Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College is hosting an exhibit of images highlighting the work of the Isaac Harvey Fund through Aug. 5.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College is hosting a fundraising dinner featuring guests of honor Abraham and Mary Lincoln March 2 at the historic General Denver Hotel in downtown Wilmington.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A dozen members of the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati learned about a unique connection to their ancestors’ homeland that’s practically in their own back yard.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College will feature the gallery exhibit, "Frederick Douglass, From Slavery to Freedom: The Journey to New York City," from Feb. 4 through March 1. An opening reception will be held Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
This year’s community Martin Luther King Jr. Day program at Wilmington College will recognize the 30th anniversary of the national holiday Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in Hugh G. Heiland Theatre.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Students and recent alumni that have benefited from unique travel experiences will speak on their journeys and how the Isaac Harvey Fund made these experiences possible Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
"Searching for Peace" and "Broadside Prints from Volume IV: You Are Not My Enemy!" will open Monday (Oct. 8) with a special exhibit reception Wednesday (Oct. 10), at 7:30 p.m. The event is free of charge.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Representatives of three of the world's major religions will lead a panel discussion about peace at Wilmington College Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., in the T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse, which is adjacent to the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
While the reason for gathering together was to remember victims of violence, the spirits of those present on this brilliant summer evening (Aug. 6) afforded a true “Evening for Peace.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Wilmington College believes its character-building, education program known as ProjectTRUST is significantly improving the culture in local schools by addressing bullying. More than $20,000 in grants from the Weikart Family Foundation allowed ProjectTRUST’s reach to expand in 2012 to now include all four Clinton County school districts.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The unlikely lyrics, “Just forget about your worries, leave your troubles all behind,” rang out from inside the razor wire perimeter of Warren Correctional Institution July 3 as UMOJA Men’s Chorus unofficially opened the World Choir Games.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Warren Correctional's UMOJA Men's Chorus’ third album, "Extend a Hand," was released this month in advent of the seventh biennial World Choir Games being held in Cincinnati in early July. UMOJA will compete in the Games’ most unique of categories, most notably those that cannot physically sing in Cincinnati.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The Peace Resource Center planted a Yoshino cherry tree on campus on May Day (May 1) in recognition of the enduring relationship between Wilmington College and the citizens of Japan.
Friday, March 30, 2012
More than 100 members of the Columbus-based Church Women United spent the afternoon on campus March 29 on a tour that included learning about the Underground Railroad from one of the nation’s experts.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
A provocative art exhibit highlighting the human cost of war will open Monday (April 2) in the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Quilts, toys, jewelry, clothing, glassware and other home furnishings spanning seven generations dating back to the early years of the nation are featured in a new exhibit at Wilmington College’s Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center through March 23.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
As the nation observes Black History Month in February, Wilmington College has planned a number of activities designed to highlight the contributions of African-Americans to modern society.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
In conjunction with Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War, the Quaker Heritage Center is pleased to extend an invitation to you from Dr. Vinton Prince, Professor of History, who has generously offered to open his current course, "Topics in United States History: The Civil War," to members of the Wilmington community.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Abraham Lincoln was the central figure in the Civil War and the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center at Wilmington College is recognizing the paramount role of the Great Emancipator in an exhibit running from Jan. 9 through Feb. 17.
