Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Four Westminster College music majors received a travel/presentation grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to attend a horn and tuba workshop Oct. 20-21 in Canton, Ohio.

The students, who study with Westminster adjunct music faculty Robert Cole, were:

Sarah Ortz, a junior music education major, is a daughter of William and Connie Ortz of Petersburg, Ohio, and a graduate of Springfield Local High School.

Jillian Rhen, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of J. Steven and Jacqueline Rhen of Edinboro and a graduate of General McLane High School.

Victoria Walker, a sophomore music education major, is a daughter of James and Linda Walker of Worthington and a graduate of Kittanning High School.

Christin Zolkiewicz, a senior music performance major, is a daughter of Samuel and Leslieann Harris of Monaca and a graduate of Center High School.

The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was created to enrich undergraduate education at Westminster through advancing world-class teaching as well as by participating in collaborations that address community and regional needs including strengthening K-12 education. The Undergraduate Research Initiative provides funding for students to conduct research and to present their research at regional and national conferences.

Contact Cole at (724) 946-6367 or e-mail colerh@westminster.edu for more information. Visit www.westminster.edu/drinko for additional information about the Drinko Center.

About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College is a top tier liberal arts college and a national leader in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Guide to America's Best Colleges. Westminster ranked third among liberal arts colleges in social mobility, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 371 Colleges" and "Best in the Northeast" by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.

Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view "Advantage: Westminster" A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.