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University of Findlay Invites the Community to Newhard Planetarium

University of Findlay’s recently remodeled Newhard Planetarium is presenting “Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope” every Monday and Friday throughout the month of February. Community members are invited to attend the showing. The event is free to the public, but donations can be made. The events will take place Feb. 9, 12, […]

University of Findlay Welcomes Hundreds of Girl Scouts for STEAM Day

Girl Scouts from Toledo to Dayton made a trip to the University of Findlay on Saturday, taking part in STEAM Day. More than 200 Girl Scouts (grades K-12) and nearly 150 adults, arrived on campus to learn more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) through experiments, painting, and engineering builds. The event was […]

University of Findlay Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

The University of Findlay will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a weeklong celebration. The community is invited to join the University as students, faculty, and staff host days of service, open dialogue, a silent march, and a mobile food pantry. Campus will close on January 16th in honor of Martin Luther […]

University of Findlay Welcomes Three Comedians to the 2023 Comedy Jam

University of Findlay will host the 22nd annual Comedy Jam on Jan. 28, 2023 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. The event is sponsored and hosted by University of Findlay’s Student Activities Board “Your Source for Diverse Edutainment.” This year’s show welcomes comedians Karith Foster, Wali Collins, and Tim Young to the stage. […]

MLK, Jr. Week ’22 to Feature Marathon VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

University of Findlay’s 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will feature a presentation by keynote speaker Germaine Hunter, vice president of talent acquisition and diversity, equity, and inclusion at Marathon Petroleum. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at noon in the Winebrenner Building, TLB Auditorium. Following the presentation, the campus community and public are […]

UF Spreads Holiday Cheer with a New Tradition

Sunday evening, cars full of children and cheer rolled through the half-circle drive in front of University of Findlay’s Old Main for the second annual Letters to Santa Drive-Thru. The event provided a safe and convenient way for children in the community to celebrate the holidays and see Santa. Derrick the Oiler, reindeer, and helpers […]

UF & Sodexo Fighting Hunger with Helping Hands Food Drive ’21

University of Findlay’s 16th Annual Helping Hands Food Drive, organized by Sodexo, will take place Wednesday, Nov. 3. Nonperishable foods, that haven’t passed their expiration dates, and monetary donations will be collected to benefit those who need them most. Donations will be collected on-campus at the Alumni Memorial Union through a “drive-up and drop-off” process from 7:30 a.m. […]

UF Presents “Medicaid Planning in 2021: Rules, Strategies, and Pitfalls”

University of Findlay, in collaboration with the Planned Giving Council, will host a two-credit hour Continuing Education unit Thursday, Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. This year’s event, “Medicaid Planning in 2021: Rules, Strategies, and Pitfalls,” will be hosted virtually via Zoom. The event is geared towards local financial planners, estate attorneys, insurance […]

Discover Genealogy, STEAM, & More at Lifelong Learning Connections

University of Findlay’s fall 2021 Lifelong Learning Connections program will return in an in-person format Tuesday, Oct. 19 and 26. This flexible learning experience, sponsored by the Office of University Advancement, allow participants to explore various topics and learn from expert instructors from the University and the surrounding community. Participants may choose their level of involvement by […]

Making Treasured Holiday Memories with University of Findlay

On Sunday, Dec. 20, University of Findlay held a Letters to Santa Drive-thru to make it possible for the children of the community to see Santa – at a safe distance – and make a new memory. Laughter and joy were in the air as nearly 200 cars lined the half-circle drive in front of […]