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International Film Series to Show Israeli Film

The Jake Erhardt International Film Series will show the Israeli film Bikur Ha-Tizmoret (The Band's Visit) Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

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Choruses to Present Fall Concert Nov. 20

"Voices Raised in Song," the fall choral concert of the Westminster College Women's Chamber Ensemble, Women's Chorus, and Men's Chorus, is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Education Professor Recognized as "Teacher of Honor"

Dr. SoYoung Kang

Dr. SoYoung Kang, Westminster College assistant professor of education, received the Teacher of Honor Award from Kappa Delta Pi, international honor society in education.

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Choruses to Present Spring Concert April 10

The Westminster College Women's Chorus and Men's Chorus will present their spring concert Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.  The concert is free and open to the public.

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Science Majors Received Drinko Research Grants

Six Westminster College science majors received undergraduate research grants from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

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Westminster College Visiting Assistant French Professor Published in International Journal

Dr. Leslie Kealhofer, visiting assistant professor of French

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Leslie Kealhofer, Westminster College visiting assistant professor of French, was published in Expressions maghrébines.

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Westminster College Fraternity to Host Annual Relay for Life

Walkers joined in the fight against cancer at the 2012 Relay for Life.

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Alpha Nu chapter of national fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi will host the annual Westminster College Relay for Life Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at Burry Stadium.

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​Westminster College Pre-Service Teachers Conduct Math Night at Union Elementary School

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - More than 30 Westminster College early childhood/special education majors participated in a Math Night at Union Elementary School in New Castle during the Spring Semester.

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Westminster College Offering Academic Leaders Strategy Seminar

Westminster College's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is offering Total Leaders, a two-day seminar especially designed to enhance the skills of school district leaders, Aug. 2-3.

 Charles Schwahn, co-author of the book, Total Leaders: Applying the Best Future-Focused Change Strategies to Education, will share his ideas and work with teams of school district administrators to develop change strategies.  The Total Leaders approach integreates concepts from the authentic, visionary, cultural, quality and service leadership domains and applies them to schools.

 The deadline for reservations is July 1.  Registration is limited to 50 persons.  While individual registrations will be accepted, teams are preferred.  Each day the sessions will run from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., and the fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and all materials.  In addition, participants will earn continuing education hours.

The John Deaver and Elizabeth Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, which is located in Westminster's new $14-million Campus Center, is designed to advance world-class teaching and enrich K-12 education through outreach programs for area educators.  The Center helps Westminster fulfill its mission of excellence in education and public service by expanding opportunities in student life, academics, and community outreach. 

 For more information, contact Dr. Samuel Farmerie, professor of education emeritus, at (724) 946-7053, Fax (724) 946-6170 or e-mail farmersa@westminster.edu.


Westminster Canoe-a-Thon to Benefit AIDS Taskforce

Westminster College will host a "Canoe-a-Thon" Sunday, April 3, from 1-5 p.m. at Brittain Lake.

Proceeds from the $3 canoe rides around Brittain Lake will be donated to the Pittsburgh AIDS Taskforce.  Sponsors Alpha Phi Omega will also have food and games available at nearby Anderson Amphitheater. 

"We are expecting a speaker from the Pittsburgh AIDS Taskforce (PATF)," said Jolene Slattery, junior broadcast communications major from Ridgway and public relations chair.  "There will also be music, open canoeing, and canoe races with an appearance from Miss Canoe to hand out the prizes for the winners."

Alpha Phi Omega is a national coed service fraternity dedicated to leadership, friendship and service with over 600 chapters across the country, and is open to all students.

For more information, contact Aaron Dugan, senior English major from Niagara Falls, N.Y. and committee chair, at (724) 946-7516 or e-mail duganam@westminster.edu.


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