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FactsSlang
- Academic Row - The main walkway where the majority of the academic buildings are located.
- Action Station - Area in GQ where something different is offered depending on the day of the week.
- Bagel bombs - Bagels with fried egg and cheese from GQ.
- CA - Baker Center for the Arts.
- Eastie Beasties - Big bugs that are commonly spotted in East Hall.
- Fro yo - Frozen yogurt from Garden Room.
- General Pete - Statue across from Haas of John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg who was with George Washington through the famous winter of Valley Forge.
- GQ - General’s Quarters.
- GR - Garden Room.
- ML - Martin Luther Hall.
- Muhley World - Nickname for Muhlenberg because of its tendency to seem almost too ideal at times.
- Napkin Board - Bulletin board in Garden Room where people post napkins with comments.
- OCDP - Office of Career Development and Placement, where you go for help with writing resumes or getting internships and jobs.
- OIT - Office of Information Technology. They will help you with your computer problems.
- Parents Plaza - The area outside of Seegers Union with benches and tables.
- Shuttle Steve - Steve Goosley, the man in charge of the campus shuttle.
- Swipe - A unit on your meal plan equivalent to one entry into Garden Room or $4.10 in GQ.
- The ‘Berg - Nickname for Muhlenberg.
- The Bubble - Trexler Pavilion or Muhlenberg campus in general.
- The Caring College - Nickname for Muhlenberg.
- The Fish Bowl - Trexler Pavilion.
- The New Dorms - South and Robertson Halls.
- The Turtle - Statue in Parents Plaza of a species of bog turtle named after naturalist Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg.
- Victor’s Lament - Big red sculpture on the front lawn.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
- Bring a fan.
- Bring shower shoes.
- College classes are a lot more work than in high school.
- For extra long beds, you only need an extra long fitted sheet.
- Time management.
Tips to Succeed
- Actually go to class because professors will notice.
- Check your e-mail multiple times each day.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Get involved with activities.
- Learn how to manage your time.
- Make an effort to get to know your professors.
- Take classes that are taught by professors you like.
Urban Legends
- A bat affectionately named Bernard lives in the chapel and frequently makes appearances during the Candlelight Carols each December.
- Robertson is haunted by the ghost of a former member of the Muhlenberg faculty whose house was torn down to build the new dorms.
- The Gabriel House, the building that is now used for Muhlenberg’s night school, is haunted by the ghost of an African American man who is believed to have once been a Muhlenberg maintenance man.
- The Muhlenberg mascot was almost a turtle because of the species of bog turtle named after naturalist Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg.
- There are many stories about what Victor’s Lament actually is supposed to be. Some say that it’s a war veteran rising from a wheelchair, and others say that it looks like a large letter M when seen from an airplane.
Traditions
- Candlelight Carols - Candlelight Carols services have been a Muhlenberg tradition since 1958. Held in Egner Memorial Chapel the weekend before finals during the fall semester, this beautiful service features performances from the Muhlenberg College Choir, along with student and faculty readings. Tickets are free, but seating is limited so you need to turn in a lottery form.
- Geek Week - The fraternities and sororities have Greek Week, and the academic clubs have Geek Week! Different academic clubs on campus have the option of entering their club in this week of different competitions between the clubs on campus.
- Jefferson Field Day - Each year, the Friday after the last day of classes is Jefferson Field Day. Students from Jefferson Elementary School in Allentown join students on campus for a day of track and field events. A huge number of Muhlenberg students and faculty spend the day running and helping out with the event. It’s a great way to have some fun with kids before starting to study for finals.
- Marathon Theatre - During a weekend in the fall semester, members of the Muhlenberg Theatre Association participate in Marathon Theatre. For 24 hours, they put on short dance numbers and skits in order to raise money for different charities. The event takes place in Parents Plaza, so it’s fun to stop by and watch on your way in and out of Seegers.
- Midnight Breakfast - Muhlenberg has recently started a new tradition during finals week at the end of the year. On the Friday night that begins the weekend before finals, Garden Room hosts a free breakfast at midnight for students. One of the best parts of the event is that a large amount of the faculty and staff turn out to serve the food and socialize with students.
- Mr. Muhlenberg - During the spring semester, Muhlenberg holds a competition to see who will be crowned the next Mr. Muhlenberg. Several guys from each class year compete against each other in a variety of events such as swim wear, evening wear, and talent. Students vote for who they want to win by purchasing tickets for the event with their favorite guy’s picture, and a board of students and faculty act as judges on the night of the event to choose who will win overall. While some may complain that it’s sexist, it’s a really entertaining night and everyone has a lot of fun participating.
- Red Doors - As a sign of welcome, all of the doors on Muhlenberg’s campus are painted bright red.
- Through the Red Doors - Through the Red Doors is an event at the end of the spring semester that is run by Admissions for accepted students. A lot of current students enjoy participating in this day by serving on panels, giving tours, or representing different aspects of campus at tables during the information fair.
School Spirit
The overwhelming majority of students at Muhlenberg have a strong sense of school pride and are usually eager to tell others about how much they like it at Muhlenberg. The tour guides do not get paid, yet a number of students are turned down for this position each year because so many students want to be tour guides. Since sports aren’t huge here, Homecoming is probably the biggest sporting event that students get into supporting. A lot of people come out to support the school and their peers for other events on campus, though. The bookstore sells just about anything you could want in terms of Muhlenberg gear, and just about everyone owns Muhlenberg clothing.
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