October 2015
Thank you for taking a moment to read Westminster College's Parents Newsletter.
Fall semester is well underway, and students are looking forward to the upcoming break, October 12-18. We have a lot of great news to report, as well as some important dates to mark on your calendar. As always, if you ever have questions or comments for our team, please contact us at 801.832.2757 or  [email protected].
The Rankings Are In!
For the 21s t consecutive year, Westminster has earned nation wide recognition by U.S. News & World Report and is included in the 2016 "Best College" guide in the following lists:
  • "Best Regional University--West" (No. 20)
  • "Great Schools, Great Prices" (No. 6)
  • "A+ Schools for B Students" 
We are proud to announce an additional accolade this year, "Best College for Veterans--West" (No. 18). This recognition comes on the heels of the college opening the Center for Veteran and Military Services last month.
Inauguration of 18th President

Stephen R. Morgan was formally installed as Westminster College's 18th president on Saturday, September 26. After devoting more than 30 years of service to the college in a variety of administrative roles, President Morgan's inauguration marked a special moment for the campus and Morgan's family. Read more about President Morgan's life and career.
First-Year Students Lend a Helping Hand to S outh Salt Lake Residents 
In August, more than 100 first-year students, faculty, and staff participated in the annual Helping Hands Day service project, administered through the Katherine W. Dumke Center for Civic Engagement.

Learn what participants did to he lp the residents of South Salt Lake and why service learning is an important component of the Westminster experience.   
 

Sharing Talents, Giving Back
Westminster parent Michael Zavell started volunteering at the college after hearing opportunities available to him at Parent Orientation.

Learn what he's doing to help students in the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business and how you can get involved, too!  
 
Important Dates
 
October 9 | Midterm performance evaluations are due
October 12-18 | Fall Break
October 23 | Last day to elect the credit/no credit option
October 26 | Current Student Registration for Spring 2016 begins
November 6 | Last day to withdraw from classes without a grade of "WF"
November 25-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday
December 11 | Last day of classes
December 12 | Residence halls close at Noon
January 9 | Residence halls reopen at Noon  
 
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Westminster College
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
801.832.2757