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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.
Ashley Carnahan, a Westminster College junior business administration major, won the 2008 David W. Edward Entrepreneurship Scholarship competition.
Westminster College will host the Western Pennsylvania Diversity Consortium (WPDC) Friday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Drinko Conference Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.
David Smith, Westminster College assistant professor of accounting, will present "Your Money: The Way to a Good Life" at the "Get Real!" program Thursday, Nov. 5.
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