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Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow, professor of sociology, and Dr. Shannon Smithey, assistant professor of sociology, will present What "What They Say About Us' Says About Them at Westminster College Faculty Forum Wednesday, March 16, at 11:45 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"The writers of obituaries declare their values by what they say about those they choose to commemorate," Kitzerow said. "Obituaries from the 1950s to the 1990s in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tell us what was valued in each of those decade years. We find clues in the categories mentioned, the order in which they're given, and the extent or length of what is included. Markers of status and the inclusion or non-inclusion of women and the working class can be seen as indicators of what is valued at each point."
Faculty forum, established in 1990, serves as a venue for the exchange of ideas and information among Westminster College faculty. Speakers present their research, teaching ideas, lectures, performances, special programs, and uses of technology to keep faculty informed about the work of colleagues from many disciplines.
Kitzerow, who has been with Westminster College since 1978, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin and her master's and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.
Smithey, who has been with Westminster College since 2003, is an assistant professor of sociology. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and her master's and Ph.D. from Ohio State University.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kitzerow at (724) 946-7252 or e-mail kitzerpg@westminster.edu.
Sara Caveglia and Megan McConnell, Westminster College senior music education majors, will perform a combined capstone recital Saturday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
McConnell, a pianist, will perform variations of Mozart's "AhVous Dirais – Je, Maman," Beethoven's "Pathetique," and Chopin's "Raindrops" and "L' Adieu."
Soprano Caveglia will sing Perglesi's "Stizzoso mio stizzoso," Schumann's "Du Ring an meinem Finger;" Giordani's "Caro Mio Ben;" Sieczynski's "Wien,, du Stadt meiner Traume;" Hoffman's "A Psalm Beyond the Silences;" Bach's "Ave Maria;" and Hayes' "Make a Joyful Noise," "A time for Everything," and "Prepare the Way of the Lord." Her performance is accompanied by pianist Kathryn Miller, a member of the Westminster Music faculty.
McConnell is a daughter of Mary McConnell, Imperial, and a graduate of West Allegheny High School. While at Westminster, she has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association and the American Choral Directors Association, where she has held the office of vice president. She is a member of the percussion section of the Westminster marching and symphonic bands, and has sung in the women's choir, where she is assistant to the director. McConnell is active in the Music Intern Teaching Program, where she teaches music lessons. She tutors music theory and helps organize and administrate organ day camp. She is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa, a leadership honor society, and Kappa Delta Pi, an education honor society, as well as the Dean's List.
Caveglia is a daughter of Dennis and Jennifer Caveglia, Leechburg, and a graduate of Leechburg Area High School. While at Westminster, she has served as secretary of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators; is current president of the national music fraternity, Mu Phi Epilon; and participates in the Music Intern Teaching Program. She is also a member of the Westminster College Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, and Women's Choir, where she has held the office of vice president. Caveglia has been accepted into several honor societies including: Lambda Sigma, Delta Pi, Pi Sigma Pi, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Mortar Board, as well as the Dean's List. She is business editor for the "Argo," Westminster's yearbook, and a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact the Westminster College Music Department at (724) 946-7270 for more information.
Dr. Clarence E. Harms, professor of biology at Westminster College, focuses on an unusual post-holiday project - saving live Christmas trees for animal food and habitat.
Westminster College will host the reunion of the first class of Pittsburgh Regional Champions Wednesday, May 23, at 6 p.m. in Russell Dining Hall.
"Tis the Season" planetarium presentation is scheduled Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 4-7, at 7 p.m. with an additional matinee showing Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.
Love will be in the air during the Westminster College Concert Choir spring choral concert Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
"The choir will be singing songs showing the different sides of love: amorous love, unrequited love, love of God, and love of life," said Dr. Robin Lind, director of choral activities at Westminster College.
Westminster College announces several personal enrichment and leisure courses for community residents. Continuing Education classes and seminars are non-credit and are open to all interested individuals. Formal admission to Westminster College is not required.
Gary Swanson, Westminster College director of audio-visual services, announced the College's plans to join in the celebration of International AV Week, Oct. 21-27.
Dr. Camila Bari de López, Westminster College associate professor of Spanish, attended the International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in Santiago, Chile.
Open your calendar and add two events: Feb. 13-16, a long weekend for the Annual Great Backyard Bird Count; and Saturday, Feb. 21, for the Annual Winter Chipping Party. What could be better than to have both birds and trees featured at the Field Station in the Valentine month? We love them all!
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