News Archive
French Professor's Article Published
An article written by Dr. Leslie Kealhofer, Westminster College visiting assistant professor of French, was published in a recent issue of Studies in French Cinema.
Westminster College Political Science Professor to Present Henderson Lecture Oct. 3
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. James Rhoads, Westminster College professor of political science, will present the 2012-2013 Henderson Lecture Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Maple Room of the McKelvey Campus Center. The event is free to the public.
Westminster College Mathematics Majors Presented Capstone Projects
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Seven Westminster College senior mathematics majors presented their capstone research posters April 29 in the Carlson Atrium of the McKelvey Campus Center.
College to Host Guest Musicians in Concert Sept. 4
The Westminster College Department of Music will host guest musicians Nicole Paglialonga, violin, and Phillip Paglialonga, clarinet, in concert Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public.
Westminster College Elementary Education Major Receives Scholarship
Erin McCullough, a senior elementary education major at Westminster College, recently received the Camille Mauclair/Dusquene Club Employees, American Funds Scholarship.
This $5,000 scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to her tuition for the 2004-2005 academic year.
"We are grateful to the Camille Mauclair/Dusquesne Club Employees Fund, American Funds Scholarship, and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Ms.McCullough, who represent the future of our region," said Gloria Cagigas, vice president for institutional advancement at Westminster.
In 2003, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the 15th largest community foundation in the nation, awarded more than $24 million in grants to charitable organizations. Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is comprised of more than 960 funds established by organizations and individual donors. These funds range from $10,000 to more than $32 million, and have a combined market value of approximately $537 million.
McCullough is a daughter of Dean and Cindy Hollis, Pittsburgh, and a graduate of Baldwin High School.
For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7348 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.
Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Hosting Education Seminars
The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host "Reading and Writing in Science Classes Clinic" Monday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Lakeview Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.
The workshop features Dr. Charles Gorman and other recognized science professionals who will focus on approaches to teaching reading and writing in science classrooms. This program is an extension of the Literacy Coaches Clinics Tri-State have been convening throughout the school year. This focus on the application of reading and writing strategies in science is in response to the present plans of the Department of Education to test students in grades four, seven and ten in science, beginning with a "field test" in 2005-06 and following with an assessment of all students in science in those grades in 2006-07.
The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was developed to advance world-class teaching at Westminster and enrich K-12 education through outreach programs for area educators.
The event is sponsored by the Tri-State Area School Study Council Department of Administrative Policy Studies at the School of Education of the University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Westminster College.
All clinics offer Act 48 hours and are open to all interested parties. For registration, contact Carol Fiumara at the Tri-State Area School Study Council at (412) 648-7175 or e-mail fuimara@pitt.edu. Applications can also be mailed to: 4302 Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 15260, or faxed to (412) 648-7185.
Seniors to Attend "Dine 'n Shine"
Westminster College seniors are invited to attend the 10th annual "Dine 'n Shine" Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Witherspoon Room located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"During a lovely sit-down meal, Dr. Cary Horvath [professor of communications at Youngstown State University] will speak about 'The Finesse of Business Dining,' such as the importance of not ordering spaghetti or French onion soup or wine at a business meal," said Jackie Meade, director of the Westminster College Career Center. "Ralph Dise '74, CEO and President of Dise and Company, will talk about "Making the Most of Your First Job," and Roberta Laird '76, independent local evaluator for Even Start, will talk about "Volunteerism and Westminster Connections."
This event also features a style show of business attire modeled by 10 Westminster students. The clothing and shoes for this show are on loan courtesy of Grove City Prime Outlet stores: Kasper ASL Limited, Haggar Clothing Company, and Rockport Shoes.
The dinner is sponsored by the Westminster College Career Center and the Alumni Relations Office. For more information, contact Meade at (724) 946-7343 or e-mail meadelb@westminster.edu for more information.
Men's & Women's Westminster Chorus to Perform Nov. 9
The Westminster College Men and Women's Choruses will present the Fall Choral Concert Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Armor & Sturtevant Reschedules Performance at Westminster College
Armor & Sturtevant, a husband and wife due from Erie, have rescheduled their musical performance Tuesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Down Under, Westminster College's non-alcoholic pub located in the basement of Eichenauer Hall.
Westminster College Honor Society Receives National Recognition
The Westminster College sophomore honor society, Lambda Sigma, has received recognition as an "Honor Chapter" from the National Executive Board.
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