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The college's official student-run print publication is ''The Muhlenberg Weekly.'' Established in 1883, the paper is published every week while school is in session. ''The Muhlenberg Advocate'', a twice monthly publication, was established in 2000. The student-run radio station is [[WMUH]], and is operated year-round by both students and volunteers from the surrounding [[Lehigh Valley]] community. |
The college's official student-run print publication is ''The Muhlenberg Weekly.'' Established in 1883, the paper is published every week while school is in session. ''The Muhlenberg Advocate'', a twice monthly publication, was established in 2000. The student-run radio station is [[WMUH]], and is operated year-round by both students and volunteers from the surrounding [[Lehigh Valley]] community. |
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=== Student Government === |
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The [http://sg.muhlenberg.edu Muhlenberg College Student Government] is a founding member of the [http://www.asgaonline.com American Student Government Association]. Membership consists of 33 members including the Student Body President. The main purpose of the organization is to provide funding to recognized student organizations as well as to represent student concerns to the administration. |
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=== Muhlenberg College fraternities and sororities === |
=== Muhlenberg College fraternities and sororities === |
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| Type | liberal arts college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1848 |
| Endowment | US $132 million |
| President | Dr. Peyton Randolph "Randy" Helm |
Academic staff | 155 full-time and 99 part-time |
| Students | 2,125 |
| Undergraduates | 2,125 students (42% men, 58% women) |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Cardinal Red and Gray |
| Affiliations | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Mascot | The Mule |
| Website | muhlenberg.edu |
Muhlenberg College is a private liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is historically affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, but maintains a religiously diverse student body. The college is named for Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, the patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America.
In 2008, the college was ranked #71 among liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report. [1] In addition, Princeton Review lists Muhlenberg on their list of most "Homogeneous Student Population," (#6) "Best College Theater," (#6) and "Best Northeastern Colleges." [2]
Muhlenberg College is one of two four-year colleges located in Allentown; Cedar Crest College is also located in the city.
History
Muhlenberg College was initially established in 1848 as the Allentown Seminary by Reverend Samuel K. Brobst, a Reformed Lutheran minister. Reverend Christian Rudolph Kessler was the school's first teacher and administrator. [3] Between 1848 and 1867, the entity that is today Muhlenberg College operated as the Allentown Seminary, the Allentown Collegiate and Military Institute and the Allentown Collegiate Institute.[4] In 1867, the college moved into Trout Hall,[5] the former mansion of William Allen's son, James Allen, and was renamed after Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, the patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America. Muhlenberg's great-grandson, Reverend Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, served as president of the college from 1867 to 1876.[4] In 1905, the college purchased and relocated to a 51-acre (0.08 sq mi; 0.21 km2) tract located in Allentown's West End, the site of today's campus.[5]
School Mission
According to a review in U.S. News & World Report, Muhlenberg College offers academically challenging programs in the liberal arts and sciences within the context of a warm, caring community and close student-faculty relationships. The campus is known for outstanding facilities and beauty, and the environment is one which students describe with words such as "home" and "family. " Muhlenberg faculty are unusually accessible, and the academic and co-curricular programs aim to prepare students for lives of leadership and service. [1]
Campus
Muhlenberg's current 81-acre (0.13 sq mi; 0.33 km2) campus is located in a residential neighborhood in Allentown's West End. The campus includes numerous buildings with distinctive red doors in traditional European/Protestant style.
The Library Building, now the Haas College Center, was built between 1926 and 1929. The Miller Tower, the distinctive dome and tower which sits on top of the Haas College Center, was inspired by Oxford University's Christopher Wren-designed Tom Tower. It is named for David A. Miller (Class of 1894), founder of Allentown's The Morning Call newspaper. [5]
In 1988, the college opened the Harry C. Trexler library, named for local industrialist Harry Clay Trexler.[5]
As of 2007, a new science building and an additional residence hall have been completed.
In addition to the main campus, Muhlenberg maintains the 40-acre (0.06 sq mi; 0.16 km2) Lee and Virginia Graver Arboretum and a separate 40-acre (0.06 sq mi; 0.16 km2) wildlife sanctuary.
Academics
The college offers an Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Army ROTC (Off Campus through Lehigh), Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Muhlenberg College offers Associate and Bachelor's degrees.
Freshman profile
39.8% of applicants were offered admission for the 2008-2009 academic year. 50% of the 2008-2009 freshman class were in the top 10% of their graduating class, 74% in the top 20% of their graduating class and 96% in the top 40% of their graduating class. Muhlenberg is primarily a regional college, with 77% of incoming freshmen coming from New Jersey, Pennsylvania or New York. [6]
Student life
There are more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus. In addition, the Muhlenberg Activity Council (MAC) is responsible for bringing events and activities to campus. The college arranges off-campus community service opportunities, as well as intramural and club sports for students. The performing arts are represented on-campus through various theatre, dance and music programs.
Muhlenberg College media
The college's official student-run print publication is The Muhlenberg Weekly. Established in 1883, the paper is published every week while school is in session. The Muhlenberg Advocate, a twice monthly publication, was established in 2000. The student-run radio station is WMUH, and is operated year-round by both students and volunteers from the surrounding Lehigh Valley community.
Student Government
The Muhlenberg College Student Government is a founding member of the American Student Government Association. Membership consists of 33 members including the Student Body President. The main purpose of the organization is to provide funding to recognized student organizations as well as to represent student concerns to the administration.
Muhlenberg College fraternities and sororities
There are four sororities affiliated with the college: Phi Sigma Sigma, Delta Zeta, Alpha Chi Omega and Phi Mu and three fraternities: Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Tau Delta, and Sigma Phi Epsilon. College rules stipulate that students may not pledge to join a Greek organization until their sophomore year.
Athletics
Muhlenberg, a NCAA Division III school, participates in 22 intercollegiate sports and competes in the Centennial Conference as well as the Eastern College Athletic Conference. The college also has club teams in both ice hockey and women's rugby union.
Both men's and women's teams exist for: basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track and field. In addition, there are men's teams in baseball, football, and wrestling; women have teams for softball and volleyball.
Athletic facilities have been expanded in recent years; in 2004, a 40,000-square-foot (3,700 m2) addition was built west of the field house. The tennis courts were built in 2003, as well as two fields in 1998 and 1997 respectively.
Notable alumni
- Richard Ben-Veniste, attorney, lead prosecutor in the Watergate case and Democratic counsel in the Whitewater scandal hearings.
- George O. Bierkoe, president and co-founder of Endicott College.
- Justis Bolding, actress on ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live, playing role of Sarah Roberts.
- Jake Bornheimer, professional basketball player.
- Frederick Busch, author and literature professor, Colgate University.
- Paul Clymer, politician.
- David Fricke, writer, senior editor of Rolling Stone magazine.
- Amy B. Jordan, scholar at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania and expert on children's media policy.
- Marcus C.L. Kline, politican.
- George Frederic Kribbs, politician.
- Fred Ewing Lewis, politician.
- Matthias Loy, Lutheran theologian.
- John F. McKeon, politician.
- Sidney Milkis, political scientist and author known for his research and writings on the U.S. presidency and political system.
- Herbert Needleman, pediatrician, child psychiatrist and researcher known for his work on the neurodevelopmental damages caused by lead poisoning.
- O. Frederick Nolde, dean, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and first director of the World Council of Churches' Commission of the Churches on International Affairs.
- Darryl Ponicsan, author of the novels The Last Detail and Cinderella Liberty.
References
- ^ "USNews.com: American's Best Colleges 2008". Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ^ "Princeton Review: Muhlenberg College". Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ W.W.H. Davis. "History Of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Vol. II, Chapter XXVI, Schools And Education". Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ a b "Colby VP Randy Helm Named President Of Muhlenberg College". Muhlenberg College. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
- ^ a b c d Lindsey Aspinall. "The history of Haas College Center". The Muhlenberg Weekly. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "'Berg at a Glance". Retrieved 2008-10-12.