News Archive
Faculty Ensembles Give Summer Performances
The Westminster College Faculty Jazz Quartet and the Faculty Brass Quintet performed for a variety of audiences over the summer.
History Majors and Faculty Participated in Regional Conference
Seven Westminster College history majors presented papers and four faculty attended the Western Pennsylvania Regional Phi Alpha Theta conference March 26 at Grove City College.
Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Plan Winter Tour
Westminster College's Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will sing at several Presbyterian churches in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida on their annual tour Jan. 6-14.
Westminster College McGill Library to Offer Children's Story Time
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College McGill Library will be offering a new children's story time program beginning Monday, Sept. 17. The event will be held in the Williamson Community Room of the library every Monday at 11:15 a.m. and Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Westminster College Students Participated in Trip Around the World Presentations
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Five students from Westminster College's Language in Motion program gave presentations at Wilmington Area Middle School April 18-19.
Mathematics Honor Society Inducted New Members
The Westminster College chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society inducted seven students as new members at a ceremony at Gallo's Italian Villa in New Castle.
New Wilmington History Book Available at Pre-Publication Price
"The History of New Wilmington" book will arrive soon, but there is still time to take advantage of the pre-publication sale price of $24.95.
"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. There is an additional $8 charge for those who want books shipped to them."
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.
Order forms are available at the following New Wilmington locations: Borough Building, Miller's Variety Store, and the Westminster College Book Store. Orders can also be placed through United States mail by sending your name, address, and check to: New Wilmington History Book, P.O. Box 182, New Wilmington PA 16142.
Faculty Forum Will Present Effects of Text on Music
Dr. Robin Lind, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities at Westminster College, will present "The Effect of Text on Music with a Demonstration and Performance by the Chamber Singers" at Faculty Forum Wednesday, April 6, at 11:45 a.m. in Orr Auditorium.
"I will discuss the relationship between text and music as it relates to choral singing," Lind said. "The Chamber Singers will demonstrate the concepts presented and will perform works by Brahms and Gershwin."
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.
Lind, who has been with Westminster College since 2000, earned her undergraduate degree from Albertsons College of Idaho, master's from the University of Oregon, and Ph.D. from the University of Utah.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lind at (724) 946-7278 or e-mail lindra@westminster.edu.
Westminster Professor to Read from His New Book
Dr. David Swerdlow, professor of English at Westminster College, will present "The Nests and Other Poems, A Reading" at Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 11:45 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"I will be reading poems from my new book manuscript, The Nests," Swerdlow said. "This manuscript, which I completed during my fall sabbatical, is a contemporary sonnet sequence inspired by love and grief."
Swerdlow, who has been with Westminster College since 1990, earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and his master's and Ph.D. from Ohio University.
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. Contact Swerdlow at (724) 946-7345 or e-mail dswerdlw@westminster.edu for more information.
Westminster Concert Choir & Chamber Singers in Concert Nov. 23
The Westminster Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
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