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Colleen Wilson '97 shares the importance of trying something new
Colleen Wilson '97, Community and Corporations Relations Manager at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Co-Director of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and new member of Westminster College's Alumni Council, shares her treasured memories during her time at Westminster, what she's accomplished since graduation, and the importance of trying new things. Read the recent Q&A and recognize what makes Westminster College so special through the people who grew here.
What was one of your most treasured memories during your time at Westminster?
There are so many good memories that I have from my time at Westminster from making lasting friendships to student government & sorority life and Volley Rock was so much fun! But, I would say one of my unique memories from Westminster was when I was asked to be part of the security team when Maya Angelou visited campus. I had a brief and wonderful interaction with Ms. Angelou that I will always remember.
What’s something you learned during your time at Westminster that still guides you to this day?
Try new things. Westminster provided opportunities for me to learn and grow in ways that were unexpected. The encouragement and support that I received from faculty and staff helped me to set me on a path to experience new things that I may not have tried on my own.
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It's your chance to connect with Westminster College alumni and students - virtually or in person!
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Alternative Gift Market
November 4 and 5
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
2nd Floor, McKelvey Campus Center and Online
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Veterans Day Service
November 11
10:30 a.m.
Wallace Memorial Chapel or
Virtual Stream
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River City Brass Concert
November 11
7:30 p.m.
Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh
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Happy Hour in Pittsburgh, South Hills
November 17
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Houlihan's at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon
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Private Screening of Elf, Cookies and Hot Cocoa
December 4
2 p.m.
The Tull Family Theater in Sewickley
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The Midtown Men Holiday Hits
December 4
7:30 p.m.
Orr Auditorium
Westminster College
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Kraynak's Santa's Christmasland: VIP Entry
December 11
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Kraynak's
Hermitage, PA
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Christmas Vespers Service
December 12
4 p.m.
Orr Auditorium
Westminster College
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Wear Westminster Day
January 21, 2022
Mark your calendars in celebration of Westminster's 170th birthday, celebrating with our Titan spirit through blue and white attire and giving back!
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We recently dropped a new Something Real podcast episode with two Titans who are focused on being good neighbors!
Many of our students, faculty, staff and alumni thrive in an environment where we can be good neighbors. Fred Rogers once said, “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That's one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.”
In this podcast episode, you’ll hear from Mike Disotell and Kelly Lake, both members of the class of 2011. Both are civic and community service-minded to their core and find it important to share why and how they fulfill their duties in their local, regional, and national neighborhoods.
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Just a reminder! The CARES Act allows for up to $300 in qualified charitable contributions to qualify as an “above-the-line” deduction, meaning you don’t have to itemize deductions in order to claim the $300 as a deduction. Read for more details. This is a great year to consider supporting Mother Fair. |
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Alumni Book Discussion is Back!
We invite you to join our students and your alumni peers in reading 2020's Book of the Year and New York Times #1 best seller, The Vanishing Half, in preparation for our Spring semester virtual discussion lead by Dr. Sherri Pataki, Professor and Chair of the Psychology department, and Dr. Trisha Cowen, Assistant Professor of English. Purchase a copy of the book here and get started reading! If you start now, you can complete it by reading about 30 pages a week--not too shabby! Registration for the discussion is forthcoming.
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Biochemistry major interns at major cancer research center |
A Westminster biochemistry major, Jenna Toohey, spent the summer researching epigenetics and molecular carcinogenesis at the Virginia Harris Cockrell Cancer Research Center at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Houston.
The in-person internship allowed Toohey to work in a hands on learning environment much like she does at Westminster College and she called it "the experience of a lifetime."
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Westminster's campus to be featured in Netflix's 'The Pale Blue Eye' |
Westminster College's campus will be a featured player in the upcoming Netflix Feature Films 'The Pale Blue Eye,' starring Christian Bale and Harry Melling.
Directed by Scott Cooper, the thriller revolves around the attempt to solve a series of murders that took place in 1830 at West Point.
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History professor participates in recent Russian royal wedding |
Earlier this month, Dr. Russell E. Martin, professor of history, attended the wedding of Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and Italian Victoria Romanovna Bettarini, Russia’s first royal wedding since the days of the imperial monarchy.
Held Oct. 1 in St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia, the wedding marked the first of its kind in more than century after the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his family.
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...but for now, take a look at former Titan football standouts reunited at this year’s Homecoming to visit the Gene Nicholson Showcase of Champions inside the Dar Huey Heritage Center at the Memorial Field House. Pictured left to right, Dave Nobs, Don Brougher, Gary Devlin and Tom Hennessey enjoyed looking at their 1976 and 1977 NAIA Division II National Championship trophies. Don and Gary are members of the Titan Sports Hall of Fame and Dave is an Alumni Award recipient. View our most current Homecoming & Reunion photos and stay tuned for more.
Save the date for next year:
October 14-15, 2022.
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Meet Annalisa Echevarria, a senior Strategic Communications and Social Media major at Westminster. Not only is she in leadership positions in four different on campus organizations, but she is a member of the Titan Marching Band Color Guard and works as a Social Media student worker in the Office of Alumni Engagement. Annalisa is also a camp counselor for the Bright Futures Program that is run through Westminster College.
Q: If you had to choose one word to describe your college experience, what would it be and why?
A: To describe my college experience in one word, it would have to be EVENTFUL. Throughout my years here, I have been through so much with changing my major, trying to fit all of my new major courses in, going through a pandemic and having to go home and do my classes. Everything has been unexpected but it has always been fun, so even though my experience has been eventful… I wouldn’t change it if I could.
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Colin Dean '07 was listed as one of 10 influential technologists building a better Pittsburgh in October as lead AI engineer at Target and managing director for Code and Supply. Read the Story here.
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In October, Dr. Hayley Iosue '12 was hired by Foot and Ankle Specialists of Ohio.
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Alumni join together from near and far, but in this case, here is a recent picture of two alumni representing Westminster from the Middle East.
Captain Gary Hutsler ‘10 and Staff Sergeant Jake Schnelbach '17
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Serving at Westminster's October 16th Homecoming Game as Honorary Football captain was Fred Blackhurst ‘72 who was the team captain of the undefeated 1971 team who was also national runner-up. Also serving as Honorary Football captain was Fritz Tobias ‘71 who was team captain of the 1970 National Championship Team.
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Brian Petrus '10 published research on “Do Investors Trade Industry Sector-Based Credit Risk Differently Than Systemic Credit Risk?” in the Journal of Alternative Investments in 2021. Read the story here.
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Robb Dietrich ‘99 got a new job as the Assistant Vice President for Major and Planned Gifts at Lycoming College recently.
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In October, Lindy Young '18 got promoted to STAR Division Director at Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.
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Congratulations to Dr. Deanne Buffalari on her recognition at the Henderson Lecture. Watch the lecture here. Password: #$g8Rr7J
Evan Wildhack '13 began a new call as the Pastor of Corfu United Presbyterian Church, Corfu, NY in October 2021.
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Dr. Helen M. Boylan '95 recently gave a presentation on “Lessons From an Uncertain World for Analytical Coursework and Lab.” at SciX in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Dr. Robert Badowski and Brian Petrus '10 gave a presentation on “Personal Financial Decision Making in the Wake of COVID-19” at the Financial Education Association/Academy of Business Education 22nd Annual Conference in September 2021.
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Westminster College Office of Alumni Engagement
319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16172
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