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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Nine Westminster College students were chosen to participate in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Honors Band, the longest running state intercollegiate honors ensemble in the nation. This year, Elizabethtown College will host the event March 4 - 6.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Westminster College Celebrity Series for Kids presents Room on the Broom at 6:30 p.m., March 3 in Orr Auditorium. Sponsored in part by Dr. Richard Ribarevsky and the Caroline Knox Memorial Trust Fund, the event is open to the public.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

This semester, seven Media Art and Design students journeyed to Pittsburgh to attend a portfolio review. Hosted by the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (AIP), with help and planning by Dr. Deb Mitchell, the students who attended were given the opportunity to receive outside feedback about their designs, speak with AIP professors, and take a tour of the school.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Dr. David Swerdlow, professor of English and public relations, will present his novel manuscript, “Rosa’s Plot,” during the Bleasby Colloquium at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 18 in Mueller Theater, McKelvey Campus Center.

Monday, February 8, 2016

At 4 p.m., Monday, February 8, Dr. Deanne Buffalari, assistant professor of psychology, will give the opening lecture for the Neuroscience Speaker Series at Slippery Rock University.

Monday, February 8, 2016

In paving the way to career aspirations, internship experience is critical. Join us at the Internship Workshop at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 10 in Lakeview Rooms of McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free and open to students and employees at Westminster College.

Monday, February 8, 2016

Erin Smith, associate dean of library and information services at Westminster College, was recently published in a new professional development series for librarians. Smith’s chapter is titled “No Fire, No Nudity, Good Grammar.”

Thursday, February 4, 2016

“An administrative assistant’s dream, a faculty member’s undying passion, and strong faculty and staff support have brought us to this point,” said Dr. Timothy Cuff, professor of history and chair of the division of social sciences and humanities, referring to Westminster College’s newly board-approved Tiny House Project.

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Birding at the Westminster College Field Station this past Tuesday morning was filled with dark rain clouds and howling winds.  While we observed species such as the Black-capped Chickadee, Blue Jay, and the Red-tailed Hawk, one final bird spotting proved to make all of the trekking through mud and side-stepping rain puddles worth it: the Bald Eagle!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

“Service should be a way of life for each of us,” said Rev. James Mohr, college chaplain. “To give of one’s self can be one of the most meaningful things a person can do. As a Westminster student, you don’t have the ability to give money now…but you have time, talent, ability and energy. We all have God-given gifts. Why not share the wealth?”