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Three more chances to catch “Everybody,” the first mainstage production of the 2026-2027 Theatre and Dance schedule. Directed by Chicago-based Lo Williams, this dark comedy about the meaning of life, death, and everything in between follows the aftermath of Death summoning the lead character “Everybody” to their grave. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Remaining shows are at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, and 2 p.m., Nov. 1, all in Chakeres Memorial Theatre on campus. To purchase tickets, visit: https://www.wittenberg.edu/academics/thdn

The spooky season kicked off in style in Wittenberg’s Steemer this week with Wittenberg University Athletics annual Trick or Treat event for local families, Oct. 26. More than 200 area children donned their best costumes as they played games, colored, and engaged with dozens of Tiger athletics teams, campus organizations, and University offices.

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Save the dates for Wittenberg’s Theatre and Dance Department’s fall programming series, which includes productions directed, choreographed, and performed by a passionate student community. First up: Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Oct. 29-Nov. 1. See full showcase and purchase ticket at https://tinyurl.com/fall-2026-performances.

The Rev. Dr. Nathan Esala, the newly named David P. and Carol Matevia Pastor to the University, will officially be installed on Sunday, Nov. 1, in historic Weaver Chapel with the Rev. Suzanne Darcy Dillahunt, bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod, presiding. See full story: https://tinyurl.com/Pastor-Installation

Thank you to all who participated in Week for Witt, our third annual week of giving! We’re grateful to our alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff who came together and showed their Tiger pride for our weeklong celebration of support for Scholarships, Strategic Presidential Initiatives, Experiential Learning, Athletics, and The Wittenberg Fund. If you missed Week for Witt, there's still time to give! You can give through Oct. 31 to have your gift counted. Make a difference by passing your light on to others: https://www.wittenberg.edu/week-for-witt

Today, during Week for Witt, we’re featuring The Wittenberg Fund. The Wittenberg Fund provides flexible, unrestricted support that allows the University to respond to its most important needs, from academic programs and student life to faculty support and campus renewal. Make a gift today: www.wittenberg.edu/week-for-witt

Today, we’re featuring Athletics as part of Week for Witt, our third annual giving week! Wittenberg Athletics has a long tradition of excellence, offering Tigers opportunities to compete, grow, and lead both on and off the field. Your gift helps provide resources for training, facilities, equipment, and programs. Give today: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/WittenbergUniversity/week-for-witt-2026/pages/Athletics

Today, during our third annual giving week, Week for Witt, we’re featuring Experiential Learning. Through internships, research, service, study away, and hands-on projects, students gain real-world experiences that prepare them for lives of meaning and purpose. These opportunities expand perspectives, deepen knowledge, and strengthen connections with faculty, peers, and the community. Pass your light during Week for Witt: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/WittenbergUniversity/week-for-witt-2026/pages/Experientiallearning