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The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host an education seminar, "Differentiated Instructional Strategies to Reach All Students: Application to Literacy Content Areas," Thursday, Feb. 23, at 4 p.m. in Lakeview Room located in the McKelvey Campus Center
Barbara Seni, who is an educational consultant and trainer in the area of literacy in grades K-12, is the featured speaker at this seminar. The goal of this workshop is to inspire teachers, whether novice or veteran, to examine their instructional practices in light of what is known about the bond between content area literacy and differentiated instructional application. Participants will be presented with a number of strategies that support all the ways a differentiated classroom can offer a variety of learning options designed to tap into different readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles of their students. Participants will also be provided with opportunities to engage in these interactive and collaborative strategies.
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.
All clinics offer 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.
Theta Chi fraternity of Westminster College is sponsoring a "Suitcase Party" Thursday, Nov. 13, at 9 p.m. at the McKelvey Campus Center Club Room and Lounge to benefit the American Red Cross.
The Westminster College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers have scheduled a concert Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble will present its first concert of the year Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Reading W. Paul Gamble's latest book, The Westminster Story, 1852-2002: Glorious, Grand & True, is like spending a few hours with a master storyteller. The 91-year-old Gamble, whose family connections to Westminster date back to the College's founding in 1852, brings Westminster's rich history to life through vivid tales of its people and major events.
The public is invited to attend a book signing at the All-Campus Birthday Cake Bash, Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The Westminster Story 1852-2002: Glorious, Grand & True is available at the Westminster College Bookstore, (724) 946-7216.
Thirty-three Westminster students have been selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society for juniors and seniors.
Westminster College's Men's Chorus will participate in the fourth annual "Mucho Macho Music" festival at North Hills Junior High School Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nearly 400 Westminster College students earned Dean's List recognition for the 2008 spring semester.
The Seraphim Chorus, a community chorus, will present concerts featuring Westminster College students and faculty at three area locations.
Dr. R. Tad Greig, Westminster College associate professor and chair of the Department of Music, will moderate a session on sacred music programs at the annual meeting of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) Nov. 20-23 in San Diego.
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