The Wiley House Wire
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Mother Fair!

TITAN Talks: Session II

Our Titan Talk series continues its reign through the spring semester as we welcome guest lecturers Daniel Miller '95 , director of operations at the Springfield Restaurant Group, Dr. Randy Richardson , nationally recognized professor and award-winning forensics coach, Dr. Pete Smith and Dr. Sherri Pataki, and Dr. Angela Lahr and Dr. Tom Oberst . The series will cover topics from public speaking to the chemistry of beer to the world around us! Learn more and register by clicking on the dates above.
Wear Westminster Day

Mark it down! On January 22 , we will celebrate the College's birthday with a nationwide effort to sport your College pride. Whether you are working in an office, taking your morning jog, sitting in a classroom, or laboring out in the elemen ts - we want to see a picture of you in your Titan blue and white (or with your WC coffee mug, or with your favorite pet sporting their Westminster dog collar - whatever!) Share your photo on January 22 by using #WearWestminsterDay on Instagram (@wc_alumniassociation), Twitter (@WCTitanAlumni), or Facebook (@WCAlumniAssociation). We'll accept your photo by email ( alumni@westminster.edu) , too!

Feeling extra school spirited? Make a gift in honor of our founding year, $18.52 at www.westminster.edu/give .
Bowl Your Way into
Groundhog Day
February 2 | 6:00 p.m.
Pinstripes at Pinecrest, Cleveland

Alumni are encouraged to attend this fun event planned by the Cleveland Regional Alumni Committee at the area's newest and hippest hot spot: Pinstripes at Pinecrest . Find out more here .
Set Sail in Tampa Bay
March 31 | 5:30 p.m.
St. Petersburg, Florida

Join alumni host, Keith McCauley '68, for a cruise in Tampa Bay. In it's ninth year, this casual gathering of alumni is always the perfect opportunity to unwind with good food and fabulous company. See how to sign up!
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Grieg's Peer Gynt
March 25
Westminster College, Orr Auditorium
Full Alumni Events Listing
Giving Tuesday Results

Our first official #GIVINGTUESDAY campaign resulted in an outstanding show of support from our alumni and friends. We hope to continue to show how #TITANSTRONG we are throughout the rest of our fiscal year. Make your impact and help our students by visiting www.westminster.edu/give.
Alumni Volunteers Recognized
During any given year, the College has hundreds of alumni who volunteer their time to assist with programs, events, classes, special occasions, mentoring, and a plethora of other opportunities. Our fiscal year volunteers (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) are collectively recognized online. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION!
Early College
A Partnership with Manchester Bidwell

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) Youth and Arts, a program of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, is announcing an exciting new partnership with Westminster College. Now, alongside Westminster, MCG will be offering college courses to junior and senior high school students taught by Westminster professors.  Find out more about the program .
Titans Over 100 this year!

Ruth Bankson '38 (103)
Kathryn Spillman '74 (103)
Isabel Gehr '38 (102)
Edith Daggett '38 (102)
Robert Ferguson '74 (101)
Adam Gehr '39 (100)
Frank McLaughlin '52 (100)
Donald Dahlburg '40 (100)

This year, Joe '40 and Lou Hopkins celebrated 70 years of marriage! Domenic '59 and Brenda '60 Mettica celebrated 60 years! Congratulations!
The Alumni / Student Connection

When alumni take the time to build relationships with current Westminster students, something special happens. Maggie Long '19 attributes her acceptance into graduate school, in part, due to her mentoring relationship with Dr. Graham Johnstone '66.

"...during my sophomore year, I emailed Dr. Johnstone, hoping to receive advice about preparing for the medical school application process. Rather than simply replying with a quick email back, Dr. and Mrs. Johnstone suggested that we meet for lunch at the Tavern in New Wilmington. During our time together, we talked about their journey through medicine from Dr. Johnstone's application to their most recent medical work in Africa. Dr. Johnstone's story was truly inspiring. He took the time to give me advice, providing support during a very stressful time. Dr. Johnstone later wrote me a letter of recommendation for medical school, which I feel greatly helped me receive my acceptance."
Helping Students and Alumni Launch Meaningful Careers
Handshake helps all students and alumni launch meaningful careers. Click on the logo to join and wait to be approved! It’s that easy.

Questions?  Email the Professional Development Center at professionaldevelopment@westminster.edu.
Above: The Titan assisted with this year's Kraynak's alumni event. Generously offered by George and Penny '75 Kraynak and organized by Karen Emmett '75 .
The most fitting way
to spread holiday cheer 
is a gift that includes
TITAN GEAR!

Purchase your gear for
Wear Westminster Day
now or during the online sale January 9-10--coupon code forthcoming to your e-mail!
Titan Resurgence II
Antiques & Apples
Ron Galbreath Court in Buzz Ridl Gymnasium Announcement
Faculty & Staff #TITANSTRONG Appreciation Gathering
Kraynak's Christmas Lane Event
Congratulations to John Truschel '83 who was recently named CFO of Gordon College. Read the release here .
^ Ryan Trunk '07 recently met with President Trump in recognition of Trunk's assistance with rescuing several elderly patients from a care facility in DC during a fire.
Kudos to John Hopkins '73 who was re-ordained and is now serving as pastor at Duncan Creek Presbyterian Church and chaplain for Spartansburg Regional Hospital in South Carolina.
^ Mercy Health Youngstown announced that Westminster graduate, John Luellen '92, has been named Chief Executive Officer. Find out more .

Carol Watson '79 , associate professor of elementary education at Kutztown University, was honored by the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges of Teacher Education as the 2018 Teacher Educator of the Year at their annual conference in Harrisburg.
^ Polar plunge daredevils, Doug '65 and Lindy '67 Webb sport their Titan pride during a recent trip to Antarctica.
Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Robert Coles '64 was has been awarded the Frank DiPlacido Humanitarian Award. See the write-up, here .

Genome Magazine recently awarded Hannah Scanga '08 with the 2018 Code Talker Award, honoring genetic counselors who interpret complexity with compassion in the field of genetics.
^ The Mercer County Chamber of Commerce recognized Lisa Evans '01 as the Shenango Valley Business Ambassador for her work with eAcademy @LindenPointe in Hermitage, Pa. Pictured above is Lisa , Nicole Hunter, '12 M'17, assistant director of alumni engagement, and Kara Montgomery, senior director of alumni engagement  
^ Sigma Nu brothers from the class of 1990 gathered for a VA Tech/Miami football game. Front to back: Dan Shorts, Craig Schweiger, Dean Santorio, Steve Stuck, Jeff Morrow, Pat Sentner, Jeff Emerine, Bill Snyder, Nate Frederick, Brian Dziubek & Tim Ferenchik.

Congratulations to two of our alumni for their recent book publications: Rick Cesari '78, author of Building Billion Dollar Brands , and Eric Burns '67, author of Politics of Fame .

Ryan Nicklas '13 earned his MD from Trinity School of Medicine, earning highest honors. Ryan will complete his anesthesiology residency at August University in Georgia.

Do you know someone who should be highlighted in the Titan Kudos section of the Wiley House Wire?  Submit it on the E-News Page !
Westminster College Office of Alumni Engagement
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