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DEFINE YOUR FUTURE

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A Hiram College education is one of the best investments you will make in your lifetime.With a history dating back to 1850, Hiram College’s liberal arts education has remained second-to-none. Since our inception, students have benefitted from the unique opportunity to stand out, to be “First at Hiram”:• Ourinnovativecurriculumallows students to chart their own course – to combine multiple areas of interest into something no one has done before. • Smallclasssizesprovideanidealsetting for one-on-one interaction with some of the nation’s best faculty.• Becausewetreateachstudentasan individual, they become leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Hiram College alumni are prepared to make a difference in the world.

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OUR ACADEMIC APPROACH

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We change the world here at Hiram.In our rapidly changing world, a liberal arts education has never been more valuable. The world needs critical thinkers who can offer creative, interdis-ciplinary resolutions for the urgent challenges of the times. Hiram College has earned national respect and rare distinction for providing that educa-tion–formorethan160years.AHiramCollegeeducationemphasizesclose student-faculty interactions, experiential learning environments and international study encounters.

In addition to being one of only 10 percent of colleges and universities nationwidetobeawardedaPhiBetaKappachapter,Hiramholdsaccreditations from the following: •HigherLearningCommissionoftheNorthCentralAssociationof Colleges and Schools •CommissiononCollegiateNursingEducation •NationalCouncilforAccreditationofTeacherEducation •OhioStateDepartmentofEducation •AmericanChemicalSociety •NationalAssociationofSchoolsofMusic

Studentscanchoosefrom30academicmajorsorcreateindividualizedmajors.EightCentersofDistinctioncapitalizeonHiram’slong-standingstrength in applying interdisciplinary approaches to complex questions that don’t lend themselves to simple solutions, providing collaborative learning experiences.

“I’m a college graduate with a nursing degree from

a liberal arts institution. I want to take that forward

and do any random job that comes my way. I want

to taste everything the world has to offer.”

Megan Orosz ’13, nursing major

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MAJORS AND MINORS

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Your major is just the starting point. No two Hiram College experiences are exactly alike, and you will be the first to do it exactly your way. Hiram College offers 30 majors and 36 minors for undergraduates. We also offer pre-professional programs for students bound for specific career paths or law school. Many of our majors and minors are interdisciplinary.

Major areas of studyAccounting and Financial ManagementArt HistoryBiochemistryBiologyBiomedicalHumanitiesChemistryCommunicationComputer ScienceCreative WritingEconomicsEducationEducational StudiesEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFrenchHistoryManagementMathematicsMusicNeuroscienceNursingPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyReligious StudiesSociologySpanishStudio ArtTheatre Arts

Our Honors ProgramThe Hiram College Eclectic Scholars Program serves committed, self-motivated and intellectually curious students. Entrance into the Eclectic Scholars Honors Program is not based on GPA and test scores. We seek students who are academically ambitious and can demonstrate the following types of interest or experience:• Creatingorholdingaleadership position in an academic or social club.• Leadingorparticipatingina community volunteer effort such asRelayforLifeorBigBrothers/ BigSisters.• Workinginorvolunteeringata social service agency or hospital to make a difference in others’ lives.• Participationinindependent research or other academic project.• Anentrepreneurialspirit demonstrated through ideas and actions.• Involvementinenvironmentalor sustainability clubs or efforts.

MinorsStudents may minor in all major subject areas (except education and nursing), as well as:EntrepreneurshipEthicsExercise/SportScienceGender StudiesInternational StudiesPublicLeadershipPhotographyWriting

Pre-professional studiesPre-CPAPre-LawPre-Medical Studies, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry and Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary StudiesDual-degree Options in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering

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APLANFORYOUR SUCCESS

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At Hiram, we have always been on the forefront of curricular innovation. Our distinctive 12-3 academic calendar, known as the Hiram Plan, provides two different formats, enabling you to enjoy the breadth and depth of the liberal arts. The Hiram Plan uniquely prepares graduates for rewarding careers. It consists of 12 weeks of traditional semester hour courses and three weeks of intensive study during which students and faculty focus on just one course. During the 3-Week session, students can study abroad, complete an internship and engage in research or work off campus. Hiram faculty and students engage in hands-on learning opportunities throughout the country and around the globe with no other distractions or commitments to limit their time or interest in exploring an area of academic study.

Intensive study during the 3-Week period mimics how students will be asked to learn on the job, where the ability to think critically, work with diverse people and make informed decisions under deadline pressure is essential. It’s the skill set employers tell us they are looking for when hiring.

Here are some examples of 3-Week courses:

More than lab workProfessorofBiologyBradGoodnerengagesHiramstudentsinge-nomics research that is more than just a lab exercise. Goodner and his students work shoulder-to-shoulder in areas that have real world applications, such as creating edible vaccines for parts of the world without refrigeration. Immersed in research around the clock, stu-dents produce work that is published in scholarly papers. This gives them an advantage when applying for their first jobs or entry into the country’s most prestigious graduate schools.

Studying Chinese culture – hands-onProfessor of Management Gail Ambuske led a group of students to China to explore its triumph and turmoil as it enters the modern world. It was more than a study abroad trip; it was immersion into the culture and history of the Chinese and has proven to be a life-changing experience for the students.

Sleeping in class?Naptime is generally long gone when a student enters col-lege. Not so for students enrolled in the 3-Week course, “Science and Culture of Sleep,” taught by Assistant Pro-fessorofBiomedicalHumanitiesErinLambandAssociateProfessorofBiologyCaraConstance.Theinnovativeclassexplores the biological and cultural significance of sleep, and the first assignment is a forced nap.

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A YEAR OF FIRSTS

INTERDISCIPLINARYEXPLORE ACTIVITIES RECREATION FUN EVENTS NEW FRIENDS

CLASSMATES UNIQUE ENGAGED CHALLENGINGREWARDING TRANSFORMATIONALFIRST NEW

OPPORTUNITIES GOAL-SETTING PERSONALSUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS

“In ‘The Art of Making Dough,’ it’s the first opportunity many students have had where they get to drive the agenda. They get to decide what’s important and how to make it happen. That part is missing in a lot of education, but at Hiram, students get to do it from the very beginning.”

Ella Kirk, professor of French

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We’ve specially designed the first-year experience to capitalizeonallthefirstsyou will encounter – inside the classroom and out. Freshman year is all about finding one’s footing in college. As students transition between the structured days of high school and the more independent nature of college, there are bound to be challenges, and our First Year Program helps students adjust.

The first class Hiram College freshmen take is First Year Colloquium. With coursetitleslike“GlobalizationandPopCulture,”“CulturalMeaningofMonsters“and”TheScienceofBeingHuman,”thesecoursesaredesignedto engage students and foster discussion around popular topics. Through this interactive class structure, students learn the writing, critical thinking and discussion skills they will need as they move forward through college.

First Year Colloquium professors also serve as freshman advisers. Students can expect to receive one-one-one attention from their Colloquium pro-fessors and advice on choosing a major, study habits, careers, internships and more.

Colloquium Snapshot: ‘The Art of Making Dough’First-year students in “The Art of Making Dough” First Year Colloquium learn business skills through making bread and other baked goods. Started byFrenchProfessorEllaKirk,thecourserunstheon-campusTerrierBakery.Intheclassroom, students learn the history of bread and the techniques associated with baking it. Then, they put their skills to work, becoming entrepreneurs, marketers, product managers and more, as they sell their product to campus.

Within the structure of the course, first-year students have the chance to step up and be leaders, making meaningful contributions to campus life.

Did You Know?Upperclassmen at Hiram College also help teach Colloquiums. Each Colloquium has a student teaching assistant, who gives the student perspective on academic life at Hiram College. First-year students can turn to their teaching assistant to get advice on campus events, social life, studying, classes to take and more.

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“Betweenthetransformingeconomy and rich ancient culture, studying in China offered me something I’ve never experienced before. It was great seeing the big attractions, like the Great Wall andBeijingOpera,butevenbetter experiencing the simpler joys — haggling in the market and eating something that could be on one of those bizarrefoodshowsonthe Travel Channel.”

Hannah Petcovic ’13, studied in China, Spring 2011

DESTINATION: ABROAD

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The opportunity to study abroad in a foreign land enriches your entire life perspective. Immersed in a new culture, students who study abroad gain a new per-spective on the world, which they take with them as they go on to gradu-ate school and careers.

Hiram’s study abroad program is unique in that Hiram College faculty are the brains and masterminds behind each program. They develop the study abroad courses and programs in a way that enhances students’ liberal arts education. Students benefit by traveling with their own faculty as guides – not a third party program.

Did You Know?• Between20-30percentofHiramCollegestudents study abroad during their academic career.• HiramCollegefacultyhaveplannedstudyabroad programs on six continents for upcoming years.• Moststudyabroadprogramsareofferedduring the 3-Week semester; however, students also have the option of spending a 12-Week term abroad.• TheOfficeofStudyAbroadalsooperates exchange programs with three foreign universities: BogaziciUniversityinIstanbul,Turkey,Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan, and John Cabot University in Rome, Italy.

SPAIN AUSTRALIABHUTANUNITEDKINGDOM DOMINICANREPUBLIC FRANCE

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LEARNBYDOING

“The opportunity to conduct researchattheSwissLightSource

throughJamesKercheroftheHiram College Chemistry Department was the perfect way to experience

hands-on what a research career might entail. There is no better way to see what something is like other than to try it out, and the nature of

Hiram College’s small, liberal arts atmosphere allows for many experiences to do just that.”

Daniel Fakhoury ’13, chemistry major

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The Hiram College curriculum merges academic instruction with hands-on learning, giving you a first exposure to the “real” world while you’re still an undergraduate.

As students develop a deep knowledge base, they then have ample opportunities to apply that knowledge in real-world environments. The 3-Week semester, our study abroad programs and our on-campus Career Center all enable students to explore hands-on learning opportunities right at their fingertips.

Here are some ways our students learn outside the classroom walls:

‘Big Time Science’ in SwitzerlandEachyear,JamesKercher,assistantprofessorofchemistry,takesstudentsasresearchpartnerstotheSwissLightSourceinSwitzerlandforoneweektostudy physical chemistry. The trip not only gives students the chance to en-gagein“bigtimescience,”asKercherputsit;asaresultofthistrip,severalstudents co-authored an article for the “Journal of Physical Chemistry.”

On the JobThere’s no better preparation for the real world than actually spending a day on the job. During spring break, the Career Center pairs interested students with Hiram College alumni for job shadowing in their fields of choice.

This opportunity is validation for students who have already decided their majors or career paths, and is a chance to explore for students still deciding.

HiramCollegestudentshavejobshadowedattheBeckCenterfortheArts,theClevelandFBIheadquarters,theClevelandMuseumofNaturalHistoryand Village Preparatory School.

Hiram College students spend their summers interning all across the globe:• SherrodBrownCampaign• ManagementTrainingInternatSherwin-Williams• ITInternatParkerHannifin• ChautauquaCountySheriffDepartment• ResearchAssociateatMagavernMagavernGrimmLLP• ResearcheratSpringHavenClinic• GrasslandEcologyInternatGreatLakesBioenergyResearch• EquineVeterinaryMedicineInternatClevelandEquineClinicLLC• EnglishInstructorandTeachingAssistantinGuatemala• NFLFilms

Exploring NatureLocatedjustafewmilesoffcampus,theJamesH.BarrowFieldStationisa treasure trove for students to gain hands-on experience in a natural setting.

Everyyear,dozensofstudentspartnerwith faculty over the summer to study wetlands, waterfowl, wildlife rehabilita-tion, amphibian populations, the forest edge and much more, right in Hiram College’s backyard.

During Summer 2012, Gurneet Raina ’13 and Cara Constance, associate professor of biology, partnered to con-duct research on frog populations at the Field Station. They later connected theirresearchwiththenationalcitizenscience project, FrogWatch, and created their own chapter and a new course at Hiram College.

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OUR ESTEEMED FACULTY

Earl Kissell, Accounting Department

Earl teaches courses in ac-counting, finance and invest-ments at Hiram College. As faculty adviser of the popular Investment Club on campus, he passes on his expertise by working with students as they manage a cash portfolio of approximately $50,000.

Kirsten Parkinson, English and Creative Writing Department

In addition to teaching, KirstenservesasdirectoroftheLindsay-CraneCenterforWritingandLiterature.She enjoys the opportunity to nurture student creativity, and has guided students in getting their writing published in several outlets. An expert in Victorian literature, she is currently researching representations ofBerthaMasoninfilmadaptations of “Jane Eyre.”

Rodney Hessinger, History Department Rodney has been teaching at Hiram College for more than a decade. He has led several study abroad trips, including a service trip to the Dominican Republic and a 17-day explora-tion of the Caribbean Sea. Rodney’s research involves the history of sexuality and religious conflict in the early American republic.

Debbie Kasper, Environmental Studies Department

Debbie, an environmental sociologist, is involved in several sustainability initiatives on campus. She is the director of the TREE House project, an initiative that is transforming a nineteenth century home into an energy and cost saving office space for theEnvironmental Studies department. She is also the faculty mentor to the environmental SEED Scholars.

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They’ll know your name. They’ll know your strengths (and weaknesses). And in their eyes, your needs come first.

Xinlu Yu, Communication Department

Xinlu teaches courses in intercultural and international communication and media and multiculturalism. She is also an expert in China and has led study abroad trips to BeijingandShanghai.XinluisfacultyadviserofLambdaPi Eta, the communication honor society on campus.

Amber Chenoweth, Psychology Department Amber teaches courses in general psychology, experi-mental methods and statistics and biopsychology and special course topics like “Animal Cognition” and “Drug Use and Abuse.” Outside the classroom, Amber is a faculty adviser for Hiram College’s an-nualRelayforLifeevent.Sheenjoys the opportunity Hiram has provided her to closely interact with students.

Erin Lamb, Biomedical Humanities Department

Erin is a scholar in biomedi-cal humanities. Her research explores the human side of medicine and biology. Her research and teaching interests center on cultural representations of medicine and science, in particular, aging, genetics, health care and bioethics. She teaches courses of interest to a wide variety of students. Courses include “The Science of Sleep,” “Aging, Sex and the Body”and“WhatisHuman?”

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Our residence halls are so much more than a place to live; they are a place for youtolearn,socializeandbeinvolvedinthe community. Our residence halls are right on campus, close to academic buildings, creating a seamless transition between academic and social life. Students can walk to classes and meet with classmates for study sessions in the residence hall lounges.

All of our residence halls are staffed with student resident assistants and professional area directors. They are there to offer mentoring and advice, and they also plan hall programming for residents.

Hiram College has great residence hall options available for students, starting with their first year:

Booth-CentennialLocatedjustupthehillfromtheDiningHallandneartheColemanSportsCenter,Booth-Centennialhouses210residents(freshmenthroughseniors).TheBooth-CentenniallawnisapopularplaceforrugbyandUltimateFrisbee games during the spring and early fall.

Miller and WhitcombMiller and Whitcomb Halls, “on the Hill,” are popular options for first-year students. Each floor has a central lounge, which creates a strong community, and each hall has a large first floor lounge, great for game and movie nights.

QuadOne of the most popular options for first-year students, the Quad is made upoffiveseparateresidencehalls.BothDeanandPeckhamcontainall-freshmen,all-maleandall-femalefloors.BecauseQuadhousessomanystudents, residents form a close bond with each other.

As students progress through their studies, the following options are available:

BowlerTooutsiders,Bowlerdoesn’tlooklikearesidencehall,butratheranineteenthcenturyhome.Builtin1878,itistheoldestresidencehalloncampusandapopular option for sophomores through seniors. It features air-conditioned rooms, two parlors, a large upstairs lounge and loftable furniture.

East HallOne of the specialty housing options for upper-classmen, East Hall features apartment style living, with suites housing six or eight students. Each suite hasacommonlivingarea,kitchenette,full-sizedrefrigeratorandtwoprivate bathrooms.

TownhousesThe newest specialty housing option for students, the Townhouse community offers an independent living experience for upper-classmen. Each townhouse has four furnished single bedrooms, a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher, a furnished living room, two private bathrooms, a washer and dryer, air conditioning and cable and Internet access.

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CHEMISTRYCLUBEDUCATIONCLUBETHICSBOWL ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY STUDENT

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CAMPUSPROGRAMMINGBOARDTHE ADVANCE INTERFAITHCOUNCILNEWMANCLUBTHE NET DOVE AND CHALICEGREEKHABITATFORHUMANITY ANIMECLUB

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION G-FREE INTERCULTURALFORUMRELAYFORLIFEVEGETARIAN CO-OP VIDEOGAMECLUBBOWLINGCLUBEQUESTRIAN TEAM

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Student-runorganizationslet you stand out and leave a mark. You can be a leader and make a difference starting in your first year. The opportunity to actively engage with students who have similar interests speaksforitself;HiramCollegehasmorethan90activestudentorganiza-tions, from recreational to political, and academic to social. During the first few weeks of the semester, all campus groups are on display at the Involvement Fair, where students can learn about meeting times and activities.

Unlike at larger colleges, at Hiram students can begin taking on active roles –includingleadershippositions–startingtheirfreshmanyear.Oursmallsizeallows students to assume significant responsibility and gain important leadership skills.

Students are also known – and encouraged – to start their own student organizations.TheOfficeofCampusInvolvementoffersresourcesforstudents who wish to pursue such opportunities.

Hiram Traditions Springfest: As the weather turns warm just before the end of the school year, students know Springfest is right around the corner. The week-end-long event features a headline concert (3OH!3, Mike Posner and Reliant Khaveperformedinthepast),acarnival,late-nightdodgeballandmore.

Campus Day: Students, faculty and staff enjoy a day free from class to give back to the community early in the fall semester. Homecoming: A week of events during the fall semester, including a bonfire, Homecoming Court announcement, comedian performance and more, lead up to Saturday’s football game and parade. Many alumni come back to enjoy the festivities. De-Stress Fest: The programming board coordinates a week of events, encouraging students to de-stress before the end of the semester. The week fea-tures massages, therapy dogs, dance lessons, arts and crafts, a tea bar and more. Bread and Soup: Each Thursday of the spring semester, students have the option of coming together for a dinner of bread and soup. Proceeds benefit the hungry in Portage County, and community members frequently join in. Relay for Life: Relay is a yearlong event culminating in the spring. Students, faculty and staff form teams to join in supporting cancer research. All teams come together for the 24-hour event at Charles A. Henry Field, where they walk the track together to remember, celebrate and fight back.

“When you get involved at Hiram, you’re bound to find your niche. Hiram is a place where, if you come here to find that thing that fits you, you’ll probably find it. And if it’s not here, you can make it.”

Joshua Turner ’15, sociology major

Make a ChangeStudent Senate is the representative student governing body of Hiram College. Senate acts as the liaison between the administration and students. Each year, students vote on which members of the student body they want to serve in the leadership positions. Students can also participate in Senate activities by joining committees.

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BYTHENUMBERS

0% Amount your tuition will go up with our Tuition Guarantee

10 Residence halls

2 Apartment/townhouse-styleresidencehalls425 kW DC solar arrays on campus

1300+ Total enrollment

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Number of former Hiram presidents who became U.S. presidents – JAMES A. GARFIELD

1977 Year Dean Scarborough, Avery Dennison Corporation’s

president and CEO, graduated from Hiram

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Classesalwayscomefirst.Butyourtimeoutside the classroom is important, too. Here are some of the places you’ll spend a lot of time when you’re not in class. LibraryOur library boasts a large collection of books, e-books, journals, CDs and DVDs. Students find it an excellent resource for studying, group projects and research. Our staff offers online and on-ground support for students.

Kennedy Center Main LoungeAlsoknownastheStudentCenter,theKennedyCenterMainLoungeishome to late-night and weekend programming, hosted by the Office of Campus Involvement. During the day, it’s a great place to study or meet for group projects.

Dining HallOne of the newest buildings on campus, our Dining Hall offers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week during the academic year.

BistroTheBistro,locatedintheKennedyCenter,isaDiningHallalternative.Itsmenu features specialty sandwiches, salads, smoothies, snacks and more.

Les and Kathy Coleman Sports, Recreation and Fitness CenterOur state-of-the-art athletic facility features a fitness center, field

house, indoor track, weight room, aerobics studio, racquetball courts, gymnasium, pool and more. Use of the sports center is free for Hiram College students.

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Our culturally rich campus is welcoming to every individual. This is your chance to be yourself, to share your passions, to be first.No two students are the same, and Hiram celebrates and embraces individuality. Cultural diversity is a cornerstone of Hiram’s interdisciplinaryliberalartseducation.Werecognizethevalueofdiversity in our educational program, and foster a supportive environment, encompassing knowledge, values and ethics from variedperspectives.Becauseoftheseuniqueopportunities,notwo Hiram College experiences are the same.

Minority and international students comprise 26 percent of the student body. We are an inclusive community that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and points of view. Domestically, our students come from 33 different states.

Cultural Clubs and OrganizationsManyofour90studentclubsandorganizationsgivestudentsa chance to connect to those with similar cultural and religious interests or backgrounds. These include the African-American StudentUnion,HispanicOrganizationforLatinoAwareness,Dove and Chalice, Interfaith Council, The Net, Newman Club, Hillel, Hiram Islamic Society and more.

Oneofthelargeststudentorganizationsoncampus,the Intercultural Forum, celebrates campus diversity.

Studentsofallbackgroundsjoininastheorganizationputson an annual dinner and talent show that showcases the diverse cultural and culinary backgrounds of Hiram College students.

The All Faith Chapel and Meeting House Hiram College’s spirit of togetherness is evident through the Fisher All Faith Chapel and Meeting House, which serves as a place of worship for students of all religious and spiritual backgrounds. A simple building, it contains no religious symbols from one tradition that may interfere with the worship of another. An adjacent spiritual labyrinth and memorial garden serve as additional sacred spaces for contemplation and reflection.

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SERVE THE COMMUNITY

“Anything service learning-oriented, I love. It’s so much more than the service you do; it’s the relationships you make. It’s not that you always havetoberecognizedforit,butit’sthe feeling that you leave with.”

Hannah Brown ’15, nursing major

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When it comes to blending community involvement with the academic curriculum, there is no better place than Hiram College. Hiram College consistently ranks highly in the “Washington Monthly” annual College Guide, which ranks colleges based on student opportunities to engage in service learning.

Our commitment is evident through the 90-plus year tradition of Campus Day, a day early in the fall semester when students have a day off from classes to serve the community. Faculty, staff and students join to give back to the community together.

Many Hiram College classes incorporate service learning into the academic curriculum, in particular during the 3-Week. In a class titled “EngagedCitizenship,”studentsspentseveraldaysservingatlocalorganizationsincludingtheKingKennedyCenterinRavennaandHiram House Camp in Chagrin Falls. Our PartnershipsHiramCollegemaintainsrelationshipswithseverallocalorganizationsfor students to engage in service learning: •AkronZoo,MedinaRaptorCenterandPenitentiaryGlenReservation •TheBackDoorThriftRoom •CrossroadsHospice •GarfieldElementarySchool •HappyTrailsFarmAnimalSanctuary •HattieLarlham •HiramCommunityGarden •HiramFarmLivingandLearningCommunity •KingKennedyCenter •NelsonGarrettsvilleCommunityCupboard •RenaissanceFamilyCenter •RobinsonMemorialHospital •SalvationArmyandNortheastPortageFoodShelf

Service LeadersServiceLeadersareaselectgroupofstudentswhoservewithlocalnonprofit agencies and participate in a multi-year student leadership program, all with a focus on ethical awareness and action. Students reflect on and advocate for fairness, impartiality and equality while addressing social and environmental issues.

Students must apply for the program. Those hired are able to receive weekly work-study money or stipends for their participation in the program.

“I’ve gained a new love for service learning. It’s great to know you’re helping, that you made a change – being able to do something, and see at the end of the day, that you made a difference.”

Michael Hall ’14, philosophy, political science major

Did You Know?Hiram College has an active HabitatforHumanityorganiza-tion. Students serve on a weekly basis at Habitat sites throughout Northeast Ohio and then have the opportunity to take an alternative spring break trip to High Point, N.C., for the Habitat Collegiate Challenge.

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As a student-athlete at Hiram College, you’ll compete in the North Coast Athletic Conference, one of the most respected NCAA Div. III athletic conferences in the nation.The NCAC’s 10 member institutions are academically selective colleges and universities in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. All institutions have chapters ofPhiBetaKappa,thepreeminenthonorsocietyforcollegesanduniversi-ties. Conference members have earned 65 national championships since the league was formed in 1983. NCAC institutions include Allegheny College, DenisonUniversity,DePauwUniversity,HiramCollege,KenyonCollege,OberlinCollege, Ohio Wesleyan University, Wabash College, Wittenberg University and the College of Wooster.

Hiramstudent-athletescompeteandtraininthe$12.3millionLesandKathyColeman Sports, Recreation and Fitness Center. The facility includes Price Gymnasium, our competition gymnasium, two multi-purpose fieldhouses, Alumni Memorial Pool, Olympic-caliber weight room, fitness center and indoor track. Outdoor venues include the Charles A. Henry Field, which serves as the home for football and lacrosse and features a synthetic turf surface, installed in 2012. Hiram’s soccer complex features a natural surface and lights, enabling night contests and practices. Terrier baseball and softball teams compete on natural fields located at the athletic complex. Hiram golf teamshaveplayingprivilegesatSugarBushGolfCourse,oneofthemostscenic and highly regarded courses in Ohio.

Ourteamsareroutinelyrecognizedfortheiracademicachievements,earningTeam Academic Achievement Awards and All-American Academic status based on team grade point average and contributions to the life of the institution. Hiram student-athletes enjoy the best of both worlds: challenging competition with the appropriate balance of academic and co-curricular experiences.

Intercollegiate varsity sportsWomenBasketballCross CountryGolfLacrosseSoccer SoftballSwimming and DivingVolleyball

MenBaseballBasketballCross CountryFootballGolfLacrosseSoccerSwimming and Diving

Club SportsCheerleadingRugbyTennisWater Polo

IntramuralsArena Football BasketballDodgeballRacquetball SoccerTennisUltimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Did You Know?• Almost40percentofstudents at Hiram play an intercollegiate sport.• InrecentyearsHiramCollege teams have captured NCAC titles in volleyball and softball and qualified for NCAA play- off competition.• Hirambeganintercollegiate lacrosse competition in 2013.

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DEFINE DISTINCTION

James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, was one of three U.S. Presidents to serve as president of a college before serving the nation. Garfield was president of Hiram College from 1857-1863, when it was known as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. Prior to becomingthe school’s president, he was also a student.

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Centers of DistinctionHiram College’s Centers of Distinction fuel interdisciplinary study, and through their programming and events, students are directly involved in seminars, competitions, work-shops and internships – regardless of major. The Centers’ programming complements Hiram College course-work – taking education to a new level.

In the following pages, discover opportunities Hiram’s Centers of Distinction provide including:• Developplansfornew businesses and social ventures – and start running them• TraveltoWashington,D.C.,and interact directly with key leaders developing domestic and foreign policy• Partnerwithfacultyandstaffto establish Hiram’s sustainability goals• Teachgenomicstohighschool students, while developing a research project• Editandpublishaliteraryjournal• Becomeacampusleaderina service partnership within our community.

In the classroom and out of it, students have opportunities the Centers of Distinction make possible. Opportunities to know, to do, to dare.

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Innovate and createCenter for Integrated Entrepreneurship The Center integrates the concepts of entrepreneurship into the liberal arts through curricular and extracurricular activities. The synergy of liberal arts and entrepreneurship helps students develop the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary to enhance their own lives, and those of the community and society.

Hiram’s Integrated Entrepreneurship program provides many opportunities for students to develop entrepreneurial mindsets and abilities: •Theentrepreneurshipminor •Coursesacrossdisciplinesthatintegrateentrepreneurship •EntrepreneurshipResidentialLearningCommunity •Entrepreneurshipinternships •FiresideChatswithlocalentrepreneurs •ideablitz™ and ideabuild™ idea competitions •C.E.O.Club •Workshops

The Center is a place to realizethefullpowerand impact of a Hiram liberal arts education on an entrepreneurial career path.

It’s your ideaStudents can participate in two annual idea competitions, where they work alone or in teams to develop an entrepre-neurial concept or business. They present a short pitch to a teamofjudges,andwinningteamsreceivecashprizestomake their ideas come to life.

Learn from those who have been thereEvery Wednesday during the 12-Week semester, the Center for Integrated Entrepreneurship brings in local entrepreneurs to talk with students in informal Fireside Chats. Students learn about entrepreneurship from those who have been there – the struggles, setbacks, joys and rewards, in making an idea come to life.

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Tell a story Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and LiteratureTheLindsay-CraneCenterbelievesinreadingandwritingasfoundationsof the liberal arts tradition, of lifelong learning and of culture in all its forms. To that end, the Center offers special opportunities that contribute to intellectual and artistic pleasure and growth for all Hiram College writ-ers and readers.

Visiting authors include scholars on pop culture and cultural history, novel-ists, poets, editors and nonfiction authors.

Regardless of major, students can enter writing contests which provide the opportunity to hone writing skills and have writing read and evaluated by professionalwriters.TheLindsay-CraneCenteralsosponsorsaregionallit-erary competition for students from six area institutions. The Center helps students identify writing and literature-related internships both on and off campus and offers guidance in submitting both creative and scholarly work to publications and conferences around the country.

TheLindsay-CraneCenteris named for two poets with close ties to Northeast Ohio. Nicholas Vachel LindsayattendedHiramCollege from 1897 to 1900. Harold Hart Crane was born in nearby Garrettsville.

Engage with visiting authorsAuthorslikeLesRoberts,TimO’BrienandThrityUmrigar(left)visitcampusseveraltimesayearthroughtheLindsay-CraneCenterforWritingandLiterature.Notonlydotheygivepublictalks and readings – they work one-on-one with students to evaluate writing and judge student contests.

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Sustain the environmentCenter for the Study of Nature and SocietyThe Center fosters a community that sustains ecological systems, educates for environmental awareness and promotes local action.

Center activities promote a better understanding of all aspects of ecosystems, economies and cultures through teaching and learning, integrated research, service and action. Students have direct involvement with: •OrganizationsliketheAudubonSociety,LakeCountyMetropark Penitentiary Glen, Ohio and National Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Association, the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the Akron Zoological Park. •Wildliferehabilitationandcaptivebreedingofendangeredwaterfowl – hands-on learning prepares students for veterinary schools and other graduate programs, as well as careers in teaching and environmental education.Students perform all aspects of animal husbandry, facility maintenance, research, water quality testing and required Species Survival Plans reporting.

The Center serves biology, environmental studies and biomedical humanities majors, and is a resource for programs such as bio-monitoring and environmentalcitizenship.

A treasure trove of natural resourcesTheJamesH.BarrowFieldStation,locatedjust off campus, is home to 500-plus acres of land, rich with natural resources. Students work with these resources and natural wildlife (frogs, waterfowl, snakes and more) to assist professors in research and gain hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for graduate school and beyond.

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Interpret molecular languagesCenter for Deciphering Life’s LanguagesLifehaslanguagesatthemolecularlevelthatdeterminehowcellsfunction.TheCenterforDecipheringLife’sLanguagesunderstandstheimportance of molecular information in today’s world and the need for more scientists who understand, interpret and use this information to solve new problems and communicate their findings to increase thescientific literacy of our society.

The Center involves students in research projects, teaching basic scientific principles and encouraging research experiences beyond the classroom. Courses have original research built in, including involvement in cutting-edge genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience and microbiology.

Students also may participate in the Hiram Genomics Initiative – which focuses on original research within courses – or the First-year genomics experience – which connects all new students to science.

Students can be part of the Center’s strong outreach to area high school students through collaborative research projects, the Hiram Genomic Academy or the Hiram Robotics Academy.

Cutting-edge facilitiesOur science facilities allow for the opportunity to experience science – not just learn it. Incorporating lab work into the curriculum gives professors the opportu-nity to engage students in their own scholarly research – making them partners, not just students.

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LeadandserveThe Garfield Institute for Public LeadershipThe Garfield Institute prepares students to assume the responsibilities of public leadership by developing expertise in matters of public policy, foreign and domestic, grounded in Hiram’s traditional liberal arts education.

The Seminar SeriesThe Garfield Institute’s Seminar Series brings public leaders and scholars to campus, people whose own responsible leadership enables them to help clarify issues of public policy and provide opportunities for students to network and interact. These seminars connect students and the greater community with issues of national and international discourse. Past topics include: •NuclearIran:TheOptionsforAmericanPolicy •PartisanshipandtheFutureofAmericanDemocracy •WhyChinaCannotRisePeacefully •Debt,theDisconnectBetweenRationalBehaviorandPoliticalSystems •Civility:ThrivingorDyinginAmericanDiscourse •ExaminingtheFinancialCrisis

“The opportunities I’ve gotten are unbelievable. I’ve met people and gone places I never imagined possible. I never would have been able to do things like this somewhere else. I’m lucky; it’s a lot fun.”

Courtney Wade ’14, communication major, Garfield Scholar

Prepare to leadTheGarfieldInstituteforPublicLeadershipishome to the Garfield Scholar Program. A select group of students engage in public policy throughout the year by visiting elected officials and federal buildings, taking an annual trip to Washington, D.C., and helping plan Institute programming. During Spring 2013, Scholars visited Cuba (left).

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Engage in a global worldCenter for Global InteractionHiram College provides an education that fosters an understanding of cultural and geographical diversity and an ability to overcome linguistic barriers and embrace cultural difference. Hiram College’s strengths and commitments to a global perspective include required language study, a plethoraofcoursesemphasizingglobalperspectivesinthefineandper-forming arts, social sciences and humanities, a rigorous study abroad pro-gram, a core curriculum requirement “Exploring the World,” international recruiting and the international studies minor.

TheCenterforGlobalInteractionencourages,enablesandpublicizestheintersections between people traveling from Hiram (study away and schol-arship)andpeoplecomingtoHiram(internationalstudentsandscholars/speakers). The newest of Hiram’s Centers, it is the most thoroughly interdis-ciplinary and cross-disciplinary spot at Hiram College, Hiram’s portal to the rest of the world, different languages, different people and different ideas.

The Center promotes a campus culture in which global perspective becomes an inherent and natural expectation of all students.

Lead in a global worldAnewscholarsprogram,theEmergingGlobalLeaderswill prepare students to be leaders in a global world. As they embark on a four-year program, select Global Scholars will engage in unique opportunities at home and abroad that will connect them with critical global issues of the 21st century.

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Science meets the humanitiesCenter for Literature and MedicineThis Center of Distinction explores the human side of medicine. It’s a topic often unexplored,inafielddominatedbyhardcorescience.ButthroughtheCenterforLiteratureandMedicine,studentslearntoexaminehumanvaluesinhealthcare contexts, through literary works and in clinical settings.

Center programming includes speakers, who discuss topics like sociological per-spectives on alcohol use and abuse, depression and suicide, autism and more. The Center also explores medicine through art, with visiting performers like the Dancing Wheels Company and a ballet performance centered on nursing.

Becauseofitsuniqueapproachtothefieldofmedicine,theCenterisalsoahubofresearch.ItishometotheLiteratureandMedicineBookSeriespublishedbytheKentStateUniversityPress,aswellasfacultyandstaffjournalandresearcharticles.

At Hiram College, we believe the best preparation for medical school is rooted in a rich liberal arts undergraduate education. Students who participate in activities with the Center for LiteratureandMedicinegainunique experience that sets them apart from other medical school applicants.

Mental health and wellnessEveryyear,theCenterforLiteratureandMedi-cine hosts a Margaret Clark Morgan Scholar. The visiting scholar gives guest lectures, as well as a public presentation. Past speakers have in-cludedEmmynomineeJordanBurnham(left),who shared the story of depression, suicide and anxiety he experienced in high school.

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Explore ethical dilemmasCenter for Engaged EthicsThe Center for Engaged Ethics’ mission is to foster ethical engagement through awareness, reflection and action, and to equip students to confront the ethical challenges of life. Ethical issues and challenges arise throughout our personal, professional, and civic lives; the Center’s programming ensures these topics are woven throughout the College, its curriculum and student lives.

Every year, the Center for Engaged Ethics weaves a theme throughout the Hiram College curriculum, creating campus-wide engagement and focus on one common topic. Past themes include “Ability and Disability,” “Food and Hunger,” “Civility” and “War.” Incoming freshmen also complete a common reading assignment centered on the annual ethics theme.

The Office of Civic Engagement coordinates community service and service learning opportunities and works closely with the Center for Engaged Ethics. Hiram College has a longstanding close relationship with the city and greater Portage County, and we are proud of our students’ willingness to give back.

Ethical engagement from the startDuring September, the Center for Engaged Ethics holds two important events that build community and ethical engagement across campus. On Campus Day (right), students have the day off from classes to partake in commu-nity service. On the day of the Teach-In, during the lunchtime hour students have the opportu-nity to sit in on small discussions related to the annual ethics theme.

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LocatedinthegentlyrollinghillsofOhio’s Western Reserve, less than 45 minutes from Cleveland, Youngstown and Akron, Hiram College offers students the best of all worlds. The rural beauty of Hiram’s 110-acre campus is the perfect setting for quiet contemplation and focused study, while allowing students to enjoy the many amenities, culture and attractions found within a short drive from campus.

Hiram students routinely spend time at nearby national attractions such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Visits to professional sports venues allowstudentstorootfortheClevelandBrowns,CavaliersandIndians.The Cleveland Orchestra is considered among the best on the planet and is less than an hour’s drive away.

Hiram’s rural and scenic location is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and cross country skiing. Runners find their way to Hiram to train in this idyllic part of Portage County.

“Attending an Indians game is an easy commute and so much fun. We go as often as our schedule will allow.”

Janie Linger ’15, biology major

Did You Know?• TheWestSideMarketin Cleveland is home to more than 100 vendors of great ethnic diversity. It is estimated more than a million people visit the market in a given year.• Threeminorleagueprofessional baseball clubs compete in ballparks less than one hour from Hiram’s campus: the AkronAeros,LakeCounty Captains and Mahoning Valley Scrappers.• BlossomMusicCenter,located in nearby Cuyahoga Falls, is the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra and hosts a full summer schedule of popular music groups and performers.

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The Tuition Guarantee is just one of the many ways we put our families first. It ensures costs will not increase during a student’s four years of college.Hiram College has long been known for partnering with families to make a liberal arts education available to qualified students. That tradition con-tinues today in the form of our innovative Tuition Guarantee and commitment to admitting students without regard to family financial circumstances.

The Tuition Guarantee ensures the annual cost for tuition will not increase between the time students enroll at Hiram and their senior year. While students at other institutions are never certain what type of annual tuition increase they will encounter, Hiram students know there will be no increase. The Tuition Guarantee makes college costs affordable and predictable. It is just one of the reasons Hiram is known as one of the best buys in all of higher education.

In addition to the Tuition Guarantee, Hiram devotes significant resources to assist families in the form of grants and scholarships. More than 95 percent of Hiram students receive some form of financial aid, and the Col-lege awards more than $7 million in financial aid annually. Once admitted to Hiram, students will be considered for all of the financial assistance they are eligible to receive. A variety of institutional grants and scholarships make a Hiram education one of the best investments possible.

“We looked at a lot of private liberal arts institutions, and Hiram stood out for many reasons, including the Tuition Guarantee. My family and I understand the investment we’re making in our son’s education, and the guarantee gives us peace of mind that our college costs will not continue to escalate.”

Karen Scher, Hiram College parent

Tuition at private colleges increases an average of six percent annu-ally and at public universities, 11 percent. At Hiram, we lock in your tuition costs for your four years on campus.

Did You Know?• HiramCollegeisrankedby Forbes.com in the top third of colleges in the nation based on affordability and productivity.

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What’snext?The best way to learn more about our campus is to come for a visit. We offer several types of visits, from overnight stays, to classroom visits, to meetings with coaches and financial aid advisers.

Choose which visit option is best for you, and sign up online at www.hiram.edu/visit.

Individual Visit:CustomizeaHiramCollegetourwithone-on-onefaculty and coach meetings, financial aid appointments and more, weekdays throughout the academic year.

Saturday Group Visits: Get an introduction to the Hiram campus in a small group, Saturday mornings from September through May.

“Experience Hiram” Days: Receive a hands-on look at academic life by shadowing a class in an area of interest, select weekdays throughout the year.

Overnight Visits: Arrive in the evening and eat dinner at the Dining Hall. See what goes on after normal class hours, in terms of student organizationsandactivities.Spendthenightinaresidencehall,andshadow a class in the morning, select weekdays throughout the year.

Open House: Tour the campus and meet faculty and students from a wide array of activities and disciplines, one Saturday each semester.

After visiting, it’s time to apply.

Hiram College uses the rolling admission plan, meaning prospective students may apply continuously, and we admit qualified students on a space-available basis.

To be fully considered for top academic scholarships, students must apply by Dec. 1.

Applicants should submit the following:• CommonApplication,includingessay,alongwiththeHiramCollege supplemental form. Students may also choose to apply using Hiram College’s own application, but they should still submit an essay.• Teacherrecommendation• SecondarySchoolReport• Officialhighschooltranscripts• Personalinterview(recommended)• Collegecourseworktranscripts(forPSEOapplicants)

Learnmoreaboutapplying to Hiram at admission.hiram.edu.

Admission Guidelines:To be adequately prepared to succeed at Hiram, the College recommends all applicants complete the following courses while in secondary school:• 4yearsofEnglish• 3yearsofmath• 3yearsofscience• 3yearsofhistoryand/orsocial science• 2yearsofthesameforeign language• 2yearsofelectivesfromtheabove subjects

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CONTINUETOEXPLORE.We have so much more to show you! Find out more about what Hiram College can do for you. •Findyouradmissioncounselor. •Learnmoreaboutapplying. •Signupforavisit. •Wantmoreanswers?Askusquestions.Go to www.hiram.edu/admission/traditional, email admission@hiram.edu, or call 800.362.5280.

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