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Westminster Business Major Receives Scholarship
Alexandra Mikhaylova, a senior financial economics and international business major, recently received the Frances L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and the Laura E. Elden Education Trust Scholarship.
This $1,370 scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to her final tuition payment for the 2004-2005 academic year.
"We are grateful to the Frances L. Lewis Memorial Scholarship and the Laura E. Elden Education Trust, and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Ms. Mikhaylova, who represent the future of our region," said Gloria Cagigas, vice president for institutional advancement at Westminster.
In 2003, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the 15th largest community foundation in the nation, awarded more than $24 million in grants to charitable organizations. Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is comprised of more than 960 funds established by organizations and individual donors. These funds range from $10,000 to more than $32 million, and have a combined market value of approximately $537 million.
Mikhaylova is a daughter of Mariana Mikhaylova, Monroeville, and a graduate of
Gateway High School.
For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7348 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.
Westminster Initiates "Get Real" Life Preparation Series
Westminster College will initiate the "Get Real" life preparation series with "Planning an Outdoor Getaway" Thursday, Feb. 9, from 12:35-1:40 p.m. at the Club Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.
"We can only accept the first 30 students who register," said Kim Spead, rresidence director and co-coordinator of the series. "Students do not need to come to all sessions, but they do need to register because we include lunch with the session."
The "Get Real" life preparation series was developed to acquaint students with information about life after college. It will provide advice about financial planning, banking, purchases, medical care issues and options, consumer and personal legal matters, comparative shopping, understanding labels, reading maps, apartment and house hunting tips, outdoor activities, and how to avoid finding Mr./Ms. Wrong.
"Our goal is to open students' eyes about what to expect after graduation, the nuances of life that are not typically covered in the formal classroom," said Dr. Neal Edman, dean of student affairs at Westminster College.
Jamie Jennings and Laura Nystrom, co-directors of Titan Traverse, are the first presenters.
"We want students to discover what to do after their 40-hour week is over. We'll talk about how to find outdoor hot spots; what to bring with you; how to read trail maps; and give some safety tips," said Nystrom. "We want to offer some advice to those who want to enjoy the outdoors, but don't have a lot of experience with the environment. The outdoors can be a wonderful place to recreate or a very dangerous one."
The seminars are free and open to all Westminster students, but are geared toward upperclassmen. Contact Edman at (724) 946-7110 or e-mail nedman@westminster.edu for more information on this new program.
Westminster College Wind Ensemble Presents "Young Conductors Concert"
The Westminster College Wind Ensemble will perform a concert Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Dance Theatre Comes to Westminster College
The Westminster College Dance Theatre plans a variety of dance styles at its 23rd annual production which runs Thursday through Saturday, April 5-7 in Orr Auditorium. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and a 2 p.m. matinee is planned for Saturday.
Westminster College Religion Professor Lectures in Korea
Dr. Kang-Yup Na, assistant professor of religion at Westminster College, recently lectured and preached in several Korean universities and churches.
Westminster College Concert Choir to Tour Southern California
The Westminster College Concert Choir plans to perform at four Southern California churches this month.
Under the direction of Dr. Robin Lind, a select choir of 40 voices will perform a variety of works by American composers such as Aaron Copland, William Billings, Virgil Thomson, and Rene Clausen. The program also includes numbers from New Zealand and Kenya.
Dr. Dale E. Galloway To Speak
Dr. Dale E. Galloway, dean of Asbury Theological Seminary's Beeson International Center for Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership, will give two seminars Monday, March 26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Witherspoon Rooms in the Westminster College McKelvey Campus Center.
Professors Present at International Society
Dr. James Rhoads, Westminster associate professor of political science, and Dr. Shannon Smithey, Westminster assistant professor of political science, presented "Attitudes Toward Privacy and Security Five Years After 9/11" at the annual meeting of The International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity held Oct. 4-6 at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Md.
Mission Conference Day of Prayer Open to Public
The public is invited to attend the New Wilmington Mission Conference (NWMC) Day of Prayer from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in the Witherspoon Room of the McKelvey Campus Center on the Westminster College campus.
Westminster College to Host Children's Author for Math Workshop
Westminster College will host children's author Greg Tang for a math workshop Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Maple Room of the McKelvey Campus Center.
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