Photo Above:
The 2019 Homecoming Court, including juniors, Christian Keegan, Marie Barnard, Marissa Decker, Harrison Keenan, Elaina Chapnell, Jackson Gastmeyer, Faith Howell, Brandon Williams, Blaine Sorrick, Tomas Maielli, Erin Kennedy, Jessica Stone, and last year's king and queen, and seniors, Maggie Manolis and Jace Armentrout.
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GIVING
TUESDAY
is LIVE!
Now through December 3
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Do any of these projects strike your fancy?
It's your chance to pick your passion and give your participatory gift by Giving Tuesday, December 3! This fun and interactive campaign helps enhance student experience on campus - and it allows alumni to engage with each other and the college.
Fun tidbit:
As dollar milestones are reached, we will offer milestone incentives like Coach Klamut taking on Coach Smith in a race in the pool; Brian Petrus being painted by his fellow faculty members; and the chance to listen in to Drs. Tim and Carolyn Cuff on their morning commute to work!
Join in the fun with your classmates - and pick your passion!
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The Art of Failure and A Map of Saying YES - Nov. 14
at
7 p.m.
"Jumping on Roller Skates: The Hidden Advantages of Failing" by Dr. Bob Badowski, assistant professor and chair of the School of Business, will explore how to fail as humans and pick yourself up again. "Networking: A Visual Map of Saying 'Yes'" by Summer Zickefoose, assistant professor of art, will feature the careers of creative professionals - from alumni to practicing artists and entrepreneurs - using visual maps to illustrate how one opportunity can lead to many others.
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A Hockey Night in Pittsburgh! Nov. 19
Join us at the Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Night! The night begins at 5 p.m. at the Cambria Suites and we will move our way to PPG Arena for the puck drop at 7 p.m. against the New York Islanders. We have secured seats in section 115/116 for a fraction of the cost of online sales - AND you have the excuse to engage with Westminster. What could be better?
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The Ron Galbreath Court Dedication, Nov. 23
at
3 p.m.
Join us for the official dedication of the Ron Galbreath Court inside Buzz Ridl Gymnasium. The ribbon cutting will take place between the Women's (1:30 p.m.) and Men's (3:30 p.m.) basketball games with a reception following.
We have the great pleasure of celebrating this special occasion with you, the Galbreath family, and the Westminster College community in honor of our beloved "Coach Gal" and future Titans who will benefit from his legacy.
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A Visit from Mr. McFeely, Nov. 24
at
6:30 p.m.
The Office of Faith & Spirituality will host their community Thanksgiving Worship Service with a visit from David Newell (Mr. McFeely) in Wallace Memorial Chapel. All are welcome.
More info here!
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An Afternoon with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Dec. 15
at
1:30 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit and join us at the Holiday Pops Concert at Heinz Hall! You will receive a 35% discount through this offer that also includes a VIP invitation to a pre-show dessert reception inside Heinz Hall.
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Contribute to the Huey Heritage Center
Whether you know Dar as a professor, teammate, coach, friend or colleague - you will likely know him as someone who speaks about being "human beings at our best." The Huey Heritage Center will capture the rich history of Titan athletics over the decades and showcase Titans at their very best.
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"If an alumnus visited campus today, they would see..."
"...they don’t actually have to visit campus to see the construction activity of the Hoyt Science Center -
they can visit us here
to see the ongoing progress!
Alumni would also see some exciting improvements in the Field House including the Titan Football Locker Room expansion project, the Ron Galbreath Court, the Chet and Hilda Claire Student-Athlete Lounge and the in-process Huey Heritage Center. There have been a lot of great projects on campus recently with
more to come as we prepare for construction next summer on the UPMC Sports Complex that will include our soccer and lacrosse fields. Additional construction that will occur in the Titan Corridor includes new softball and baseball fields.
Ken Romig
Vice President for Finance & Management Services
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Westminster College Students Cover Ongoing Campus News in the Mother Fair Podcast and through various videos. Stay in-the-know!
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Faculty members present how to prepare business, STEM students for the workforce
Dr. Helen Boylan, Dr. Alison DuBois, and Brian Petrus, recently took their Westminster College expertise on the road and presented at the Academy of Business Education's 20th annual conference in Savannah, Ga.
Read more.
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Gratitude for Alumni Like Rex Parker '49
Last month,
Rex Parker '49
hit the 7,000 mile mark! Over his lifetime, he has traveled a total of 7,000 miles from his home to campus and back to celebrate each consecutive reunion from his 20th to his 70th (11 in total). In reflecting on his time on campus and in his life, he sent our office a few snippets of wisdom that we couldn't possibly keep to ourselves:
"It is important to make an extra special effort and do so on a continuing and repeated basis. This I have done over the past 50 years. Like many actions, I [remained connected] because I wanted to or I wouldn’t have done so.
During my lifetime I have on occasion been recognized for action that was thought worthy of “praise" - but [I'm just] doing what the good Lord expects of us all - helping our fellow mankind as much as we can and expecting nothing in return."
We are overwhelmingly thankful for the Westminster College experience that provides Titans of the past and present with a deep rooted love, affiliation, and care for the future.
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Are you an educator? Do you want to help give a student up to $76,000 by simply providing us with their name?
Now's your chance to nominate a future Titan for a Jerb Miller Scholarship. This opportunity provides students with a four-year renewable award valued at up to $76,000!
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Do you miss campus?
Have no fear. A campus tour is right HERE!
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Through this video, we can all celebrate the beauty of Westminster College's campus.
We can also be proud of the communities that surround campus. To learn more about what's happening in neighboring areas, take a look at
Lawrence County
and
Mercer County
.
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Nominate for a Legacy Scholarship
Aside from passing along the good news to prospective students that WC is an amazingly beautiful institution, did you know that you have the opportunity to nominate students for a scholarship? Learn more about the
Legacy Scholarship
.
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Buy Tickets to See Simon & Garfunkel - Nov. 23
In 1981, more than 500,000 music fans gathered in Central Park to witness the now legendary reunion of folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. Award-winning recording artists, Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers recreate that magical night. With dulcet vocals harmonizing over lilting guitar, you’ll hear all the beloved poetic masterpieces that made Simon & Garfunkel famous: “Mrs. Robinson,” “Homeward Bound,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” “The Sound of Silence,” and many more.
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Many alumni have expressed their love and adoration for beloved professor, Dr. Joseph Hopkins. As such, we wanted to share his full obituary here for those searching for more information about his life.
Read more here.
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Alumni Volunteer to Help Students Understand
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We love when alumni and students connect!
Two groups of students in a Broadcast Communications class entered a 48-hour film contest, producing, developing, filming, and perfecting two (amazing) music videos for
JD Eicher '09
! Although you'll have to visit the next Wiley House Wire edition for the second video (it's yet-to-be-released!), you can be some of the first to watch "Maybe You Should Kn
ow"
here.
It was produced by students Ian Ross, Shaemour Young, Jack Karson, Ricky Stickel & Steven Knight. It stars Hamish Mathwin, Hannah Roddy, Ian Ross & JD Eicher. A special visit from video coach and mentor,
Troy Jackson '18.
If you're interested in volunteering to help students understand what it's like on the other side of college life, sign up to
volunteer
in your area of greatest strength.
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You're making us proud...Kudos!
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Congratulations to
Stephen Keener '80, the Honorable Robert W. Buehner Jr. ’75, Matthew L. Bickert ’11,
Emma Messett ’20, and LeeAnn Fulena Esq. ’89,
who were all recognized at the Alumni Awards Dinner in October. See
photos from the Alumni Awards Dinner
and read the
news article.
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Christopher Dulovich '08
accepted a job at Beratung Advisors as Vice President.
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Andrew Giallonardo '12
was promoted to Manager of the Assurance & Advisory Services Group at Grossman Yanak & Ford LLC.
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce featured the Hoyt Science Center Project as their !mpact Awards honoree!
Watch here.
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Titan Nation is strongly connected - meeting throughout the nation with small and large groups of fellow alumni! This month, we're featuring the group of alumni who in the NYC area last month!
Send your group photos to
[email protected]
or tag us on social media!
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Ben Nelson '04
was recently cited in a
Wall Street Journal a
rticle, "Coal Baron Robert Murray’s Companies Edge Closer to the Brink."
Read the article here.
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Caitlin Pratt McCaskey '07,
after years of working in NYC publishing, just announced her latest job move with Bryan Stevenson and the staff at the Equal Justice Initiative.
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Christian Na '18
(pictured on the far left) received the Corporate Citizenship Award which honors individuals and companies in Western PA for outstanding philanthropic support to nonprofit, civic or government agencies.
Read the story here.
Carolyn Zimmerman '79
received the 2019 Robert J. Myers Public Service Award, which was established in 1994 by the American Academy of Actuaries to honor an actuary for a single noteworthy public service achievement or a career devoted to public service.
Read more.
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Westminster College Office of Alumni Engagement
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