Westminster College: leading liberal arts college, New Wilmington, PA

Mass Communications Class Films Documentaries

2008-05-09 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College students in communication studies instructor Keith Corso's Mass Communications class produced documentaries which are available for online viewing.

Westminster College to Celebrate Commencement May 17

2008-05-08 00:00:00 EST

More than 340 students are expected to earn degrees Saturday, May 17, at Westminster College's 154th 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.

Employees Recognized for 1,006 Years of Service

2008-05-08 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College honored 52 employees for 1,006 years of combined service at a luncheon May 7 in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Teams Qualify for Finals of Global Business Strategy Game

2008-05-06 00:00:00 EST

Two teams from Dr. Jacque King's Westminster College capstone Strategic Management classes have qualified for the Business Strategy Game Invitational May 12-23.

Honor Society Recognizes Most Outstanding First-Year Students

2008-05-06 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society for juniors and seniors, recognized 10 'Most Outstanding First-Year Students' at a reception April 29.

Professor Selected for Summer Study

2008-05-06 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Beverly Cushman, Westminster College assistant professor of religion and Christian education, was selected from a national pool to attend one of 17 summer study opportunities supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

Winner of Westminster College Residence Halls Energy Conservation Competition Announced

2008-05-05 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Browne Hall was named the winner of the Ozone Award, a result of the semester-long 'Do it in the Dark' energy conservation competition.

Student Receives Grant for Undergraduate Psychology Research

2008-05-05 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning awarded an undergraduate research grant to Brett Bundy, Westminster College senior psychology major.

Professors Collaborate on Article for Publication

2008-05-02 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Joshua Corrette-Bennett, Westminster College assistant professor of biology, and Dr. Bethany Hicok, Westminster associate professor of English, co-authored 'Designer Genes: Teaching the Ethical Dimensions of Genetic Research in Clustered Courses.'

Westminster College Announces Audio Visual Award Winner

2008-05-02 00:00:00 EST

Katie Hilliard, a senior individual interdisciplinary major, received the Westminster College 2008 Audio Visual Award for exceptional work to the campus and community.

Bands to Present 'Celebrate the Seniors' Concert

2008-04-29 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present their annual 'Celebrate the Seniors' concert Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this free public event.

Preschool Lab Hosts Parents Night

2008-04-29 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Preschool Lab celebrated the 'Week of the Young Child' with a Parents Night April 1 in Old 77.

Radio Station Names Management Staff for 2008-2009

2008-04-28 00:00:00 EST

WWNW-digital 88.9FM Titan Radio, the Westminster College radio station, has announced management staff for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert

2008-04-28 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Symphony Orchestra will present its Classical Series Concert III Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Students Receive Grant for Undergraduate Biochemistry Research

2008-04-28 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning awarded undergraduate research grants to Natasha Kassim and Nicholas Mizenko, Westminster College junior biochemistry majors.

Earth Week at the Field Station

2008-04-28 00:00:00 EST

When Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin proposed federal legislation in 1969 that resulted in the first officially declared Earth Day April 22, 1970 he had no idea how widespread, how fun and how educationally sound that day . . . and the week, would become. This is especially true for Westminster College.

Sociology Honor Society to Induct New Members

2008-04-28 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will induct four new members into Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society, Wednesday, April 30.

Tenor to Give Senior Recital

2008-04-28 00:00:00 EST
William McCullough, a Westminster College senior music performance major, will present his senior capstone recital Sunday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Mathematics Professor to Speak at Faculty Forum

2008-04-25 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Pamela Richardson, Westminster College assistant professor of mathematics, will present 'Nonassociative Algebra (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Parentheses)' at the final spring semester Faires Faculty Forum on Wednesday, April 30, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Physics Honorary Inducts New Members

2008-04-24 00:00:00 EST
Sigma Pi Sigma, the Westminster College physics honor society, recently inducted two new members.

Spanish Professor Attended International Conference

2008-04-24 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Camila Bari de L�pez, Westminster College associate professor of Spanish, attended the International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in Santiago, Chile.

Senior Computer Science Majors Present Capstone Projects

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Six Westminster College senior computer science majors presented their capstone projects at the Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference April 19 at Penn State-Behrend.

Westminster College Recognizes Honors Program Students

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Sixteen Westminster College seniors who have completed the College Honors Program were recognized at the annual Honors Convocation April 19.

Students and Faculty Attend Conflict Resolution Education Conference

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Sherri Pataki, Westminster College assistant professor of psychology and Peace Studies program coordinator, and Westminster students Jelena Gerga and Ethan Frey recently attended 'Youth and Conflict: Global Challenges - Local Strategies,' the International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education, in Cleveland.

Broadcast Communications Instructor Made Presentation at Convention

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Bradley Weaver, Westminster College instructor of broadcast communications, presented 'Real Television Coverage of a Mock Presidential Convention' at the Broadcast Education Association convention.

Westminster College to Present Piano Showcase Recital

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College piano students from the studio of Dr. Nancy Zipay DeSalvo, Westminster associate professor and chair of the Department of Music, will present their annual showcase recital Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Business Administration Student Earns Scholarship

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Ashley Carnahan, a Westminster College junior business administration major, won the 2008 David W. Edward Entrepreneurship Scholarship competition.

Physics Professor Attended National Meeting

2008-04-23 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Samuel Lightner, Westminster College professor and chair of the Department of Physics, attended the national meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) April 12-15 in St. Louis.

Education Honor Society Inducts New Members

2008-04-22 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education recently initiated 32 new members.

Westminster College Honors Academic Excellence

2008-04-22 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College celebrated academic excellence at the annual Honors Convocation April 19 in Orr Auditorium.

Students Inducted into Pi Sigma Pi Honor Society

2008-04-22 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College inducted 77 students into Pi Sigma Pi at the April 19 Honors Convocation in Orr Auditorium.

Mathematics Students and Faculty Attend Section Meeting

2008-04-21 00:00:00 EST
Thirteen Westminster College mathematics students and four faculty attended the annual meeting of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America April 11-12 at the University of Pittsburgh.

Choruses to Present Spring Concert

2008-04-21 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Women's Chorus and Men's Chorus will present their 'Spring Sing' concert Tuesday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Westminster College and IRS Criminal Investigation Division Collaborate on Successful Event

2008-04-18 00:00:00 EST
A group of 18 Westminster College students and three alternates learned the secrets of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division during the daylong, hands-on 'Westminster Project' April 16.

Mathematics Professor Keynote Speaker at Colloquium

2008-04-18 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Pamela Richardson, Westminster College assistant professor of mathematics, was the keynote speaker at a colloquium hosted by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department April 15.

Students Selected for 'Who's Who'

2008-04-17 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College recently hosted a reception for 45 students selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities.

English Lecturer and Students to Make Presentation at Faculty Forum

2008-04-17 00:00:00 EST
Evann Garrison, Westminster College lecturer of English, will present 'Another Kind of Research: Scrawling' at Faires Faculty Forum on Wednesday, April 23, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Notes from the Field Station: STOP TALKING, START DOING

2008-04-17 00:00:00 EST
Earth Day, April 22, and Earth Week, that entire week, are on us once again. And Arbor Day, always the last Friday of April, is part of that week. So what?

Religion Professor Publishes Fifth Book

2008-04-17 00:00:00 EST
Dr. Bryan Rennie, Westminster College associate professor and chair of the Department of Religion, History, Philosophy and Classics, is co-editor of Religion, Terror and Violence: Religious Studies Perspectives, recently published by Routledge.

Computer Science Professor at International Programming Contest

2008-04-16 00:00:00 EST
Dr. John Bonomo, Westminster College associate professor of computer science, served as judge at the World Finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) April 5-9 in Banff, Alberta, Canada.

SIFE Team Wins Regional Competition

2008-04-16 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) successfully defended its divisional championship at the SIFE Regional Competition April 8 in Philadelphia.

Regional History Day Winners Announced

2008-04-16 00:00:00 EST
More than 100 students from area junior and senior high schools competed in the regional History Day competition at Westminster College April 7.

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir to Present Spring Concert

2008-04-16 00:00:00 EST
The Westminster College Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will present 'Let's All Sing for Spring' Sunday, April 27, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Westminster College Hosted Science Workshop for Area Middle School Students

2008-04-15 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College hosted 'The Science Scene,' a workshop of hands-on chemistry and biology laboratory projects for middle school students, April 5 from 2-5 p.m. in the Hoyt Science Resources Center.

Westminster College to Participate in Verdi 'Requiem'

2008-04-15 00:00:00 EST
Nearly 100 Westminster College students will be in the choir to sing the Verdi 'Requiem' with the Warren (Ohio) Philharmonic Orchestra Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. in Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio.

Mathematics and Computer Science Department Holds Awards Dinner and Induction Ceremony

2008-04-15 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College's Mathematics and Computer Science Department held its annual awards banquet and Kappa Mu Epsilon induction April 3 in the Witherspoon Lakeview Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Westminster College Celebrates Academic Excellence

2008-04-14 00:00:00 EST
Westminster College will celebrate academic excellence Saturday, April 19, with its annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and Honors Convocation. Both events are free and open to the public.

Theatre Westminster to Present Quilters

2008-04-14 00:00:00 EST
Theatre Westminster will present Quilters in four performances Thursday-Sunday, April 17-20, in Beeghly Theater.

Students Participated in Mathematics Competition

2008-04-14 00:00:00 EST
Four teams of Westminster College students participated in the 11th annual East Central Colleges Undergraduate Mathematics Competition April 5 at Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio.

Tenor to Give Senior Recital

2008-04-11 00:00:00 EST
Douglas Rab, a Westminster College senior music major, will present his senior capstone recital Sunday, April 20, at 4 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Westminster College: leading liberal arts college, New Wilmington, PA

Mass Communications Class Films Documentaries

Westminster College to Celebrate Commencement May 17

Employees Recognized for 1,006 Years of Service

Teams Qualify for Finals of Global Business Strategy Game

Honor Society Recognizes Most Outstanding First-Year Students

Professor Selected for Summer Study

Winner of Westminster College Residence Halls Energy Conservation Competition Announced

Student Receives Grant for Undergraduate Psychology Research

Professors Collaborate on Article for Publication

Westminster College Announces Audio Visual Award Winner

Bands to Present 'Celebrate the Seniors' Concert

Preschool Lab Hosts Parents Night

Radio Station Names Management Staff for 2008-2009

Symphony Orchestra to Present Concert

Students Receive Grant for Undergraduate Biochemistry Research

Earth Week at the Field Station

Sociology Honor Society to Induct New Members

Tenor to Give Senior Recital

Mathematics Professor to Speak at Faculty Forum

Physics Honorary Inducts New Members

Spanish Professor Attended International Conference

Senior Computer Science Majors Present Capstone Projects

Westminster College Recognizes Honors Program Students

Students and Faculty Attend Conflict Resolution Education Conference

Broadcast Communications Instructor Made Presentation at Convention

Westminster College to Present Piano Showcase Recital

Business Administration Student Earns Scholarship

Physics Professor Attended National Meeting

Education Honor Society Inducts New Members

Westminster College Honors Academic Excellence

Students Inducted into Pi Sigma Pi Honor Society

Mathematics Students and Faculty Attend Section Meeting

Choruses to Present Spring Concert

Westminster College and IRS Criminal Investigation Division Collaborate on Successful Event

Mathematics Professor Keynote Speaker at Colloquium

Students Selected for 'Who's Who'

English Lecturer and Students to Make Presentation at Faculty Forum

Notes from the Field Station: STOP TALKING, START DOING

Religion Professor Publishes Fifth Book

Computer Science Professor at International Programming Contest

SIFE Team Wins Regional Competition

Regional History Day Winners Announced

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir to Present Spring Concert

Westminster College Hosted Science Workshop for Area Middle School Students

Westminster College to Participate in Verdi 'Requiem'

Mathematics and Computer Science Department Holds Awards Dinner and Induction Ceremony

Westminster College Celebrates Academic Excellence

Theatre Westminster to Present Quilters

Students Participated in Mathematics Competition

Tenor to Give Senior Recital

Honor Society Recognizes Most Outstanding First-Year Students