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Westminster College Sociology/Criminal Justice Students Inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Six Westminster College sociology and sociology/criminal justice majors and minors were inducted into the International Sociology Honorary Society Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) on April 23.
College Hosts Local Artist Exhibition
Westminster College will host "Landscapes and Abstractions," an exhibition of sumi ink and oil paintings and mixed media collage by local artist Thomas McNickle, Aug. 25-Oct. 10 in the Foster Art Gallery in Patterson Hall.
Four Westminster Students and Professor Attend Conference
Westminster College education majors Corinna Neely, Ashley Rexrode, Kevin Rush, and Amanda Ventrone, and Dr. Robin Lind, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Westminster, recently presented sessions at the Pennsylvania American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) held at Bucknell University.
The students presented, "How to Start or Revitalize a Student ACDA Chapter."
"The students presented an excellent session and each one spoke about a different aspect of the advantages of belonging to a professional organization such as ACDA while in college," Lind said.
Lind presented a session on "Choral Intonation: Tuning the Text."
"Ashley Rexrode assisted me at the piano for this presentation," Lind said. "I discussed how the pronunciation of vowels and the articulation of consonants affect the intonation of a choral ensemble. It is not uncommon to overlook the importance of the pronunciation and phrasing of the text in choral music when working on intonation. I presented several ideas and suggestions that I have developed and used with my own ensembles at Westminster College."
Rexrode is a daughter of Dayle and Linda Rexrode, Farmington, and a graduate of Lighthouse Christian Academy.
Ventrone is a daughter of Michael and Cynthia Ventrone, Apollo, and a graduate of Penn Hills High School.
Neely is a daughter of Steven Neely and Jean M. Hlivko-Neely, Sarver, and a graduate of Freeport Area High School.
Rush is a son of Terry and Emily Rush, Rimersburg, and a graduate of Union High School.
Lind, who has been with Westminster College since 2000, earned her undergraduate degree from Albertsons College, her master's from the University of Oregon, and her Ph.D. from the University of Utah.
For more information, contact Lind at (724) 946-7278 or e-mail lindra@westminster.edu.
Westminster Business Major Receives Scholarship
Alexandra Mikhaylova, a senior financial economics and international business major, recently received the Frances L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and the Laura E. Elden Education Trust Scholarship.
This $1,370 scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to her final tuition payment for the 2004-2005 academic year.
"We are grateful to the Frances L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and the Laura E. Elden Education Trust, and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Ms. Mikhaylova, who represent the future of our region," said Gloria Cagigas, vice president for institutional advancement at Westminster.
In 2003, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the 15th largest community foundation in the nation, awarded more than $24 million in grants to charitable organizations. Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is comprised of more than 960 funds established by organizations and individual donors. These funds range from $10,000 to more than $32 million, and have a combined market value of approximately $537 million.
Mikhaylova is a daughter of Mariana Mikhaylova, Monroeville, and a graduate of
Gateway High School.
For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7348 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.
Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Hosting Education Seminar
The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host an education seminar, "Best Practices for Math Literacy: Comprehensive Strategies that Produced a Culture of Math Achievement in the South Fayette School District," Monday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. in Lakeview Room located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
The Best Practices for Math Literacy workshop features several educators from the South Fayette School District, which has been recognized as having one of the highest overall math achievement levels on the PSSA in Western Pennsylvania over the past three years. The District team, which includes elementary, middle, and high school teachers, will share the district's vision and strategies around curriculum, instruction, and assessment that insure all students meet proficiency in the area of mathematics.
The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was developed to advance world-class teaching at Westminster and enrich K-12 education through outreach programs for area educators.
The event is sponsored by the Tri-State Area School Study Council Department of Administrative and Policy School of Education of the University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Westminster College.
This clinic offers Act 48 hours and are open to all interested parties. For registration, contact Carol Fiumara at the Tri-State Area School Study Council at (412) 648-7185 or e-mail fuimara@pitt.edu. Applications can also be mailed to: 4302 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 15260.
Westminster Faculty Brass and Woodwind Quintets to Perform Nov. 11
The Westminster College Brass and Woodwind Quintets will perform a concert Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Westminster College History Day Attracts Local Students
More than 260 students from 14 area high school and junior high schools competed in the district competition of History Day at Westminster College Tuesday, March 27.
Westminster College Planetarium Takes Viewers to Hawaii
The Westminster College Planetarium presents "The Explorers of Mauna Kea," a 35-minute multimedia show that explores the heavens of Hawaii, Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 1-2, at 7 p.m. in the Hoyt Science Resources Center room 116.
Westminster College Announces Dean's List
More than 480 Westminster College students earned a listing on the Dean's List recognition for the 2001 fall semester.
The Dean's List recognizes students who attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0.
Organist to Give Recital
Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, assistant professor of music at Westminster College, will give a Lenten organ concert Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Orr Auditorium.
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