Programs in environmental education at Westminster College demonstrate the College's mission to develop students with knowledge of and moral and ethical commitments to the natural world and to develop responsible world citizens. The major in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program that provides the broad scientific background necessary for understanding the complexities of environmental systems. The minor in Environmental Studies emphasizes a liberal arts approach, including the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities, in studying the interface between humans and their environment. Over 110 acres of outdoor research space, state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, and dedicated faculty make Westminster College an ideal setting for studying the environment.
Quick Links to the following sections:
Partner Program
Activities/Challenges/Tasks
August 2011 |
Meet for Lunch (Fresh Start) |
September 2011 |
Attend 3rd Annual Green Cookout |
October 2011 |
Task/Challenge TBA |
November 2011 |
Geocaching and Dinner! |
December 2011 |
Attend Symposium on Environment |
February 2012 |
Task/Challenge TBA |
March 2012 |
Task/Challenge TBA |
April 2012 |
Task/Challenge TBA |
May 2012 |
Activity |
Student Symposium on the Environment
Join the Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition, environmental professionals, educators and watershed organizations for an evening at Westminster College showcasing student research and creative works. The Student Symposium on the Environment is held each December to highlight environmental study, research, artistic expression, and service work being done by students in the region. Students from all disciplines, ranging from high school through graduate school, are encouraged to participate. Research posters, art work, oral presentations, and even performances are welcome.
Save the Date:
December 6, 2012 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Witherspoon Rooms McKelvey Campus Center Westminster College |
Breakdown
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Networking and Poster Session |
| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Oral Presentations |
| 8:30 - 9:00 p.m. | Creative Works followed by Award Ceremony |
To enter a Submission:
Links will become avialable closer to date
Deadline for Submission: TBA
2011 Symposium Summary
Best Presentations
Oral Presentation |
Caitlin Roberts, Cory Seese, Andrew Clark, Kelly Gould, & Nathaniel Delk |
Removal of metal pollutants from Western Pennsylvania wastewater with recovered manganese |
Science Category Poster Presentation |
Caleb Smathers & Haley Gabor |
Chemical analysis and sub-lethal effects of produced water from antural gas drilling on zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos and larvae |
Non-Science Category Poster Presentation |
Elyse Scmitt |
Urban Aquaponics |
Honorable Mention
Oral Presentation |
Hilary Stenger |
Environmental Health: Mosquito Control |
Science Category Poster Presentation |
Jordan Zabo |
The Effects of Male-Produced Olfactory Cues on the Sex Ratio of Jewel Wasps, Nasonia vitripennis, Under Local Mate Competition |
Non-Science Category Poster Presentation |
Rebecca Beers, Matthew Pereslucha, & Tyler Umstead |
Mordant and temperature effects on logwood-dyed wool yarn |
To view pictures of the Student Symposium on the Environment visit our Scrapbook page
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the 2011 Student Symposium on the Environment a success.
Earth Week
Westminster College celebrates Earth Week annually. Events start in April and usually run through May. Departments, organizations, and committees sponsor diverse events; from art presentations to tree plantings. Join Environmental Programs as we work together to show our care of our world & the Westminster Community.
Calendar of Events:
Visit Events tab
Event Forms/Additional Information:
- E-Recycling Drive, sponsored by Audio Visual Services
Click here for AV's flyer
Click here for more information on FREE items
To Submit an Event:
Click here or email ENV@westminster.edu with the following information:
Name of Event
Brief Description, if necessary
Date of Event
Time
Location
Sponsored by/Organized by

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