Mayor Montz to new students: Dream big

Opening Convocation speaker Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz, just eight years removed from graduating from Heidelberg, reflected on ways the university shaped his professional career and how some tough love from Professor Marc O'Reilly pushed him when he needed it most. Read more about Montz's remarks.

The traditional Convocation ceremony officially ushered in the 2016-17 academic year on Thursday. Provost Beth Schwartz and President Rob Huntington delivered welcoming remarks to one of the largest classes of freshmen and transfer students in Heidelberg's history. During the traditional pinning ceremony, new students received their "H" pins from faculty members.

Convocation also featured the 'Berg directorial debut of Jon Waters and the Athletic Band, who, along with the Singing Collegians, brought huge energy to the festivities.