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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

#192: Ted Grossnickle ’73

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is fundraiser and non-profit advisor Ted Grossnickle, Wabash class of 1973, with his talk titled: “Reimagining Generosity in America” Episode 192 – Original Speech Date: April 13, 2023

Apr 20, 202327 minSeason 7Ep. 192

#191: Michael Dockendorf ’72

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is managing director at the Peakstone Group in Chicago, Michael Dockendorf, Wabash class of 1972, with his talk titled: “Play as Long as You Can Get Away With It” Episode 191 – Original Speech Date: April 6, 2023

Apr 14, 202337 minSeason 7Ep. 191

#190: Jim Amidon ’87

This week’s episode features a 2014 speech by Director of Strategic Communications and President’s Chief of Staff, Jim Amidon ’87, with his talk titled: “This Place” Episode 190 – Original Speech Date: April 10, 2014

Apr 06, 202337 minSeason 7Ep. 190

#189: Jim Hawksworth ’95

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is current Vice-President of the National Association of Wabash Men, Jim Hawksworth, Wabash class of 1995, with his talk titled: “Care, Dare, Share: The Actions of Success” Episode 189 – Original Speech Date: March 23, 2023

Mar 30, 202332 minSeason 7Ep. 189

#188: Marc Nichols ’92

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Past NAWM President and Chief Counsel for the FAA, Marc Nichols, Wabash class of 1992, with his talk titled: “How Does It End?” Episode 188 – Original Speech Date: March 16, 2023

Mar 23, 202340 minSeason 7Ep. 188

#187: Dr. Anne Bost

This week’s episode features a 2015 speech by visiting assistant professor of Biology, Dr. Anne Bost, with her talk titled: “80,000 Hours and One Moment” Episode 187 – Original Speech Date: March 19, 2015

Mar 16, 202326 minSeason 7Ep. 187

#186: David Lewis ’81

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee and Former Chief Tax Executive at Eli Lilly and Company David Lewis, Wabash class of 1981, with his talk titled: “Near Misses, A Few Wins, Reflections” Episode 186 – Original Speech Date: March 2, 2023

Mar 10, 202333 minSeason 7Ep. 186

#185: Andrew Dorrel ’94

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Director of Culver Academies Summer Camps Andrew Dorrel, Wabash class of 1994, with his talk titled: “Lines” Episode 185 – Original Speech Date: February 23, 2023

Mar 02, 202315 minSeason 7Ep. 185

#184: Dr. Jill Lamberton

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dr. Jill Lamberton, with her talk titled: “Show Up, Listen In, Lead On” Episode 184 – Original Speech Date: February 16, 2023

Feb 23, 202334 minSeason 7Ep. 184

#183: Aman Brar ’99

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee Aman Brar, Wabash class of 1999, with his talk titled: “The Age of the Algorithm” Episode 183 – Original Speech Date: February 9, 2023

Feb 16, 202326 minSeason 7Ep. 183

#182: Black History Month 2023

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies K’tren Wilson ’24, Christian Gray ’25, Jeremiah Clayton ’26, and Malik Barnes ’23, with their talk titled: “Angles Oppressionis” Episode 182 – Original Speech Date: February 2, 2023

Feb 10, 202346 minSeason 7Ep. 182

#181: Peter Wright ’81

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is environmental lawyer Peter Wright, Wabash class of 1981, with his talk titled: “Into the Arena: A Series of Unplanned Events” Episode 181 – Original Speech Date: January 26, 2023

Feb 02, 202332 minSeason 7Ep. 181

#180: Bryce McCullough ’23

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Student Body President Bryce McCullough, Wabash class of 2023, with his talk titled: “Sustaining the Wabash Institution” Episode 180 – Original Speech Date: January 19, 2023

Jan 26, 202319 minSeason 7Ep. 180

#179: Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne ’72

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is orthopedic surgeon Dr. K. Donald Shelbourne, Wabash class of 1972, with his talk titled: “How Wabash Changed My Life” Episode 179 – Original Speech Date: December 8, 2022

Dec 15, 202237 minSeason 7Ep. 179

#178: Ben Kesling ’02

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Wall Street Journal Correspondent Ben Kesling, Wabash class of 2002, with his talk titled: “What Are You Waiting For?” Episode 178 – Original Speech Date: December 1, 2022

Dec 08, 202222 minSeason 7Ep. 178

#177: Dr. James Brown

This week’s episode features a 2012 speech by Professor of Physics Dr. James Brown, with his talk titled: “The Large and Small of It” Episode 177 – Original Speech Date: November 1, 2012

Dec 01, 202222 minSeason 7Ep. 177

#176: Chris Braun ’84

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Board of Trustees member and attorney Chris Braun, Wabash class of 1984, with his talk titled: “The Lifetime Value and Power of a Wabash Education” Episode 176 – Original Speech Date: November 17, 2022

Nov 24, 202224 minSeason 7Ep. 176

#175: Monon Bell Chapel 2022

This week speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Little Giant Football Team Cooper Sullivan '24, Cade Lansdale '23, Joe Mullin '24, and Liam Thompson '24, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 175 – Original Speech Date: Nov. 10, 2022

Nov 17, 202225 minSeason 7Ep. 175

#174: Dr. V. Daniel Rogers H’12

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor of Spanish and Chairman of the Asian Studies Department Dr. Dan Rogers, honorary class of 2012, with his talk titled: “1,238,722 Steps” Episode 174 – Original Speech Date: November 3, 2022

Nov 10, 202225 minSeason 7Ep. 174

#173: LGBTQ+ History Month 2022

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are shOUT members Luis Rivera ’25, Matt Franz ’25, and Corey Leuters ’19, with their talk titled: “Homophobia Has No Home” Episode 173 – Original Speech Date: October 27, 2022

Nov 03, 202241 minSeason 7Ep. 173

#172: Greg Estell ’85

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Board of Trustees member Greg Estell, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: “How to Change the World Without Really Trying” Episode 172 – Original Speech Date: October 20, 2022

Oct 27, 202235 minSeason 7Ep. 172

#171: Dr. Jeremy Hartnett ’96

This week’s episode features a 2011 speech by Professor of Classics Dr. Jeremy Hartnett, Wabash class of 1996, with his talk titled: “Stuff This Dad Says: Reflections on Fatherhood, Learning and Teaching” Episode 171 – Original Speech Date: January 27, 2011

Oct 20, 202229 minSeason 7Ep. 171

#170: Greg Castanias ’87

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Jones Day Partner & Past President of the NAWM, Greg Castanias, Wabash class of 1987, with his talk titled: “The Wabash Fraternity” Episode 170 – Original Speech Date: October 6, 2022

Oct 13, 202235 minSeason 7Ep. 170

#169: Chad Cleaver ’00

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Portfolio Manager at Driehaus Capital Management, Chad Cleaver, Wabash class of 2000, with his talk titled: “Failure: Why I Succeed” Episode 169 – Original Speech Date: September 29, 2022

Oct 06, 202215 minSeason 7Ep. 169

#168: Dr. Tom Bambrey ’68

This week’s episode features a 2010 speech by the former Dean of Students and Director of Athletics Dr. Tom Bambrey, Wabash class of 1968, with his talk titled: “Some Wabash Curriculum History and a Word of Advice” Episode 168 – Original Speech Date: March 18, 2010

Sep 29, 202239 minSeason 7Ep. 168

#167: Dr. Julio Enríquez-Ornelas ’08

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of Spanish from Millikin University, Dr. Julio Enríquez-Ornelas, Wabash class of 2008, with his talk titled: “On Love From the Heart of a Little Giant” Episode 167 – Original Speech Date: September 15, 2022

Sep 22, 202217 minSeason 7Ep. 167

#166: Dr. Rick Warner H’13

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Professor of History, Dr. Rick Warner, honorary Wabash alumnus class of 2013, with his talk titled: “Wabash Always Fights: Version 2022” Episode 166 – Original Speech Date: September 8, 2022

Sep 15, 202222 minSeason 7Ep. 166

#165: Dr. Eric Dunaway

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Dr. Eric Dunaway, with his talk titled: “Pay Attention” Episode 165 – Original Speech Date: September 1, 2022

Sep 08, 202240 minSeason 7Ep. 165

#164: Jon Pactor ’71

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Jon Pactor, Wabash class of 1971, with his talk titled: “Wabash Student Life: 1967-1971 and Today” Episode 164 – Original Speech Date: August 25, 2022

Sep 01, 202236 minSeason 7Ep. 164

#163: Senior Chapel 2022

This week features the Senior Chapel of the Class of 2022: Dane Smith ’22 Davionne Garrett ’22 Kody Witham ’22 Andrew Boyer ’22 Episode 163 – Original Speech Date: April 28, 2022

May 05, 202238 minSeason 6Ep. 163
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