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Chapel Talk at Wabash College

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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Episodes

#102: Dr. Derek Nelson ’99

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Derek Nelson, class of 1999, with his talk titled: “Life Together, Apart” Episode 102 - Original Speech Date: April 2, 2020

Apr 02, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 102

#101: Black History Month 2020

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute for Black Studies Malik Barnes ’23, Allen Johnson Jr. ’23, James Love ’22, Malcolm Lang ’21, & Elijah Shadwick ’20, with their talk titled: “Black History Month: Legacy of the Marginalized” Episode 101 - Original Speech Date: February 27, 2020

Mar 05, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 101

#100: Tyler Wade ’12

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Tyler Wade, class of 2012, with his talk titled: “The Sharpening of the Wabash Mind” Episode 100 - Original Speech Date: February 20, 2020

Feb 28, 202019 minSeason 4Ep. 100

#99: Dr. Walter Novak

This week’s episode features a Fall 2010 talk by Dr. Walter Novak, titled: “On the Gentleman’s Rule” Episode 99 - Original Speech Date: October 28, 2010

Feb 24, 202020 minSeason 4Ep. 99

#98: Dr. Rick Warner H’13

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Rick Warner H’13, with his talk titled: “Too Many TWR’s” Episode 98 - Original Speech Date: February 6, 2020

Feb 13, 202023 minSeason 4Ep. 98

#97: Coach Clyde Morgan

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Coach Clyde Morgan, with his talk titled: “A Storm is Coming?” Episode 97 - Original Speech Date: January 30, 2020

Feb 07, 202027 minSeason 4Ep. 97

#96: Dr. Jennifer Abbott

The first talk this semester features a previous Chapel Talk from 2012 by Professor of Rhetoric, Dr. Jennifer Abbott, titled: “A Decade Under the Influence of Wabash” Episode 96 - Original Speech Date: March 13, 2012

Jan 31, 202026 minSeason 4Ep. 96

#95: Dr. Eric Freeze

The last episode this semester features a previous Chapel Talk from 2013 by Associate Professor of English, Dr. Eric Freeze, titled: “Why I Love the F-Word” Episode 95 - Original Speech Date: March 28, 2013

Dec 12, 201931 minSeason 4Ep. 95

#94: Tom Runge ’71

This week’s episode features a 2009 Spring talk by Tom Runge ’71, titled: “An Insider’s View of the Movie Top Gun” Episode 94 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 26, 2009

Dec 05, 201935 minSeason 4Ep. 94

#93: Dr. Laura Wysocki

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Laura Wysocki, with her talk titled: “The Imperfect Imposter” Episode 93 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 21, 2019

Nov 28, 201923 minSeason 4Ep. 93

#92: Paul Jefferson ’92

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is attorney Paul Jefferson ’92, with his talk titled: “The Gentleman’s Rule and Living a Values-Driven Life” Episode 92 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 7, 2019

Nov 21, 201913 minSeason 4Ep. 92

#91: Monon Bell Chapel 2019

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team and Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 91 - Original Speech Date: Nov. 14, 2019

Nov 18, 201929 minSeason 4Ep. 91

#90: Mental Health Discussions

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel will be students Franklin Russel, Kaleb Wood, and Nathan Gray, participating in one of two Mental Health Days of Discussion this fall to promote dialogue and normalization of mental health challenges. Episode 90 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 31, 2019

Nov 14, 201929 minSeason 4Ep. 90

#89: Dr. Todd McDorman

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Acting Dean of the College Dr. Todd McDorman, with his talk titled: “Sports and Life” Episode 89 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 24, 2019

Oct 31, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 89

#88: Mohammad Dayem Adnan ’20

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body President Mohammad Dayem Adnan '20, with his talk titled: “State of the Campus” Episode 88 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 17, 2019

Oct 24, 201914 minSeason 4Ep. 88

#87: Dr. Preston Bost

This week’s episode features a 2009 talk from Dr. Preston Bost, titled: “Barbeque: Perspectives on Male Friendship” Episode 87 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 29, 2009

Oct 17, 201924 minSeason 4Ep. 87

#86: Dr. Adriel Trott

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Adriel Trott, with her talk titled: “Misogyny: It’s Not What You Think” Episode 86 - Original Speech Date: Oct. 3, 2019

Oct 11, 201930 minSeason 4Ep. 86

#85: Dr. Jim Cherry

Today’s episode features a 2012 talk given by Dr. Jim Cherry, titled: “The Manly Arts; or, A Few Things I Think About Axe Body Spray” Episode 85 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 6, 2012

Oct 03, 201932 minSeason 4Ep. 85

#84: Ephrem Chedid ’18

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Ephrem Chedid ’18, with his talk titled: “Life is F.U.N” Episode 84 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 19, 2019

Sep 26, 201922 minSeason 4Ep. 84

#83: Dr. Derek Nelson ’99

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Derek Nelson, class of 1999, with his talk titled: “What I Have Learned from Freshmen” Episode 83 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 12, 2019

Sep 19, 201927 minSeason 4Ep. 83

#82: Dr. Matt Carlson

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Matt Carlson, with his talk titled: “Humility as an Intellectual Virtue” Episode 82 - Original Speech Date: Sept. 5, 2019

Sep 12, 201927 minSeason 4Ep. 82

#81: Dean Greg Redding ’88

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dean Greg Redding ’88, with his talk titled: “Breathe.” Episode 81 - Original Speech Date: Aug. 29, 2019

Sep 05, 201927 minSeason 4Ep. 81

Bonus: Commencement Speeches 2019

This week’s episode features the Commencement Speakers for the class of 2019: Quinn Cavin’s “A Story Worth Telling” Jaleel Grandberry’s “Secure the Bag” Episode B3 - Original Speech Date: May 12, 2019

Jun 27, 201923 min

#80: Dr. Tom Bambrey ’68

This week’s episode features a 2014 Spring talk from Dr. Tom Bambrey ’68, titled: “Wabash in My Rearview Mirror” Episode 80 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 20, 2019

May 09, 201929 minSeason 3Ep. 80

#79: Senior Chapel 2019

This week’s episode features the Senior Chapel of the class of 2019: Ben Stachowski Joe House Ian Finley Ahad Khan Episode 79 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 25, 2019

May 02, 201936 minSeason 3Ep. 79

#78: Dr. Jimmy LaRowe ’14

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Jimmy LaRowe ’14, with his talk titled: “Response over Reaction – Live to Survive…or Live to Thrive.” Episode 78 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 18, 2019

Apr 25, 201922 minSeason 3Ep. 78

#77: Dr. V. Daniel Rogers H'12

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. V. Daniel Rogers, with his talk titled: “Get Off My Damn Lawn” Episode 77 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 11, 2019

Apr 18, 201924 minSeason 3Ep. 77

#76: Dr. Richard Gunderman ’83

This week features a 2015 spring talk by Dr. Richard Gunderman ’83, titled: “Fighting and Winning” Episode 76 - Original Speech Date: Feb. 19, 2015

Apr 15, 201921 minSeason 3Ep. 76

#75: Dr. Ted Cohen

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Ted Cohen, with his talk titled: “The Men in Our Mirrors.” Episode 75 - Original Speech Date: Apr. 4, 2019

Apr 04, 201942 minSeason 3Ep. 75

#74: Coach Lincoln Kyle ’17

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Coach Lincoln Kyle, class of 2017, with his talk titled: “Here and Now: The Importance of a Journey” Episode 74 - Original Speech Date: Mar. 28, 2019

Mar 28, 201917 minSeason 3Ep. 74
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