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Benjamin Nelson, a junior business administration and history major at Westminster College, recently received the Ann M. Kendlehart.
This $3,284 scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to his tuition for the 2004-2005 academic year.
"We are grateful to the Ann M. Kendlehart Scholarship Fund and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Mr. Nelson, 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.
Nelson is a son of Thomas and Kathie Nelson, Poland, Ohio, and a graduate of Poland Seminary High School.
For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7348 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.
Thirty-five Westminster students have been selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society for juniors and seniors.
Omicron Delta Kappa is an honor society designed to recognize juniors and seniors who have attained a high standard of leadership in collegiate activities. To be eligible, students must have a GPA ranking in the top 35 percent of their class and have at least one term of leadership experience at Westminster College.
For more information, contact the co-advisors of Omicron Delta Kappa: Dr. G. Samuel Lightner IV, professor and chair of physics, (724) 946-7204 or e-mail lightner@westminster.edu; or Dr. Virginia Tomlinson, associate professor of sociology, (724) 946-6033 or e-mail tomlinvm@westminster.edu.
The 80-member Westminster College Symphonic Band will present a "Mid-Winter Concert" Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Under the direction of Dr. R. Tad Greig, the band will perform "Dedication Overture" by Vittorio Giannini, "Scenes from the Louvre" by Norman Dello Joio, "Flourish for Wind Band" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and "Third Suite" by Robert Jager. The ensemble will also perform Eric Whitacre's latest composition "Lux Aurumque" (Light and Gold) along with Ron Nelson's "Homage to Leonin" from his "Midieval Suite."
"As no concert is complete without a march, the Symphonic Band will perform John Philip Sousa's "Washington Post," Greig said.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for more information.
Westminster College recently announced the cast and crew of "Laramie Project," which is scheduled Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 13-16. Saturday and Sunday feature matinees are at 2:30 p.m., while Thursday-Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Written by Stephanie Higgins, senior, Beaver, Pa.
The Westminster College Celebrity Series presents Anne Murray in concert Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
Westminster College's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is hosting the Annual Student Forum Friday, March 30, at 8:30 a.m. at the McKelvey Campus Center.
Lauren Graeser, a Westminster College junior mathematics major, is serving a 10-week summer fellowship at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh.
Westminster College will host Dr. Donald McKim at Vesper worship service Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m., and as Chapel speaker Monday, March 30, at 11:40 a.m. in observance of John Calvin's 500th birthday. Both services will be in Wallace Memorial Chapel and are open to the public.
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