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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 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 Sociology/Criminal Justice Students Inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Six Westminster College sociology and sociology/criminal justice majors and minors were inducted into the International Sociology Honorary Society Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) on April 23.

Westminster College Sociology and Criminal Justice Majors Accepted into American Sociological Association Honors Program

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College sociology/criminal justice major Joseph Ritchie and criminal justice major Annalisa Ryding have been accepted into the Undergraduate Honors Program of the American Sociological Association (ASA).

Westminster College Welcomes John Wetzel, Secretary of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College's Department of Criminal Justice will welcome John Wetzel, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Room of McKelvey Campus Center. The event is open to the public.

Westminster College Political Science Alumni Discussed Significance of 2012 Elections

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Five Westminster College political science alumni discussed the significance of the 2012 elections in a panel in February that was open to the entire Westminster campus. Each alumnus was involved in the elections, from working on a campaign to covering the elections for the media.

Westminster College to Host American Indian Dance Performance

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Dancers Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Berlin Student Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The event is free to the public.

Westminster College Students Give Back to Others During Winter Break

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Eight Westminster College students and two staff members spent their winter break in the south serving others through organizations like Habitat for Humanity, a local shelter and a church.

Westminster College Assistant Professor Co-Authors Article

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Rena Cornell Zito, Westminster College assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, co-authored an article to be published in Sociological Perspectives in March.

Westminster College Students and Professors Present Research at The American Society of Criminology Conference

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Four Westminster students and two professors presented research at the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Conference Nov. 14 in Chicago.

Westminster College Faculty to Discuss the Contemporary Face of Probation

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Shannon Smithey, associate professor of political science, and Dr. Kristenne Robison, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice, will present 'The Contemporary Face of Probation' at the Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Westminster College Students and Assistant Professor Teach Course in Pennsylvania Prison

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster students Jennifer Cantella and Joseph Ritchie taught a Sociology of Families course alongside Dr. Kristenne Robison, assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, at an all-women's prison in Cambridge Springs.

Westminster College Assistant Professor Presents Research at the Annual Meetings of the American Sociological Association

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Rena Zito, Westminster College assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, presented research at the Annual Meetings of the American Sociological Association Aug. 17-20 in Denver, Colo.

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.

Westminster College Associate Professor Coordinates Workshop in Spain

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Edward S. Cohen, Westminster College associate professor of political science, recently served as coordinator of a workshop at the Onati International Institute for the Sociology of Law June 7-8 in Spain.

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.

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.

Sociology Faculty and Students Participated in Regional Conference

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two Westminster College faculty and four seniors participated in the North Central Sociological Association annual conference April 13 in Pittsburgh.

Senior Selected for Clinton Global Initiative Grant

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College senior political science major Katelyn Moga received a grant to attend the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) March 30-April 1 at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

College Groups to Host Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host events throughout April to raise awareness of sexual assault.� All events are free and open to the public.

College to Host Speakers on Regional Migrant Workers

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host Stephanie Clark and Deke Showman for 'The Harvest of Hope: Migrant Workers in Northwestern Pennsylvania' Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in McKelvey Campus Center's Witherspoon Maple Room.� The program is free and open to the public.

History and Sociology Majors Presented Senior Capstone Projects

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Twenty-three Westminster College senior history majors and 15 senior sociology majors presented their capstone research Dec. 9 in the Witherspoon Maple Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.�

Seniors and Professor Presented Research at National Meeting

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College seniors Katrina Falconer and Katie Moga and Dr. Kristenne Robison, Westminster assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice studies, presented 'Uncovering the Educational Experiences of Incarcerated Women' at the American Society of Criminology meeting Nov. 16-18 in Washington, D.C.

Sociology Class Volunteered at Quad Rugby Tournament

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Ten Westminster College students volunteered to assist with the ninth annual Steel City Slam Quad Rugby Tournament Nov. 13 at Slippery Rock University.

Diversity Services Office Coordinates Diversity Month Activities

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster's College's Office of Diversity Services is working with several student organizations to coordinate activities for Diversity Month, celebrated during November.

'Performing Peace' Cluster to Present Original Play

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College students in the 'Performing Peace' cluster course will present an original play, #ENOUGH, Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Beeghly Theater.

College and Local Crisis Shelter to Co-Host Domestic Violence Awareness Program

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College and the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County will co-host a domestic violence awareness program Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The program is free and open to the public.

Sociology Professor to Present Henderson Lecture Oct. 12

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow, Westminster College professor of sociology, will present the 2011-2012 Henderson Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Maple Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The event is free and open to the public.

College Promotes Five Faculty

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Five Westminster College faculty recently received promotions.

College to Host 'Daughters of Cambodia'

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host 'Daughters of Cambodia' Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The program is free and open to the public.

Sociology Professors Attended National Conference

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College sociology faculty Dr. Kristenne Robison (assistant professor) and Dr. Kristin Park (professor) attended the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association Aug. 19-23 in Las Vegas.

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.

Students Earned Degrees over the Summer

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College awarded undergraduate degrees to six students at the completion of the summer term.

Student Received Award from Community Foundation

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College first-year student John Jones recently received a scholarship through The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC).� The funds will be applied to his tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Sociology Professor and Student Presented at Regional Meeting

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Kristin Park, Westminster College associate professor of sociology, and Brett Glavey, a 2011 Westminster graduate in sociology, presented at the North Central Sociological Association meeting April 1 in Cleveland.

Spanish Professor Presented at International Conference

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Camila Bari de L�pez, Westminster College associate professor of Spanish, presented at the Symposium on History and Gender in the Independence of Latin American April 27-29 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

College Confers Degrees to Over 230 Graduates

Sat, 21 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

More than 230 students earned diplomas during the 157th annual Westminster College commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Students Take Service-Learning into Community

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College students in a 'Juvenile Delinquency' class taught by Dr. Kristenne Robison, assistant professor of sociology, completed service-learning in the community as a course requirement.

Senior Earns Robinson Award

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Brett Glavey, a Westminster College senior sociology major, is one of eight students nationwide who received a 2011 Samuel Robinson Award from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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.

Language Majors Presented Capstones

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Seven Westminster College language majors recently presented their capstone projects.

Katelyn Moga Receives Newman Civic Fellow Award

Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College junior political science major Katelyn Moga was among 135 students from 30 states honored as Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact.�

Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow Earns Henderson Lecturership Award

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow, Westminster College professor of sociology, has earned the 2011-2012 Henderson Lectureship Award.

Political Science Professor Published in Law Journal

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Edward Cohen, Westminster College associate professor of political science, was recently published in the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.

Sociology Professor Featured in Documentary

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Kristin Park, Westminster College associate professor of sociology, has a role in the documentary film The Childless by Choice Project.

Sociology Professor Presented at Annual Meeting

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow, Westminster College professor of sociology, presented research at the Eastern Sociological Society's annual meeting Feb. 25 in Philadelphia.

College to Host Speaker on United Nations Reform

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host Dr. Trudy Fraser for 'Reforming the U.N.: A Never-Ending Task?' Thursday, March 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The program is free and open to the public.

Peace Studies Program to Host Holocaust Speakers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Peace Studies Program will host Holocaust speakers Meirav Manes and Rami Hochman for a presentation Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The program is free and open to the public.

History and Sociology Majors to Present Senior Capstone Projects

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Nine Westminster College senior history majors and 10 senior sociology majors will present their capstone research Friday, Dec. 10, from 4-6 p.m. in the Witherspoon Maple Room of the McKelvey Campus Center. The presentations are free and open to the public.

Students Participated in Model United Nations International Conference, Won Awards

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Fourteen Westminster College students and their faculty adviser participated in the 21st annual American Model United Nations International Conference Nov. 20-23 in Chicago.