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Westminster College Field Station invites the community to help plant several hundred white oak and American beech seedlings Monday-Saturday, April 24-29, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m or Sunday, April 30, after 1 p.m.
"Arbor Day has a long and distinguished history," said Dr. Clarence Harms, professor of biology emeritus and director of the Field Station. "Sterling Morton, a pioneer newspaper man, first proposed a tree-planting holiday called 'Arbor Day' in April 1872.
"This year we are renaming Arbor Day as 'Sandy Day.' What we are planning is a tree planting blitz to honor the memory of Sandra May Edmiston, a 2005 Westminster graduate who was a regular volunteer at the Field Station and helped many children plant trees. Sandy died in a rock climbing accident in August 2005."
The event is free and open to the public. First graders from Mohawk and Wilmington, as well as Lawrence County Head Start and Pack 733 Cub Scouts, have already reserved times to plant trees.
"Seedlings will be available to anyone who wishes to come to the Field Station at 937 Fayette-New Wilmington Road, but to be sure a seedling is reserved for each person, including children, please call (724) 946-8520 and leave a message or e-mail me at harmsc@westminster.edu."
"When you plant a tree, you are an optimist," Harms said. "You believe there will be a future."
Accelerated Lifelong Learning courses begin Jan. 2 at Westminster College.
The Westminster College Planetarium plans its annual holiday event Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 and 7-9 in Hoyt Science Resources Center room 116.
Susan J. Grandy, a 1985 Westminster graduate, was recognized by Westminster College with a certificate of appreciation and gratitude for her contributions in revitalizing the College's Cultural Collection and rehabilitating its Egyptian mummy.
"During her undergraduate years at Westminster, Ms. Grandy organized a fund raising campaign to restore and display the College's Egyptian mummy," said Dr. Samuel Farmerie, curator of cultural artifacts and professor of education emeritus at Westminster College. "Through her efforts, the mummy was restored, a display case was acquired, and a suit of 18th century Japanese armor was also restored.
Westminster College will host the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association conference Nov. 2- 4.
More than 325 students are expected to earn degrees Saturday, May 19, at Westminster College's 153rd commencement ceremonies. A baccalaureate service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Orr Auditorium with commencement at 2:30 p.m. on the Senior Terrace of Old Main.
Westminster College's "Get Real!" life preparation series continues Thursday, Feb. 21, with "Smart Investing for Beginners" presented by David Smith, Westminster College assistant professor of accounting.
Dr. Richard H. Dorman will be inaugurated as the 14th president of Westminster College Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. in Orr Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
More than 340 students are expected to earn degrees Saturday, May 16, at Westminster College's 155th commencement ceremonies. A baccalaureate service will be held at 10:30 a.m. in Orr Auditorium with commencement at 2:30 p.m. on the Senior Terrace of Old Main.
Westminster College was selected as a host campus for the 2010-2011 Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania Program.
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