2002

‘Berg Instructor To Show Art At NYC’s Blue Mountain Gallery
“On the Edge,” a solo exhibition of drawings and paintings by Carol Heft, lecturer in art at Muhlenberg College, will be shown at the Blue Mountain Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, 4th floor, in New York City.
Monday, December 16, 2002 09:59 AM

Muhlenberg Biology Dept. Receives National Science Foundation Grant
Dr. Elizabeth McCain, associate professor of biology at Muhlenberg College, has helped to secure a $112,195 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 10:01 AM

Information Night At The Wescoe School Of Muhlenberg College

Monday, December 9, 2002 10:01 AM

Muhlenberg College Buildings Earn Architectural Design Awards
Architectural design firm Ewing Cole Cherry Brott (ECCB) has received a 2002 Citation Award from AIA Pennsylvania, a society of the American Institute of Architects, for excellence in architectural design for Muhlenberg College’s new residence halls, Robertson and South.
Tuesday, December 3, 2002 10:02 AM

Muhlenberg Donates Computers To Mentoring Program
Muhlenberg College has given 20 used computers to the Aspires mentoring program. Aspires, a program of the Lehigh County Conference of Churches, is affiliated with Communities in Schools (CIS) and the Allentown School District.
Wednesday, November 27, 2002 10:03 AM

Martin Art Gallery Winter Hours
The Martin Art Gallery of Muhlenberg College will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28-29. Regular Gallery hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 12 noon-9 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26, 2002 10:04 AM

Sterner To Offer Message Against Drunk Driving
Mark Sterner will speak at Muhlenberg College, Monday, December 2, 8 p.m., in Miller Forum, Moyer Hall. The program is free and open to the public.
Friday, November 22, 2002 10:05 AM

Interfaith Alliance To Sponsor Community Thanksgiving Service
On Sunday, November 24 at 2:30 p.m., the parish hall of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will be the site of a community-wide service of Thanksgiving.
Wednesday, November 20, 2002 10:06 AM

Muhlenberg Project Receives Construction Award
Walson Hall, Muhlenberg College’s newly renovated communication building, was awarded the Excellence in Construction Award in the category for institutional projects under $2 million.
Wednesday, November 20, 2002 10:07 AM

Muhlenberg IJCU Hosts Discussion Of Sabbath
The Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding of Muhlenberg College presents the opening discussion in the First Friday, Winter 2002-2003 series, Friday, December 6, 11:45 a.m-1 p.m., in Seegers Union 108-110.
Tuesday, November 19, 2002 10:08 AM

Muhlenberg Participates In European Union Simulation
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the annual MidAtlantic European Union Simulation Consortium (MEUSC). From November 20 through November 23, fifteen colleges and nearly 250 students will assemble in Washington, D.C. for this landmark event.
Monday, November 18, 2002 10:09 AM

Muhlenberg College Hosts Poetry Slam
The Muhlenberg College Office of Multicultural Life will sponsor an open microphone for poets, lyricists and any other individuals wishing to convey a positive message. The annual Poetry Slam will take place Wednesday, November 20, 7 p.m., in the Red Door, Seegers Union. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday, November 15, 2002 10:15 AM

AIDS Activist To Speak At Muhlenberg College
Dr. Paul Zeitz, executive director of the Global AIDS Alliance, will speak at Muhlenberg College, Thursday, November 21, 7 p.m., Miller Forum, Moyer Hall.
Thursday, November 14, 2002 10:18 AM

‘Berg Hosts March And Rally Against War In Iraq
Muhlenberg College will host Lehigh Valley area organizations, students, and faculty for a rally and march against the war in Iraq to increase public awareness and influence legislators.
Wednesday, November 13, 2002 10:24 AM

Muhlenberg Sponsors Cartography Lecture
Dr. Amy Hillier of the Cartographic Modeling Lab at the University of Pennsylvania will give a public lecture, “Redlining in Philadelphia: Using GIS to Understand Lending Patterns,” at Muhlenberg College, Thursday, November 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the Lithgow Science Auditorium, Trumbower Hall.
Monday, November 11, 2002 10:26 AM

Magic Series Finale At Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College will present the final major stage performance in The Theory and Art of Magic Fall 2002 series, Wednesday, November 20, 8 p.m., Empie Theatre, Baker Center for the Arts.
Thursday, November 7, 2002 10:26 AM

Berg Senior Wins Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Muhlenberg College senior Rebecca Eckard has been named a Rotary Scholar through the Rotary Foundation's Ambassadorial Scholarships program.
Thursday, November 7, 2002 10:28 AM

Information Night At The Wescoe School Of Muhlenberg College
The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College will host an information night for prospective students, Thursday, November 14, 3-7 p.m., in the Gabriel House, 2400 Chew Street (across from the Trexler Library).
Tuesday, November 5, 2002 10:30 AM

Magician Eugene Burger To Perform At Muhlenberg
Magician extraordinaire Eugene Burger will present "The Secret of Magic: A Lecture-Demonstration" at Muhlenberg College, Thursday, November 14, Miller Forum, Moyer Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2002 01:04 PM

Arctic Adventurers To Speak At Muhlenberg
On Friday, November 8, 7 p.m., Recital Hall Baker Center for the Arts, Arctic advocates and adventurers Tim Leach and Jillian Morrissey will present "Oil and the Arctic: A Personal Perspective." The lecture and slideshow are free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 31, 2002 01:37 PM

Hacker To Speak On Race At Muhlenberg College
On Wednesday, November 13, 7 p.m., Lithgow Auditorium, Trumbower Hall, Andrew Hacker will present "Why Race Still Matters." This lecture is free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 31, 2002 01:37 PM

Muhlenberg Professor Heads New Interfaith Council
Peter A. Pettit, director of Muhlenberg College's Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding (IJCU) and assistant professor of religion, has been elected chair of the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations.
Thursday, October 31, 2002 01:38 PM

Findly To Speak About Women In Buddhism
Ellison Findly, professor of religion at Trinity College, will speak at Muhlenberg College on Wednesday, November 6, Seegers Union 110, 7:30 p.m. Her lecture is titled "Buddhist Nuns: The Struggle and the Promise."
Tuesday, October 29, 2002 01:39 PM

Muhlenberg's Wescoe School Offers Scholarships To Local Firefighters
The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College will offer free courses to members of the Allentown Fire Department (AFD). The scholarship program, announced jointly by Dr. James Brennan, dean of the Wescoe School, and Craig Long, assistant fire chief for the city of Allentown, will begin next semester.
Friday, October 25, 2002 01:41 PM

Muhlenberg IJCU Holds First Friday Event
The Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding of Muhlenberg College presents the next discussion in the First Friday, Fall 2002 series on Friday, November 1. Lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. and the discussion runs from 12-1 p.m., in Seegers 108-110. The program is free and pre-registration is not required.
Friday, October 25, 2002 11:04 AM

Disabilities Awareness Week At Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College will sponsor "Disabilities Awareness Week" the week of October 28.
Wednesday, October 23, 2002 11:06 AM

Neale Next In Magic Series At Muhlenberg
In conjunction with the Theory and Art of Magic: Series II at Muhlenberg College, magician Robert E. Neale will present "Will Wonders Ever Cease," Wednesday, November 6, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Baker Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, October 22, 2002 11:07 AM

Toomey-O'Brien Debate To Take Place At Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg College will host a debate between congressional candidates Pat Toomey (R) and Ed O'Brien (D), Tuesday, October 29, 8 p.m., Miller Forum, Moyer Hall. Christopher Borick, assistant professor of political science at Muhlenberg, will serve as moderator.
Monday, October 21, 2002 11:09 AM

Muhlenberg College Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant To Study Ecology
Richard Niesenbaum, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Muhlenberg College, has received an $81,000 grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Environmental Biology.
Friday, October 18, 2002 11:10 AM

Artist-In-Residence Introduces World-Premiere Play
The Muhlenberg Theatre Association presents the world premiere play "Anything's Dream" by two-time Obie award-winning dramatist Mac Wellman. Performances are scheduled for November 15, 16, 19-23 at 8 p.m., and November 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. in Trexler Pavilion's Studio Theatre.
Friday, October 18, 2002 11:11 AM

Muhlenberg College's Martin Art Gallery Features 100 Years Of Art By Women Artists
Guest curator Jennifer Olson Rudenko of the El Paso Museum of Art in El Paso, Texas will offer a gallery talk at the opening reception for "Women Artists: Past & Present" at Muhlenberg College's Martin Art Gallery, Thursday, October 24, 5:30 p.m., in the Galleria, Baker Center for the Arts.
Thursday, October 17, 2002 11:12 AM

Seeds Of Peace Vice President To Speak At Muhlenberg
Barbara Gottschalk, executive vice president of Seeds of Peace, will join Muhlenberg College the week of October 28 as part of the Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows Program.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002 11:34 AM

German Press Official To Speak At Muhlenberg College
Dr. Werner Schmidt will offer "The German Elections of 2002: What it Means for Germany and German-American Relations," Thursday, October 17, 7 p.m., at the Hoffman House, 325 N. 23rd Street on the Allentown campus.
Monday, October 14, 2002 11:35 AM

"Into The Woods" Opens At Muhlenberg College
Musical "Into the Woods" by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine will open October 25 at Muhlenberg College in the Dorothy H. Baker Theatre, Trexler Pavilion for Theatre & Dance.
Monday, October 14, 2002 11:37 AM

Poet-Activist Trudell To Perform At Muhlenberg
John Trudell, poet, singer, and longtime activist for Native American rights and freedoms, will offer a spoken word performance at Muhlenberg College, Monday, October 28, 8 p.m. in Lithgow Science Auditorium, Trumbower Hall.
Monday, October 14, 2002 11:38 AM

Muhlenberg Sponsors Lecture On Cultural Stereotypes
Victor Vega, Ph.D., associate professor of human development and adjunct professor of African-American studies at Middlesex College in Edison, N.J., will present "Cultural Heritage: Myths and Stereotypes" at Muhlenberg College, Thursday, October 17.
Friday, October 11, 2002 11:39 AM

Magician Rene Lavand To Mystify Audiences
Magician Réne Lavand will astonish audiences as he joins Muhlenberg College for three performances in the Theory and Art of Magic: Series II. On October 23, "René Lavand, Magic from the Soul" (with translation from Spanish to English) will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall, Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, October 8, 2002 11:40 AM

Kemal Gekic Next To Perform In Piano Series
Renowned pianist Kemal Gekic will perform next in Muhlenberg College's 2002-2003 Piano Series. The recital will be Friday, October 25, 8 p.m. in the Paul C. Empie Theatre, Baker Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, October 8, 2002 11:42 AM

Muhlenberg College's Martin Art Gallery Features 100 Years Of Art By Women Artists
The Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College will host the traveling museum exhibition "Women Artists: Past & Present," October 24, 2002 - January 17, 2003. The public is invited to an opening reception with a gallery talk by the curator, Jennifer Olson Rudenko, and the participating artists, Thursday, October 24, 4 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8, 2002 11:46 AM

Muhlenberg College Sponsors Series Of Teacher Seminars
Muhlenberg College will sponsor a series of free seminars for educators, designed to keep teachers abreast of current issues in natural science, environment and ecology as well as pedagogy.
Tuesday, October 8, 2002 11:52 AM

Students From Israel To Visit Muhlenberg College
On October 8-9, three Israeli college students will visit Muhlenberg College as part of the program "Israel at Heart." The visit will allow Muhlenberg students to talk openly, informally and genuinely with the Israeli students about issues such as terrorism and education.
Friday, October 4, 2002 11:59 AM

Muhlenberg Dedicates Communication Building To Walsons
Muhlenberg College will dedicate the John and Margaret Walson Communication Hall at a ceremony Wednesday, October 9. A reception and tour of the building will be at 4:30 p.m. with the dedication ceremony at 5 p.m.
Friday, October 4, 2002 00:01 PM

Muhlenberg's Wescoe Students To Graduate
Fifty-two students at the Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College, formerly known as Muhlenberg Evening College, will receive their degrees Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m., in the Egner Memorial Chapel. The graduates have completed programs in business administration, human resource management and information systems.
Wednesday, October 2, 2002 00:01 PM

Muhlenberg Hillel Donates Computer To Shelter
Muhlenberg College Hillel will present a new computer to the Sixth Street Shelter, Monday, October 7, 3 p.m., at the shelter at 219 N. Sixth Street in Allentown.
Monday, September 30, 2002 05:04 PM

Martin Art Gallery Director Makes Strides
Lori Verderame, director of Muhlenberg College's Martin Art Gallery, has been appointed to serve as the project art historian for the National Irish Monument.
Thursday, September 25, 2003 05:05 PM

'Berg Professor Edits Collection Of Keats Letters
Grant F. Scott, associate professor of English at Muhlenberg College, has edited a new edition of the "Selected Letters of John Keats" (Harvard University Press, 2002). It is the first new edition of Keats' letters in 32 years and contains four newly discovered letters.
Monday, September 23, 2002 05:07 PM

Jensen Speaks On U.S. News Media Following 9/11
Dr. Robert Jensen will present a lecture at Muhlenberg College on Wednesday, October 2, 7:30 p.m., in Miller Forum, Moyer Hall. His lecture is titled "Imperial Journalism: The Failures of the U.S. News Media after 9/11." The lecture is free and open to the public.
Thursday, September 19, 2002 05:10 PM

Romeo Named National Chair Of Muhlenberg Fund
Richard P. Romeo, a 1979 graduate of Muhlenberg College, has been named national chair of the Muhlenberg Fund.
Thursday, September 19, 2002 01:06 PM

New York Daily News Columnist To Speak At Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College will sponsor "Latinos and American Politics in the New Century," a lecture by New York Daily News columnist Juan Gonzalez, Wednesday, October 2, 7 p.m. in Egner Memorial Chapel.
Thursday, September 19, 2002 01:07 PM

Muhlenberg Theatre Assocation Presents Steve Martin Play "Picasso At The Lapin Agile"
The Muhlenberg College Department of Theatre and Dance will present "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" in the Studio Theatre, Trexler Pavilion, October 4-5 at 8 p.m., October 6 at 2 p.m., October 8-10 and 17-18 at 8 p.m., and October 19 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $14, available at the Box Office, 484-664-3333.
Thursday, September 19, 2002 01:08 PM

Award-Winning Magician Marc Desouza To Perform At Muhlenberg College
Marc DeSouza will present "The History of Magic through Performance," Monday, September 30, 7:30 p.m., in the Recital Hall in the Baker Center for the Arts at Muhlenberg College. For ticket information, call the Box Office at 484-664-3333. His performance is the third event in The Theory and Art of Magic: Series II.
Tuesday, September 17, 2002 01:11 PM

Muhlenberg College Welcomes New Faculty Members
Muhlenberg College proudly announces its additions to the faculty for the academic year 2002-2003.
Friday, September 13, 2002 01:12 PM

Muhlenberg College Hosts Series Of Events On "Patriotism In A Global Era"
The Muhlenberg College Center for Ethics (MCCE) will sponsor The Boundaries of Home: Patriotism in a Global Era, exploring the nature, causes, and effects of the recent resurgence of Americans' love for their country following the events of September 11.
Monday, September 9, 2002 01:41 PM

Gary Graffman Kicks Off Piano Recital Series At Muhlenberg College
Gary Graffman, celebrated pianist, will perform at Muhlenberg College's Paul C. Empie Theatre, Friday, September 20, 8 p.m.
Monday, September 9, 2002 01:42 PM

Muhlenberg Organist To Perform At Cathedral
Muhlenberg College organist Stephen Williams has been invited to perform at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif., Friday, September 13. Williams directs the chapel choir and bell choirs at Muhlenberg, and is organist and director of music at St. John's Lutheran Church in Allentown.
Wednesday, September 4, 2002 01:43 PM

Muhlenberg College Receives $500k Pledge For Capital Campaign
Richard '71 and Laurie (Cameron) '72 Brueckner have pledged $500,000 toward Muhlenberg College's $70 million capital campaign, Pride and Progress.
Friday, August 30, 2002 01:44 PM

Bio-Ethics Symposium To Be Held At Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College will host a bio-ethics symposium titled To Clone or Not to Clone?, Thursday, September 12, 2002, 7:30 p.m., in the Miller Forum, Moyer Hall.
Thursday, August 29, 2002 01:47 PM

Muhlenberg Announces New Hire In Development
Muhlenberg College is pleased to announce that David E. Haight III has been named senior associate director of the Muhlenberg Fund in the office of development and alumni relations.
Tuesday, August 27, 2002 01:48 PM

Muhlenberg Announces New Hire In Alumni Relations
Jennifer McKee, a 2002 graduate of Muhlenberg College, has been named assistant director of alumni relations at Muhlenberg.
Tuesday, August 27, 2002 01:50 PM

Renowned Magician Max Maven To Perform At Muhlenberg
Max Maven, the master mind-reader of contemporary magic, will perform his show "Max Maven in Concert" at Muhlenberg College, Wednesday, September 4, 8 p.m., in the Baker Theatre, Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and Dance. Tickets are $20 and are available through the Muhlenberg College Box Office, 484-664-3333.
Thursday, August 22, 2002 01:51 PM

Alumni Actors Return To 'Berg For Performance
Members of professional comedy troupe Uninvited Guests will return to Muhlenberg College to produce "Waiting for Godot," a play by Samuel Beckett.
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 01:53 PM

Wescoe Students To Present New Easton Employees' Handbook
Students at The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College have created a new human resource manual for the city of Easton, and will present the finished product to the city this Thursday, August 22, at 6 p.m. at the Easton campus, 101 Larry Holmes Drive, Suite 200.
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 01:55 PM

James Steffy Named Interim President at Muhlenberg College
The Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees has named James Steffy interim president. The announcement came after a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Friday, August 16, 2002 01:58 PM

Muhlenberg College Receives Nasa Funding For Technology Enhancement
With the support of U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum, Muhlenberg College has received a $1.5 million congressional appropriation to develop a science program that will bring NASA data and technologies into the classroom.
Friday, August 9, 2002 02:54 PM

Mendham Named Chair of Campaign for Muhlenberg
Thomas W. Mendham has been named national chair of Pride and Progress, a $70 million capital campaign for Muhlenberg College. The seven-year campaign began in October 2000. Since then, $37 million has been raised.
Tuesday, July 30, 2002 02:56 PM

Muhlenberg Professor Receives Grant for Book on Polio
Daniel J. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of history and head of the history department at Muhlenberg College, has been awarded an Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for the 2002-03 academic year.
Friday, July 26, 2002 02:57 PM

Rembrandt Etchings to be Displayed at Muhlenberg's Martin Art Gallery
The Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College will show Rembrandt Etchings, August 9 - October 11, 2002. The public is cordially invited to an opening reception, Friday, August 9, 5-7 p.m. in the Gallery, Baker Center for the Arts.
Monday, July 22, 2002 03:01 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE HITS ADMISSION TARGET
One record was just missed, one record was made, and Muhlenberg College had another strong year on the admissions front. After six consecutive record-large applicant pools, the College just missed a seventh consecutive record this year with 3,822 applicants, just below last year's record total of 3,892.
Wednesday, July 18, 2001 03:02 PM

Muhlenberg College Introduces Wescoe School
Muhlenberg College is pleased to announce that the Evening College has been renamed The Wescoe School of Muhlenberg College. The Wescoe School will be introduced Thursday, August 1 at 4 p.m. with an unveiling of a new sign and logo, followed by a reception. The reception and unveiling are not open to the public.
Tuesday, July 17, 2001 03:03 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE TRUSTEES NEGOTIATE TERMINATION OF PRESIDENT ARTHUR TAYLOR
Following a negotiated settlement, Dr. David M. Long Jr. '51 resigned as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Arthur R. Taylor will no longer serve as President. The action came at a special meeting of the Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees July 12.
Friday, July 12, 2002 03:04 PM

MUHLENBERG HIRES NEW ALUMNI DIRECTOR
Muhlenberg College is pleased to announce that Lauren M. Shanahan has been named Director of Alumni Relations.
Thursday, May 30, 2002 03:06 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE DONATES 75 COMPUTERS TO ALLENTOWN DIGITAL DISTRICT
Muhlenberg College has donated 75 computers to the Allentown Digital District.
Thursday, May 30, 2002 03:07 PM

AMERSHAM BIOSCIENCES CREATES ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHAIR AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Dr. Sandy Weinberg has been named to the Linnaeus Chair at Muhlenberg College. The professorship is a gift from Amersham Biosciences, a proven separations industry leader.
Wednesday, May 22, 2002 03:09 PM

DISABILITIES WORKSHOP AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
The Muhlenberg College Faculty Center for Teaching Spring 2002 institute will offer a workshop, "Rethinking Disability in the Academy," May 14-16. The workshop, which is offered to faculty and managers in the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, is not open to the public.
Wednesday, May 1, 2002 03:23 PM

MUHLENBERG EARNS PEER TUTORING AWARD
Muhlenberg College has earned the National Tutoring Association's (NTA) 2002 Four-Year College Program of the Year Award for Excellence in Tutoring.
Thursday, April 25, 2002 03:25 PM

SCHIEFFER TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT MUHLENBERG
CBS broadcast journalist Bob Schieffer will serve as the Commencement speaker for the class of 2002 at Muhlenberg College's 154th Commencement Exercises, Sunday May 19, at 2 p.m. on the College Green. Schieffer will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 03:45 PM

MUHLENBERG EVENING COLLEGE GAINS GRANTS FOR CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Muhlenberg College has been approved to carry out two grant initiatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The grants are for training and development through the College's Corporate Partnership Program.
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 03:48 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE ELECTS NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Muhlenberg College is pleased to announce that three new members have been named to the Board of Trustees. Gregory J. Fox and Raymond L. Singer, MD were elected at the Board's spring meeting last week.
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 03:50 PM

LAPPÉ, SMALL, SUSSMAN, ROKKE TO RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Muhlenberg College will award Frances Moore Lappé and William J. Small Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degrees at Commencement on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 2 p.m. Dr. Elliot J. Sussman, MD will receive an Honorary Doctorate in Science and Ervin J. Rokke will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Laws.
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 03:51 PM

NEUMARK TO DELIVER BACCALAUREATE SPEECH AT MUHLENBERG
Lutheran pastor Heidi B. Neumark will serve as Baccalaureate speaker for the class of 2002, Sunday May 19, at 10 a.m. on the College Green. The Reverend Neumark will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity at Commencement, which will begin at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 03:54 PM

MUHLENBERG TOURS ORIGINAL PLAY ABOUT LEARNING DISABILITIES
Muhlenberg College's Department of Theatre and Dance brings the 50-minute play "Educating Grover" to the community to raise awareness and gain support on the subject of learning disabilities.
Wednesday, April 17, 2002 03:55 PM

ACCLAIMED PIANIST STELLA SIMAKOVA TO PERFORM AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Pianist Stella Simakova will perform at Muhlenberg College, Friday, April 26, 8 p.m. in Empie Theatre, Baker Center for the Arts. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, 484-664-3333. Tickets are $15.
Friday, April 12, 2002 03:57 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE WILL NO LONGER RECOGNIZE FRATERNITY
Muhlenberg College will no longer recognize the Delta Tau Delta fraternity as part of the college community, following a hazing incident earlier this semester. The fraternity's national organization also pulled the charter recently, citing the same hazing violations.
Thursday, April 11, 2002 04:03 PM

MUHLENBERG TO HONOR BRADT, ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDENTS
Muhlenberg College will hold its annual Entrepreneurial Awards luncheon on Thursday, April 11, in Miller Forum, Moyer Hall. A student project fair will begin at 11:30 a.m
Wednesday, April 10, 2002 04:04 PM

MUHLENBERG'S INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH-CHRISTIAN UNDERSTANDING TO SPONSOR YOUTH CONFERENCE
The Muhlenberg College Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding will sponsor its semi-annual Youth and Prejudice Conference on Monday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 24.
Tuesday, April 9, 2002 04:05 PM

MUHLENBERG'S WESCOE SCHOOL CELEBRATES COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Muhlenberg Evening College celebrated its Commencement Ceremony for the graduates of W. Clarke Wescoe School of Professional Studies on Saturday, April 6. Twenty-one graduates from the Easton and Allentown campuses received bachelor's degrees in business administration, human resources management, or information systems.
Monday, April 8, 2002 02:12 PM

"PENTECOST" PERFORMANCE AND DISCUSSION AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
David Edgar's play "Pentecost" will be performed at Muhlenberg College, April 19-28, in Dorothy Hess Baker Theatre, Trexler Pavilion. The performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available through the box office, 484-664-3333, $14 adult, $12 senior, and $8 youth.
Monday, April 8, 2002 02:13 PM

JUDGE CAHN TO SPEAK AT WESCOE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Muhlenberg Evening College will celebrate its Commencement Ceremony for the graduates of W. Clarke Wescoe School of Professional Studies. The ceremony will be held in the Egner Memorial Chapel, Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. on the campus of Muhlenberg College. Graduates are part of the Easton and Allentown campuses.
Friday, April 4, 2003 02:15 PM

MUHLENBERG STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN "MITZVAH DAY"
Students and other members of the Muhlenberg College community will take part in "Mitzvah Day," Sunday, April 7. Mitzvah means "good deed" in Hebrew.
Thursday, April 4, 2002 02:16 PM

PEACE PROCESS LECTURE AND DISCUSSION AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Muhlenberg College will host "The People's Peace Process," a lecture and discussion by Michael Bavly and Forsan Hussein, Monday, April 15, 6:30, Red Door Café, Seegers Union lower level. The lecture is sponsored by Hillel, the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. This event is not open to the public.
Thursday, April 4, 2002 02:17 PM

BISHOP CULLEN TO BE HONORED AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Bishop Edward P. Cullen will receive an honorary doctoral degree during Honors Convocation at Muhlenberg College on Sunday, April 21, 3:30 p.m., in Egner Memorial Chapel.
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 02:18 PM

FRIMPTER NAMED ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Muhlenberg College is pleased to announce that Meredith A. Frimpter of Bensalem, Pa., has been appointed Executive Assistant to President Arthur R. Taylor.
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 02:28 PM

MUHLENBERG PROMOTES DISCUSSION OF ENRON AND BUSINESS ETHICS
The Muhlenberg College Center for Ethics and Leadership will sponsor "Understanding the Enron Scandal: The Future of Business Ethics."
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 02:30 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE DANCE STUDENTS SELECTED TO PERFORM AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
Last month, the American College Dance Festival's (ACDF) Northeast Regional Festival selected Muhlenberg College's dance work "Black Raspberry" to perform in the ACDF National Festival, often thought of as "the Olympics of the college dance world."
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 02:31 PM

"THE WATER CEREMONY" AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
The Office of Multicultural Life and the departments of religion and environmental science at Muhlenberg College will sponsor a performance of "The Water Ceremony," on Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 7 p.m., in Miller Forum, Moyer Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Monday, March 25, 2002 10:15 AM

FROM CORSETS TO BODY PIERCING: BRUMBERG TO GIVE BODY IMAGE LECTURE AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Joan Jacobs Brumberg, author of "The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls," will give a lecture titled "From Corsets to Body Piercing: How History and Culture Shape the Experience of American Girls," Thursday, March 21, 2002, 7:30 in the Miller Forum, Moyer Hall at Muhlenberg College.
Thursday, March 14, 2002 10:16 AM

SEVEN BANDS HIGHLIGHT WMUH MUSIC MARATHON

Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:21 AM

MUHLENBERG'S MARTIN ART GALLERY TO OFFER SPRING LECTURES
The Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College will offer two free lectures this spring. The lectures are open to the public and are held in conjunction with "Seymour Lipton: Post-War America in Three Dimensions," exhibited in the Gallery through April 12, 2002.
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:22 AM

WALLENBERG TRIBUTE TO HONOR EICHENWALD
The Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding of Muhlenberg College will honor local educator and community leader Jeanette Eichenwald at its 2002 Wallenberg Tribute on Sunday, March 17 at a 4:30 p.m. reception and 5:30 dinner in Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 Chew Street.
Wednesday, February 27, 2002 10:25 AM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE RECEIVES $200K FOR FACILITIES RENOVATION
Muhlenberg is proud to announce that the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation has awarded the College $200,000 to help support the renovation of science facilities in Trumbower Hall.
Monday, February 25, 2002 10:26 AM

POET JAIME LUIS HUENUN VILLA TO READ AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Jaime Luis Huenún Villa, will lecture and give a poetry reading on March 14, from 7-9 p.m. in the Recital Hall, Baker Center for the Arts.
Monday, February 25, 2002 10:28 AM

ANNUAL ASIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL AT MUHLENBERG
This spring, Muhlenberg College sponsors the 2nd annual Asian Cultural Festival.
Monday, February 25, 2002 10:29 AM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE TO HOST GOVERNOR'S ACADEMY FOR URBAN EDUCATION
Muhlenberg College will host the 2002 Governor's Academy for Urban Education, June 23-28. Supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and co-sponsored by the State System of Higher Education and Muhlenberg College, the academy will include over 200 teachers and administrators as well as approximately 50 teaching faculty.
Monday, February 18, 2002 10:31 AM

NEW DEAN NAMED FOR MUHLENBERG EVENING COLLEGE
Dr. James P. Brennan has been named Dean of the Evening College at Muhlenberg College. Brennan, a native of Phillipsburg, N.J., and a resident of Easton, Pa., assumes his duties at the end of the current academic year.
Friday, February 15, 2002 10:32 AM

ACCLAIMED PIANIST PETER SERKIN TO PERFORM AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Pianist Peter Serkin will perform in Muhlenberg College's Paul C. Empie Theatre in the Baker Center for the Arts, Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m.
Friday, February 15, 2002 10:34 AM

MUHLENBERG STUDENTS TO DONATE $5000 TO HEIFER INTERNATIONAL FOR WORLD HUNGER
Muhlenberg College students will present a check for $5000 to Heifer International on Wednesday, February 20, 7 p.m., in Miller Forum, Moyer Hall. Pamela Stone, a representative from Heifer, will accept the check and present the College with a framed award.
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 10:35 AM

V-DAY 2002 COLLEGE CAMPAIGN COMES TO MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Muhlenberg Theatre Association will present "The Vagina Monologues" at the Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and Dance for three performances on February 22, 23, and 24, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the box office, 484-664-3333.
Monday, February 11, 2002 10:36 AM

ALLENTOWN DIGITAL DISTRICT: HIGH TECH RECRUITING AND RETENTION SUCCESS
Working under a grant secured by Pamela Varkony, Co-chair of the Allentown Digital District Steering Committee, the Digital District's Education Committee and the Muhlenberg College Institute of Entrepreneurship has created EUREKA!, a successful student recruiting and retention program for the Lehigh Valley.
Monday, February 4, 2002 10:37 AM

HOLOCAUST MEMORIALS: ARTISTIC ISSUES LECTURE AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
James Young, Ph.D., will give a lecture titled "Memory, Counter-memory and the End of the Monument," discussing artistic issues surrounding public attempts to memorialize the Holocaust, on Monday, February 18, 8 p.m., in the Miller Forum, Moyer Hall at Muhlenberg College. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Monday, February 4, 2002 10:38 AM

GLOBAL EMERGING MARKET LECTURE AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Vladimir L. Kvint, Ph.D., will lecture on "The Global Emerging Market: Business, Economic and Political Risks," Wednesday, February 13, 8 p.m., in the Miller Forum, Moyer Hall, at Muhlenberg College. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Monday, February 4, 2002 10:39 AM

MTA TO PRODUCE EXPLORATION OF "ROMEO AND JULIET"
Muhlenberg Theatre Association and Our Shoes Are Red, a professional theatre laboratory in residence at Muhlenberg College, will present "Juliet and Her Romeo," a new exploration of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," beginning February 15. Performances are February 15-16 at 8 p.m.
Monday, February 4, 2002 10:43 AM

MOODY'S UPGRADES MUHLENBERG COLLEGE CREDIT RATING
Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Muhlenberg College's credit rating to A1 from A2. The action affects $30 million of aggregate debt.
Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:44 AM

WELFARE REFORM LECTURE AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
Elijah Anderson, Ph.D., will lecture on welfare reform, Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 p.m., in the Lithgow Science Auditorium in Trumbower Hall, Muhlenberg College. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, January 29, 2002 10:47 AM

MUHLENBERG DANCERS TO PERFORM IN CONCERT
The Muhlenberg Dancers will present their annual faculty-choreographed concert with guest artists on February 7, 8, and 9 on the Muhlenberg College campus in Allentown.
Monday, January 28, 2002 10:49 AM

MUHLENBERG IJCU TO SPONSOR PRE-LENTEN WORKSHOP
The Muhlenberg College Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding (IJCU) will sponsor a pre-Lenten workshop Thursday, February 7, 2002, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Miller Forum, Moyer Hall.
Wednesday, January 9, 2002 10:51 AM

WMUH TO AIR "MUHLENBERG MINUTES"
Starting January 13, Muhlenberg College radio station WMUH, 91.7 FM, will air a "Muhlenberg Minute" every Sunday at 7:59 a.m., following the 7:30 Lutheran Vespers.
Tuesday, January 8, 2002 00:47 PM

SEYMOUR LIPTON EXHIBITION TO OPEN AT MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
The Martin Art Gallery at Muhlenberg College will show "Seymour Lipton Sculpture: Post-war America in Three Dimensions," January 18 - April 12, 2002. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, January 7, 2002 00:49 PM

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE RECEIVES FUNDING FOR HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Muhlenberg College has received a $20,211 gift from Citizen's National Bank under a new Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) initiative.
Wednesday, January 2, 2002 01:27 PM