A long-held tradition at Wabash College, Chapel Talks are convened throughout the school year, inviting a member of our community to speak their thoughts on current matters within and outside these classic halls. Join us every Thursday for current or archived talks, as we cherish and advance the honored name of our college
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Each week we bring you the best stories from around the Wabash community. From professors and alumni, to coaches, administrators, and current students, the podcast format allows for longer, more in-depth, open discussion about the issues surrounding Wabash College. Verging on inspirational, it’s our job to find, and sometimes uncover, the amazing stories that surface from individuals whose lives have been positively enriched from being at Wabash.
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is former managing partner of the Barnes & Thornburg law firm, Bob Grand ’78, with his talk titled: “Lessons in Gratitude from an Old Wabash Guy” Episode 235 – Original Speech Date: October 31, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features Chancellor's Professor of Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Philanthropy, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University, Dr. Richard Gunderman ’83, discussing how to create thin spaces, why he chose a career in radiology, and many words of wisdom (Episode 370).…
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This week’s episode features a 2014 talk from Dean Marc Welch, Wabash class of 1999, titled: “Wabash Always Meets” Episode 234 – Original Speech Date: October 30, 2014By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the student LGBTQ+ group ‘shOUT: Joshua Massaquoi ’26 – “Passing” David Leal ’26 – “A Call for Assassins” Episode 233 – Original Speech Date: October 17, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features senior member of the Little Giants Swimming and Diving team Connor Craig ’25 and Head Coach Will Bernhardt, discussing what they like to see on the pool deck during a meet, the status of the team this season, and their unlikely meeting sixteen years prior (Episode 369).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is serial entrepreneur Dr. Shane Needham, with his talk titled: “Never Be Outworked” Episode 232 – Original Speech Date: October 3, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features philanthropists and deeply-connected leaders of the newly-formed Wabash Women’s Collective, as they share their first impressions of Wabash from their past, their motivation for helping Wabash men, and how to assume a mantle of philanthropic vision and execution (Episode 368).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Mental Health Counselor and Advisor Grant Freeman, with his talk titled: “Patrimony: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” Episode 231 – Original Speech Date: September 26, 2024By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Suicide Prevention Advocate Leslie Weirich, with her talk titled: “Connection and Why It Matters” Episode 230 – Original Speech Date: September 19, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features the two co-chairs of the recently wrapped Giant Steps capital campaign for Wabash College, Paul and Betty Woolls, Wabash alumnus and honorary alumnae of the class of 1975, discussing viticultural pursuits, acclimating to their own college experiences, and how they met (Episode 367).…
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This week’s episode features a 2011 talk from Jon Pactor, Wabash class of 1971, titled: “We Are Wabash Men” Episode 229 – Original Speech Date: September 1, 2011By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is CEO Scott Benedict, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Persistence, Community, and Implied Obligations – Some Thoughts on the Wabash Collective” Episode 228 – Original Speech Date: September 5, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features a preview of Little Giants Cross Country and Soccer teams ahead of the 2024 Fall sports season. Student athletes Will Neubauer ’25, Brayden Curnutt ’25, and Justin Santiago ’25 discuss what they wished casual fans knew about the pre-season grind for the Redpack, and midfielder Bryce Kinnaman ’27 discusses the lack of restricti…
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body President Anthony Donahue ’25 and Vice-President Jonah Billups ’25, with their talk titled: “Embracing Opportunity” Episode 227 – Original Speech Date: August 29, 2024By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is BKT Assistant Professor of Economics, Dr. Eric Dunaway, with his talk titled: “The Tradition We Bequeath” Episode 226 – Original Speech Date: August 22, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features two long-serving medical physicians now entering retirement from their careers at Wabash and beyond, Dr. Scott Douglas ’84 and Dr. John Roberts ’83, as they discuss the entire community’s COVID response, favorite Wabash men and memories, and the fading away of the multi-generational hometown doctor (Episode 365).…
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This episode features Dr. Jennifer Abbott, Professor of Rhetoric and this year’s recipient of the McLain-McTurnan-Arnold Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Abbott discusses navigating a digital revision to her textbook, teaching on hard topics and the news, and shifting from hating to loving teaching as a career (Episode 364).…
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Our final episode of the season features attendees at the 2023 Big Bash Alumni Reunion weekend last June, in advance of the 2024 event scheduled from May 31st through June 2nd this summer (Episode 363).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Senior Class of 2024: Will Trapp ’24 Turner Royal ’24 Austin Stockton ’24 Cody Bevelhimer ’24 Episode 225 – Original Speech Date: April 25, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features this year’s Commencement speakers from the class of 2024, Liam Grennon and Benjamin Sampsell, as they discuss their anticipation ahead of the speeches, belonging at Wabash, and reminiscing on their most important lessons learned at Wabash (Episode 362).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Freshmen Class of 2027: Jordan Olarewaju ’27 Zach Geleott ’27 Kyle Foster ’27 Episode 224 – Original Speech Date: April 18, 2024By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Bill Cook ’66, with his talk titled: “Four Is Not Enough: Two Additions to the Wabash Mission Statement” Episode 223 – Original Speech Date: April 11, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features the unique perspective of two freshmen students in their second semester, Hutcheson Norris ’27 and Bawibawi Thang ’27, as they discuss adjusting to the academic rigor, social realities, and particular traditions of Wabash College (Episode 361).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Intelligence Officer of the Marine Corps, Captain Carter Adams ’15, with his talk titled: “Leading Effectively” Episode 222 – Original Speech Date: April 4, 2024By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is 17th President of Wabash College, Dr. Scott Feller, with his talk titled: “Rivals” Episode 221 – Original Speech Date: March 28, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features the head coach and three students of the Little Giants Soccer squad following their international competition and immersion learning in Nice, France, recalling the cultural surprises of public transit, multiple languages, and the prevalence of smoking abroad (Episode 360).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of the Counseling Center at Wabash, Jamie Douglas, with her talk titled: “Men’s Mental Health Matters” Episode 220 – Original Speech Date: March 21, 2024By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Strategic Communications and President’s Chief of Staff, Jim Amidon, Wabash class of 1987, with his talk titled: “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Episode 219 – Original Speech Date: March 14, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features senior forward for Little Giants Basketball Ahmoni Jones, Wabash class of 2024, discussing his struggle in the first year, the impact of the Malcolm X Institute on his sense of belonging, and overcoming the fear in leadership (Episode 359).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of History and Department Chair, Dr. Rick Warner, honorary Wabash alumnus class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Wabash in War and Peace” Episode 218 – Original Speech Date: February 29, 2024By Wabash College
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This episode features two founding professors and two student participants in a course featuring Spring Break travel ahead of the journey to the European Union, anticipating language barriers, primary source research, and other hidden benefits to immersion learning (Episode 358).By Wabash College
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Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor of German and division chair, Dr. Brian Tucker, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: “Of Boys’ Schools and Men’s Colleges: Some Thoughts on Wabash’s Mission in the 21st Century” Episode 217 – Original Speech Date: February 22, 2024By Wabash College
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