News Archive
Senior Music Major to Present Piano Recital
Christopher Granger, Westminster College senior music education major, will present a piano recital Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
Dean Presented at CIC Workshop
Dr. Jesse Mann, Westminster College vice president for academic affairs and Dean of the College, presented at the Council of Independent Colleges' (CIC) ninth annual Workshop for Department and Division Chairs, "Managing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities," June 2-4 in St. Paul, Minn.
Celebrity Series Master Class Winners Announced
Two Westminster College seniors were selected from a master class to perform in the Celebrity Series' Franc D'Ambrosio concert March 23.
Religion Professor Serves as Guest Editor, Contributes Article for International Journal
Dr. Bryan Rennie, Westminster College Vira I. Heinz professor of religion, authored an article and served as guest co-editor for the international journal Archævs, Studies in the History of Religions, volume 15.
Westminster College Student and Professor Present Research at American Psychological Association Convention
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Devon Struthers, a psychology major who graduated from Westminster College in May, and Dr. Sandra Webster, professor of psychology, presented research at the American Psychological Convention Aug. 2-5 in Orlando, Fla.
Westminster College Biology and Molecular Biology Majors Participated, Placed at District Convention
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Four students from the Westminster College Department of Biology presented their research at the Tri-Beta district convention March 23 at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
Westminster College Students and Adviser Attended Iroquois Club Seminar
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Five Westminster College students attended the 34th Iroquois Club economic seminar April 16 in Conneaut Lake. They were accompanied by their faculty adviser Dr. Daniel Fischmar, professor of economics and business.
Students Earn Master of Education Degrees at Westminster College
Fifteen students were awarded master of education degrees at Westminster College during commencement exercises Saturday, May 22.
They are as follows:
New Castle, PA
Ralph Blundo specialized in administration.
Ralph Ledbetter specialized in counselor education.
Anne Navarra specialized in counselor education.
Hermitage, PA
Diane Brest specialized in administration.
Ronald Horvath specialized in administration.
Clark, PA
Carol Eberhart specialized in history.
Ellwood City, PA
Jennifer Hough specialized in counselor education.
Marisa Ialongo specialized in administration.
New Brighton, PA
Joseph Allison specialized in education.
Cranberry Township, PA
Catherine Kiggins specialized in education.
Beaver, PA
Paul Pupi specialized in counselor education.
Hubbard, OH
Christine Jackson specialized in counselor education.
Austintown, OH
Bruce Montgomery specialized in administration.
Darra Tolle specialized in counselor education.
Youngstown, OH
Michael Zoccali specialized in administration.
Capelle Meisters Organ Concert Series Continues at Westminster
The Capelle Meisters classical organ concert series continues at Westminster College with Dr. William Porter Friday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
"Dr. William Porter of the Eastman School of Music is a big name in organ circles," said Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, assistant professor of music and college organist at Westminster. "He has performed thousands of recitals in the United States, Europe, and Asia. His world-famous improvisations attract huge audiences because he can extemporize on the spot at the organ and creates an incredibly appealing piece of music that will only be heard in that one instance. One of his improvisations will feature the Westminster Hymn."
Westminster College recently received a $1,851 grant from the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance for partial support of Capelle Meisters, a classical organ concert series being offered by the Department of Music through the new Western Pennsylvania Cultural Arts Center.
"The title of our series, Capelle Meisters, is taken from music history. The word "Capelle" means chapel and the word "Meisters" means masters. Historically Capellemeisters were the musicians who composed and performed for weekly and sometimes daily worship services and during the Renaissance and Baroque eras, and were considered the most outstanding musicians," Harrison said.
"Following that tradition, our Capelle Meisters brings some of our country's best musicians to our campus to perform a wide variety of church music using the organ in our chapel. We feel incredibly privileged to have received this grant and to offer this series to Westminster and to the surrounding community!"
This project is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, the regional arts funding partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency. State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania's General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance.
The concert is free and open to the public, but a free-will offering will be collected. For more information, contact Harrison at (724) 946-7024 or e-mail harrisea@westminster.edu.
Music Major Receives Scholarship
Katherine Menhorn, a junior music education major at Westminster College, recently received the $500 Phillip H. Inman Excellence in Choral Conducting Art Scholarship from the Beaver Valley Choral Society.
"This is a major honor for our music students," said Dr. Robin Lind, director of choral activities at Westminster College. "I'm very proud of Kathy."
The Beaver Valley Choral Society established this scholarship to celebrate Inman's life-long dedication to excellence in the choral arts of the Beaver County region in Pennsylvania. His inspiration at the conductor's stand continues to play an important role in bringing musical joy, education, and spiritual comfort to all those fortunate enough to know and work with him.
Menhorn is a daughter of Norman and Joan Menhorn, Berlin, and a graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School. She is a mezzo-soprano member of the Westminster College Concert Choir, where she is treasurer, and Chamber Singers. Menhorn accompanies the Westminster College Men's Chorus and is the Field Commander for the Titan Marching Band. She is president of the Westminster chapter of the American Choral Director Association.
Contact Lind at (724) 946-7278 or e-mail lindra@westminster.edu for more information.
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