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A Lifetime of Learning, and a Legacy of Service: Dr. Dale Brougher

Dale Brougher, Ph.D., retired from the University of Findlay in December, 2021 after 35 years of service. During his tenure at Findlay, he served as a faculty member, student advisor, and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (now the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences). Brougher was also active on many campus boards […]

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 […]

Studying Diversity Unites Agencies, UF Students

(Written by Sara Arthurs, staff writer for The (Findlay) Courier. Story originally published April 2, 2019). Nonprofit organizations and University of Findlay students are working side by side to create projects that showcase diversity – and they’re learning a lot along the way. The “Pursuing Cultural Humility” projects, funded through a Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation […]

Take a Little Trip: Spring Break Encourages Some UF Students to Travel

Whether you are basking in the sun on a Florida beach, or just catching up on your favorite Netflix shows, spring break, which occurs next week at the University of Findlay, is a time for students to unwind and relax after a stressful week of midterms. Crystal Weitz, Director for Service and Community Engagement, guessed […]

Handing Off the Oiler Experience: Alumna Volunteers for Service Projects

For Mariah Hohman, who graduated from the University of Findlay in 2013, volunteering as project leader for the Oiler Experience Service Projects gives her the opportunity not only to hear about how UF has changed since her time here, but the chance to offer wisdom to new students based on her own experiences. “We have […]

New Students to Support Community Through Service

On Saturday, Aug. 16, new UF students will head out into the community to complete 59 service projects in partnership with area nonprofit agencies and organizations. This marks the 12th time the University has coordinated this type of project for new students during orientation weekend. According to Crystal Weitz, director of the Campus Compact Center […]

UF Students Volunteer at the Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games

Mariah Hohman, senior intervention specialist major, and Brittany Hreha, senior intervention specialist major, enjoy volunteering. This summer, Hohman and Hreha volunteered at the Special Olympics Ohio State Summer Games for the first time. It was a two-day weekend event held in Columbus at the end of June. “I received an email in January from the […]

Featured Senior: Mariah Hohman ’13

Major: Intervention Specialist Education – Mild to Moderate Disabilities Hometown: New Riegel, Ohio After devoting much of her time to volunteering and service to the University and the Findlay community, Mariah Hohman will graduate with a degree in intervention specialist education and hopes to continue her journey in the Northwest Ohio area. Hohman originally choosing […]

OT Students Gain Skills Through Academic Service Learning

UF students have many opportunities to serve the community while gaining experience related to each major. Occupational therapy students spent the fall semester learning and strengthening skills through academic service learning (ASL.) Through ASL, students are encouraged to partake in experiential education by participating in a sort of community service while engaging in tasks related […]