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NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Department of Music will present its annual new music concert, "Voices from Within 5," at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, in Will W. Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
The members of the Westminster College Forensics class will display evidence of their "murder" investigation Monday, May 10, at 12:30 p.m. in the Orr Auditorium Lobby.
Keturah Laney, chapel assistant at Westminster College, was factiously "murdered" in the Tower Room of Old Main last week. The class has spent hours collecting evidence from the crime scene, and will not only display the evidence, but will make a shocking arrest.
"Keturah was found on the floor of Old Main's tower room April 27 at approximately 2 p.m.," said Dr. Helen Boylan, assistant professor of chemistry at Westminster College. "The crime scene unit of the class arrived at the scene shortly thereafter, and began processing the scene. They questioned witnesses, interrogated suspects. The laboratory unit processed and analyzed the evidence, and a crew of broadcasting majors from the class put together 'live' footage from the scene. The circumstantial evidence points to one surprising suspect!"
"Forensics is a great way to explore the principles of science, especially for non-science majors," Boylan said. "It is something that we can all relate to because we see forensics in the news, in major court cases, and on prime-time television. That makes it a science that is accessible for everyone."
The investigation is open to the public. For more information, contact Boylan at (724) 946-6293 or e-mail boylanhm@westminster.edu.
Theatre Westminster will present Moliere's "Tartuffe" Thursday-Saturday, March 3-5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. in Beeghly Theater.
"Don't miss this hysterical comedy," said Scott Mackenzie, assistant professor of Theatre. "Duplicity, avarice, and temptation are the order of the day when the religious charlatan, Tartuffe, sets out to steal his patron's fortune, seduce his wife, and marry his beautiful young daughter."
The production is under the direction of Eileen Hendrickson, visiting instructor of theatre; the lighting/set director is Michael Slane, instructor of theatre; and the dramaturge is Jesse Mann, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college
Tickets can be obtained by calling the box office at (724) 946-7241.
For more information, contact Hendrickson at (724) 946-7237 or e-mail hendriee@westminster.edu.
The Westminster College Physics Department will present "Tis the Season" Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 8-10, at 7 p.m. with an additional matinee showing Saturday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. at the planetarium located in the Hoyt Science Resources Center.
"Tis the Season" explores the coldest and darkest of seasons – the winter holiday season, which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. The show traces the development of many of the world's endearing holiday customs and how they involve lighting up with the Christmas tree lights, Menorah lighting, luminaries, and Yule log.
Traditions such as gift giving, kissing under the mistletoe, songs about lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing, as well as the custom of decking the halls and visits from St. Nicholas under his various names are explored. Historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced at the time of the winter solstice are also examined in the show. Astronomy is examined to give a possible explanation of the star over Bethlehem.
Weather permitting, the rooftop observatory will be open following the show for a closer look at the constellations discussed in the show.
The show is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, reservations are requested for this 45-minute show. For more information, call the Westminster College Physics Department at (724) 946-7200.
Three Westminster College music majors recently attended master's classes given by Dr. Hans Davidsson, professor of organ at the Eastman School of Music, at St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh.
Twenty-nine Westminster College employees were recognized for over 500 years of service during the annual employee recognition luncheon May 9 in Russell Dining Hall.
Westminster College will present "The Trail of Goldilocks" Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. in Beeghly Theater.
Westminster College is hosting its 12th annual "Lil' Sib's Weekend" Friday-Sunday, March 28-30. The activities provide a chance for Westminster students to share the Westminster College experience with their little brothers and sisters.
The weekend begins at 5 p.m. with registration, picture buttons, face painting, caricatures, and a barbeque at the Down Under. Participants then have the opportunity to attend Westminster's Dance Theatre or enjoy the sounds of guitarist Michael Seeling at JT's Café.
Dr. Caroline Oltmanns, internationally recognized pianist, will perform a recital Sunday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Dr. Jamie McMinn, Westminster College assistant professor of psychology, will speak at Faculty Forum Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public.
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