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Professor and Students Attended International Education Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Dr. SoYoung Kang, Westminster College assistant professor of education, and two Westminster elementary education majors attended the Kappa Delta Pi convocation Oct. 29-31 in Orlando.

Senior Music Major to Present Piano Recital

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Christopher Granger, Westminster College senior music education major, will present a piano recital Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Service Fraternity to Hold 'Locks of Love' Event

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Alpha Phi Omega, Westminster College's coed service fraternity, will host a Locks of Love event Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Music Majors to Present Senior Recital

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College oboist Jennie Smith and flutist Erin Thompson will present their senior recital Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

AV Services E-Recycling Event a Success

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Audio Visual Services wrapped up its AV Week activities with an e-recycling drive Oct. 24 at Hoyt Science Resources Center.

Wind Ensemble to Present Young Conductors Concert Nov. 6

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Wind Ensemble will present its Young Conductors Concert Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Admissions Staff to Visit Local High Schools

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College admissions staff will be visiting local high schools Nov. 9-18.

Celebrity Series Ten Tenors is a Sellout

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Celebrity Series will welcome the Ten Tenors Christmas Show Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The show, sponsored by Giant Eagle, is sold out.

English Professor to Speak about 'Revolutionary Intersections' at Faculty Forum

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Bethany Hicok, Westminster College associate professor of English, will present ''Revolutionary Intersections': Freud, Modernism, and Belief in Wallace Stevens' at the Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Students Participate in National Make-a-Difference Day

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College students participated in activities coordinated through Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning as part of the ninth annual National Make-a-Difference Day Oct. 24.�

International Film Series to Show French Film

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST
The Jake Erhardt International Film Series will show the French film Ne le dis � personne (Tell No One) Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Betsy Nolan Sieg '07 Earns Westminster AV Media Support Services Award

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Betsy Nolan Sieg, a 2007 Westminster College graduate and purchasing manager for Metro Bank, earned Westminster's 2009 Outstanding and Dedicated AV Media Support Services Award.

Professor and Students Attended International Neuroscience Conference

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Seven Westminster College students and their adviser attended the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience Oct. 16-22 in Chicago. Westminster students presented research and participated in a variety of activities that included major addresses by renowned scientists and poster presentations.

Senior Physics Major's Research Published

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College senior physics major Stefanie Cumberledge's research, 'Liquid Drop Collisions,' was selected for presentation by the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), and her project was also included in the University of Michigan Physics Department's Annual Review.

Psychology Department to Host Colloquium

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Department of Psychology will host Dr. Brian P. Meier for its fall colloquium Friday, Nov. 6, at 11:40 a.m. in Phillips Lecture Hall of Hoyt Science Resources Center.

Biology Professor to Speak at Faculty Forum

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Katherine Robertson, Westminster College assistant professor of biology, will present 'Tiny Brains, Amazing Minds' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

College to Present 'Get Real!' Program on Investing

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
David Smith, Westminster College assistant professor of accounting, will present 'Your Money: The Way to a Good Life' at the 'Get Real!' program Thursday, Nov. 5.

48 Hours Film Crew Visited Westminster College Chemistry Department

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
A producer and camera crew from CBS News' 48 Hours investigative program shot footage in Westminster College's Chemistry Department in September.

Peace Studies Program to Host 'Invisible Children'

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Peace Studies program will host the national tour of Invisible Children Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public.

College to Host Ken and Nancy Long Chemistry Lecture

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Department of Chemistry will host Dr. Terrence Collins for the second annual Ken and Nancy Long Chemistry Lecture Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Symphony Orchestra in Concert Oct. 27

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its fall concert Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Admissions Staff to Visit Local High Schools

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College admissions staff will be visiting local high schools the weeks of Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.

Sports Information Director Wins National Writing Contest

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Justin Zackal, Westminster College sports information director (SID), took top honors in the 2009 College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) Fred Stabley Sr. writing contest.

College to Host Women's Safety Seminar

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will host Girls Fight Back, a national tour of women's safety seminars, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.

College to Host Writers Festival Nov. 6

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Scrawl, the Westminster College student literary arts publication, will sponsor 'Wordplay,' an all-day Writers Festival, Friday, Nov. 6, in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Senior Chemistry Major Received Drinko Research Grant

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College senior chemistry major Gavin Buckholtz received an Undergraduate Research Grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Music Department to Host Guest Artists for Concert and Master Classes

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Department of Music will host guest artists Eva Ostrakovna, soprano; Barbara O'Brien, flutist; and Yeeha Chiu, pianist, in a recital Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Communication Studies Instructor to Speak at Faculty Forum

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Keith Corso, Westminster College instructor of communication studies, will present 'Extreme Makeover: PowerPoint Edition' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Planetarium to Present 'Hubble Vision II'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
'Hubble Vision II' will be presented over several dates in the coming weeks in the Westminster College Planetarium, room 116 of the Hoyt Science Resources Center.

Jazz Ensemble to Present Fall Concert Oct. 24

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble will present a concert Saturday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center. The concert is free and open to the public.

Elementary Education Majors Conducted Family Writing Night

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College elementary education majors participated in Family Writing Night Oct. 6 at New Wilmington Elementary School.

Celebrity Series to Present Children's Show

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Celebrity Series for Kids will present Enchantment Theatre Company's stage adaptation of The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

'Performing Peace' Cluster Staged Original Play

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College students in the 'Performing Peace' cluster wrote and performed 'Never Again...Again,' an original play, Oct. 15.

College to Celebrate AV Week Oct. 18-24

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will celebrate International Audio Visual Week, Oct. 18-24, with a series of campus events that are free and open to the public.

Mathematics Majors Shared Summer Experiences

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Five Westminster College students shared their 'Summer Opportunities in the Major' at a Sept. 24 Department of Mathematics and Computer Science colloquium.

Opera Westminster to Present Strauss' 'Wiener Blut' Oct. 31

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Opera Westminster will present 'Wiener Blut' ('Viennese Blood') Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The production is free and open to the public.

Westminster Crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Matthew Monahan and Katelynn Gray were crowned Westminster College Homecoming king and queen during the halftime festivities Oct. 10.

College Hosted High School Programming Contest

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, in conjunction with Westminster's Admissions Office, hosted its annual high school programming contest Oct. 6.

Music Professor's Composition Performed at Regional Conference

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Gloamin, a composition for flute and piano written by Dr. Daniel Perttu, Westminster College assistant professor of music theory and composition, was performed Oct. 9 at the Society of Composers' Region V conference at Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa.

Senior Chemistry Major Received Drinko Research Grant

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College senior chemistry major Kimberly Worst received an Undergraduate Research Grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Professors Attended Faculty Workshop in Israel

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Amy Camardese, Westminster College associate professor of education, and Dr. Sherri Pataki, Westminster assistant professor of psychology, attended an international faculty workshop at Western Galilee College in Akko, Israel, in June.

English Professor to Speak at Bleasby Colloquium

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Bethany Hicok, Westminster College associate professor of English, will present ''Revolutionary Intersections': Freud, Modernism, and Belief in Wallace Stevens' at the Bleasby Colloquium Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center. The program is free and open to the public.

Business Majors Place in Top 40 in International Competition

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College business administration majors Daniel Argiro and Travis Leech ranked in the top 40 by achieving a 35.2% return on equity in The Business Strategy Game for the week ending Oct. 4.

Celebrity Series to Present Paul Anka in Concert Oct. 21

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Celebrity Series welcomes composer and performer Paul Anka in concert Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

Senior Received Drinko Grant for 'Girls' Club'

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College senior sociology major Jacquelin Linville received an Undergraduate Research Grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Admissions Staff to Visit Local High Schools

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College admissions staff will be visiting local high schools the weeks of Oct. 12 and 19.

College to Welcome Two Distinguished Alumni Lecturers Oct. 9

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Two Westminster College alumni--Kelly Varlotta Horn and E. Richard Ogrodowski--will present Distinguished Alumni lectures Friday, Oct. 9.

Professor Emeritus to Speak at Faires Faculty Forum

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Joseph Henderson, Westminster professor of education emeritus, will be the featured speaker at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

College Announces Homecoming Activities

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will celebrate Homecoming with a variety of activities Oct. 9-11.

College to Award Alumni Citations Oct. 9

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will award Alumni Citations to Dr. Edmund R. Becker and Janice E. Wilson, and Dr. Anthony F. Pizon will receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award at the annual Citation Celebration Reception and Dinner Friday, Oct. 9, in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.