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Westminster College Celebrity Series to Present The Midtown Men Sept. 13
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College Celebrity Series will welcome The Midtown Men Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Westminster College Mathematics Students and Faculty Attended MAA Allegheny Mountain Section Meeting
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Three Westminster College mathematics students and four faculty attended the annual meeting of the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) April 5-6 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Westminster College Education Students and Professors Present at Midwestern Early Childhood Conference
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College sophomore early childhood/special education majors Renee Cantrell and Emily Suchevich presented research with professors Diana Reed and Debi Roud at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV Early Childhood Conference in March at Grove City College.
"The History of New Wilmington" on Sale in July
Pre-publication orders for the "History of New Wilmington" book will save five dollars off the publication price of $29.95.
"When the book becomes available for sale, the price is $29.95," said Al Sternbergh, a member of the book committee. "People may want to take advantage of the $24.95 pre-publication price."
This 12-chapter book, explores the life and times of a town since 1797. The history includes: Native Americans, town government and services, civic and community organizations, churches, the Amish, The Tavern, leisure time and sports activities, and Westminster College. It also includes a family section with over 100 photographs of historic homes, people and more.
"There are some facts that you might not know about New Wilmington," said Sternbergh. "How did the town get its name? There is some evidence related to the early settlement of our town that it was named after Wilmington, Delaware. New Wilmington is the only town in the United States with this name."
"Most of the earliest settlers came here to claim their Donation Land awarded them by the colonial government for services rendered during the Revolutionary War," continued Sternbergh. "We are certain that those who purchase this first complete history of New Wilmington will find it a good 'reading companion' and bring forth a treasure trove of lasting memories."
Advance book order forms are available at the following New Wilmington locations: Borough Building, Miller's Variety Store, and the Westminster College Book Store. Books may also be ordered by sending a check to: New Wilmington History Book, P.O. Box 182, New Wilmington PA 16142. Please include mailing address if it is not on the check.
International Film Festival Continues at Westminster College
"M," a German film, will be shown Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"This is Fritz Lang's eerie psychological thriller about a murderer in Berlin," said Dr. Deborah Mitchell, associate professor of English and public relations. "Peter Lorre plays the psychotic killer, and, though the film was made over 70 years ago, it seems relevant for today's audiences. The story is fascinating, but the cinematography alone makes it worth seeing."
The event, which is part of a three-film series, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Mitchell, at (724) 946-7030 or e-mail dmitchel@westminster.edu.
Math Students to Present Capstone Projects
Eight Westminster College senior mathematics majors will present their capstone projects Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. in the McKelvey Campus Center third floor atrium.
The final component of Liberal Studies at Westminster is a senior capstone course, which is at least a four-semester-hour course within the major designed to provide an opportunity for students to evaluate and assess the strengths and limitations of their major field.
Contact Dr. Barbara Faires, professor of mathematics at Westminster College, at (724) 946-7293 or e-mail faires@westminster.edu for more information about the event, which is open to the public.
Those students presenting projects include:
Pittsburgh, PA
Nicole Udanis is a daughter of John Udanis. Udanis, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Fox Chapel High School. Her project is titled "Westminster College Work Study and the Assignment Problem."
Prospect, PA
Andrea Murphy is a daughter of John and Sandra Murphy. Murphy, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Butler High School. Her project is titled "LINGO and its Application."
New Castle, PA
Brian Fadden is a son of Robert and Sharon Fadden. Fadden, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Mohawk High School. His project is titled "Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year and Sophomore Slumps."
Crystal Buntman is a daughter of Harry and Helen Buntman. Buntman, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Neshannock High School. Her project is titled "Goldbach Conjecture."
Grove City, PA
Lindsay Lutes is a daughter of Harry and Linda Lutes. Lutes, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Grove City High School. Her project is titled "Portfolio Optimization."
West Middlesex, PA
Rachel Donner is a daughter of Dennis and Susan Donner. Donner, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of West Middlesex High School. Her project is titled "Fourth Order Magic Squares."
Knox, PA
Lauren Beichner is a daughter of Daniel and Esther Beichner. Beichner, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Keystone High School. Her project is titled "Pyramid Yahtzee."
Poland, OH
Christie Grewe is a daughter of James Grewe. Grewe, a senior mathematics major, is a graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Her project is titled "The Best American Movie of All Time."
Ten Westminster College Students Study Their Heritage in Virginia
Ten members of the Westminster College Black Student Union traveled to Virginia to study their heritage.
Westminster College's Relay for Life Raises Over $34,000
The Relay for Life held at Westminster College April 21 collected more than $34,000 for cancer research, surpassing the $30,000 goal.
Westminster College Hosts Mathematics Colloquium Speaker
Dr. Jacek Fabrykowski, associate professor of mathematics and statistics at Youngstown State University, will talk about "Strategies for Problem Solving" Thursday, Nov. 21, at 4 p.m. in Hoyt Science Resources Center room 152.
Westminster Planetarium Show Opens March 20
The Westminster College Planetarium presents "Inner Space Medicine: The Inside Story" March 20-21 and March 27-29 at 7 p.m. in the Hoyt Science Resources Center Planetarium, room 116.
"This new show is a departure from the usual presentation at the planetarium because it explores the complexity, mystery, and grandeur of the universe inside the human body, which mirrors the vast, uncharted realms of outer space" said Dr. G. Samuel Lightner IV, professor and chair of physics at Westminster College.
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