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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.

History Professor Published Book, Conducted Research in Russia

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Russell Martin, Westminster College professor of history, is the author of A Bride for the Tsar: Bride-Shows and Marriage Politics in Early Modern Russia that was published recently by Northern Illinois University Press.

Political Science Professor Presented at International Studies Meeting

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Edward Cohen, Westminster College associate professor of political science, presented a paper and chaired a panel at the meeting of the International Studies Association April 1-4 in San Diego.

Mathematics Majors Presented Capstone Projects

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Five Westminster College senior mathematics majors presented their capstone posters April 30 and one gave an oral presentation May 10.

Celebrity Series Announces 2012-2013 Season

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Celebrity Series announced its 2012-2013 season, which includes concerts by LeAnn Rimes and Straight No Chaser and the perennial family favorite, A Christmas Carol.

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.

History Professor Participated in Conference in Scotland

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Timothy Cuff, Westminster College associate professor of history, chaired a panel at the European Social Science History conference April 11-14 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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.

Chemistry Professor and Science Majors Participated in High School STEM Recognition Program

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Helen Boylan, Westminster College associate professor of chemistry, and three science majors participated in Knoch High School's Recognition Night for Young Women of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) May 1 at Butler Community College.

Biology Majors and Faculty Presented at National Meeting

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Karen Resendes, Westminster College assistant professor of biology, and senior biology majors Kaci Batzel and Ashley Grenet presented research at the annual meeting of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) April 21-24 in San Diego.

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.

Drinko Center Sponsored Mentoring Program in Robotics at Local High School

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Drinko Center for Experiential Learning sponsored 'Transformers: Mentoring through Robotics' for seven eighth-grade students at Laurel High School in New Castle.

Business Majors Placed First in International Competition; Three Teams Ranked in Top 100

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Three Westminster College teams participating in The Business Strategy Game placed in the Top 100 with one team scoring best performance worldwide for the week ending May 6.

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.

Economics and Business Department Hosted Mock Interview Event

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Department of Economics and Business hosted an opportunity for majors to participate in mock interviews April 14.

Music Performance Major to Present Recital May 6

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Alexandra Patterson, a Westminster College music performance major, will present her junior voice recital Sunday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� The concert is free and open to the public.

Language in Motion Program Community Outreach

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Language in Motion program reached nearly 1,500 area students during its sixth year.

Economics Professor Co-Authored Article on Exchange Rate Regimes

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Cushman, professor and chair of Westminster College's Department of Economics and Business, is co-author of 'Exchange Rate Regimes and FDI Flows to Developing Countries' recently published in the Review of International Economics.

Celebrity Series to Present Family Show May 9

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Celebrity Series will welcome The Golden Dragon Acrobats for a family show Wednesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

First Cohort of All-College Honors Program Successfully Defended Theses

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Ten students in Westminster's College's All-College Honors Program have successfully defended their theses and will graduate Saturday, May 19.

Business Majors Placed in Top 100 in International Competition

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College business majors Joshua Bradley, Jennifer Louth, and Meghan Zaczkiewicz ranked 36th out of 2,927 teams worldwide by achieving a 43.9% return on equity in The Business Strategy Game for the week ending April 29.

Mathematics Solution of Faculty Is Published

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College faculty Dr. John Bonomo, associate professor of computer science, and Dr. David Offner, assistant professor of mathematics, co-authored a solution published in the April issue of Mathematics Magazine, a publication of the Mathematics Association of America.

Mathematics and Computer Science Department Hosted Workshop for Local Girl Scouts

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science hosted a Scratch computer programming workshop April 14 for Mercer Area Girl Scouts.

Mathematics and Computer Science Department Hosted Alumni Speakers

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science hosted alumni speakers Bradley Patton and Aaron Zavora for a job panel colloquium April 18.

Mathematics Faculty and Majors Participated in Association's Section Meeting

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Four faculty from Westminster College's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science and three mathematics majors participated in the annual meeting of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) April 13-14 at West Virginia University.

College Hosted Annual Model United Nations Conference for High School Students

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College hosted more than 250 students from 20 area high schools, the largest delegation ever at Westminster, for the fourth annual Model United Nations Conference April 23.

Bands to Present 'A Senior Celebration' May 4

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present 'A Senior Celebration' Friday, May 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� The concert is free and open to the public.

Spanish Lecturer Presented at National and International Conferences

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Brenda Swart, Westminster College Spanish lecturer, presented at two conferences in March.

Seniors Earned First and Second Place at Behrend Conference

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College senior computer science majors Dylan Karas and Timothy Matyas earned first and second place, respectively, at the Penn State Behrend Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference April 14.

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.

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.

English Professor Edited Book, Gave BBC Interview on Elizabeth Bishop

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Bethany Hicok, Westminster College associate professor of English, co-edited and contributed an essay to Elizabeth Bishop in the Twenty-First Century: Reading the New Editions published recently by the University of Virginia Press.

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.

Computer Science Major and Adviser Participated in Robot Competition

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College senior computer science major Timothy Matyas and Dr. David Shaffer, associate professor of computer science, participated in the Trinity College Fire-Fighting Home Robot contest March 31-April 1 in Hartford, Conn.

Art Studio to Host Open House May 1

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Art will host an open house Tuesday, May 1, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Russell Hall Art Studios.� The event is free and open to the public.

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.

Model U.N. Hosted Mid-Atlantic Competition

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster's Model United Nations student organization hosted the Mid-Atlantic Model U.N. Consortium competition March 31.

Chapel to Hold Senior Vespers April 29

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will hold its Senior Vespers Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.� The worship service is open to all.

Political Science Department to Host Alumnus Speaker April 30

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster's College Department of Political Science will host Dr. Russell Mills for a presentation Monday, April 30, at 3 p.m. in McKelvey Campus Center's Witherspoon Lakeview Room.� The program is free and open to the public.

Music Students Participated in Clarion Festival

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Sixteen Westminster College music students participated in the Music Education Advocacy Festival March 31 at Clarion University.

College to Host Classical Guitarist in Concert April 26

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host classical guitarist David Sossa Fern�ndez in concert Thursday, April 26, at 6 p.m. in McKelvey Campus Center's Witherspoon Maple Room.� The program is free and open to the public.

Symphony Orchestra to Present Spring Concert May 1

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its spring concert Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� The concert is free and open to the public.

Accounting and Business Administration Major Wins 2012 Edward Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Zachary Cramer, a Westminster College senior accounting and� business administration major, won the 2012 David W. Edward Entrepreneurship Scholarship competition.� The award includes a $3,500 academic scholarship.

Choral Groups to Present Concerts April 27 and 29

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College choral groups will present spring concerts Friday, April 27, and Sunday, April 29, in Wallace Memorial Chapel.� Both are free and open to the public.

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

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Drinko Center for Experiential Learning will host the Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration Wednesday, April 25.� The day-long celebration includes the annual Honors Convocation at 3:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� All events are free and open to the public.

Celebrity Series Features Ricky Nelson Tribute

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Celebrity Series will host 'Ricky Nelson Remembered' Friday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

Chapel Drama to Present 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' April 20 and 22

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Chapel Drama will present The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Friday and Sunday, April 20 and 22, in Wallace Memorial Chapel.�

Earth Week Activities Announced

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Earth Week celebration is set to include activities through the end of April.

Students and Faculty Participated in National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Thirty-four Westminster College students presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) March 29-April 1 at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.