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Westminster Business Major Receives Scholarship
Alexandra Mikhaylova, a senior financial economics and international business major, recently received the Frances L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and the Laura E. Elden Education Trust Scholarship.
This $1,370 scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to her final tuition payment for the 2004-2005 academic year.
"We are grateful to the Frances L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and the Laura E. Elden Education Trust, and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Ms. Mikhaylova, 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.
Mikhaylova is a daughter of Mariana Mikhaylova, Monroeville, and a graduate of
Gateway High School.
For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7348 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.
Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Hosting Education Seminar
The Westminster College Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning will host an education seminar, "Best Practices for Math Literacy: Comprehensive Strategies that Produced a Culture of Math Achievement in the South Fayette School District," Monday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. in Lakeview Room located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
The Best Practices for Math Literacy workshop features several educators from the South Fayette School District, which has been recognized as having one of the highest overall math achievement levels on the PSSA in Western Pennsylvania over the past three years. The District team, which includes elementary, middle, and high school teachers, will share the district's vision and strategies around curriculum, instruction, and assessment that insure all students meet proficiency in the area of mathematics.
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 and Policy School of Education of the University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with the Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Westminster College.
This clinic offers 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) 648-7185 or e-mail fuimara@pitt.edu. Applications can also be mailed to: 4302 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA 15260.
Westminster Faculty Brass and Woodwind Quintets to Perform Nov. 11
The Westminster College Brass and Woodwind Quintets will perform a concert Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Westminster College History Day Attracts Local Students
More than 260 students from 14 area high school and junior high schools competed in the district competition of History Day at Westminster College Tuesday, March 27.
Westminster College Planetarium Takes Viewers to Hawaii
The Westminster College Planetarium presents "The Explorers of Mauna Kea," a 35-minute multimedia show that explores the heavens of Hawaii, Oct. 24-26 and Nov. 1-2, at 7 p.m. in the Hoyt Science Resources Center room 116.
Westminster College Announces Dean's List
More than 480 Westminster College students earned a listing on the Dean's List recognition for the 2001 fall semester.
The Dean's List recognizes students who attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0.
Organist to Give Recital
Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, assistant professor of music at Westminster College, will give a Lenten organ concert Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Orr Auditorium.
Jazz Ensemble to "Strike up the Band"
The Westminster College Jazz Ensemble will "Strike up the Band" Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
Westminster College to Celebrate Independence Day with Concert and Fireworks
Westminster College will host an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration with a free concert and fireworks Thursday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Brittain Lake.
Chemistry Majors to Present Research at National Meeting
Four Westminster College chemistry majors received travel/presentation grants from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to present their research at the American Chemical Society national meeting March 22-26 in Salt Lake City.
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