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Westminster offering public workshop on community changemaking

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The Office of Professional Development and Community Engagement at Westminster College is launching a new educational initiative this January and local residents interested in effecting positive change in the community are invited to participate.

Beginning on Thursday, Jan. 18, the seven-week workshop “Changing the World, One Community at a Time” will run each Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the McGill Memorial Library on Westminster’s campus. The final session will be held Thursday, Feb. 29.

Open to community members and Westminster students, the workshop will challenge how participants think about how small- and large-scale change happens in the world and will feature a variety of speakers, hands-on experiences and active bridge-building between Westminster’s campus and the local community. Participants will reflect on their perspectives on how change happens and evaluate the assets and challenges of their community, ultimately contributing to a small, collaborative project that feeds a big picture for growth.

“The goal for this workshop is to foster changemaking and to serve as a springboard for future collaborations between Westminster College and the community,” said Dr. Helen Boylan, faculty fellow for community engagement and coordinator of the program.

This pilot program is open to any Lawrence or Mercer County community members for an administrative fee of $25. The fee can be waived for those with need. For additional information about the program and to enroll, please contact Boylan at 724-494-4737 or boylanhm@westminster.edu.

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Westminster student earns Drinko grant for psychology research

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Westminster College student Samantha Reed earned an individual Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research grant for her research project, “The Effects of Caffeine on Emotional Memory.”

Reed, a senior psychology major and honors student from Zionsville, Pa., used the grant to fund three semesters of research. She studied how caffeinated versus non-caffeinated beverages affect emotional memory. Reed distributed a memory test to 40 participants over two sessions to collect data based on the participants' ability to remember positive, negative and neutral words.
 
Dr. Eric Fields, assistant professor of psychology at Westminster, mentored Reed throughout the research.

“I think this experience has greatly helped me by giving me the chance to work alongside my adviser. I have learned more through this research process than in any class. It has taught me to work individually and problem solve,” said Reed.

Westminster’s Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research financially supports undergraduate work through various grants for students participating in academic programs, conferences and creative projects at Westminster College.

For more information on the Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research, contact director Dr. Patrick Lackey at ugresearch@westminster.edu.

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Caring for the Community: Karen Wallace '71

Karen Wallace and Paul

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Karen Wallace’s ’71 humble generosity and commitment to her fellow human embodies the commitment and appreciation sectors of the College’s mission. Read on to learn why Karen has a space on Santa’s Nice List this year.

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Environmental Symposium award winners announced

Monday, December 18, 2023

Regional college and high school students earned top awards for their project entries in Westminster College’s 16th annual Student Symposium on the Environment held Dec. 7.

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Westminster honors student presents at national conference

Friday, December 15, 2023

Westminster College honors student Lily Hefner presented a research paper, “Using Low-Activity MAOA as a Mitigating Factor in the United States Criminal Justice System,” at the 58th annual conference of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in Chicago in November.

A junior molecular biology and criminal justice studies double major from Washington, Pa., Hefner’s paper was a product of work completed for her interdisciplinary Honors Program research project.

Hefner’s research examines the role a particular gene can play in the likelihood of someone committing a crime. She evaluates how an unstable or abusive environment during adolescence combined with this genetic predisposition may be more likely to cause certain behaviors.

“Attending NCHC was a great learning experience. I feel much more confident in my own knowledge and my ability to share my thoughts in a clear and polished way. I think this was an important first step into larger academic circles,” said Hefner.

Funding for conference expenses was provided by the Drinko Center for Undergraduate Research. The All-College Honors Program provided additional funding which supports participation in academic programs and research for honors students.

Attending the conference with Hefner was Dr. Jamie Chapman, associate professor of sociology and director of the Honors Program.

Click here for information about the All-College Honors Program at Westminster College.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ART IN THE COMMUNITY AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

More than 400 students from Westminster College and the Wilmington Area School District participated in the recent Environmental Art in the Community showcase, which culminated in a series of events and an awards ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 3.

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Biology, microbiology majors present capstone research

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Several biology and molecular biology majors from Westminster College presented their capstone research posters at a semester-end event on Friday, Dec. 1.

In these disciplines, the focus of the capstone project is the application of the scientific method through the design, execution, analysis and presentation of an experimental study.

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Westminster School of Music presents concert and sing-along

Friday, December 8, 2023

Students and faculty musicians from the Westminster College School of Music will present a concert of Christmas favorites at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in Berlin Lounge of the McKelvey Campus Center on the College’s campus.

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Westminster professor presents lecture on Amish culture

Friday, December 8, 2023

Dr. Kristin Park, professor of sociology at Westminster College, offered a lecture on Amish culture and customs during the Sharon Historical Society’s annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Sharon Municipal Building in Sharon, Pa.

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Capstone posters to reflect research of history, political science, sociology and criminal justice studies majors

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Senior students majoring in criminal justice studies, history, political science, and sociology will present their capstone research from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.

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