
Alumna named new director of athletics
Posted in On Campus on April 19, 2011
Denison alumna Nan Carney-DeBord ’80 is set to take over as Denison’s director of athletics this summer.
Now hear this
Posted in On Campus on April 13, 2011
George Spirou ’77 visits his alma mater and stimulates discussion about the brain.
Taking a walk
Posted in Voices of Denison on April 11, 2011
Returning to her alma mater prompts Shannon McLoughlin Morrison ’06 to reflect on a transformative four years.
‘Late Show’ with Denison
Posted in Beyond Campus on April 7, 2011
On the Late Show with David Letterman, Jennifer Garner ’94 gives a shout-out to her alma mater and the men’s swimming and diving team for their recent national championship.
You think our hill is steep?
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 22, 2011
The view from atop Mount Kilimanjaro is gorgeous, and, hey, so is that sweatshirt.
A case for living in central Ohio
Posted in Voices of Denison on March 15, 2011
Ohio is one of the nation’s higher education hotspots. Gail Martineau ’08 has a few ideas for how to keep those college graduates here, and she shares them in a public radio commentary.
Commodities in an uncertain economy
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 7, 2011
In an interview with the Fox Business Network, John Faraci ’72 talks commodity prices in the wake of unrest and turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East.
Former AG tapped to lead state’s university system
Posted in Beyond Campus on March 5, 2011
Jim Petro ’70, former attorney general of Ohio, has been named the new chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents.
Scenes from Egypt’s ‘Day of Wrath’
Posted in Voices of Denison on February 16, 2011
When Cairo erupted in protest, Nick Lewandowski ’09 was there. In his own words and images, he shares a street-level account of the movement’s terrifying and uncertain early days.
Roots of a legend
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 15, 2011
When it comes to Woody Hayes, everyone thinks of that big university in Columbus, but, really, it all began at Denison.
Denison in the Blogosphere (2/11/11)
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 11, 2011
Playwrights, bloggers, and disgruntled Packers fans?
Liberal arts grads who mean business
Posted in On Campus on February 8, 2011
A winter break workshop explores the experiences of alumni entrepreneurs, and what the liberal arts had to do with their success.
Homestead roots on ‘Portlandia’ farm
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 4, 2011
You know that farm featured on the new IFC show “Portlandia”? Yep, that’s run by three Homstead alums.
Should you ‘friend’ your parents?
Posted in Beyond Campus on February 3, 2011
Facebook’s Brooke Oberwetter ’02 weighs in on the ‘dislike’ button, friending your mom, and FB as a classroom teaching tool.
Recent graduate reports from Cairo
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 31, 2011
Nick Lewandowski ’09, a CNN iReporter in Cairo, talks with anchor Rosemary Church as tensions continue to escalate.
Everybody’s working for this Wednesday…
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 25, 2011
Meet us on the Twitter (& Facebook) Wednesday night for After Work with Denison…Everywhere!
So THAT’S what university presidents think about…
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 18, 2011
In his latest book, former Princeton U. president William Bowen ’54 shares seasoned wisdom with today’s college and university leaders.
Creepy crawly cakes
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 13, 2011
This tasty TV science project is a cake walk for Holly Menninger ’00.
In search of song
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 12, 2011
She was a talented musician, but it was her work as a folklorist and oral historian that will help to preserve Ohio’s musical past for generations to come.
Denison in the Blogosphere (1/6/11)
Posted in Beyond Campus on January 6, 2011
The best Denison-related content on the interwebs.
Poker face
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 27, 2010
Environmental engineer Shellie Miller ’00 had to keep a secret about her prestigious award from the White House. Here’s why…
Telling the stories of art
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 21, 2010
Nannette Maciejunes ’75 as been up to her elbows in new construction for more than a year, but the work pays off on 1/1/11.
‘There, it’s OK to die’
Posted in Voices of Denison on December 20, 2010
Madeline Weinland ’10 reflects on her experience as a Denison Community Association hospice volunteer.
Heeere’s Mona!
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 15, 2010
Forty-four years ago, Mona Abboud ’58 cracked up America (and Johnny Carson) with one of the most memorable Tonight Show performances ever. And we’ve got the footage to prove it.
Michael Eisner on media, liberal arts & more
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 9, 2010
Michael Eisner ’64 talks to WSJ. Magazine about his career, the media biz, and the value of the liberal arts.
From East to Higley
Posted in Voices of Denison on December 3, 2010
Ten years after first setting foot on campus, Erin Copple Smith ’04 returns, this time wearing professor’s shoes.
He’s still got it
Posted in Beyond Campus on December 3, 2010
Richard Price ’52 may be retired, but he loves his current line of work.
Denison in the Blogosphere (11/29/10)
Posted in Beyond Campus on November 29, 2010
Check out “Denison in the Blogosphere” for the all the latest Denisonia on the interwebs.
Threat reduction in Africa
Posted in Beyond Campus on November 16, 2010
Two Denisonians work to reduce the threat of biological and conventional weapon stockpiles in Africa.
23 million thanks
Posted in On Campus on November 11, 2010
On Veterans Day, Denison honors those who have served.
The future is now
Posted in On Campus on November 9, 2010
For students thinking about grad school and international awards, this conference hit the spot.
A true wingman
Posted in On Campus on November 8, 2010
The Columbus Dispatch remembers longtime football coach Keith Piper and his storied single wing offense.
Mr. Dold goes to Washington
Posted in Beyond Campus on November 4, 2010
In a close race, Robert Dold ’91 is elected to Congress as a representative for Illinois.
On the fast track
Posted in On Campus on October 21, 2010
Jobs and internships are in the spotlight at Career Services’ EXPO and Grad School Fair.
It’s official
Posted in On Campus on October 19, 2010
Hard hats abound as Denison’s leaders break ground for new natatorium and athletics facility.
Networking at the speed of Denison
Posted in On Campus on October 15, 2010
Happening Now: Over in Slayter, students are getting career advice from alums who have become leaders of their fields.
Founding feminists
Posted in Academics & Research on October 15, 2010
The Women’s Studies program recently hosted a reunion, with TAs and faculty returning to campus and engaging in an intergenerational conversation about social change with the current community.
Denison in the Blogosphere (10/14/10)
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 14, 2010
The best Denison-related content on the interwebs.
Come on down!
Posted in Beyond Campus on October 7, 2010
Breaking News: Kat Lenhart ’09 just won ‘The Price Is Right’ & celebrated her new spa and sailboat on camera with classmate Bryan Blaskie!
Big Red Weekend hits The Hill
Posted in On Campus on October 5, 2010
Last weekend was the annual Big Red Weekend. If you made it to the hill, relive all the fun activities, games and more. If not, see what you missed.
Big, Red, and a whole lot of fun
Posted in On Campus on October 1, 2010
Big Red Weekend is a “welcome home” for Denison’s alumni, family and friends.
Must-See TV
Posted in Beyond Campus on September 21, 2010
Denison grads are taking over ‘Must-See TV’ on Thursday nights.
Hats off to Holbrook
Posted in Beyond Campus on September 17, 2010
He may be 85 years old, but film & TV star Hal Holbrook ’48 is busy as a Bieber right now.
Denison in the Blogosphere (9/23/10)
Posted in Beyond Campus on September 16, 2010
Check out ‘Denison in the Blogosphere’ for the all the latest Denisonia on the interwebs.
‘I just write me’
Posted in Voices of Denison on August 31, 2010
Theatre prof Mark Evans Bryan’s latest work has taken him to new places as an artist, both literally and figuratively.
Denison in the Blogosphere (8/30/10)
Posted in Beyond Campus on August 30, 2010
The best Denison-related content on the interwebs.
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Waiting for Huffman March 20, 2013
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Five things I wish I knew at 22 May 24, 2013
Africa Moves! May 1, 2013
Eagle eyes May 21, 2013
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Brava! April 9, 2013
Carol of the bells May 29, 2013
Vote of confidence April 29, 2013
Getting silly with Steve March 15, 2013
What happened on Deliria? April 30, 2013
‘I Love Granville’ March 28, 2013
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