Author Archives: Jayson Geiser

The University of Findlay’s Swim and Diving team is sending 16 athletes to Indianapolis for Nationals. UFTV student reporter Andrea Hoffman met with Luca Chiandussi, Troie Grubbs, and Sasha Melnyk ahead of the meet.

The regular season league champion Findlay Oilers host 8th-seeded Cedarville in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday evening. Our Andrea Hoffman breaks down the match-up as the Oilers begin their quest for another title.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, we celebrate our annual Math Day at The University of Findlay. The purpose of Math Day is to show students the fun side of mathematics and how it is useful in the real world and for us to relax and enjoy the beauty of mathematics.

Every year we invite reputed speakers to present mathematical ideas in an entertaining way. On that day, all math classes will be cancelled and almost all our undergraduate students and many local high school students will attend. The speakers will give two different talks which are also accessible to non-math majors. The first talk is from 10:00-10:50 a.m. and the second is from 1:00-1:50 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union multipurpose room.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, we celebrate our annual Math Day at The University of Findlay. The purpose of Math Day is to show students the fun side of mathematics and how it is useful in the real world and for us to relax and enjoy the beauty of mathematics.

Every year we invite reputed speakers to present mathematical ideas in an entertaining way. On that day, all math classes will be cancelled and almost all our undergraduate students and many local high school students will attend. The speakers will give two different talks which are also accessible to non-math majors. The first talk is from 10:00-10:50 a.m. and the second is from 1:00-1:50 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union multipurpose room.

Coming off a road loss to the GMAC leaders, Ashland, Coach Michele Durand looks to turn things around against Lake Erie and get the team to 20 wins on the season, heading into the tournament strong.

Charlie Ernst sat down with our own student reporter Deven Stover to discuss the regular season finale against Lake Erie.

Charlie Ernst sat down to discuss the upcoming game versus Ashland with UFTV Student Reporter Deven Stover.

UFTV Student Reporter Deven Stover and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Michele Durand discuss the next game on the schedule at Ashland.

Head Softball Coach Dani Lowe and two players Annika Bredel and Addison Bender met with UFTV Manager Jayson Geiser to discuss the exciting new season.

Head Baseball Coach Matt Palm sat down with UFTV student reporter Deven Stover to discuss the new season!

As the Oilers prepare to begin a season that sees them suit up zero seniors, our Andrea Hoffman sat down with 1st-year head coach Beth Hemminger and juniors Tessa Chuba & Brinlee Barry to find out how UF can rise to the top of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference this spring.

This year’s UF men’s basketball team has some strong ties to the program’s past. No fewer than five current Oilers are the sons of past Findlay stars. Our Jeremiah Jackson sat down with all nine of these gentlemen to find out what role UF basketball has played in their lives and relationships.

Coming off an overtime comeback win at Northwood, Head Basketball Coach Charlie Ernst sat down with Deven Stover to discuss the win and look ahead to the team’s next matchup against Malone.

Coming off a close loss to Cedarville, Coach Michele Durand sat down with UFTV student reporter Deven Stover to discuss the preparation going into the next game at Malone.

Charlie Ernst sat down with UFTV student reporter Deven Stover to reflect on the loss to Cedarville and discuss what can be learned and improved before the men’s basketball team’s next game on the road at Northwood.

University of Findlay women’s basketball player Mckenna Stephens met with UFTV student reporter Andrea Hoffman earlier this week to discuss the journey she has experienced from her freshman year to now, as a senior.

Max Roth, Jake Bishop, and Javonte Hill took the time to sit down with our own Devon Stover to discuss their experience of playing high school and college basketball in the same city.

“Roads Not Taken: How Evangelicals Embraced MAGA”
Tuesday, 2/4, 7:00 pm, Old Main, Ritz Auditorium
A lecture by Dr. John Fea, distinguished professor of history at Messiah University.
In 1998, following the impeachment of Bill Clinton, the Christian Right in the United States was at a turning point. The movement was in shambles and some of its leaders were ready to give up politics as the most effective way to advance a Christian society. Some American evangelicals, many of whom had little history with the Christian Right, were calling for new approaches to political witness that did not rely so heavily on fear, power, nostalgia and the culture wars. In this lecture, John Fea, author of Believe Me: The Evangelical Road to Donald Trump and a forthcoming trilogy on evangelicals and politics in the 21st century, explores these “roads not taken.”
The event is a collaboration between University of Findlay and Bluffton University, sponsored by University of Findlay’s Freed Contemporary Christian Lecture series and Bluffton’s Keeney Peace Lectureship. The Freed Christian lecture series was endowed in 2010 by the late Dr. and Mrs. DeBow Freed to promote a Christian-centered ethos, respect for multiple faith traditions in an increasingly pluralistic world, civility of expression, excellence and rigor of thought, humility, compassion, and service. Bluffton’s Keeney Peace Lectureship was established in 1978 by the family of William Sr. and Kathryn Keeney to express appreciation for Bluffton’s influence and to strengthen the continuing peace witness among the community.

Oiler Basketball is on the road for their next game versus Ursuline for an important conference matchup. Coach Durand discusses what work for the Oiler’s in the first matchup against Ursuline and what is key to have success in the second matchup.

Devon Stover sat down with senior basketball player Janae Hoying to discuss her journey throughout her time with the basketball team.

Our own Devon Stover sat down with Chloe Callahan to talk about her biggest fan and how she has grown during her time at University of Findlay.

Our own Jeremiah Jackson sat down with Findlay basketball star Kate Ellis to share how she’s grown on and off the court during her time at University of Findlay.

The Oilers men’s basketball team suffered their first conference loss (and first home loss) on Thursday. Now they must turn right around and travel to Hillsdale on Saturday, for a match-up between the two teams tied at the top of the Great Midwest standings. Our Deven Stover sat down with head coach Charlie Ernst for our latest Oiler Outlook.

The UF women’s basketball squad will play for a 3rd straight win on Saturday, making the trek across the state line into Hillsdale. Head coach Michele Durand sat down with our Deven Stover to preview the action.

University of Findlay Professor of English Dave Essinger sits down for an in-studio interview with poet Leona Sevick, whose latest book, The Bamboo Wife, came out last summer.

The UF wrestling team will host the conference championship meet on Saturday at Koehler. Our Deven Stover sat down with head coach Shawn Nelson to explore the state of the program heading into the G-MAC tournament.

The Oilers are flying high this winter, as they try to sweep the season series over their foes in Tiffin. UF improved to 15-1 on the year with a Thursday win over Ashland. Now our Deven Stover speaks with head coach Charlie Ernst about Saturday’s 2nd meeting of the campaign with the Dragons.

The Findlay women’s basketball team suffered just their 2nd G-MAC loss of the season on Thursday, against nationally ranked Ashland. The Oilers have to rebound quickly, with a road trip to face another Ohio rival on deck for Saturday. Our Deven Stover sits down with head coach Michele Durand to preview the upcoming game at Tiffin.

Sharinda welcomes magician and mind reader Darren Yong to the UF campus, along with one other surprise guest! You won’t want to miss hearing Darren’s story…and seeing him perform a few tricks on our UFTV set!

Thursday, February 6, 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Alumni Memorial Union

The University of Findlay volleyball squad put it all together at the right time late this fall. The Oilers won the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament championship and played their way all the way to the finals of the NCAA regional tourney. Our Jeremiah Jackson sat down with head coach Wick Colchagoff & a pair of players to talk about their postseason success.

The Oilers men’s soccer team this fall surpassed preseason expectations, winning the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament championship & advancing to the program’s 2nd-ever appearance in the Sweet Sixteen of the national bracket. Our Jeremiah Jackson had a chance to sit down with head coach Andy Smyth and midfielder Mitchell Hanosh to chat about their experience.

December 6, 2024
10am
Ritz Auditorium

For the first time in program history, the UF men’s cross country team qualified the entire squad for the national championship meet. As the Oilers prepare to head to Sacramento for Saturday’s season finale, our Andrea Hoffman sat down with head coach Eric Wymer, 4-time national qualifier Noah Fisher, and sophomore Landon Armstrong. Hear what they had to say in this edition of Oiler Outlook.