Heidelberg University Class of 1978

12/13/2023

Job opening.

08/22/2023

Very sad news: Our classmate Karl Poetter
https://memorialsource.com/memorial/karl-poetter?fbclid=IwAR1-jDEi8ixkgXr89p3yUjkuNJVwlOWmLMmQyVAWMqBeeyXUNK7BRKy5Fdc

Obituary and memorial page for Karl Poetter

06/02/2023

Hope you’ll come to Heidelberg Alumni Weekend this year! It’s June 9 - 11. This is our 45th anniversary of graduation. Some very nice folks will be there. This Heidelberg website lets us sign up.

https://www.alumni.heidelberg.edu/s/1897/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=1897&gid=2&pgid=1105&cid=3180&ecid=3180&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=664

07/11/2022

https://www.alumni.heidelberg.edu/s/1897/bp19
Join us in Cleveland on August 5:

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Enjoy music, dancing, sightseeing and the company of Heidelberg alumni and friends on the Goodtime III out of Cleveland. This cruise has always been a favorite among our Northeast Ohio alumni, and we are looking forward to setting sail together again this summer.

06/23/2022

How are the renovations going in FRANCE HALL?

04/07/2021

02/18/2021

Heidelberg grad Brian Regan has a Netflix show coming Feb. 23! Brian was in school with us, then went back later to finish his degree around 2000. While we were in school, Brian published the cartoon Ned Stickman in the Kilikilik, Heidelberg’s student newspaper.

Here’s the Netflix trailer for his new show.
Seen “Brian Regan: On the Rocks” on Netflix yet?

Brian Regan tackles the big issues weighing on him, including aging, time, obsessive behavior, backpacks on airplanes, ungrateful horses and raisins.

01/18/2021

Our Classmate Pete Green did a fabulous job presenting as the keynote speaker for Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Heidelberg University!👏👏👏

01/14/2021

Our classmate Pete Green is speaking at Heidelberg, 9 a.m., on Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 18, 2021) and we can join online: http://www.alumni.heidelberg.edu/MLKDayOn

Join us in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

This year's keynote speaker is our very own, Pete Green, '78. Pete will be presenting at 9:00 am on Monday on the topic of "History through the Lens of Race," which is also the theme for this year's Heidelberg MLK Day ON! When you register, you will receive the Zoom link to participate.

In addition to the keynote event, all alumni and friends are invited to join us as we continue the very important conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion. This Zoom Town Hall will begin at 6:00 pm on Tuesday and those who register will receive the link to join.

Please encourage your friends and classmates to join us. We want to hear their stories and experiences as well as yours.
Register here for the Keynote on Monday
http://www.alumni.heidelberg.edu/MLKDayOn
Register here for the Town Hall on Tuesday
With Berg Pride,

Ashley Helmstetter
Executive Director of Alumni Engagement & Major Gifts
This email was sent to Susan Walker from
Heidelberg University
Office of Alumni Engagement
310 E. Market St.
Tiffin, Ohio

12/14/2020

Dear Friends of John Metz ’78,

As you may already know John Metz passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020:
https://www.hodappfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-e-metz/?fbclid=IwAR3nNj7U8k0Qu4xo7FEHHMYAJ7i72lPoIjKOmGf9aUgrPNiAEERBPMwZM9Y

Many of you have been reaching out and asking how we can honor John’s memory at his beloved Sweet Alma Home, Heidelberg University. After conversations with John’s wife, Mary, we have decided to raise funds for an endowment in John’s name for the American Junior Year (AJY) Abroad Program in Germany.

John participated in the AJY program and he credited it, along with all of his other Heidelberg experiences, for transforming him into the amazing person he was to each of us. John was known for sharing stories, smiles, hugs, inspiration, prayers, love, care and Skyline Chili. He was always lifting up others. How fitting it would be if we could carry on his tradition by giving and lifting up students who wish to explore Germany and the transformational experiences of study abroad!

Our goal is lofty. To have an endowment in his name at Heidelberg, we need to raise a minimum of $25,000. While this is a large goal, John’s personality was larger than life and touched so many. We know we can do this and already have committed over $ 8,000 to make this possible. If you are interested in joining us in memorializing John and honoring his legacy, you can make a gift by check to Heidelberg University with John Metz on the memo line and mail it to Heidelberg University, 310 E. Market St., Tiffin, OH 44883. You can also give by credit card at www.alumni.heidelberg.edu/give and select “other” and in the memory section include John Metz.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your gift, you can contact Ashley Helmstetter, executive director of Alumni Engagement and Major Gifts, at [email protected] or 419-448-2231.

Thank you!

Roxanne Massa Amico ‘78, Mark L’Italien ‘76,
Gail Koechling Cordy ‘82, David Mallory ‘77,
Deb Seitz Foote ‘79, Patty McGuire Mallory ‘79,
Kathy Tirbovich Geier ‘78, Eric Simmons ‘79,
Barb Wesley Green ‘78, Phil Tsaftarides ‘78,
Pete Green ‘78, Susan Wickham Walker ‘78

John´s in orange, back row, 3d from left.

11/02/2020

We are sad that we have lost our beloved classmate John Metz to COVID. Reunions will not be the same without John. Prayers for his wife Mary and their wonderful family, and for all who will miss John’s friendship.

07/30/2020

Saw this in the Cincinnati Enquirer this afternoon. RIP Lisa Trout King!

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