Wabash College

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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Wabash College

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May 8, 2026

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Episodes

#251: Susan Albrecht 28.04.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is long-time staff member at the College, Susan Albrecht, with her talk titled: "Reflections of Six Decades of Wabash" Episode 251 – Original Speech Date: April 17, 2025

#250: Dean Greg Redding '88 17.04.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Professor and outgoing Dean of Students Greg Redding, Wabash class of 1988, with his talk titled: "Lessons Learned on the Trail" Episode 250 – Original Speech Date: April 10, 2025

#249: Tom Runge '71 10.04.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is former Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Tom Runge, Wabash Class of 1971, with his talk titled: "Bumper Stickers, NASCAR, and Professional Wrestling – Simple Lessons for Life" Episode 249 – Original Speech Date: April 3, 2025

#248: Tyler Wade '12 03.04.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Associate Director of Admissions Tyler Wade, Wabash class of 2012, with his talk titled: "Scientiae et Virtuti" Episode 248 – Original Speech Date: March 27, 2025

#247: Fr. Michael Bower 27.03.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is chaplain of the Wabash College Newman Center, Father Michael Bower, with his talk titled: "A Call for a Return to Authentic Masculinity" Episode 247 – Original Speech Date: March 20, 2025

#246: Steve Hoffman '85 20.03.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Steve Hoffman, Wabash class of 1985, with his talk titled: "Why Are You Here?" Episode 246 – Original Speech Date: March 6, 2025

#245: Michael Burns '98 06.03.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Michael Burns, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: "Plays Well with Others – Why the Basics Matter" Episode 245 – Original Speech Date: February 27, 2025

#244: Nicole Chase 27.02.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Founding Member of the Wabash Women's Collective, Nicole Chase, with her talk titled: "The Wabash Women´s Collective: A Wabash Love Story" Episode 244 – Original Speech Date: February 20, 2025

#243: Aman Brar '99 20.02.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Trustee Aman Brar, Wabash class of 1999, with his talk titled: "Wabash United" Episode 243 – Original Speech Date: February 13, 2025

#242: MXIBS 2025 13.02.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are members of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies, Christian Gray '25 and Kim King II '99, with their talk titled: "Elevation and Accountability" Episode 242 – Original Speech Date: February 6, 2025

#241: Colten Craigin '13 06.02.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Colten Craigin '13, with his talk titled: "Resilience: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks" Episode 241 – Original Speech Date: January 30, 2025

#240: Dr. Joe Trebley '01 30.01.2025

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is biotech entrepreneur, Dr. Joe Trebley '01, with his talk titled: "Discovering a Career" Episode 240 – Original Speech Date: January 23, 2025

#239: Coach Jake Gilbert '98 12.12.2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is Head Football Coach, Jake Gilbert, Wabash class of 1998, with his talk titled: "Leadership Lessons from Three Tours at Wabash" Episode 239 – Original Speech Date: December 5, 2024

#238: Founders Day Chapel 05.12.2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are two young alumni back for the celebration of Wabash's annual Founders Day. Jackson Blevins '20 – "Production Over Potential" Spencer Newmister '19 – "The Shoulders I Stand On" Episode 238 – Original Speech Date: November 21, 2024

#237: Monon Bell Chapel 2024 21.11.2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel are 2024 captains of the Little Giant Football Team Gavin Ruppert '26, Connor Thompson '25, Blake White '25, Steven Thomas '24, Cameron Ford '25, and Owen Volk '25, followed up by Head Coach Don Morel, for the annual Monon Bell Chapel. Episode 237 – Original Speech Date: November 14, 2024

#236: Phil Kenney 14.11.2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is President of F. A. Wilhelm Construction, Phil Kenney, with his talk titled: "Leadership and Lessons I Have Learned" Episode 236 – Original Speech Date: November 7, 2024

#235: Bob Grand '78 07.11.2024

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, 2024

#234: Dean Marc Welch '99 31.10.2024

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, 2014

#233: LGBTQ+ History Month 2024 24.10.2024

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, 2024

#232: Dr. Shane Needham 10.10.2024

Speaking in Pioneer Chapel is serial entrepreneur Dr. Shane Needham, with his talk titled: "Never Be Outworked" Episode 232 – Original Speech Date: October 3, 2024

#231: Grant Freeman 03.10.2024

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, 2024

#230: Leslie Weirich 26.09.2024

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, 2024

#229: Jon Pactor '71 19.09.2024

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, 2011

#228: Scott Benedict '98 12.09.2024

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, 2024

#227: Student Body Leaders 2024 06.09.2024

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, 2024

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