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¾¨Ó㴫ý fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi is sponsoring the seventh annual "Relay for Life" for cancer research Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Harold Burry Track.
'Last year we had a great turn out and it looks like this year will be even better,' said David DiDesiderio, a junior public relations major from New Wilmington and Relay for Life chairman from Alpha Sigma Phi. 'The event is such a good way to raise money for the American Cancer Society and the fraternity is excited to do it again this year.'
The concept behind Relay for Life involves teams of 8-15 people taking turns walking or running around the track, relay-style, for 12 straight hours. Each team member is asked to raise donations to support the American Cancer Society's services, programs, and research.
Last year Alpha Sigma Pi donated over $24,000 to the American Cancer Society, and hopes to exceed that amount this year. In the past six years, the fraternity has raised over $125,000.
"We already have a good number of teams signed up this year and more that are yet to return their team rosters," said DiDesiderio. "There is still time to register a team."
Team rosters can be turned into the Student Affairs office or to Dave DiDesiderio, ¾¨Ó㴫ý Campus Box 648, New Wilmington, PA 16172, and money can be turned in as late as the day of the relay. Cost is $10 per person.
"Cancer affects everyone in one way or another," said DiDesiderio. "It's important for us to do our part to fund cancer research, provide services for cancer patients, and achieve our ultimate goal of eliminating cancer forever."
For more information, contact DiDesiderio at (724) 946-7054 or e-mail didesidr@westminster.edu.
The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Celebrity Series continues with "Over the Rainbow" featuring Faith Prince and Tom Wopat singing the music of Harold Arlen Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 8 p.m. in the newly-renovated Orr Auditorium.
 Arlen, one of the greatest twentieth-century composers, wrote more than 400 songs in his career including "Over the Rainbow," which was recently named the number one song of the twentieth century. A few of the other popular numbers he composed include: "It's Only a Paper Moon," "Stormy Weather," "I've Got the World on a String," "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," "I Love a Parade," "Let's Fall in Love," and "That Old Black Magic."Â
 Prince's unforgettable and Tony-winning portrayal of Miss Adelaid in "Guys and Dolls" established her as one of the great musical comedy actresses of our time. Since then she has played leading roles in "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Little Me." She has also proved equally at ease in bringing audiences to tears as Anna in "The King and I," and James Joyce's "The Dead." On television, she has been a recurring guest star on "Spin City," and "Now and Again," and was featured in the PBS special "My Favorite Broadway." She can be seen this season on "House," "Huff," and "Monk."
 Wopat first came to public attention in the late 70s as the freewheeling Luke Duke on the comedy-adventure television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard," but his background as a classically trained vocalist was a far cry from the car crashes and corny humor that gave the series a seven-year run. Within weeks of his arrival in New York in 1977, he appeared off-Broadway in the hit musical, "A Bistro Car on the CNR," then signed for the title role of "The Robber Bridegroom" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. He made his Broadway debut in "I Love My Wife," and followed that by starring as Curly in an off-Broadway production of "Oklahoma." In the 1990s, he starred in the Tony Award-winning musical "City of Angles" and "Guys and Dolls. In 1999, he created the role of Frank Butler in "Annie Get Your Gun," which earned him a Tony nomination.
 The multi-media program will also feature behind the scene clips from the making of "The Wizard of Oz." The popular cabaret performers Prince and Wopat will be backed by a jazz combo featuring Tedd Firth, Red Holloway, Mark Whitfield, Steve LaSpina and Steve Johns, as well as two jazz vocalists, Barbara Morrison and Loston Harris.
¾¨Ó㴫ý's Orr Auditorium has been recently remodeled to include air conditioning, stage elevator, new carpeting, and re-upholstered seats, along with stage lighting and shell improvements.
A limited amount of seating is still available. For tickets, contact Connie McGinnis, assistant director of Celebrity Series, at (724) 946-7354 or e-mail mcginncl@westminster.edu.
Dr. John Slocum Jr., a 1962 ¾¨Ó㴫ý graduate and chair of the Management and Organizations Department at Southern Methodist University, will speak at the Psychology Fall Colloquium Monday, Oct. 24, at 4:45 p.m. in Phillips Lecture Hall located in the Hoyt Science Resources Building.
The title of Slocum's presentation is "Goal Orientation as a Personality Construct and its Application to Business." He will discuss goal orientation and its emergence as a potent individual difference in psychological research. It has been linked to how people set goals, handle emotional reactions to feedback, and allocate scarce resources when making decisions. Slocum will highlight what is known about the construct and how each facet of goal orientation provides information about goal-setting in complex tasks.
Slocum holds a master's degree from Kent State University and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from the University of Washington. He was awarded the Alumni Citation for Professional Accomplishment by ¾¨Ó㴫ý, both the Nicolas Salgo and Rotunda Outstanding Teacher Awards from SMU, the Executive MBA Most Valuable Faculty Member Award, SMU Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to Alumni, and was the recipient of the inaugural Carl Sewell Distinguished Service and Distinguished University Citizen Awards by SMU. Currently, he serves as co-editor of the "Journal of World Business, Organizational Dynamics" and "Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. Slocum is the co-author of 24 books, including his latest, "Organizational Behavior 10th ed." published by South Western Publishing Co., and has authored or co-authored 127 journal articles.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact Dr. Jamie McMinn, assistant professor of psychology at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, (724) 946-7121 or e-mail mcminnjg@westminster.edu for more information.
The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Cable Network and Titan Radio news staff has been chosen for the 2006-2007 academic year.
WWNW Digital 88.9 FM is the only FM station with studios and transmitter in Lawrence County. It serves as a public service, offering music, news, and sports. The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Television Cable Network operates 365 days a year as a public service organization that offers news, local programming, and a local news magazine show to homes in Lawrence and Mercer Counties.
The County Line returns to the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Cable Station Sept. 7. Contact Brad Weaver, ¾¨Ó㴫ý instructor of broadcast communications, at (724) 946-7238 or e-mail weaverbl@westminster.edu for more information.
The staff includes:
Pittsburgh, PA
Stevi Nelson is a daughter of Marybeth Nelson. Nelson, a junior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Perry Traditional Academy. He will share in the anchor position and rotate as host/producer of The County Line.
Aidan Mewha is a daughter of Douglas and Mary A. Mewha. Mewha, a junior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. She will serve as the executive producer for the Thursday night local television news magazine, The County Line.
Venetia, PA
Michael Wolenski is a son of Thomas Wolenski and Carol Oliver. Wolenski, a junior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Peters Township High School. He will share in the anchor position and rotate as host/producer of The County Line.
Harmony, PA
Pamela Marlowe is a daughter of William and Margaret Marlowe. Marlowe, a sophomore broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School. She will share in the anchor position and rotate as host/producer of The County Line.
Prospect, PA
Megan Alexander is a daughter of John and Leslie Alexander. Alexander, a freshman broadcast communications and Spanish major, is a graduate of Butler Area High School. She will share in the anchor position and rotate as host/producer of The County Line.
Sharon, PA
Christopher Norris is a son of Bryan Norris. Norris, a sophomore broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Sharon High School. He sill serve as assistant producer and reporter for Titan Town Sports.
New Castle, PA
Leanne Veres is a daughter of Steve and Lisa Veres. Veres, a junior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Shenango High School. She takes over the role as Titan Radio news director. Her position continues through the summer weekdays at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., and 5 p.m.
Coudersport, PA
Steven Brink is a son of Robert and Cindy Brink. Brink, a senior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Coudersport Area High School. He will share in the anchor position and rotate as host/producer of The County Line.
East Palestine, OH
Daniel Yokley is a son of Susan and Daniel Yokley. Yokley, a junior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of East Palestine High School. He is the Titan Town Sports Director and anchor on The County Line.
Matawan, NJ
Elizabeth Farry is a daughter of James and Corliss Farry. Farry, a junior broadcast communications major, is a graduate of Matawan Regional High School. She will serve as the executive broadcast/online news director for the newsroom and will share in the anchor position and rotate as host/producer of The County Line.
Stanley Plumly, a nationally recognized and award-winning poet, will read a selection of his works Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m., in ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Wallace Memorial Chapel.
E. June Garner, registrar at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, will demonstrate to faculty the use of "Web Browser," ¾¨Ó㴫ý's recently acquired student management system for faculty advisors, at the first faculty forum of the year, Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 11:30 a.m. in Patterson Hall room 131.
Dr. William J. Evans, associate professor of counselor education at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, has earned national board certification and licensure as a professional counselor by the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) designation is granted by the National Board of Certified Counselors to qualified candidates who have successfully completed extended graduate education, have extensive clinical counseling experience, and who have passed the national board examination.
I don't have the lyrics or the tune. If I did, they would surely never replace 'ole Blue Eyes singing the more popular song for the holidays ahead of us. But thinking green about Christmas is okay, isn't it? Green is not only one of my two favorite colors but has become symbolic of environmental thinking and action. The Field Station is a green place even when covered with a beautiful layer of white snow.
 ¾¨Ó㴫ý senior mathematics majors Bryan Bischof and Anna Sparacino were selected to be part of the 2007 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), a program supported by the National Science Foundation.
Eight ¾¨Ó㴫ý students will participate in a vocal competition sponsored by the Tri-State Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing March 29 at West Virginia University.
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