Photo Above: Graduate Michael Douds '19 with mother Lynn Lazenby Douds '91, father Michael Douds '91, and grandmother Ginny Frazier Douds '64 getting their Legacy Photo taken at Commencement. Click here to see the Legacy Photo Album.
Alumni Events
Westminster at the Little League World Series
August 17

We are thrilled to host an alumni gathering at the Little League World Series. President of Little League International, Steve Keener '80 , tentatively hopes to greet his fellow alumni at the pre-game lunch!
Escape with Alumni at Zone 28 in Pittsburgh!
August 17

You're invited to join us for an evening of fun, mystery, and bowling at Zone 28 in Pittsburgh! Grab your friends or book a sitter - it's a fun night out!
Rose Bowl Parade in California! January 1

Join Alex Stupakis ’74 and other alumni and friends for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Premiere group seating has been reserved for our alumni at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Make plans to attend and be prepared to view the five-mile long parade from our outstanding seats at 240 West Colorado Avenue. Join us for an 'evening-cap' back at the SpringHill Suites in Burbank later that night.
TITAN Talks Online :
A Watch-Anytime-You-Want Offering!

During last year's TITAN Talks series, we sat back and developed our best selves through the scope of research- and wisdom-based education, learning how our best selves impact our communities.

We didn’t want to keep this wisdom to ourselves, so here it is, neatly packaged for your viewing pleasure! Feel free to watch, take notes and send us what you learned!

Keep checking the events page f or the next TITAN Talk season!
Hot off the Press! Celebrity Series Season Announced!

September 21: An Evening with John Lloyd Young
Spend an unforgettable evening with the Tony and Grammy winning Frankie Valli from Broadway’s Jersey Boys as well as the star of the Clint Eastwood-directed Warner Bros film... Read more and purchase tickets .

October 9: Cirque Mei, Elite Circus Artists and Acrobats from the Hebei Province, China
From People's Republic of China, Hebei Province, Cirque Mei will feature traditional and contemporary Chinese circus acts in a colorful and lively celebration of the internationally renowned Chinese circus arts. Read more and purchase tickets .
Exciting News
Connect with Students through the WE-Connect Program!

We have officially completed the pilot phase of the WE-Connect Program! The goal of the program is to offer each junior and senior student with the opportunity to connect with alumni (YOU!) to generate advice as they prepare for life after college.

We are looking for your help! Although the role of alumni connector is filled on an as-need basis, we would love to know if you are interested to be in our pull of alumni if an opportunity for a match should present itself.

When reflecting on the program, one alumnus said, " Simply, I loved the personal touch.When I was an undergraduate, I would have really appreciated the support of an alumnus who had a similar background to mine and who was finding their way well in their post WC life."

Email the WE-Connect team at weconnect@westminster.edu if you're interested in being part of the program or if you would like to learn more!
A New Way to Build Community Among First-Year Students!

Westminster's First-Year Fellows programs are an exciting way to begin college. Students accepted to this one-year program will benefit from both the opportunity to explore an interesting topic from inside and outside a classroom, and an instant community of students, faculty, and staff who share their passions. Programs include Global Engagement, Civic Engagement, Leadership, and Sustainability. Learn more .

Alumni get a sneak peek! One of these fall courses will be opened to alumni on the Friday of Homecoming weekend (October 11) - check the brochure for details!
How We Invested Your Gift

This fiscal year, alumni and friend donors helped us to fund a number of capital projects but also helped make the Westminster experience a reality for our students.
The dollars from the Westminster Fund, the Student Emergency Fund, and numerous endowed scholarships helped our students continue their collaborative, experiential, and successful journeys to becoming Titan alumni, leading lives of meaning, integrity, and service to others.

Hear it from Kayleigh.

"I cannot express to you how thankful I am for donors like you. With the gracious donations and scholarships I luckily receive, I am able to attend a wonderful college I have dreamed about my entire life. I cannot thank you enough. I will be the first person in nearly 3 generations in my family to get a degree!" – Kayleigh Trobek, sophomore mathematics major
Westminster Announces Distinguished Faculty Award 

Dr. Amy Camardese , professor of education and chair of Westminster’s School of Education, was presented with the College’s 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award in May.

Award nominations from students, faculty and alumni cited Camardese’s visionary and collaborative efforts, as well as her careful and caring mentoring to her students and leadership among her colleagues... Read more .
Junior, Emily Marcus, Achieves Rare Feat with Two Championships within the Same Season

Junior  Emily Marcus played a significant role as a member of two of Westminster College's five Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) titles. Every Westminster student athlete strives for an opportunity to hold the PAC Champions banner. Emily did it twice within a month.
 
"I feel lucky to have been a part of all of it," Emily said. "It definitely makes all the hard work and long days feel worth it. Both championships were so different and I feel blessed to have such great experiences to take out of my junior year." Read full story.
Homecoming News
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend is JUST around the corner (October 11, 12, & 13) . We're excited to celebrate every single person on campus, but wanted to give you the inside scoop on our featured reunion classes this year! More here .
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Resources
Host Alumni Events in Your Area

It's exciting to gather with fellow Westminster College alumni - we know! And, we want to make that easy for you to join together in laughter and deep conversation across the nation! The National Events Committee of Alumni Council created and perfected the Alumni Event Proposal Form so that you can share your passion to gather with fellow WC grads! Consider hosting an event in your area and submit the proposal using our form.
We're Looking for Alumni to help with On-Campus Mock Interviews

Students can benefit from practicing their interview skills. Whether through a face-to-face mock interview or one held on Skype, FaceTime or some other technology, you can help our students prepare for their internship or job interviews. Please contact us at pdc@westminster.edu for more details about how you can assist a Titan.
Smith Recognized for Service

Dr. Peter Smith, professor of chemistry and chair of the chemistry and biochemistry department at Westminster College, was recently presented with the Louis J. Sacco Award for Distinguished Service to the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Professional Relations. Read more .
You're making us proud...Kudos!
Connor Hamilton '17 is making a major leap in the Pittsburgh TV news! Read more here .
Myers Park Presbyterian Church in North Carolina voted unanimously to call the Rev. John Magnuson '10 to serve as Associate Pastor for Discipleship. John and his wife, Olivia Sweeney Magnuson '11 , their two daughters and their dog will venture to Charolette to begin their new journey of ministry together. Congratulations! Read more.
Congratulations to Ralph Blundo '95 , recipient of the Jack & Nancy Flannery award, recognized for his servant leadership, commitment to community, and the YMCA’s core values.  Read more.
Dynamic Titan duo, John Mikulas ’96  and  Amy Gustavson Garland ’98 , are working together at WFMJ. Read about their morning routine here .
Congratulations to Gabby Holko '14, recently hired by Susquehanna University to be the head coach of the women's basketball program! Read more.
President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson announced the appointment of two new members to the Westminster College Board of Trustees.
Christian Heilmann ’72, retired vice chairman of U.S. Trust and past fiduciary executive, and  Mark DeWitt, retired first vice president of BNY Mellon in Pittsburgh, will each serve four-year terms. Read more .
Jack '59 and Carol Daulie '58 Mansfield celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in June, sporting their Titan blue (and pink) and white!
Congratulations to Ashley Hinnickel '03, on her appointment to Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Larson Design Group, Inc.
A big congratulations to Addie Domske '12 , who has accepted a position as Director of Youth Ministry at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church in Sunnyvale, California! She and her spouse, Dan Giles '12 , are on their venture from Chicago's South Side and will take all of their belongings (including their reptiles and cat, Vincent, across the country. Read more.
Current Westminster College junior, Margo Mason, appeared in the latest edition of Sports Illustrated for her performance in a Division III lacrosse tournament against Notre Dame (Maryland). She's only the third player in the event's history to score 10 times. Mason finished the season with 96 goals.
Earlier this summer, brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi rekindled their friendships by rooting on the Pittsburgh Pirates!
Kudos to Jack Ridl '67 on his new collection of poems in his book Saint Peter and the Goldfinch published in April by Wayne State University Press. This collection includes celebrations of Jack's work by former poet, Laureate Billy Collins, and National Book Award winner, Terrance Hayes, as well as celebrated poets Li-Young Lee whose sister is a Westminster graduate and Dan Gerber.
The Cranberry Public Library welcomed new youth services librarian, Glynnis Flores '03, who has experience working at various community libraries across the state. Read more.
Michael Campsey '90, M.D., northern regional director of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, has been named chief medical officer (CMO) at Wheeling Hospital. Read more.
Jacklyn Gates '04 , Heavy Elements Group Leader in Berkeley Lab’s  Nuclear Science Division , and 2016 Westminster College Young Alumni Award Recipient, is among 315 researchers named this month by President Donald Trump to receive the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on early-career researchers. Read more.
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