News Archive
Westminster College Faculty Present at Scientific Study of Subjectivity Annual Meeting
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. James Rhoads, professor of political science, served as Conference Host for the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity 28th Annual Meeting Sept. 5-8 in Pittsburgh, and Dr. Timothy Cuff, associate professor of history, delivered the keynote address.
Westminster College Assistant Professor Releases CD of Scottish Fiddle Music
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Melinda Crawford Perttu, Westminster College assistant professor of music and Westminster Orchestra director, recently released an album of Scottish fiddle music.
College Names New Alumni Relations Director
Westminster College has named Kara Petro as its director of alumni relations.
Westminster College Announces Ten New Full-time Faculty
Westminster College has hired ten new full-time faculty for 2004-2005. They are:
Dr. Patricia G. Clark, assistant professor of history, earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her masters' and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Clark comes to Westminster from Bridgewater College in Virginia, and has also taught at Cornell University, the University of Illinois, and Parkland College. She can be reached at (724) 946-7248 or e-mail clarkpg@westminster.edu.
Keith F. Corso, instructor of speech communications, earned his undergraduate degree from Westminster College, and his master's from the University of Akron. Corso comes to Westminster from Marcus Thomas Advertising and first taught at Westminster from 1991-1996. He can be reached at (724) 946-7234 or e-mail korsokf@westminster.edu.
Dr. Timothy Cuff, assistant professor of history, earned his undergraduate degree from Westminster College, masters' from the University of Pittsburgh and Bowling Green State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Cuff has taught at St. Vincint College, Gannon University, and Washington and Jefferson, as well as part-time at Westminster. He can be reached at (724) 946-6152 or e-mail cufft@westminster.edu.
Dr. Beverly White Cushman, assistant professor of religion and Christian education, earned her undergraduate degree from Stetson University, and her masters' and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Cushman comes to Westminster from Calvin College in Michigan and has also served on the faculty of the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad. She can be reached at (724) 946-7127 or e-mail cushmabw@westminster.edu.
Walter F. Dunlavey, instructor of economics and business, earned his undergraduate degree from Grove City College, masters' from the University of Montana and Carnegie Mellon University, and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law. Dunlavey was general counsel to the Washington State Nurses Association. He can be reached at (724) 946-6061 or e-mail dunlavwf@westminster.edu.
Gisela Gonzalez-Dieter, visiting lecturer in Spanish, earned her undergraduate degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and her masters' from Youngstown State University and the University of Pittsburgh. Gonzalez-Dieter comes to Westminster from the University of Pittsburgh, and has also served on the faculty of Youngstown State University. She can be reached at (724) 946-7263 or e-mail dietergp@westminster.edu.
Natacha Merz, instructor of mathematics, earned her undergraduate degree from Oberlin College and her master's from Kent State University. Merz comes to Westminster College from Kent State University. She can be reached at (724) 946-7290 or e-mail fontesnc@westminster.edu.
Dr. Sherri P. Pataki, visiting assistant professor of psychology, earned her undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and her Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. Pataki comes to Westminster College from Carnegie Mellon University, and has also been a faculty member at Seton Hill College. She can be reached at (724) 946-7361 or e-mail patakisp@westminster.edu.
David C. Smith, assistant professor of accounting, earned his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, and masters' from Robert Morris College and the University of Pittsburgh. Smith comes to Westminster from Washington and Jefferson College, and has also taught at Carlow College and the University of Pittsburgh. He can be reached at (724) 946-7161 or e-mail smithdc@westminster.edu.
Erin T. Smith, assistant professor, assistant librarian, earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Tennessee. Smith was recently added to the faculty, but has been an assistant librarian at Westminster since 2002. She comes to Westminster from the University of Tennessee, where she worked as a reference librarian. She can be reached at (724) 946-7327 or e-mail smithet@westminster.edu.
Westminster College to Host Speaker About Rwanda Genocide
Carl Wilkins, the only American to who chose to stay during the genocide in Rwanda, will speak at Westminster College, Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Wilkins was the director of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency in Rwanda when the genocide erupted in 1994. Even when urged to leave by his family, his church and the United States government, he chose to stay and bring food, water, and medicine to several groups of orphans around the capital city of Kigali.
"This sadness just came over me," said Wilkins in a PBS interview where he described the day he watched the cars and trucks rolling by. "If the people in Rwanda ever needed help, now was the time."
"Carl Wilkins will be speaking about his experience helping in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide and how its lessons apply to us now," said Dr. Andrea Grove, assistant professor of political science at Westminster College.
Wilkins is the 2004 recipient of the Dignitas Humana Award, sponsored by Saint John's School of Theology Seminary. This award honors those who recognized and strive to advance the human dignity of all persons. Recipients of the award exemplify Judeo-Christian values of service, respect, kindness and compassion.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Grove at (724) 946-7254 or e-mail groveak@westminster.edu.
Senior to Give Oboe Recital
Margie Muir, a senior Spanish, theatre, and music major from Westminster College, will give a senior oboe recital Saturday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Her program includes Handel's "Sonata in C minor;" Britten's "Six Metamorphoses after Ovid;" Copland's "Simple Gifts and Zion's Walls;" and Bernstein's "A Simple Song." Kathryn Miller, a Westminster music faculty member, will accompany Muir on the piano.
While at Westminster, Muir is a member of the Westminster College Titan Marching Band, the Symphonic Band, and the Orchestra. She also sings in the Concert Choir and the Women's Chorus, where she served as president. She often performed her oboe for various art-related classes and for the elderly. Muir is a member of the music fraternity, Mu Phi Epsilon, and the American Choral Directors. Other campus activities include Kappa Delta sorority, women's cross country and track, the theatre honor society Alpha Psi Omega, and leadership and academic honor societies, Pi Sigma Pi and Omicron Delta Kappa.
Muir is a daughter of Thomas and Nellilou Muir, Lamar, and is a graduate of Central Mountain High School.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact Muir at muirmn@westminster.edu for more information.
Westminster College Announces Mock Convention Executive Committee
Twenty-four Westminster College students have been chosen to serve on the executive committee of the 2004 Mock Convention.
Westminster College's "Last Lecture Series" Concludes
Dr. Phyllis Kitzerow, professor sociology at Westminster College, will give her "Last Lecture" Tuesday, April 17, at 4 p.m. in Down Under lounge, located in the basement of Eichenauer Hall.
Family Entertainer Tom Chapin Performing at Westminster College
Grammy award-winning family entertainer Tom Chapin will entertain people of all ages at Westminster College Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Several Westminster College Students Study Off-Campus
Eight Westminster College students will spend the spring semester studying in Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, and Pittsburgh.
"Off-campus study involves students in valuable educational and social experiences with those who have different cultural and educational backgrounds, said Dr. Frederick Horn, professor of English and director of off-campus studies at Westminster College. "Our students become much more aware of themselves and their values when they live outside their comfort zone. To loosely paraphrase Bobby Burns, it's helpful to see ourselves as others see us."
As a part of their educational program, Westminster College students can spend as little as a month, or as much as a year, living and studying in an international or domestic program. Students who study off-campus are able to earn not only credits towards graduation, but also credit towards their major or minor, or towards fulfilling part of the Liberal Studies requirements.
Displaying 4361-4370 of 6430 total records