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Bleasby Colloquium Continues with Study of John Irving

Dr. Richard Sprow, professor of English, and Dorita Bolger, professor and associate librarian, will present, "John Irving: The Writer as Artist," at the Bleasby Colloquium Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

 "We will talk about our sabbatical leave experience, which was to study the novels and other writings of John Irving," Sprow said.  "We will talk about collaborative scholarship, describing the process and showing some results.  We will also present some preliminary analysis of the role of the artist/writer as character in many of his works."

 "We are planning to write two books: one containing the complete annotated bibliography of works by and about Irving; and one focusing on a literary analysis of Irving's novels and films made from some of them.  The main theme of this second book will be the image of the writer/artist in Irving's writing," Sprow added.

 The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Sprow at (724) 946-7346 or e-mail rsprow@westminster.edu; or Bolger at (724) 946-7325 or e-mail dbolger@westminster.edu.


Music Majors Attend Pennsylvania Music Educators Conference

Nine Westminster College music education majors attended and participated in the Pennsylvania State Music Educators conference held in Valley Forge.

"Our students attended sessions, workshops and represented the College at our booth," said Dr. R. Tad Greig, director of bands at Westminster College.  "Music educators from over 300 Pennsylvania schools attended this conference."

Attendees included:

Ellwood City, PA
 Devin Householder is a son of David and JeanMarie K. Householder.   Householder, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Riverside High School.

Mckees Rocks, PA
 Jonathan Nickel is a son of Clinton and Debbie Nickel.   Nickel, a freshman music education major, is a graduate of Montour High School.

Canonsburg, PA
 Nicole Abel is a daughter of Robert and Lisa C. Lane.   Abel, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.

Uniontown, PA
 Anna Long is a daughter of Michael and Maryann Long.  Long, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Youngsville High School.

Berlin, PA
 Katherine Menhorn is a daughter of Norman and Joan Menhorn.   Menhorn, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School.

Grove City, PA
 Allison Henley is a daughter of Donald and Nancy Henley.  Henley, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Grove City Area High School.

Sharpsville, PA
 James Scanga is a son of James and Kimberly Scanga.   Scanga, a freshman music education major, is a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School.

Huntingtown, MD
 Amanda Allwang is a daughter of William and Belinda Allwang.    Allwang, a sophomore music education major, is a graduate of Northern High School.

Saline, MI
 Melissa Barnes is a daughter of Brett and Christine Barnes.   Barnes, a sophomore music education major, is a graduate of Saline Area High School.

Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for more information.


New Wilmington Rotary Scholarship Memorializes Rex Campbell

Rex Campbell's legacy at Westminster College lives on thanks to a memorial scholarship established by the New Wilmington Rotary Club.

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Westminster College Professor's Sports Economic Research Accepted for Publication;

Dr. Peter A. Groothuis, associate professor of economics at Westminster College co-authored a research paper measuring the economic benefits of the NHL's Penguins to Pittsburgh. His research will be published as the lead article in the February issue of the Journal of Sports Economics. The study was also cited in an economics feature in the Nov. 20 issue of Business Week.

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Westminster College Senior to Perform Trombone Recital

Jeanetta Antus, a senior music education major at Westminster College, will perform a trombone recital Friday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.

Her program includes "Morceau Symphonique" by Alexandre Guilmant, "Romanza Appassionata" by Carl Maria von Weber, "Sonata in F major" by Benedetto Marcello, "Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra" by Lars-Erik Larsson, and "Lassus Trombone" by Henry Filmore.

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Area Students Added to Spring Dean's List

The following students have been added to the Spring 2006 Dean's List at Westminster College.

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Westminster Appoints Tokar Dean of Admissions

Bradley P. Tokar

Bradley P. Tokar was appointed Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Westminster College. He served the past year as interim director.

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Professor Served as Guest Conductor at District II Choral Festival

Dr. Robin Lind

Dr. Robin Lind, Westminster College associate professor of music and director of choral activities, served as guest conductor at the District II Choral Festival held Feb. 7-9 in St. Marys.

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Senior Receives Grant for Undergraduate Biology Research

Kristen Bredniak, a Westminster College senior biology major, received an undergraduate research grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

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Graduate Student Received Drinko Grant to Present Research

Kristen Sargent and Dr. Joshua Corrette-Bennett

Kristen Sargent, a 2007 Westminster College graduate and current student in Westminster's graduate program, received a travel/presentation grant from Westminster's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to present her research at the Association for Biological Laboratory Education (ABLE) conference June 10-13 at the University of Delaware in Newark.

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