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History Professor Authors Chapter in Anthology
Dr. Michael Bowen, Westminster College visiting assistant professor of history, contributed a chapter in Painting Dixie Red, an anthology edited by Glenn Feldman and recently published by University Press of Florida.
Westminster College Assistant Professor to Discuss Exoplanets at Faires Faculty Forum
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Thomas Oberst, Westminster assistant professor of physics and director of the Westminster Planetarium, will present "Searching for Exoplanets" at the Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.
Westminster College Psychology Major and Adviser Presented at National Conference
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College senior psychology major Lyndsey Vogler and Dr. Sherri Pataki, associate professor of psychology, presented research conducted in Israel at the annual conference of the Association for Women in Psychology March 7-10 in Salt Lake City.
Westminster College Assistant Professor Published and Presents Research at UCLA Workshop
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Kristenne Robison, Westminster College assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, was recently published in the spring issue of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) quarterly publication. She also presented research at the Innovations in Prisons Workshop, held at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs in April.
Westminster College Offers Volunteer Workshop; Patrons Can Learn About Event Planning, Fund Raising, and Admissions
Westminster College is offering volunteer workshops for anyone who wants to learn more about event planning, fundraising, and admissions Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the McKelvey Campus Center.
The event planning sessions feature, Sharon Ellwood McCullough 79, owner of Expert Events, on "Special Event Planning;" Cindy Schuyler Dafler 03, Westminster College coordinator of institutional advancement events, on "Westminster Regional Events;" and Mary Cooley James 84, Westminster College director of alumni relations, on "Westminster Reunions."
The fund-raising experts include: Kevin Garvey 77, vice president for development Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra on "How to Work with Volunteers;" Bruce Bartoo 86, Pro-Medica Health Systems executive director, foundations, on "Why People Give;" Julie Shellito Waegraff 92, Crossroads director of development, on "Special Event Fund Raising;" and Gloria C. Cagigas, Westminster College vice president for institutional advancement, on "Philanthropy in America."
Admissions speakers include: Sylvester A. Miel 58, independent broker, The Principal Financial Group; and Bradley P. Tokar 91, Westminster College senior associate director of admissions.
Throughout the morning, participants will also hear from Ronald E. Hustwit '64, College of Wooster philosophy professor; Jeffrey E. Tobin '78, Henry Hall Inc. owner; and Westminster College President R. Thomas Williamson.
Student Alumni Association members, Student Government officials, and the Student Westminster Admissions Team will join participants for lunch. Following the workshops, participants will have the opportunity to take special tours of the athletic facilities, radio and television areas, natural sciences, or an overview of the campus.
The workshops are open to the public for a $10 fee that includes lunch. Anyone interested in event planning or fund raising can attend. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, April 6. For more information, contact James at (724) 946-7363 or e-mail mjames@westminster.edu.
Students to Shadow Alumni Jobs
Twenty-three Westminster College students will shadow alumni to learn more about careers.
"Each year we offer our students a chance to take part in the Career Shadowing Program. It places them with an alumna or alumnus in a career that interests them," said Mary James, director of alumni relations. "For a day, the student follows the Westminster graduate wherever their job takes them."
The Westminster Career Shadowing Program offers students a real-world experience, and combined with an active on-campus Career Center, helps Westminster maintain a 97 percent placement rate.
"The ideal time to do a career shadowing is when a student is a sophomore. It gives the student time to get a feel for the field which interests them. It's still not too late to change a major, and it also gives time to arrange a junior internship if a student is still interested in his or her chosen field," James said.
"It's important to be prepared, and no one goes to Career Shadowing Day unless he or she completes the training session hosted by the Alumni Office and the Career Center. It's designed to prepare a student on how to conduct an informational interview and stress the value of beginning a Westminster alumni network," continued James. "This is not a time to ask about being hired in the future or search for internships. You need to research the business before you arrive, know what to wear, and what questions to ask. We stress the importance of being on time. We value our hosts' time at work and appreciate our volunteers."
"When the students complete their shadowing experience, we hold a critique session. It's the time when students relay their experiences. Some come back excited about their future jobs, but others find that they need to change career goals. We express the importance of thank you notes. This critique session also gives us ideas on how to continually improve the program," James added.
Contact James at (724) 946-7363 or e-mail mjames@westminster.edu for more information.
Westminster College Alumnus Writes Book on Choir Directing
Dr. Kenneth H. Phillips, a 1967 graduate of Westminster College, recently had his text book, "Directing the Choral Music Program," published by the Oxford University Press.
Westminster College Plans "Bear Tales" Planetarium Show
Westminster College will host a "Bear Tales" planetarium show Wednesday-Saturday, May 2-5, in the planetarium, room 116 of Hoyt Science Resources Center. Each day a show will begin at 7 p.m. with an added matinee Saturday at 2 p.m.
Three Westminster College Students Present Research at Seminar
Three Westminster College students recently presented their summer research at the 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.
Westminster College Symphonic Band to Present Mid-Winter Concert
The Westminster College Symphonic Band will present a mid-winter concert Friday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
The program for the 77-piece band includes a wide variety of music from prominent composers such as Fisher Tull, Robert Jager, Clare Grundman, Jan Van der Roost and Vincent Persichett.
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