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History Professor Appointed to Grand Duchess' Chancellery; Gave Lecture on Royal Succession

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Russell Martin, Westminster College professor of history, was appointed to Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna's Chancellery as advisor for the foreign press and communications and as consultant on the official English-language webpage of the Russian Imperial House.

French Film Festival to Show Movie Based on True Story

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Des hommes et des dieux (Of Gods and Men), the fourth film in Westminster College's Tourn�es Film Festival, will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The event is free and open to the public.

Symphony Orchestra to Present Winter Concert Feb. 19

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its winter concert Sunday, Feb. 19, at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.� The concert is free and open to the public.

Diversity Services Office Announces Black History Month Activities

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Office of Diversity Services has announced its schedule of events in observance of Black History Month.� All programs are free and open to the public.

Planetarium Schedule for Spring Shows Announced

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's planetarium will offer five full-dome shows and two special lectures for the spring semester.

College to Host Annual Chamber of Commerce Business Expo March 10

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host the 10th annual New Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial Field House.

Economics Professor Presented at Conference in Washington, D.C.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Cushman, Westminster College professor and chair of the Department of Economics and Business, presented 'Mankiw vs. DeLong and Krugman on the CEA's Real GDP Forecasts in Early 2009: What Might a Times Series Statistician Have Said Based on ARIMA Techniques?' at the Southern Economic Association annual conference Nov. 19-21 in Washington, D.C.

Economics Professor to Speak on Sorting Equilibrium at Faires Faculty Forum

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Rotua Lumbantobing, Westminster College assistant professor of economics, will speak on 'Revealed Preferences Using Sorting Equilibrium: Research and Pedagogical Applications' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

History Majors Defended Honors Theses, Presented at Florida Conference

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College senior history majors Jessie Foertsch and Amanda Leonard are the first two students to defend their Honors theses in Westminster's new four-year All-College Honors Program.� They also presented papers with senior history majors Jennifer Edder and Luke Franchuk at the Phi Alpha Theta (national history honor society) biennial conference Jan. 3-7 in Orlando, Fla.

'Get Real!' Series Opens Spring Semester with Session on Relationships

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's 'Get Real!' life preparation series will open the spring semester with 'How Will I Know? Partnering for Life and Love' Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 12:45 p.m. in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room of McKelvey Campus Center.

College to Host Speaker on Disabilities Feb. 6

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host guest speaker Dr. Susan Burch for a program Monday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of McKelvey Campus Center.� The presentation is free and open to the public.

College to Host Children's Book Author Feb. 7

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host children's book author Karen Lynn Williams for a presentation and book signing Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.� The program is free and open to the public.

French Film Festival Continues Feb. 14

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Le fils de l'�picier (The Grocer's Son), the third film in Westminster College's Tourn�es Film Festival, will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The event is free and open to the public.

Music Department to Host Jazz Vocalist for Masterclass and Concert

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Department of Music will host jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins for a masterclass and concert Friday, Feb. 10.

Student Philanthropy Program to Host G.I.V.E. Day

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Student Philanthropy Program will host G.I.V.E. Day Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 2-5 p.m. in the Witherspoon Maple Room of McKelvey Campus Center.

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.

Music Faculty Selected to Perform at International Symposium

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two Westminster College music faculty were selected to perform at the 35th International Saxophone Symposium Jan. 21 at George Mason University in Washington, D.C.

Students Participated in Regional Theatre Festival

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Seven Westminster College students participated in the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 10-15 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Education Professor Presented at National Conference

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Charlene Klassen Endrizzi, Westminster College professor of education, gave an invited presentation at the National Council of Teachers of English conference Nov. 17-20 in Chicago.

Senior Biology Majors Received Drinko Grants to Present Research

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Four Westminster College senior biology majors presented their capstone research at the annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) Jan. 3-7 in Charleston, S.C.

Media Art Professor to Speak on Design at Faires Faculty Forum

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Kurt Roscoe, Westminster College assistant professor of media art, will present 'The Design of Stuff and Other Things' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Religion Professor's Review Essay Published

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

A review essay by Dr. Bryan Rennie, Westminster College Vira I. Heinz professor of religion, was published in a recent issue of the journal Religions of South Asia.

Chemistry Professor Appointed to Professional Society Committees

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Peter Smith, Westminster College associate professor of chemistry, was recently appointed to two committees for the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Environmental Science Program to Host Guest Speakers Feb. 7

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Environmental Science Program will host speakers on 'Protecting Our Watersheds: Combining Advances in Materials Science and Bioretention Systems to Purify Stormwater, Reduce Infrastructure Costs, and Beautify Landscapes' Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in Phillips Lecture Hall of the Hoyt Science Resources Center.� The event is free and open to the public.

French Film Festival Continues

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Coco avant Chanel (Coco before Chanel), the second film in Westminster College's Tourn�es Film Festival, will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The event is free and open to the public.

Chemistry Major Received Drinko Research Grant

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College sophomore chemistry major Krista Ulisse received an undergraduate research grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

College Offers Continuing Education Classes for the Spring Semester

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College announces several personal enrichment and leisure courses for community residents, covering interests ranging from beginning knitting and glass painting to personal strengths and religion in America.

Biology Professor Co-Authored Journal Article

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Veronica Porterfield, Westminster College visiting assistant professor of biology, co-authored an article for the December issue of American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology.

Mathematics Faculty Participated in Joint Mathematics Meetings

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Four current faculty and one emerita member of Westminster College's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science participated in the Joint Mathematics Meetings Jan. 4-7 in Boston.

Philosophy Professor to Speak on Nietzsche's 'Eternal Recurrence' at Faires Faculty Forum

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Goldberg, Westminster College associate professor of philosophy, will present 'Nietzsche's Eternal Recurrence: What Is It That Returns?' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

French Professor's Article Published

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

An article written by Dr. Leslie Kealhofer, Westminster College visiting assistant professor of French, was published in a recent issue of Studies in French Cinema.

Music Professor Performed in Washington, D.C.

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Anne Hagan Bentz, Westminster College associate professor of music, performed Jan. 12-13 as part of the Friday Morning Music Club (FMMC) in Washington, D.C.

Students Study Off Campus for Spring Semester

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Ten Westminster College students will study at off-campus locations including Argentina, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Pittsburgh, Scotland, and Spain for the spring 2012 semester.

College to Host French Film Festival

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Departments of Modern Languages and English will host The Tourn�es Film Festival, a series of French films shown on consecutive Tuesdays, Jan. 31-Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.� The events are free and open to the public.

Music Professor Was Guest Conductor for Beaver County Festival

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, Westminster College assistant professor of music, was guest conductor of the string orchestra at the Beaver County Chorus and String Festival Jan. 12-13 at Western Beaver High School in Industry.

College Announces December Graduates

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fifty-four Westminster College students met the requirements for graduation in December.

Notes from the Field Station: Skunk Cabbage

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Any careful observer walking the Lucile Frey Nature Trail this winter might be impressed with our earliest 'spring flowering plant' now making its appearance in the wetlands. It is the somewhat-foul-smelling skunk cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus, a member of the Arum family that also includes the Jack-in-the-Pulpit.

English Professor to Discuss Good and Bad Travel at Faires Faculty Forum

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. David Swerdlow, Westminster College professor of English, will present 'Creative Travel' at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Education Professor Co-Authored Chapter in Trauma Counseling Book

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Alison DuBois, Westminster College assistant professor of education, is the lead author of a chapter in Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions scheduled for publication by Springer in March.

Students Earn Master's Degrees in December

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Six Westminster College students were awarded master of education degrees in December.

Department of Music to Host "Music Major for a Day"

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Department of Music will host prospective students for the second 'Music Major for a Day' program Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 23 and 24.

College to Host Community Breakfast in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Community Remembrance and Celebration Breakfast Thursday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Students, Alumni, and Faculty Collaborate to Produce Promotional Music Video

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Two Westminster College broadcast communications majors worked with faculty in Westminster's Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Art to produce a promotional music video for JD Eicher & the Goodnights, an acoustic rock band that includes three Westminster alumni.

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.

Notes from the Field Station: Snow Ecology

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Snow has a mixed reputation.� Some people like it, others tolerate it and still others despise it.� In a Facebook post, one person wrote this about snow:� 'I like photographing snow and that's about it. I've had the last 20 winters to get the effect, I'm getting tired of it.'� Another person, in counter response, stated emphatically:� 'Me me!!!! I love snow.'� This winter may favor the first person, but at the Field Station we are with the second one.�

College Announces Fall Dean's List

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Nearly 440 Westminster College students earned Dean's List recognition for the 2011 fall semester.

Music Majors Received Drinko Grants to Attend International Conference

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Seven Westminster College music majors and their band director attended the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Conference Dec. 14-17 in Chicago.

Music Professor Invited as Guest Conductor for Concert Band Festival

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Dr. R. Tad Greig, Westminster College associate professor of music and director of bands, will be a guest conductor for the Trinity High School Concert Band Festival Jan. 6-7 in Washington.

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Plan Winter Tour

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will sing at several Presbyterian churches in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida on their annual tour Jan. 6-14.

Notes from the Field Station: Christmas Tree Tradition

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Conifers of several sorts have been symbols of Christmas for centuries in nearly all Western countries.� At the Field Station we grow conifers - pines, firs, spruces, larches and hemlocks - not to be decorated just once a year, but to be everyday representatives of an ecological indicator of our region.