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

Westminster College Welcomes Class of 2012 with Opening Convocation Aug. 22

2008-08-14 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will welcome the class of 2012 with the traditional Opening Convocation Friday, Aug. 22, at 1:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.

Professor Emeritus Leads Group to Tanzania

2008-07-30 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Clarence Harms, Westminster College professor of biology emeritus and director of the Field Station, hosted a group of ecotourists to Tanzania in June.

Summer Science Camps at the Field Station

2008-07-29 00:00:00 EST

'Camps R Us' might have been the slogan for this summer's warm weather activities at the Field Station. In one group or another over 80 children of the community spent one or more days observing nature, visiting the labyrinth, hiking trails, getting wet or learning how composting works. This is as it should be! Community service is part of the Mission Statement for Westminster's Field Station.

Westminster College Selected Among 'The Best 368 Colleges' in Nation by The Princeton Review; WWNW Tabbed as One of 'Best College Radio Stations'

2008-07-29 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College offers students an outstanding undergraduate education and is included as one of 'The Best 368 Colleges' in the nation, according to The Princeton Review, the New York-based education services company.

Students Travel to Africa

2008-07-17 00:00:00 EST

Two Westminster College staff members accompanied a group of 14 students to South Africa and Malawi as part of a travel cluster course in May.

Students and Alumni Participate in Historic Organ Study Trip

2008-07-14 00:00:00 EST

Three Westminster College students and three recent graduates participated in a study trip to Germany and the Netherlands offered by the Westminster Historic Organ Program and led by Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, director of the Westminster Historic Organ Program.

Student Serving Internship at National Laboratory

2008-07-09 00:00:00 EST

Lauren Graeser, a Westminster College junior mathematics major, is serving a 10-week summer fellowship at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh.

Education Professor's Book Published

2008-07-09 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Charlene Klassen Endrizzi, Westminster College professor of education, is the author of Becoming Teammates: Teachers and Families as Literacy Partners, recently published by The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

Westminster College to Host Annual Mission Conference

2008-07-08 00:00:00 EST

The 103rd New Wilmington Mission Conference (NWMC) will be held at Westminster College July 19-25.

Mission Conference Day of Prayer Open to Public

2008-07-01 00:00:00 EST

The public is invited to attend the New Wilmington Mission Conference (NWMC) Day of Prayer from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in the Witherspoon Room of the McKelvey Campus Center on the Westminster College campus.

Westminster College to Celebrate Independence Day with Concert and Fireworks

2008-06-24 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College will host an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration with a free concert and fireworks Thursday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Brittain Lake.

Students to Study Off Campus for Fall Semester

2008-06-17 00:00:00 EST

Six Westminster College students will study at off-campus locations ranging from Pittsburgh to France, Scotland, and Costa Rica for the fall 2008 semester.

Westminster College Hosts Bright Futures Performing Arts Program

2008-06-17 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning hosts students from Campbell (Ohio) Memorial High School at the Bright Futures Performing Arts Program 'Going Global: Music, Dance, and Drama Around the World' June 9-20.

Recent Graduate Awarded Scholarship

2008-06-17 00:00:00 EST

Allison Buzzelli, a 2008 Westminster College graduate, was one of nine students awarded a Samuel Robinson Scholarship by the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Westminster College's Alternative Gift Market Ranked among Highest on College Campuses

2008-06-10 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College's Alternative Gift Market has the highest average number of shoppers for any collegiate location in the nation, according to Alternative Gifts International (AGI).

Staff, Alumna, and Student Involved with New Castle Playhouse Production

2008-06-09 00:00:00 EST

Three Westminster College staff members, an alumna, and one student are involved in the New Castle Playhouse production of J. M. Barrie's Echoes of the War June 6-22.

Westminster College Hosted Translation Studies Workshop

2008-06-09 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College hosted a workshop on translation studies and Westminster's undergraduate humanities curriculum June 2-6.

Student Teachers Made Presentations at National Conference

2008-06-05 00:00:00 EST

Nine Westminster College student teachers and four education faculty gave presentations at the National Student Teacher Supervision Conference at Slippery Rock University May 29-31.

Westminster College Announces Spring Dean's List

2008-05-29 00:00:00 EST

Nearly 400 Westminster College students earned Dean's List recognition for the 2008 spring semester.

Westminster College Receives $1.2 Million to Endow Scholarships for Chemistry Students

2008-05-29 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College recently received a $1.2 million bequest from the estate of Dorothy M. Robins to establish endowed scholarships for chemistry students.

Biochemistry Students Win Award for Research

2008-05-27 00:00:00 EST

Natasha Kassim and Nicholas Mizenko, Westminster College junior biochemistry majors, won the third place poster award at the sixth annual International Microwaves in Chemistry conference May 14-16 in Cambridge, Mass.

Students Earn Master's Degrees at Westminster College

2008-05-20 00:00:00 EST

Fourteen Westminster College students were awarded master of education degrees at Commencement exercises May 17.

Professor Attended Spring Conferences

2008-05-20 00:00:00 EST

Dr. Russell Martin, Westminster College associate professor of history, attended three conferences this spring.

Preschool Lab to Host Summer Science Camp for Kids

2008-05-19 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Preschool Lab will host its Summer Science Camp for Kids June 16-20.

Westminster College Confers Degrees to Over 340 Graduates

2008-05-17 00:00:00 EST

More than 340 students earned diplomas during the 154th annual Westminster College commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Field Station Hosts Environmental Workshop for Wal-Mart Employees

2008-05-15 00:00:00 EST

The Westminster College Field Station hosted 46 Wal-Mart employees for a May 6 workshop focused on the environment.

Student Received Audubon Award

2008-05-14 00:00:00 EST

Melanie Mathews, a Westminster College junior environmental science major, received the Helen R. Ferguson Scholarship from the Bartramian Audubon Society for excellence in environmental science.

Senior Mathematics Majors Present Capstones

2008-05-14 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College senior mathematics majors presented posters of their capstone research May 9 in the Carlson Atrium of the McKelvey Campus Center.

Mother and Daughter/Father and Son among Westminster College Graduates

2008-05-13 00:00:00 EST

Melissa Sanchez and Wesley Davis won't have to look very far to find a proud parent during Saturday's Westminster College commencement ceremony. Melissa's mother, Debra, and Wesley's father, Allen, will join their children on senior terrace in earning bachelor degrees.

Broadcast Communications Class Stages Own Amazing Race

2008-05-13 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College junior broadcast communications majors, in collaboration with Titan Traverse staff, staged their version of reality TV's The Amazing Race as a class project.

Westminster College Launches Waiting List Due to Record Enrollment

2008-05-12 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College has launched a waiting list due to a record number of students wanting to enroll at the 156-year-old, private, liberal arts college in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.

Chemistry Class Collaborates with Preschool to Test Toys for Lead

2008-05-12 00:00:00 EST

Westminster College chemistry and biochemistry majors in Advanced Lab class participated in a service learning project with Westminster's Preschool Lab.

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.