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These have been the fastest four years of my life, and I have spent all four years as a content creator for the Office of University Relations. Writing blogs for the University is not my entire job. I’ve organized and archived information, transcribed audio recordings, and even had the opportunity to utilize my animation skills. However, writing blogs has always been a central part of my work, and it feels strange that this is the last one. I cannot wait to start my career as an animator, but moving on is always bittersweet.

When discussing the long and compelling relationship between Huntington University and Youth For Christ, any origin story always involves LaDoyt “Rody” Rodeheaver, the connection story has Dave Rahn wound in through many roles in several decades and the current story has HU grads involved at all levels of YFC. Looking back at this deep partnership involving all the years and all the people produces the realization that this article is merely a fly-over, not a deep dive. The collaboration is rich, meaningful and ongoing. Enjoy the view from the clouds!

Welcome back to the “What's Up with All the Names?” series! In the last post, you learned about the people behind the names of HU’s residence halls and academic buildings. In this post, you will learn about the names of HU’s athletic complexes and other named spaces on campus.

Every college has specific names for its dining halls, residence halls, and sports complexes. You may have heard of Habecker Dining Commons or Roush Hall on HU’s home campus, but what do these names mean, and who are the people behind them? This post will be dedicated to residence halls and academic buildings, and the next post in the series will focus on the athletic complex and all named spaces at HU.

On Huntington University’s home campus, there is a fountain in the middle of the Quad that connects Dowden Science Hall, Loew-Brenn Hall, Becker Hall, and the rest of campus. Officially named the Showen-Escher Memorial Fountain, the four plaques surrounding it tell its story.

Walking along my tapestry of decisions, I wonder what my final image will be once I run out of string. Unless my hands are snatched prematurely, I commit to an uncertain design.

The Spirit of a Forester language clarifies who we are and guides who we become. Like the creeds of our Christian tradition, the Spirit of a Forester was our very intentional effort to define what we believe. Our creed has a direct impact on our everyday operations in a way that goes beyond the foundational purpose of our mission statement, beyond any marketing campaign.

My family knew little about the Church of the United Brethren in Christ when I visited Huntington University as a prospective student. Nevertheless, my Christian parents and I were confident that HU would support my spiritual growth. I know now that this had much to do with HU’s relationship with the UB denomination.

Huntington University’s 1897 Day of Giving will begin on March 16, 2023, at 5:00 a.m. EDT and continue through noon the following day. Does that sound strange? It’s actually a very intentional choice. This year, we’re honoring 1897, the year of our founding, by celebrating Day of Giving for 1 day, 8 hours, 9 minutes, and 7 seconds.

When I was six years old, I joined a jump rope team. Yes, you read that correctly — a jump rope team! For those living in the Huntington area, you might remember the Hopping Hoosiers performing at basketball half-time shows, festivals, and parades. We also competed at a local, regional, and national level. I was a part of that team all through high school. It was a way for me to participate in something fun and to feel like I was part of something bigger. It took the entire team to put on a great show, and I learned a great deal about myself during that time.