News Archive
Students Completed Requirements for Degrees
Three Westminster College students completed the requirements to receive their undergraduate degrees.
Westminster Education Professor Attends Seminar in Brazil
Dr. Amy Camardese, assistant professor of education at Westminster College, recently attended the Center for International Education Exchange (CIEE) Faculty Development Seminar held in Brazil.
"The seminar, 'Societal and Economic Perspectives,' began in Sao Paulo and continued to Salvador da Bahia and ended in Rio de Janeiro," Camardese said. "I attended the seminar with fourteen faculty from colleges and universities around the country. We learned about the cultural and social aspects of Brazil, with a special emphasis on racial issues."
Camardese, who has been with Westminster College since 2001, earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio University, her master's from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Ph.D. from Kent State University.
For more information, contact Camardese at (724) 946-7183 or e-mail camardah@westminster.edu.
Westminster College Honors Top 10 Freshmen
Westminster College recently honored its "Top 10 Freshmen" at a banquet held April 18.
"This award recognizes first-year students who have shown potential leadership ability," said Dr. Andrea Grove, assistant professor of political science. "We received nominations from the faculty, and the student members of Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa make the final 10 choices."
For more information, contact Grove at (724) 946-7254 or e-mail groveak@westminster.edu.
Westminster Unveils Renovated McGinnis Dining Area
Westminster College and Sodexho recently unveiled the renovated McGinnis Dining area. The all-you-care-to-eat buffet restaurant gives students an alternative to the TUB food-court in the McKelvey Campus Center.
This week's grand opening specials include: buy four meals and get the fifth free; crab leg fest and General Tso's; a Chinese auction; and Guest Chef Night.
"The dining and service areas were completely remodeled," said Jeff Creveling, general manager of the Sodexho Dining and Catering Services to Sodexho Campus Services at Westminster College. "McGinnis is an 'all-you-care-to-eat' student restaurant."
The 4,300 square-foot dining area was completely refurbished with a new ceiling, floor, window treatments, and new furniture that include a combination of booth seating, high-top seating, and traditional tables. The new service and menu stations include Hot Entrees, Made to Order Deli, Grill, Pizza, and Red Hot Chef, an exhibition cooking area.
The total cost of the renovation, over $400,000, was provided by Sodexho, which has been operating the dining services at Westminster for over 35 years.
McGinnis is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Contact Creveling at (724) 946-6312 or e-mail creveljs@westminster.edu for more information.
Linda Eder Brings Her Broadway Style to Westminster Celebrity Series
Linda Eder, Broadway star and recording artist, will entertain the Westminster College Celebrity Series audience Thursday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Westminster College Selects Diversity Coordinator
Jeannette Hooks has been named Diversity Coordinator at Westminster College.
Westminster Professor Presented Paper at International Conference
Dr. Mandy Medvin, associate professor of psychology and Gibson-Drinko Distinguished Chair of Psychology, recently presented a paper at the International Federation for Information Processing in Manchester, England.
Medvin was invited to present the paper, "Using Technology to Encourage Social Problem Solving in Preschoolers." The paper is a joint effort written by Medvin, Diana Reed, and Deborah Behr, both preschool teachers at the Westminster College Preschool Lab. The paper outlines the joint project between the Westminster College Preschool Lab and Head Start of Lawrence County, which seeks to develop techniques encouraging social collaboration among children while using computers.
Westminster College Adds Ten New Full-Time Faculty and Promotes Seven Previous Staff Members
Westminster College recently added ten new full-time faculty members.
Westminster Diversity Symposium to Discuss Women in Math and Science
Several Westminster College professors will take part in a panel to discuss "Encouraging Math and Science Opportunities for Female and Minority Students" Tuesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hoyt Science Resources Center Phillips Lecture Hall.
Professor Makes Presentation at National Conference
Dr. Sandra Webster, Westminster professor of psychology and faculty development officer, presented "Creating and Maintaining a Classroom Culture of Respect" at the Professional Organization of Developers national conference in Pittsburgh, Oct. 25-28.
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