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Westminster College Employees Honored for Years of Service

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College honored 49 employees for 1,020 years of combined service at a luncheon May 8 in the McKelvey Campus Center's Witherspoon Rooms.

Westminster College Computer Science Students Present Research and Earn Top Honors at Behrend Conference

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Five Westminster College senior computer science majors presented the results of their capstone projects April 13 at the 2013 Penn State Behrend Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference.� Two of the five students were awarded top honors in the Computer Science and Engineering session.

Westminster College Community to Attend Camp Movie April 13

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - 'CAMP', a movie inspired by the heartbreaking stories of foster children, was playing in limited release Saturday, April 13, at the Westgate Cinema 9 in New Castle. The producer of the movie attended the 4:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. showing, as well as nearly 100 Westminster College students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Westminster College Communication Ethics Class to Host Hustle 4 Heart Reach Run/Walk

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College students in the Communication Ethics course will host the first annual Hustle 4 Heart Reach 5K Run/Walk Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at Burry Stadium. Registration starts at 2 p.m.

Westminster College Selects Grady Jones as Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College selected Grady Jones to serve as Vice President for Institutional Advancement following a national search. Jones started at Westminster April 1.

Area Students Added to Westminster College Dean's List

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Seven students have been added to the Fall 2012 Dean's List at Westminster College.

Westminster College Students Participated in Programming Contest

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Two teams of Westminster College students participated in the 2012 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) East Central North America Programming Contest Nov. 2-3 at Youngstown State University.

Westminster College Broadcast Communications Students Cover Election Day

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Eleven Westminster College 'Broadcast and Digital Journalism' students worked on election day as digital video journalism stringers for the online version of the New Castle News.

Westminster College Faculty Host High School Programming Contest

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College faculty and students from the Mathematics and Computer Science Department hosted a high school programming contest on Oct. 8.

Titan Terror Project Winners Announced at Westminster College

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College sophomore broadcast communication major Chelsea Haybarger and team Sunshine's entry took the grand prize in the Titan Terror Project showcase Oct. 18 in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Westminster College Audio Visual Services' First Annual Chili-Cook-off Turns Up Heat on Cystic Fibrosis

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College Audio Visual Services (AV) held its first annual Chili Cook-off during homecoming festivities Sept. 29 and raised more than $300 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Westminster College Students Attend Sigma Kappa Convention, Local Chapter Takes Home the Gold

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Two Westminster College students attended the Sigma Kappa 85th National Convention and accepted awards on the sorority's behalf July 11-15 in The Woodlands, Texas.

Westminster College Associate Professor to Discuss Author Elizabeth Bishop at Bleasby Colloquium

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Department of English and Public Relations will feature three scholars discussing author Elizabeth Bishop at the Bleasby Colloquium Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in the McKelvey Campus Center's Mueller Theater. The program is free to the public.

Three New Members Elected to Westminster College's Board of Trustees

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Board of Trustees added nine members to the class 2016, including three first-time trustees.

Westminster College to Welcome Class of 2016 with Picnic

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College will welcome the class of 2016 with a picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wiley Alumni House.

Westminster College to Welcome Class of 2016 with Opening Convocation Aug. 24

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College will welcome the class of 2016 with the traditional Opening Convocation on Friday, Aug. 24, at 1:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

Westminster College Students Attend Zeta Tau Alpha Convention, Local Chapter Receives Awards

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Two Westminster College students attended the Zeta Tau Alpha's 51st National and 40th International Convention and accepted awards on the college's behalf June 27-July 1 in Louisville, Ky.

First Book Westminster Raised Funds, Distributed Free Books

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

First Book Westminster raised $1,700 for new, free books for distribution to children in Lawrence and Mercer counties during the 2011-2012 academic year.

College Confers Degrees on Nearly 300 Graduates

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Nearly 300 students earned diplomas during the 158th annual Westminster College commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Relay for Life Raised Nearly $25,000

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's annual Relay for Life raised nearly $25,000 at the May 5 event.

College Announces 2012 Audio Visual Award Winner

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Kelly Matune, a junior public relations major, received the Westminster College 2012 Audio Visual Award.

Employees Honored for Years of Service

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College honored 53 employees for 951 years of combined service at a luncheon May 9 in the McKelvey Campus Center's Witherspoon Rooms.

Mathematics Honor Society Inducted New Members

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society inducted 10 students and a faculty member as new members at a ceremony May 1 at Westminster's Field Station.

College to Celebrate Commencement May 19; Alumna to Earn Honorary Degree

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

More than 300 students are expected to earn degrees Saturday, May 19, at Westminster College's 158th commencement ceremonies.� A baccalaureate service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Orr Auditorium with commencement at 2:30 p.m. on the Senior Terrace of Old Main.

AV Services Holds Most Successful E-Recycling Drive to Date

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Audio Visual Services hosted an electronics recycling drive April 21 that netted over 13,000 pounds of expired or unused technology, making it the most successful of the six biannual drives held and bringing the total collection to more than 45,000 pounds.

Student Alumni Association Representatives Participated in District Conference

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two representatives of Westminster College's Student Alumni Association (SAA) participated in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP) District 2 conference March 2-3 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

SIFE Team Earned Second Place in Charlotte Competition

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) participated in the SIFE Southeastern Regional Competition March 27 in Charlotte, N.C., earning a second-place finish.

Student Alumni Association to Offer 'Networking 101'

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

'Networking 101,' an alumni panel discussion focusing on proper networking techniques, will be offered to Westminster College students Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Maple Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Bleasby Colloquium to Host Guest Speaker

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Bleasby Colloquium will host Dr. Jean Jones for 'Rigoberta Mench�: Finding Your Voice' Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in McKelvey Campus Center's Sebastian Mueller Theater.� The program is free and open to the public.

Music Department to Host U.S. Air Force Brass Ensemble in Concert

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Department of Music will host Wright Brass of the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight in concert Thursday, March 15, at 2 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� The program is free and open to the public.

English Professor to Discuss Good and Bad Travel at Faires Faculty Forum

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Swerdlow, Westminster College professor of English, will present 'Creative Travel' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Holcad Editors and Adviser Attended National Convention

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Two editors and the faculty adviser to Westminster College's The Holcad student newspaper attended the National College Media Convention Oct. 27-30 in Orlando, Fla.

Students Participated in Programming Contest

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Two teams of Westminster College students participated in the 2011 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) East Central North America Programming Contest Oct. 21-22 at Youngstown State University.

Mock Convention Campaign Managers and Committees Announced

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Students filling the roles of campaign managers and committee members for Westminster College's Mock Convention were announced recently.

Westminster Crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dan Matt and Courtney Crown were crowned Westminster College Homecoming king and queen during the halftime festivities Oct. 15.

Service Fraternity to Host 'Haunted Bio Trail' Fundraiser

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College chapter of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity will host a Haunted Bio Trail Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 p.m.-midnight.� The Halloween-themed event is open to the public.

Fraternity to Host 'Phright Nights' for Philanthropy

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity will host 'Phright Nights' Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 26-29, to raise funds for two charitable causes.� The attraction is open to the public.

College to Host State Communication Association Conference

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host the 72nd annual Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) convention Oct. 7-9.

College Adds Nine New Full-Time Faculty

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College recently added nine new full-time faculty members.

Group to Discuss Service-Learning at Faires Faculty Forum

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Ten Westminster College faculty will present 'A Cross-Disciplinary Examination of Service-Learning at Westminster College: Five Years of Best Practices' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Public Relations Major was Panelist for National Webinar

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Kelly Matune, a Westminster College junior public relations major, served as a panelist for a national webinar, 'AV Week 2011: Ways Your Company Can Celebrate AV Week,' July 13.

Employees Honored for Years of Service

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College honored 46 employees for 806 years of combined service at a luncheon May 11 in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Senior English Majors Honored at Bleasby Colloquium

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College senior English majors were honored at the final Bleasby Colloquium of the academic year May 5 in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.

SIFE Team Competed in Chicago

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) participated in the SIFE Northeastern Regional Competition March 28 in Chicago.

Student Alumni Association Sponsored Speed Networking Event for Students

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Student Alumni Association (SAA) sponsored Connections in English and Public Relations Speed Networking April 5.� The event was open to all students, regardless of major.

English Majors and Adviser Participated in International Convention

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Seven Westminster College English majors and their faculty adviser participated in the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention 'Beyond Words' March 23-26 in Pittsburgh.

Mathematics Honor Society Inducted New Members

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society inducted 13 new members at a dinner and ceremony March 10.

College to Host Forensic DNA Authority

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host Albert (Buzz) Scherr, a nationally-recognized authority on forensic DNA evidence, for a biology seminar Monday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the Phillips Lecture Hall of the Hoyt Science Resources Center.� The program is free and open to the public.

Students Hold Mock Bond Rating Competition

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Thirteen Westminster College financial economics students competed in a mock bond rating competition Nov. 22.

Public Relations Lecturer Presented at Language Conference

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Delores 'Dee' Natale, Westminster College public relations lecturer, presented a paper at the 82nd annual South Atlantic Modern Language Association Conference Nov. 4-7 in Atlanta.