(7:14) On May 22, Matthew Merlo '22 addressed the gathered crowd at Allentown's PPL Center as the School of Continuing Education speaker for Muhlenberg's 174th Commencement exercises. Hear Merlo's remarks to the class and their guests at the 2022 Commencement ceremony.

(10:30) On May 22, Joel Hark '22 addressed his peers as the senior class speaker for Muhlenberg's 174th Commencement exercises. Hear his remarks to the class and their guests at the 2022 Commencement ceremony.

(44:55) The Muhlenberg College workshop of Squeeze Her Hand, a new docu-musical written by Will Howitt '23, took place on March 4 and 5, 2022, with a filming on March 6 that was produced by Jonathan Schlegel and Jeff Yorgey. The program can be found here, made by Marin Diddams '21 with key art by Jonathan Fleming '20https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dWM7...Squeeze Her Hand” is a collection of recorded interview excerpts and original music that investigates the concepts of grief, commemoration, isolation, and loss during the COVID pandemic. Based on a true story, the narrative follows a household as they explore the love and subsequent loss of their Bubbe, an important figure to each member of the family for her various roles as a mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. Real and deeply personal interview excerpts from the group ground the music in reality, and within the impossibility of connection during the time of the virus and quarantine."Singers worked with professors Brian Chu and Vincent Trovato for approximately 45 minutes each week over six weeks total. Finale rehearsals were led by Abigail Sherman ‘22 and Lily Arovas '23. The cast consisted of Amanda Berkson ‘23, Will Howitt ‘23, Joe Grisanzio ‘23, and Nicole Gardner ‘23. Directed by the composer/lyricist.

(1:35:40) This March 1 panel discussed the current political state of affairs in Eastern Europe in a virtual panel. Lauren Anderson '79 joined the panel to offer her own insight into national and global security. She currently serves as a non-resident fellow with the Geneva Centre for Security Policy and as an advisor and special skilled role player for the U.S. military. Faculty panelists included Mohsin Hashim, professor of political science and director of the Russian studies program; Brian Mello, professor of political science and director of the Muhlenberg College Center for Ethics; and Julie Shoults, visiting lecturer in German studies and women’s & gender studies. The panel discussion was moderated by Lanethea Mathews-Schultz, professor and chair of political science.Learn more: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/news/2022/ukraine-russiapanel.html

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(1:54) Have you heard of Oscar Bernheim? Strange happenings, unexplained sounds and a shadowy figure in South Hall.

(2:20) It's a wrap on Mulementum 2022 and our community never disappoints! With tens of thousands of dollars raised, your gifts will help create meaningful opportunities and experiences for years to come. As a thank you, check out President Harring's special video to close out Mulementum!

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(1:41:42) The Gideon F. Egner Memorial Chapel and the Department of Music are proud to present the 64th annual Advent Candlelight Carols Service, adapted from the Festival of Lessons and Carols of King’s College, Cambridge University in England. -----------------------------------------------------------00:00 Once in Royal David's City 07:32 Welcome and Invocation 12:39 Ring Out, Wild Bells 17:48 First Lesson 20:23 Spring Carol from A Ceremony of Carols 22:09 The Peace of Wild Things 27:12 Second Lesson 28:08 Geistliches Lied 33:16 Third Lesson 35:22 For Unto Us a Child is Born 40:25 Fourth Lesson 42:08 Not One Sparrow is Forgotten 44:16 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming 48:13 Fifth Lesson 49:39 Bogoroditse Dyevo 51:26 Der Gartner 54:39 Sixth Lesson 56:08 Lullay My Liking 01:01:18 Let the Life I've Lived Speak for Me 01:04:57 Seventh Lesson 01:06:51 "There is No Rose" from A Ceremony of Carols 01:10:14 Wondrous Glow 01:14:31 Eighth Lesson 01:16:37 "Lullaby" from Welcome Joy and Welcome Sorrow 01:19:12 In The Bleak Mid-Winter 01:22:27 Ninth Lesson 01:25:34 Candlelight Carol 01:29:39 Silent Night, Holy Night (Stille Nacht) 01:34:38 Benediction 01:35:37 O Come, All Ye Faithful ____________________________________The following works are in the public domain:Once in Royal David’s City Geistliches Lied For Unto Us a Child is Born Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Der Gärtner In The Bleak Mid-Winter Silent Night, Holy Night (Stille Nacht) O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis)The following works have been licensed by Muhlenberg College from the publishers, and copyright permissions have been secured:“A Nativity Suite” arr. Wilbur HeldTurn, Turn by Libby Larsen (b. 1950) Performed by Joshua Freeman, BaritoneUmoja by Valerie ColemanIt Came Upon a Midnight Clear arr. Catherine McMichael. Performed by the Muhlenberg Flute EnsembleDivinum Mysterium arr. Craig PhillipsRing Out, Wild Bells by Jonathan Dove (b. 1959). Chamber Choir“Spring Carol” from A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Women’s EnsembleThe Peace of Wild Things Jake Runestad (b. 1986). College ChoirNot One Sparrow is Forgotten. Arr. by William Hawley (b. 1950). College Choir and Chamber ChoirBogoróditse Dyévo Chamber Choir. Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)Lullay My Liking. Chamber Choir. Philip Lawson (b. 1957) Lullay My Liking Anonymous Text Music by Philip Lawson Copyright (c) 2004 The K.S. Music Co. Ltd. International Copyright Secured All Rights ReservedLet the Life I’ve Lived Speak for Me. College Choir. Music by Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947)“There Is No Rose” from A Ceremony of Carols. Women’s Ensemble. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)Wondrous Glow. Music by Mari Esabel Valverde, text by Amir Rabiyah“Lullaby” from Welcome Joy and Welcome Sorrow. Women’s Ensemble. Imogen Holst (1907-1984)Candlelight Carol. Chamber Choir. John Rutter (b. 1945)Joy to the World arr. Craig Phillips

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(4:17) In a ceremony held in Memorial Hall on Friday, November 12, Kathleen Harring shared her vision for the future of the College.

(1:23) Members of our Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies were honored for their service to our nation. During the Muhlenberg vs. Moravian football game, veterans got a special recognition.

(1:55) At Muhlenberg, students have the opportunity to work side by side with faculty and peers to discover and innovate through research and interdisciplinary inquiry. Step through our red doors and explore the biochemistry program which asks students to confront the implicit responsibilities as well as the societal and ethical implications of research, critically engage with scientific information and develop the reasoning skills necessary to navigate rapidly changing landscapes of knowledge.

(1:00) Watch a recap of Muhlenberg's Mayhem Step Team's inaugural performance, "Stomp Out the Graveyard" hosted in the Seegers Student Union Great Room on October 30, 2021.Billed as "a showcase of our step team and some other dance groups on campus," the event featured games, a step tutorial and an incredible performance.

(0:56) The college came together on October 22, 2021 to unplug and unwind with a full day of restoration and reconnection.Therapy dogs, inflatable obstacle courses, massage and so much more were on the menu to kick back, relax and connect as a campus community.

(1:59) Muhlenberg College celebrates Día de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead!

(2:52) About 200 members of the Class of 2020 gathered in Memorial Hall to, at long last, celebrate their graduation in person with friends and family.

(3:14) Birds strike windows worldwide with death rates in the billions every year. Unlike the complexities of other environmental challenges, such as climate change, this important conservation issue for birds and people can be solved right now. A new book, Solid Air | Invisible Killer: Saving Billions of Birds from Windows, by the world's leading expert on this issue, Daniel Klem, Sarkis Acopian Professor of Ornithology at Muhlenberg College, describes and summarizes both the challenges and necessary solutions. Architects, developers, legislators, legal professionals, urban planners, homeowners and renters alike can use this book as a blueprint to create a more bird-friendly world.Learn more: https://www.danielklemjr.org/; https://www.hancockhouse.com/products/solid-air; https://www.muhlenberg.edu/academics/biology/acopiancenterforornithology/

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(2:48) At Muhlenberg, students have the opportunity to work side by side with faculty and peers to discover and innovate through research and interdisciplinary inquiry. Step through our red doors and explore the biochemistry program which asks students to confront the implicit responsibilities as well as the societal and ethical implications of research, critically engage with scientific information and develop the reasoning skills necessary to navigate rapidly changing landscapes of knowledge.