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Two Westminster College education professors, Dr. Patrick Krantz and Dr. Eileen Morelli, will present "Lunar Misconceptions, Children's Literature, and the Development of the ECLiPSE Instrument" Wednesday, March 1, at 11:45 a.m. the Sebastian Mueller Theater located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"Our research is related to children's conceptual development of ideas on the phases of the moon," Krantz said. "Connections will be made to children's literature as well as the formation of misconceptions."
Faculty Forum, established in 1990, serves as a venue for the exchange of ideas and information among Westminster College faculty. Speakers present their research, teaching ideas, lectures, performances, special programs, and uses of technology to keep faculty informed about the work of colleagues from many disciplines.
Krantz, who has been with Westminster College since 2002, earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, his master's from Northwest Missouri State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Contact Krantz at (724) 946-7181 or e-mail krantzpd@westminster.edu for more information.
Morelli, who has been with Westminster College since 2002, earned her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University, her master's from Valparaiso University, and her Ed.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, Contact Morelli at (724) 946-6035 or e-mail morellem@westminster.edu for more information.
"The Complete Works of William Shakespeare," an adult spoof, is scheduled Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the McKelvey Campus Center Club Room.
Keith Dryburgh, a Westminster College biology and music major, will give his senior violin recital Saturday, March 31, at 3 p.m. in Wallace Memorial Chapel.
Carrying its tradition of mobilizing individuals and churches for mission into a second century, the 101st New Wilmington Missionary Conference (NWMC) will be held at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. from July 22-28.
Dr. Natacha Fontes-Merz, Westminster assistant professor of mathematics, had two of her articles published.
Westminster College will host over 150 students from 12 area middle and high schools during the History Day competition Tuesday, March 27, at Old 77 and McKelvey Campus Center.
In observance of Native American Heritage Month, Westminster College will host the Piscataway Indian Nation Dancers and Singers Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Berlin Student Lounge in the McKelvey Campus Center.
Lady Pesed, Westminster College's 2,300-year-old mummy, will move Tuesday at 9 a.m. from her home in the Mack Science Library (Hoyt Science Resources Center) to the Lawrence County Historical Society. Distinguished pall bearers will move Lady Pesed into a hearse for her 12-mile trip. Lady Pesed will be part of a month-long "Ancient Journeys: A Study of Egyptian Burial Practices" exhibit.
Dr. Robert Bullard, a leading expert on environmental justice, will present "Race, Place and Environmental Justice" Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Witherspoon Rooms of the McKelvey Campus Center.
Ten Westminster College students attended a workshop on international security Dec. 4, hosted by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
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