Dragon News is back on a weekly schedule to keep our campus community informed as we prepare for our Dragons to return this weekend. There’s plenty happening as we gear up for the fall semester, so be sure to read on for the latest campus news, upcoming events and important announcements.

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Tiffin will be buzzing with activity, including a downtown farmer’s market, a car show near campus and some nearby construction. To ensure a smooth trip, we recommend adding an extra 30 minutes to your commute and entering town from the west side.

On move-in day:

• You’ll have 20 minutes to unload your car, with TU faculty and staff ready to lend a hand.
• One person needs to stay in the car at all times while things are being moved out of the car.
• Items will be placed on the sidewalk right away so the line can keep moving.
• Vehicles must be fully unloaded before anything is moved into the building.
• Once empty, please move your vehicle to designated parking and take the TU shuttle back to campus.
• Time slots matter: Please arrive at your assigned time. Early arrivals will be asked to wait until their slot, and late arrivals will need to wait until the end of the move-in period.

Following these steps helps keep traffic flowing and ensures a smooth, stress-free start for everyone. After unloading, you’ll have plenty of time to settle in before brunch/lunch or our first required event.

For more information about Welcome Weekend, visit tiffin.edu/life-at-tu/first-year-experience/welcome-weekend.

Please be advised that parking at St. Mary’s will no longer be permitted during the academic year. All vehicles parked in this lot will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense. 

To help ease congestion in campus parking areas, we strongly encourage students living on campus to walk to class whenever possible. Faculty, staff and commuting students should plan ahead and use only designated University parking lots to avoid towing or citations. 

If you have questions regarding parking regulations or available spaces, please contact Campus Safety and Security at security@tiffin.edu. 

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to ensure compliance with parking regulations and maintain positive relationships with our neighbors. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Tiffin University will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Center for Innovation and Learning at 88 S. Sandusky St. on Saturday, August 23, at 12:30 p.m. The event is open to the public, and we hope you can join us for this exciting occasion!

Parking Note: Campus will be full for new student move-in, so parking for the event will be available at St. Mary’s on this day only.

MANDATORY BYSTANDER TRAINING FOR TITLE IX & CIVIL RIGHTS (Student Module)

Tiffin University holds standing up and looking out for one another's safety as a core value. One way in which TU commits to this value is by providing students, faculty and staff with a virtual bystander training module. We want all members of our TU Family to have the knowledge and skills to be an active bystander, who interferes when anyone is observed being endangered by sexual harassment or other harmful behaviors on the basis of a protected class.

Who should complete the training module?

All Tiffin University students are required to complete the online training module

When is the training module due?

September 1, 2025

How to access the training module?

1. Login to your Moodle account and go to 'My Courses'
2. Find the course labeled 'Bystander Training for Title IX & Civil Rights'
3. Complete the Module*

*Please note: Upon completion of the module, you will receive a certificate of completion through Moodle. Your completion status will automatically be documented in Moodle, so please DO NOT submit/email your certificate of completion to the Office for Title IX & Civil Rights.

For questions, please email CARE@tiffin.edu. Thank you for taking action to keep our campus community safe!

We are still looking for faculty and staff volunteers to help welcome our new students and assist with move-in on Saturday, August 23, between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The primary responsibilities include helping students and their families unload vehicles and carry items into the residence halls. We also need volunteers to monitor and hold open designated exterior doors to ensure smooth traffic flow. When filling out the form below, please indicate all times and roles you’re available for.

The registration deadline has extended and the form will close Wednesday, August 20 at 5 p.m.

Your support makes a big difference in creating a warm and welcoming first impression for our incoming Dragons! If you have any questions please reach out to Stephen Sanney, Assistant Dean of Student Life, at SanneySN@tiffin.edu.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment is requesting information regarding any Friday events you are hosting. We are currently compiling a list of Engaged Fridays events and plan to share the updated calendar at the start of the semester.  

Please submit event information to Kerry Jones at joneskl@tiffin.edu. 

Thank you for providing engaging activities for our campus! 

Cole Dining Hall will be open through Friday, August 22 for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. If you’re on campus, stop on by and grab a bite to eat!

Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday, August 23.

Peter Cleveland - Resident Director

AVI Foodsystems - Tiffin University

567-268-6099 - Office

Laptops, calculators, and more are available for checkout in the library!  

You must: 

• Be enrolled in campus courses to borrow equipment 
• Be willing to sign a financial agreement for lost and broken equipment charges 

Laptop checkouts are for the full semester and are due – no exceptions – the Friday of finals week (December 12).  

Limited supplies are available, so get in early if you don’t have what you need to begin your classes. Student workers cannot process transactions for laptops, which means you must come in between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. 

Be sure to watch your email for return reminders on all library items. Overdue fees apply for all late returns, will prevent you from borrowing items in the future and could have an impact on your student financial account. 

Questions? Email us at library@tiffin.edu!  

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Tiffin University on Wednesday, August 27, from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Osceola Theatre on campus.

All donors will receive one free admission ticket to Cedar Point (while supplies last).

Scan the QR code to register and help save lives!

Mark your calendars, because the Office of Career Services is gearing up to host the On-Campus & Part-Time Job Fair! The event will introduce students looking for part-time work to on-campus offices or local employers with such spots in need of filling.

The event is perfect for anybody who:

• Is looking for on-campus or City of Tiffin-local employment easily balanced with course/extracurricular schedules (anything from 5-25 hours per week)
• Wants to become more engaged on campus or in the local community

15+ on-campus offices and local businesses (only within Tiffin city limits) will be in attendance, and they are all looking to hire either immediately or this spring. This is your #1 resource for finding employment as a student, so please feel free to either come for the whole time or pop by for a half hour between classes.

When: Wednesday, August 27 - from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Osceola Theatre (Gillmor Student Center)

Make sure to come prepared with copies of your resume ready to share (at least 10). A printing station will also be available. Lastly, dress to impress!

Please reach out to Matt Early, Assistant Director of Career Services with any questions or concerns at earlymw@tiffin.edu. Thanks!

Don’t miss your chance to grab this year’s one-of-a-kind Impact Shirt, available now online or at The Exchange, 1888 Apparel & Post.

Each year, the Impact Shirt supports a different cause on campus. This year, proceeds will go toward First-Generation Dragons, a student organization dedicated to empowering first gen college students at TU.

Shirts cost $18.88, and $8.88 from every purchase will go directly toward supporting First-Generations Dragons in 2025.

By wearing the 2025 Impact Shirt, you’re not only showing Dragon pride, you’re making a real difference. Click the button below to order yours!

Tiffin University faculty, staff and students are invited to volunteer with the Sports Management Club at Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians, to hand out promotional items two hours before the first pitch and enjoy a free game ticket!

Dates:

• Saturday, September 13 vs. Chicago White Sox - First pitch at 6:10 p.m.
• Saturday, September 19 vs. Texas Rangers - First pitch at 6:10 p.m.

To be considered as a volunteer, please complete the interest form below. Transportation from TU or free parking can be arranged. Contact Dr. Bonnie Tiell at btiell@tiffin.edu for more information.

Interested in volunteering at a Cleveland Browns home game this fall? Complete the interest form below to be considered for one or more of the following Sunday games: September 21 (vs. Green Bay Packers), October 19 (vs. Miami Dolphins) and December 16 (vs. Baltimore Ravens).

Volunteers will represent the Sports Management Club by providing customer service or soft security on the field or in the stadium and concourse areas. Transportation from TU and a meal will be provided.

For more information, contact Katelyn Turner at TurnerKG@tiffin.edu.

Travel the World with TU!

For more details regarding our upcoming travel opportunities, visit the Study Abroad and TU Travel Program pages at TU Global | Tiffin University 

Questions? Contact Professor Jamie Marinis at MarinisJL@tiffin.edu  

As we approach summer, it’s a great time to think about applying for a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. The application deadline is September 15, 2025, so using the summer months to prepare your application is a smart idea.

For more information and to begin the application process, visit the Fulbright website:

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Dr. Perry Hann serves as the Fulbright representative on campus and is available to assist with any questions or guidance you may need throughout your application process. You can reach him via email at HaanPC@tiffin.edu. 

Peer Leader Program Impacts Students - The transition to college can often be a stressful experience for incoming freshmen. Tiffin University recognizes this, and through its peer leader program, students are provided with a safety net from the first step they take on campus during TU’s weekend-long Freshman Institute, held annually in August. TU’s peer leader program, now in its sixth year, has become a model program, matching freshmen with upperclassmen to help new students adjust to college life, not only academically, but socially as well. Rebecca Fox, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of the Tiffin University Peer Leader Program, brought the idea of developing peer leaders to TU

after attending a first-year student experience conference in 1998. The program was implemented during the 1998 Fall Semester. The results, she says, have been nothing less than extraordinary, and not just in terms of making the freshman student experience a smooth transition, but also for the peer leaders themselves, who have the chance to take on leadership roles.