Westminster (TACO!) Wednesday
Sept. 12 | 5:15 p.m.
1201 Kitchen in Erie, PA is KNOWN for their Taco Tuesdays, but thanks to owners, Dan and Chrissy Cole Kern '07, our Westminster alumni are getting to taste them at a special gathering just for alumni on Wednesday, September 12. Find out more and register to attend
here
.
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September 20 | October 18 | November 27
Westminster College is in the business of creating
human beings at our best
. We invite our alumni and extend the invite to students and friends in the community to learn from our very own faculty scholars on how we can all live our lives with a mindful purpose. The three part series includes talks by:
Dr. Alison DuBois
,
Dr. Deanne Buffalari
,
Todd Cole
,
Brian Petrus
,
Dr. Dar Huey
, and
Lisa Hickman
. Click on the speakers' names to learn more about their talk. Check back for opportunities to listen online.
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Alumni Night at
the Boston Red Sox
Sept. 26 | 5 p.m.
Join alumni hosts Scott '98 and Kristie '96 Dietz at Game On Sports Bar for a pre-game gathering of Titan alumni. Keep the party going at the game at Fenway Park, starting at 7:10 p.m.
Reserve your tickets today
and be sure to enjoy this opportunity with your fellow Boston WC alumni.
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Professional Networking Symposium
September 29 | 8 a.m.
We are now taking registrations for our annual Professional Networking Event. Check out the details and schedule of events at
www.westminster.edu/PNS
.
NEW THIS YEAR!
Dr. Christie (Grewe) '06 and Ben '06 Nelson have created an award for Student Success in Networking. To find out more or to donate to the fund,
visit the site
today!
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Reservations are OPEN for Homecoming 2018. Join us back on campus where we have a new event planned the Homecoming Hot Spot--a mecca of fun, food, and friends!
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Pittsburgh Steelers Game
Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.
Have we got an event for you! Join your fellow alumni for a Steelers game at Heinz Field and a pregame party at Olive or Twist! Package Options Include: Game Tickets, All-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet and Unlimited Drinks *for those of age.
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Westminster Opens State-of-the-Art Student-Athlete Lounge
Thank you to the Claire Family!
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Westminster College named to Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges’ list
Westminster College has been named to Money magazine’s “2018 Best Colleges for Your Money” list based on quality of education, affordability and alumni financial success.
READ MORE
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Presbyterians:
Help Grow our Incoming Class!
Did you know that YOU have the opportunity to nominate an incoming student for one of our Presbyterian Scholarships? Among other program benefits, Presbyterian and Presbyterian Heritage Scholars have the opportunity to receive a scholarship that is renewable every year for four years!
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Westminster College Tickets are on Sale NOW!
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Celebrity Series Welcome Lonesome Traveler, Sept. 15
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College Receives $1M Gift for Environmental Science
Westminster College was recently awarded a $1 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to support environmental education and research facilities.
Read full story.
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Helping Students and Alumni Launch Meaningful Careers
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Handshake helps all students and alumni launch meaningful careers. Click on logo to join and wait to be approved! It’s that easy.
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Ashley Kress ’12
always thought she would become an English teacher, but after some stops and starts, she found her true calling in digital marketing.
As a self-described “avid reader, lover of digital media, higher education fanatic, and customer relations enthusiast,” Kress’s current role at Hanover College (Hanover, Ind.) combines all of those favorite interests.
READ MORE
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Pictured Above:
Alumni gather in Washington D.C. at Fado's Irish Pub!
Resources
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Each alumnus can make Westminster stronger by joining the Titan Strong movement! Help support students by Giving Tuesday (November 27).
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Calling by our students will begin September 24-so be sure to pick-up and say hello!
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“I truly love speaking to alumni during Phonathon because I hear the history and stories that make Mother Fair the best place ever. I love to learn how Westminster had and continues to have an impact on so many lives today!”
~
Student Caller Shanna Daniels '19, Criminal Justice, SAA, SAC, Student Philanthropy Chair
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Intern / Alumni Reception
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Washington D.C. Happy Hour
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Pottstown High welcomed graduate school alumnus,
David Livengood '09,
as a New Assistant Principal. Read the release,
here
.
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Milt Constantine '12
(center) was honored by the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of their 30 Under 30. Joined here by Dr. Jamie McMinn, Associate Dean of the College, and Matt Stinson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Read
release
.
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Speaking of recognized alumni...
Sean Swarner '97
was noted as one of the top ten inspirational men by Real Buzz,
see
who else made the list!
Matthew Perella '13
has recently taken over running the family business,
Two Ugly Mugs Gourmet Salsa
. In doing so, they have grown their market to include 6 states, 13 Giant Eagles, 48 Walmarts, and 2 Whole Foods.
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Christina Martuccio '87
shared the story of lifelong friendships that were created on the lawn of Shaw and have carried through the years. With each year, featuring a new location to explore-together.
Read about their tradition
. Picture also includes
Lori Siracuse '87, Jill (Callahan) Fidel '87,
and
Debra (Potter) Craig '87
.
Congratulations to
Anne G. (Downing) Smith '74
who recently published her first book, When We Were Your Age: A Peek at New England Childhoods of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. You can read more about it
here
.
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^ Board of Trustee
Ben Nelson '06
, meets with young alumni and students working and interning in the New York City area this summer. Picture includes:
Dan Bishop '15, Jordan Locke '15, Jordyn Kee '17,
and
Vanessa Restifo '19
.
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The Bellevue area of Pittsburgh added a new officer to the ranks recently,
Michael Blair '10
, was sworn in recently.
See the picture!
Heads up!
David Richards '09
has been named the head basketball coach at Chatham University.
Read the release
.
Bob Keaton '84
shared that he has recently published a book, Lobbyist Or Barber: How the Right Relationship Can Build a Strong Government Affairs Program by Bob Keaton.
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^ Recognized by Modern Tire Leader (MTD) as one of the eight members of the TireHub Leadership Team,
Scott King '83
currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for the company. Learn
more
.
Westminster alumni are amazing and these two aren't any different:
Liz Buechele '15
and
Zack Shively '16
have been traveling across the country spreading joy in what they call The Smile Project.
Find out more
about it.
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^ Shoots and scores! Alumnae,
Gabby Holko '14
, was
named
head women's basketball coach at Marywood University.
A hearty congratulations to
Elizabeth Wallace '04
who was recently selected as the new pastor at Wampum Presbyterian Church.
Read about
how an unfortunate event led to her leadership as a minister.
Kinh T. Vu '97
, is an assistant professor of music education at Boston University. Recently Vu has taken on an additional role at Boston University's Kilachand Honors College and Residence Life in which he is a Faculty-In-Residence where he coordinates the Writers Corridor program.
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