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IN THE NEWS: Rocky Radeff ’14 wins mayoral race

Monday, November 13, 2023

Westminster College political science alumnus Rocky Radeff ’14 was recently elected mayor of Sheffield Lake, Ohio. Read the full Chronicle-Telegram story here.

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Winners of Westminster’s Titan Terror Project announced

Friday, November 10, 2023

Students’ cinematic creations delivered the spooky for Westminster College’s 2023 Titan Terror Project—and two teams walked away winners.

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Neuroscience major earns TRIO scholarship award

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Abigail Guiste ’26, a sophomore neuroscience major and participant in Westminster College’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program, was awarded a $750 scholarship from the Pennsylvania Association of TRIO programs (PATRIO).

A native of Pittsburgh, Guiste is one of 13 local students awarded the scholarship.

Guiste’s winning essay explained how TRIO helped her become the person she is today while planning future academic goals and personal growth strategies.

Guiste is a member of the Westminster College Honors Program and is consistently active in TRIO by attending meetings and utilizing the available support tools to further her success as a student.

“Abigail's hard work, involvement across campus and desire to help others will serve her exceptionally well as she works to become a neurologist,” said Erik Austin, program director for Westminster’s TRIO SSS.

Westminster’s federally funded TRIO SSS program provides services and resources to first-generation, income-eligible students and those with disabilities to ensure they successfully navigate their college education. TRIO scholars have access to academic tutoring, academic success and wellness coaching to promote classroom achievement and personal wellbeing, support for learning and other disabilities, and career and college mentoring.

To learn more about Westminster’s TRIO SSS program, please visit https://www.westminster.edu/academics/trio.cfm or contact Austin at austined@westminster.edu.

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Westminster’s Celebrity Series presents ‘An Evening of Holiday Cheer’ with Jackie Evancho

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Record-breaking recording artist and “America’s Got Talent” runner-up Jackie Evancho will help spread the holiday cheer at Westminster College when she performs on the Will W. Orr Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, as part of the Celebrity Series season.

“An Evening of Holiday Cheer” will feature Evancho singing timeless holiday classics such as “O Holy Night,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “White Christmas” and many more. Evancho gained stardom at age 10 as the youngest-selling solo platinum artist of all time. She has sold millions of records and has thrilled audiences all over the world with her vocal talents.

Her show is sponsored by Springfield Restaurant Group and supported by The Caroline Knox Memorial Trust Fund, “Reflecting God’s Light into the World.”

This holiday show is open to the public. To purchase tickets, please contact Georgene Gib, box office manager, at 724-946-7354 or visit www.westminster.edu/celebrity.

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Symphony Orchestra presents fall concert

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

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Investigative journalist, author to speak at Westminster College

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Westminster College’s History Department will host Sarah Stankorb ’02 for a series of conversations about her journalism work and recently-published book “Disobedient Women: How a Small Group of Faithful Women Exposed Abuse, Brought Down Powerful Pastors, and Ignited an Evangelical Reckoning,” on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

During Stankorb’s visit, she will hold class lectures and leadership discussions throughout the day. A public event will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Dietz Sullivan Lecture Hall in the Hoyt Science Center on Westminster’s campus. The event is co-sponsored by the Westminster Chapel Office, Heinz Endowment, First-Year Program, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Copies of Stankorb’s book were provided to the College through a generous donation from alumni Benjamin ’06 and Dr. Christie Grewe Nelson ’06.

“Westminster College is thrilled to welcome back to campus Sarah Stankorb. Sarah has had a remarkable journey since she set foot in my classroom in 1998 and her investigative journalism work will serve as an inspiring example for students and early career professionals,” said Westminster College Professor of History Dr. Russell Martin, who also serves as the chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the journalist, essayist and author said she often found escape in books. She studied world religion and philosophy at Westminster College, earning her undergraduate degree in 2002. A chance to study abroad in Northern Ireland and Israel further opened her eyes to how faith, and conflict, can shape people’s everyday existence. 

She earned her master’s degree from University of Chicago’s Divinity School, where she studied ethics and South Asian religion and history. Hundreds of her pieces have been featured in publications, including VICE, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Republic, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and others. She writes about religion, politics, gender and power.

Her book, published in August, is “for and about people of faith and those who have walked away. The deeply researched work gives long-overdue recognition to the women who upturned their lives to speak out boldly, even as they were expected to submit and remain silent.” For more information about her book, visit www.sarahstankorb.com.

The evening event is free and open to the public. For more information about this event, please contact the chair of the History Department Dr. Russell Martin at martinre@westminster.edu.

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Westminster College is a leader in experiential learning rooted in the liberal arts tradition. This event will highlight career opportunities that arise from the College’s liberal arts education model, including critical thinking skills essential for investigative journalism, and provide students with networking opportunities proven to enhance experiential learning during an undergraduate’s journey. Experiential learning is a key component of the College’s Strategic Plan 2018-2027.

The Department of History is committed to providing students with a variety of experiential experiences that help unlock the fundamental value of an undergraduate degree in history. History students participate in internships, externships and research programs on and off campus. As part of broadening students’ field of view, History participates in hosting speakers, including, most recently, Katherine Blunt from the Wall Street Journal and Dr. Heim Sperber of Western Galilee University.

To help advance these objectives, the History Alumni Advisory Council (History AAC) supports the College’s History program by advising on best practices in relevant fields, supporting experiential learning programs, and developing internship and research pipelines. History AAC is led by chair Matthew V. Kerns ’07, associate dean of admissions at Widener University Commonwealth Law School and vice chair Alissa Bookwalter ’07, chief of staff for Naval Reactors, with members drawn from libraries, museums, public service, sustainable agriculture, universities and urban development. History AAC highlights the advantages of studying humanities at a liberal arts college empowered by highly-customized experiential education and research opportunities. 

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Titan Theatre Group to present ‘Goosebumps: The Musical’

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Westminster College’s Titan Theatre Group will present “Goosebumps: The Musical” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 12, in Beeghly Theater on Westminster’s campus.

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Accomplished Westminster alumni to host faith discussion

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Westminster College will host alumni Tim ’85 and Kristin Mezmar Kaiser ‘86  as part of the Come to the WALLace  worship series at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in the Wallace Memorial Chapel on the College’s campus.

Natives of Pittsburgh, the Kaisers lived with their sons in Los Angeles before returning to the East Coast. “Life in the Fast Lane...Faith in the Fast Lane” will focus on the challenges of leading a life of faith while residing in Los Angeles. The Rev. James Mohr, college chaplain, will conduct an interview followed by a question-and-answer session.

Kristin Kaiser currently serves on the Westminster College Board of Trustees and recently completed her tenure as director of planned giving at Orchard Hill Church in Wexford, Pa. She volunteers for numerous community organizations and sits on the governing board at Orchard Hill. She previously mentored and coordinated Teach for America, the California Reading and Literature Project and Project SEED with The National Science Foundation and California Institute of Technology.

Tim Kaiser is an acclaimed producer of television, music, documentaries and film. He is a two-time Emmy Award winner and has produced over 600 primetime television shows. Some of his work includes “Seinfeld,” “Will & Grace” and “2 Broke Girls.” He is actively involved at Orchard Hill Church and Westminster College where he received an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 2019.

The event is free and open to the public.

Come to the WALLace is open to Westminster campus family and the local community. The nondenominational worship service includes prayer, music, a message from the campus chaplain and guest speakers.

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Wind Ensemble concert features winners of Young Conductors Competition

Monday, October 30, 2023

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium on the College’s campus.

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