Community members are invited to connect with the people and resources of Westminster College on Small Town Saturdays this summer on the third Saturday of June, July, and August.  

The Small Town Saturday initiative invites visitors and locals to make a full day of fun in the quaint town of New Wilmington, starting with the Fresh Marketplace farmers market at 9 a.m. and concluding with a free concert at the Borough Park Amphitheater from 6 to 8 p.m. 

As part of the day-long events, Westminster College is hosting free Titan Learning Labs. The labs include family-friendly, hands-on activities where participants get to interact with Westminster faculty and students while learning about the College’s unique resources. The Learning Labs are open house style with visitors able to drop in anytime between 2 to 4 p.m. on campus. 

Saturday, June 21:  

School of Nursing Sim Lab: Step into the world of nursing to watch and interact with a lifelike patient manikin. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how healthcare professionals train to save lives. Visit the nursing lab in room 258 of the Hoyt Science Center to participate. 

Student Summer Research Showcase: Meet student researchers and test your skills. Guests can perform fingerprint analysis, participate in a mini movie and dive into interactive science with the Student Summer Research Showcase in room 180 of Hoyt Science Center. Fun for curious minds of all ages. 

Saturday, July 19:  
 
Titan Radio & WCN Cable Network: Take a backstage tour of Westminster’s own Titan Radio and WCN Cable Network. Stop by the television studio in room 323 of McKelvey Campus Center and try out the microphone, step in front of the camera and discover what it takes to be a media star. 

Westminster College Apiary and Field Station: Get a close-up look at the science behind the buzz and learn about the specialized equipment used to monitor and care for honeybees. After the hands-on learning experience, hike the trails to explore the College's diverse outdoor resources. Join the Westminster College Apiary and Field Station at 937 Fayette-New Wilmington Road, New Wilmington. 

Saturday, Aug. 16: 

Criminal Justice Studies Crime Lab: Uncover your inner detective and explore real-world crime-solving techniques and see how science helps solve mysteries. It’s hands-on forensic fun for crime solvers of all ages in the Criminal Justice Studies Crime Lab, rooms 180 and 81, in McKelvey Campus Center. 

School of Communication Media Lab: Explore the exciting world of animation and media production. Bring your ideas to life and create your own mini masterpiece in the School of Communication Media Lab, room 275 of McKelvey Campus Center. 

Reservations are optional but appreciated. Participants can sign up here to receive an email or text reminder and to secure Westminster swag for future Titans.

As part of the June 21 Small Town Saturday, the Westminster Office of Alumni Engagement will host a table of alumni handcrafted goods and crafts at the Fresh Marketplace from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alumni who are interested in showcasing their unique creations can contact Kara Montgomery in the alumni office at alumni@westminster.edu or 724-946-7363. 

Small Town Saturday is a collaboration between the New Wilmington Area Business Association, Westminster College and LIVE New Wilmington. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.livenewwilmington.com/events/. 

Titan Learning Labs are coordinated by the Office of Professional Development and Community Engagement. For additional information, please contact Dr. Helen Boylan, faculty fellow for community engagement, at boylanhm@westminster.edu or 724-946-6293. 

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