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Westminster College Students Presented Research at Regional Psychological Conference

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Six Westminster College seniors presented their research at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association May 2-4 in Chicago.

Dr. Kirk Lunnen Earns 2013-2014 Henderson Lectureship Award

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Kirk Lunnen, Westminster College associate professor of psychology, has earned the 2013-2014 Henderson Lectureship Award.

First Book-Westminster Raised Funds, Distributed Free Books

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - First Book-Westminster will distribute 900 new, free books to three literacy programs that serve children in need in Lawrence and Mercer counties.

Westminster College Confers Degrees on More than 300 Graduates

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - More than 300 students earned diplomas during the 159th annual Westminster College commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Westminster College Preschool Lab to Host Summer Arts Camp

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Preschool Lab and the Drinko Center for Experiential Learning will host its ninth annual summer arts camp for kids June 10-14.� The hands-on camp program encourages children to learn about the arts through visiting with guest artisans, experimenting with different mediums, and creatively expressing themselves through art.

Westminster College Psychology Major and Adviser Presented at National Conference

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College senior psychology major Lyndsey Vogler and Dr. Sherri Pataki, associate professor of psychology, presented research conducted in Israel at the annual conference of the Association for Women in Psychology March 7-10 in Salt Lake City.

Westminster College Professor Named as Fulbright Scholar

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Camila Bari de L�pez, Westminster College associate professor of Spanish, earned a Fulbright Visiting Scholar grant for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Westminster College Psychology Professor Presented Workshop in Atlanta

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Sandra Webster, professor of psychology, presented a preconference workshop in March at the Southeast Teaching of Psychology annual conference in Atlanta.

Westminster College to Showcase Student Research and Creative Accomplishments, Honor Academic Excellence

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College's Drinko Center for Experiential Learning will host the Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration Wednesday, April 24.� The day-long celebration includes the annual Honors Convocation at 3:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� All events are free to the public.

Westminster College Faculty to Present Israeli Collaborative Research at Forum

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Seven Westminster College faculty and three students will present 'Crossing Bridges and Opening Minds' at the Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 11:40 a.m. in the Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Westminster College Associate Professors Published in Psychology of Women Quarterly

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -Westminster College associate professors Dr. Sherri Pataki and Dr. Scott Mackenzie were published in Psychology of Women Quarterly in November.

Westminster College Psychology Majors Presented Capstone Projects

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Twenty-eight Westminster College psychology and neuroscience majors, including three research scholars, presented their capstone projects Dec. 13 in the Hoyt Science Resource Center.�

Westminster College to Host Eighth Annual International Festival

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College's Office of Diversity Services will host its annual International Festival Tuesday, Dec. 4, beginning at 5 p.m. in Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free to the public.

Westminster College Assistant Professor and Alumna Present Research at Neuroscience Conference, Professor Published

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Robin McGovern, assistant professor of behavioral neuroscience, and Westminster College alumna Kristina Scanlan `12 presented research at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Conference Oct. 13-17 in New Orleans.

Westminster College to Host Presentation Examining Cigarette Cravings Nov. 8

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Department of Psychology will host Dr. Michael Sayette for a presentation on cigarette cravings Thursday, Nov. 8, at 12:40 p.m. in the Phillips Lecture Hall in the Hoyt Science Building.� The event is free to the public.

Westminster College to Honor America's Heroes Nov. 9

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College's Office of Faith and Spirituality will host a special worship service honoring America's veterans Friday, Nov. 9, at 11:40 a.m. in Orr Auditorium. The service is open to the community.

Westminster College Psychology Professor Published in The Korea Fulbright Infusio

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Sandra Webster, professor of psychology, recently had her research published in The Korea Fulbright Infusion (Volume 5).

Westminster College Alumni to Present Reggio Emilia Program Model to Education Majors

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Department of Education will host a presentation on the Reggio Emilia Program Model Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m. in the Maple Room in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Westminster College Freshmen Harvest Corn for Food Bank

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College freshmen spent an afternoon in September harvesting corn at Apple Castle as part of an 'Inquiry' course and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's gleaning program.

Westminster College Student Studies in Israel for a Month

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College student Lyndsey Vogler, a senior psychology major and peace studies minor, recently returned from a one-month internship in Israel as part of cross-cultural research for her senior capstone project focusing on parent-daughter relationships in patriarchal and egalitarian families.

Westminster College Student and Professor Present Research at American Psychological Association Convention

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Devon Struthers, a psychology major who graduated from Westminster College in May, and Dr. Sandra Webster, professor of psychology, presented research at the American Psychological Convention Aug. 2-5 in Orlando, Fla.

Westminster College Faculty Research Published

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster faculty research was featured in Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2012.

Westminster College Alumnus Published in Journal of Student Research

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Devon Struthers, a psychology major who graduated from Westminster College in May, published his senior thesis project in the Journal of Student Research.

Westminster College Hosts Field Trip for Fifth-Grade Hermitage Students

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College faculty, staff and students hosted a field trip for fifth-grade science students from Hermitage Elementary in May at the Hoyt Science Center. Students attended four different activities during the trip, each having to do with a different science field.

Westminster College Alumnus Published in Journal of Student Research

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Aaron Walters, a neuroscience major who graduated from Westminster College in May, published his senior thesis project in the Journal of Student Research.

Westminster College Adds Six New Full-Time Faculty

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College recently added six new full-time faculty.

Staff Changes at the Westminster College Psychology Preschool Lab

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster recently restructured the Psychology Preschool Lab.

Westminster College Faculty Present Research at Bridges International Faculty Workshop in Akko, Israel

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Eight Westminster College faculty presented at the fourth Bridges International Faculty Workshop at Western Galilee College in Akko, Israel June 3-7.� Seven different higher education institutions participated in this workshop focused on forging American-Israeli academic collaborations.�

Westminster College Faculty and Students Present to the Council on Undergraduate Research; Earn Councilor Positions

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Eight Westminster College faculty, a Westminster student and two recent graduates presented at the Conference on Undergraduate Research (CUR) June 23-26 at the College of New Jersey. In addition, three faculty members were elected to serve as councilors on CUR committees.

Preschool Lab Hosts Summer Science Camp

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Preschool Lab hosted its eighth annual Summer Camp for Kids June 18-22. The program provided children, ages 4-6, exciting opportunities to learn basic science concepts through investigation, data collection, sensory exploration and guest speakers.

Psychology Professor Published in Journal

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Sandra Webster, Westminster College professor of psychology, is the co-author of 'Sustaining Success: 40 Years of the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference' (WPUPC) published in the summer issue of CUR Quarterly, a publication of the Council on Undergraduate Research.

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.

Senior Psychology Majors Presented Research at Regional Meeting

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Six Westminster College senior psychology majors presented their research at the Midwestern Psychological Association conference May 2-5 in Chicago.

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.

Psychology Professor Selected for APA Office

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Jamie McMinn, Westminster College associate professor of psychology, was selected to serve as the American Psychological Association (APA) program director for Division 2: The Society for the Teaching of Psychology.

Preschool Lab Sets Activities to Celebrate National Week of the Young Child

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Preschool Lab will celebrate Week of the Young Child through April 28 with a variety of activities to honor young children and those who make a difference in children's lives.

Neuroscience Majors Published in Undergraduate Journal

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Senior capstone research projects by Westminster College neuroscience majors Kristina Scanlan and Tiffany Wilkins were published in the Journal of Student Research, a multi-disciplinary, peer-reviewed electronic undergraduate journal.

Seniors Presented Research at Regional Conference

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Six Westminster College seniors and Dr. Sandra Webster, Westminster professor of psychology, presented their research at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association March 1-3 in Pittsburgh.

Psychology Department to Host Spring Colloquium

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Department of Psychology will host Jerome Flint for its spring colloquium Monday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in Hoyt Science Resources Center's Phillips Lecture Hall.� The program is free and open to the public.

Psychology Professor Presented at Annual Meeting

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Sandra Webster, Westminster College professor of psychology, and Jerome Flint, senior training associate for JKM Crisis Management, presented research at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association March 1-3 in Pittsburgh.

Psychology and Education Professors to Present at Faires Faculty Forum

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Mandy Medvin, Westminster College professor of psychology, and Dr. SoYoung Kang, adjunct education faculty, will present 'Stress and Coping: American and South Korean Preschoolers' Wednesday, March 21, at 11:40 a.m. in McKelvey Campus Center's Sebastian Mueller Theater.

Alumna's Research Published

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Rachael Hoffman, a 2011 Westminster College graduate, was the lead author of an article published in a recent issue of the Consortium of College and University Media Centers' (CCUMC) College and University Media Review.�

College Hosted Workshops for Early Childhood Educators

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College hosted 'Behaviors, Disabilities and Curriculum in the Early Childhood Environment,' two workshops for early childhood educators, Feb. 4 and 18.

Psychology Professor's Book Review Published

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Jamie McMinn, Westminster College associate professor of psychology, authored 'Understanding the Antecedents, Consequences, and Development of Morality in a Seemingly Immoral World,' published in the February issue of the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.

Psychology Professor Presented on "Performing Peace" Cluster

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Sherri Pataki, Westminster College assistant professor of psychology, presented at the Institute for Academic Feminist Psychologists Jan. 26-27 in San Antonio.

Psychology Professor Co-Authored Case Study for National Center

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Jamie McMinn, Westminster College associate professor of psychology, co-authored 'A Social-Cognitive Exploration of Reactions to Leiby Kletzky's Abduction and Homicide,' a case study published by the National Center for Case Study Teaching in the Sciences.

Psychology Majors to Present Senior Studies Dec. 16

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Thirty-eight Westminster College psychology majors will present their senior studies research Friday, Dec. 16, from 5-8:40 p.m. in the Hoyt Science Resources Center.� The presentations are free and open to the public.

Senior Neuroscience Majors Presented at National Conference

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Three Westminster College senior neuroscience majors presented posters on their research at the Society for Neuroscience conference Nov. 12-15 in Washington, D.C.

College to Host International Festival Dec. 7

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Office of Diversity Services and Peace Studies Program will host the seventh annual all-campus International Festival Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Berlin Student Lounge and Club Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.