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Drinko Center Launches Community Fellows Program
Westminster College's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has launched the AmeriCorps Community Fellows program that will address community needs in college access and success and engage college students as active citizens.
Students Awarded Scholarships from The Pittsburgh Foundation
Eleven Westminster College students recently received scholarships through The Pittsburgh Foundation. All awards will be applied to the students' tuition for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Music Majors Participated in Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival
Six Westminster College music majors participated in the 65th annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band Festival March 9-11 at California University of Pennsylvania.
Westminster College Associate Professor Serves on Panels at Annual Meeting of the Social Science History Association
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Timothy Cuff, Westminster College associate professor of history, recently served on two panels at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Social Science History Association (SSHA) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Westminster College Student Awarded Scholarship from The Pittsburgh Foundation
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster College student Cassandra Ackerman recently received a scholarship through The Pittsburgh Foundation. The award will be applied to the student's tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year.
College Announces December Graduates
Fifty-one Westminster College students met the requirements for graduation in December.
Theatre Westminster Presents "Kiss Me, Kate"
Theater Westminster presents "Kiss Me, Kate" Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 10-14. Performances at Beeghly will begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
"'Kiss Me, Kate' is a bright and brassy Cole Porter musical based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shew,'" said Scott Mackenzie, director and assistant professor of theatre at Westminster College. "The backstage feuding hides a love for the ages - one as great as Kate and Petruchio's, the characters they portray on stage."
"Kiss Me, Kate" features Fred and Lilly, a divorced pair of actors who are brought together while performing in "The Taming of the Shrew." The couple seems to act a great deal like the Shakespeare characters they portray. A fight on the opening night threatens the production, as well as two thugs who have the mistaken idea that Fred owes their boss money and insist on staying next to him all night.
The show features R. Tad Greig, director of bands at Westminster College, as the orchestra director; Gina Sharbaugh, assistant director of admissions, as the choreographer; Anne Bentz, assistant professor of music, and Chris Harper, part-time music faculty, as music directors; and Michael Slane, instructor of theatre, as scenic designer and technical director.
To reserve tickets, contact the Beeghly Box Office at (724) 946-7241 after Nov. 1. General public tickets are $8, while student and senior tickets are $6. Each Westminster College student can reserve a free ticket, and Westminster employees can reserve two free tickets.
For more information, contact Mackenzie at (724) 946-6238 or e-mail mackensa@westminster.edu.
Westminster College to Honor Academic Achievers
Westminster College will recognize its academic achievers at the Spring Honors Convocation Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. in Orr Auditorium.
The program will begin with music by Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, college organist, an invocation by the Rev. James Mohr II, college chaplain, and a welcome from Westminster College President R. Thomas Williamson. Dr. Jesse Mann, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college, will recognize the Dean's List Scholars, recipients of scholarships, prizes and awards, and students who have completed the College Honors Program.
Recognitions will continue with the tapping of Pi Sigma Pi members, and recognition of Lambda Sigma, Mortar Board, and Omicron Delta Kappa members, all honor societies for superior students at various levels of their academic accomplishments.
Dr. Neal Edman, dean of student affairs, will also present the McQuiston College Service Awards, given to the rising senior man and woman for unselfish service to the Westminster community during their college careers, and the Allen P. Splete Leadership and Service Award, given to a student who has provided sound leadership and selfless volunteerism to the curricular and co-curricular life on the Westminster campus.
The service will conclude with the Alma Mater led by Douglas Spiri, a junior music education major from Pittsburgh. A reception will follow in Orr Lobby.
Students to Give Saxophone Recital April 8
Four Westminster College students will give a saxophone recital Saturday, April 8, at 3 p.m. in Orr Auditorium.
The program includes Maurice's "Tableux de Provence" featuring Allison Henley; Tull's "Sarabande and Gigue" featuring Amanda Allwang; Delvincourt's "Croqembouches" played by Anna Long; Ibert's "Histories" played by Kevin Shields; and Dvorak's "Lento" and "Vivace ma non troppo," which will be played by the quartet.
Uniontown, PA
Anna Long is a daughter of Michael and Maryann J. Long. Long, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Youngsville High School.
Grove City, PA
Allison Henley is a daughter of Donald and Nancy Henley. Henley, a senior music education major, is a graduate of Grove City Area High School.
Eldred, PA
Kevin Shields is a son of Dana and Teresa Shields. Shields, a freshman business administration and music major, is a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School.
Huntingtown, MD
Amanda Allwang is a daughter of William and Belinda Allwang. Allwang, a sophomore music education major, is a graduate of Northern High School.
Contact the Westminster College Department of Music at (724) 946-7270 for more information.
Westminster College Hires Six New Full-time Faculty
Six new full-time faculty members have been hired at Westminster College. They are:
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