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Senior Psychology Major Received Drinko Grant to Present Research

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College psychology major Miranda Gruber presented her senior capstone research March 5 at the 81st annual Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) Conference in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Celebrity Series to Present StepCrew March 27

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Celebrity Series welcomes Celtic-inspired dance production StepCrew Saturday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

Dr. David Twining Earns Henderson Lecturership Award

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. David Twining, Westminster College professor of history, has earned the 2010-2011 Henderson Lectureship Award.

Music Professor Performed in Washington, D.C.

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Anne Hagan Bentz, Westminster College associate professor of music, was the featured soloist with the Friday Morning Music Club Feb. 26 at Sumner Museum in Washington, D.C.

Westminster Shatters Application Record; Applications Up 300% since 2007

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
The demand for a Westminster College education has never been higher. The 158-year-old, private, liberal arts college in New Wilmington, Pa., has already shattered its application record and has experienced a 300% increase in applicants since 2007.

International Film Series Continues March 23

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Jake Erhardt International Film Series will show the film The Stoning of Soraya M. Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Peace Studies Coffeehouse to Host Speaker on Children's Homelessness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Peace Studies Coffeehouse will host Wendy Kinnear for a presentation on children's homelessness Monday, March 22, from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Chapel Drama to Present 'Honk!' March 21

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Chapel Drama will present Honk! Sunday, March 21, at 2 and 7 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The performances are open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected.

College Receives Million-Dollar Bequest

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College recently received a million-dollar bequest from the estate of 1945 alumna Betty Naugle Parisen.

Math Students and Faculty Attend Regional Meeting

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Two Westminster College junior mathematics majors participated in the 12th annual regional Student Paper Meeting Feb. 27, hosted by the Ohio XI Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon at Youngstown (Ohio) State University.

Elementary Education Majors Participated in Read-In at Farrell School

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Twenty-three Westminster College elementary education majors participated in the 21st National African American Read-In Feb. 24 at Farrell Elementary School.

Psychology Major Published Online

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College junior psychology major Matthew Facciani wrote 'The Clinical Neuropsychological Experience' published in the spring issue of Undergraduate Update, an online publication of the Association for Psychological Science.

Holcad Writers Win Keystone Press Awards

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Three Westminster College seniors on the staff of the Holcad student newspaper are among the winners of the 2010 Collegiate Keystone Press Awards sponsored by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association.

Notes from the Field Station: Bluebirds

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Eastern bluebirds, named Sialia sialis by biologists, have arrived for the season. In the weekend of the international Great Backyard Bird Count, February 12-15, two were spotted in our immediate locale and electronically reported to Cornell University.

Students Plan Spring Break Work Trip to Bahamas

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Eight Westminster College students will spend their spring break teaching basic baseball skills to elementary students March 6-14 in Deadman's Cay, Long Island, Bahamas.

College Earns Presidential Honor Roll Recognition for Community Service

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Corporation for National and Community Service honored Westminster College with a place on the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to America's communities.

Students Participated in International Model United Nations Conference

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Six Westminster College students represented Rwanda in their first international Model United Nations Conference Jan. 28-31 at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Peace Studies Coffeehouse to Host Speaker from Western Galilee College

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Peace Studies Coffeehouse will host Jewish history scholar Dr. Ronit Fisher for 'The Artistic Fight against Holocaust Denial' Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center. The presentation and dessert reception are free and open to the public.

Religion Class Visited Hindu Temple

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College students in an 'Understanding Religious Experience and Expression' class recently visited the Sri Venkateshwara Hindu Temple in Penn Hills.

'Advantage: Westminster' Wins Bronze Medal in National Competition

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
'Advantage: Westminster' A Strategic Plan 2010-2020 won a bronze medal in the nation's largest educational advertising awards competition.

Students Participated in International Mathematics Modeling Contest

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Two three-member teams of Westminster College students participated in the International Mathematical Contest in Modeling Feb. 18-22.

Director of Bands Invited to be Guest Conductor

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. R. Tad Greig, Westminster College associate professor and director of bands, will be the guest conductor for the District 1 Honors Band March 4-5.

History Professor Attended Seminar at Harvard

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Russell Martin, Westminster College associate professor of history, attended the Early Slavic Studies seminar Feb. 19 at Harvard University's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies.

College to Host Passover Seder March 23

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will host its annual Passover Seder Tuesday, March 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Dance Theatre to Present Annual Show Feb. 25-27

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Dance Theatre will present its annual show Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 25-27, in Orr Auditorium. The performance, which involves nearly 75 students, is open to the public.

Chapel to Welcome Green Revolution Speaker

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Ben Lowe, author of Green Revolution: Coming Together to Care for Creation, will speak during Westminster College's Chapel service Friday, March 5, at 11:40 a.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The service is free and open to the public.

Symphony Orchestra in Concert March 4

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its winter concert Thursday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Students Plan Habitat for Humanity Trip for Spring Break

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
More than three dozen Westminster College students and staff will participate in Habitat for Humanity's Collegiate Challenge alternative spring break March 6-13 in Birmingham, Ala.

College to Host New Wilmington Chamber's Annual Business Expo

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will host the eighth annual New Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Memorial Field House. The public is invited to attend.

College to Host Hunger Banquet for Haiti Relief

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will host a Hunger Banquet Thursday, March 4, at 5 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is open to the public by advance ticket purchase.

23rd Annual Christy Lecture Features 'Mr. McFeely'

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
David Newell, better known to millions as 'Mr. McFeely,' will present 'Mr. Rogers' Legacy: Being a Caring Neighbor to Children and Families' at the Wayne H. Christy Memorial Lecture at Westminster's Vespers service Sunday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The service is free and open to the public.

College to Host Diversity Speaker and Educator

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will host teacher, lecturer, and diversity trainer Jane Elliott for two sessions Wednesday, March 3. Both lectures are free and open to the public.

Professor of Classics to Speak at Faculty Forum Feb. 24

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Dwight Castro, Westminster College professor of classics, will speak at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

College and Lawrence County Community Action Partnership to Sponsor Poverty Simulation Feb. 22

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Lawrence County Community Action Partnership will sponsor the fourth annual poverty simulation Monday, Feb. 22, in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.

History Professor to Speak at Faculty Forum

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Angela Lahr, Westminster College visiting professor of history, will speak at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Computer Science Professor Served as Judge for International Competition

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. John Bonomo, Westminster College associate professor of computer science, was a judge at the world finals for the Association for Computing Machinery's International Collegiate Programming Contest Feb. 1-5 at Harbin Engineering University in Harbin, China.

English Professor Awarded Kennedy Center Grant

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Andrew Ade, Westminster College associate professor of English, was awarded one of six 2009 Kennedy Center National Teaching Artist Grants.

Choral Director and Students Participated in State Festival

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Robin Lind, Westminster College associate professor and director of choral activities, and seven students participated in the Pennsylvania Collegiate Choral Festival Feb. 4-6 at Clarion University.

College to Present Koop RetroSpectacular

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Art Gallery will exhibit 'Kathy Koop 1973-2010 RetroSpectacular: Variations in Clay and Wood' Feb. 17-April 17. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Snow Happens!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Field Station's sixth annual Winter Chipping Party rolled Saturday, Feb. 6, despite the weather. Former Christmas trees and trimmed branches of pine trees were moved along their paths to becoming soil.

History Professor to Speak at Faculty Forum

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Timothy Cuff, Westminster College associate professor of history and coordinator of Westminster's First Year program, will discuss his experiences as a McCandless Scholar at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Professors Nominated for National Professor of the Year Recognition

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Two Westminster College professors were nominated for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Professor of the Year program.

Director of Bands to Receive Keystone Salute

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. R. Tad Greig, director of bands and chair of Westminster College's Department of Music, was selected to receive the Keystone Salute, the highest honor conferred by the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs (PFMC).

Wind Ensemble to Present Mid-Winter Concert

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Wind Ensemble will present a Mid-Winter Concert Friday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Office of Diversity Services Schedules Black History Month Activities

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Office of Diversity Services will host activities in observance of Black History Month.

English Professor to Read from His New Book at Bleasby Colloquium

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. David Swerdlow, Westminster College professor of English, will read poetry from his new book at the Bleasby Colloquium Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center. The program is free and open to the public.

Theatre Westminster to Present The Misanthrope

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Theatre Westminster will present Moliere's The Misanthrope Feb. 18-21 in Beeghly Theater.

International Film Series to Show French Film

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
The Jake Erhardt International Film Series will show the French film Hors de prix (Priceless) Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Senior Mathematics Majors Presented at Conference

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Two Westminster College senior mathematics majors presented papers at the 12th annual Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics Jan. 29-31 at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

History Professor Presented at University of Munich

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Timothy Cuff, Westminster College associate professor of history, presented a paper at the Conference on Anthropometrics Jan. 8 at the University of Munich's IFO Institute for Economic Research in Germany.