News Archive

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

The poetry of basketball is on full-court display in an insightful, entertaining presentation of alumnus Jack Ridl’s “Losing Season” given by students taking Oral Interpretation of Literature this semester—a class taught by visiting associate professor of communications Dr. Randy Richardson. The interpretive reading takes place on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in Berlin Lounge. All are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Westminster’s Foster Art Gallery is the third stop of the “Crowns” touring art exhibition featuring the work of eight ceramic artists. From April 3 to May 4, eight different artists’ pottery, sculptures and mixed-media works that reflect on the experiences of motherhood will be available for viewing.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Westminster College Celebrity Series will conclude its 50th anniversary season with The McCartney Years—the premiere Paul McCartney concert experience on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The McCartney Years is sponsored by Huntington National Bank.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Junior biochemistry major and Honors Program scholar Sarah Harris earned Honorable Mention of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for her research with Dr. Patrick Lackey on the molecular-level processes that occur during cell division. She was nominated for the award last month based on her academic excellence and promising undergraduate research.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Students in the Westminster College School of Business are hosting the first annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," Saturday, April 28, 2018. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a one mile walk through campus to support the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County. The event is open to all, and registration is $5. Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m. The walk to follow at 9 a.m. starting at the Old Main Senior Terrace.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

On Wednesday, April 18 following the Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration, Westminster College is reviving a coveted tradition—the Spring Honors Convocation. The Spring Honors Convocation is a ceremony recognizing the academic achievements of Westminster students. The program starts at 4 p.m. and will be held in Orr Auditorium.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Professor of mathematics Dr. Carolyn Cuff was awarded the "Distinguished Faculty Mentor of Undergraduate Mathematics Students Award" at the Allegheny Mountain Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America at Penn State Erie in Behrend. Cuff received the mentor award for her significant contributions to the development of undergraduate students in mathematics.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Westminster College will hold its annual Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration (URAC) on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 beginning at 9 a.m. URAC is a day-long event showcasing the collaborative work between Westminster faculty and students. Often interdisciplinary in nature, presentations take the form of posters, oral presentations, video productions, art studio pieces, poetry readings, live musical performances and more. All are encouraged to attend. 

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Westminster College’s Department of Political Science will welcome economist Dr. Don Goldstein to discuss gerrymandering in Pennsylvania and the movement to reform the partisan rigging of elections. Goldstein will speak in Wallace Memorial Chapel at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, April 9, 2018