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Drs. Terri Lenox, Mandy Medvin and Virginia Tomlinson will present "Putting the Service in Learning" at Faculty Forum Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 11:45 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"Based on the work of our Civic Engagement Task Force, this presentation focuses on the integration of organized service into academic courses," Tomlinson said. "The connection between service learning, civic engagement, and community service will be explored and examples of courses will be presented. The presentation will conclude with an exploration of the support and possibilities for service learning on our campus available through the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning."
Lenox, who is an assistant professor of computer science, has been with Westminster College since 1999. She earned her undergraduate degree from Grove City College, and her master's and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Lenox can be contacted at (724) 946-7289 or e-mail lenoxtl@westminster.edu for more information.
Medvin, who is a professor of psychology and the Gibson-Drinko Distinguished Chair of Psychology, has been with Westminster College since 1992. She earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and her master's and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Medvin can be contacted at (724) 946-7360 or e-mail medvinm@westminster.edu for more information.
Tomlinson, who is an associate professor of sociology and director of the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, has been with Westminster College since 1996. She earned her undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College, master's from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Tomlinson can be contacted at (724) 946-6033 or e-mail tomlinvm@westminster.edu for more information.
Faculty Forum, established in 1990, serves as a venue for the exchange of ideas and information among Westminster College faculty. Speakers present their research, teaching ideas, lectures, performances, special programs, and uses of technology to keep faculty informed about the work of colleagues from many disciplines.
The event is free and open to the public.
Westminster College alumni who are educators have the opportunity to nominate a deserving student for 75 newly-created Jerb Miller Scholarships.
Dr. Carolyn Cuff, a 1978 Westminster College graduate and associate professor of mathematics at Westminster College, was chosen Distinguished Faculty Mentor of Undergraduate Mathematics Students by Allegheny Mountain section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Dr. Andrea K. Grove, assistant professor of political science at Westminster College, will speak at Faculty Forum Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 11:30 a.m. in Patterson Hall room 311.
Susan Shafer, artist in residence at Westminster College, will give a recital Sunday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Shafer is one of the leading Mezzo-Contraltos singing today. She is active performing operas with well-known companies and collegues, singing as soloist with world famous orchestras, and giving recitals of literature often neglected.
Westminster College offers a variety of both day and evening summer classes. Varied start dates from May 21 through July 23 allows students to take advantage of the many courses available.
The Westminster College Women's Chorus and Women's Chamber Ensemble will participate in a Women's Choral Festival Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh.
Westminster College chemistry and biochemistry majors in Advanced Lab class participated in a service learning project with Westminster's Preschool Lab.
Westminster College continues the spring semester sessions of its "Get Real!" life preparation series Thursday, March 5, with "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" presented by Rob Jackson, CEO of Grove City Community Hospital and member of Westminster's Board of Trustees.
The Westminster College Chamber Singers and Dr. Robin Lind, Westminster associate professor of music and director of choral activities, participated in the Ohio Music Educators District V Chamber Choir Festival Nov. 9 at Lakeview High School in Cortland, Ohio.
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