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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

High school students interested in studying music are invited to participate in ¾¨Ó㴫ý’s Music Major for a Day events on Monday, Oct. 9, and Tuesday, Oct. 10.

The event is hosted by ¾¨Ó㴫ý’s School of Music and gives students a glimpse into the campus life of a music major. Each day will have a specific focus of interest. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to attend campus events on one or both days. Attendees will be paired with a current college student to shadow for the day and there will opportunities to play or sing with ensemble rehearsals.

The Oct. 9 event will concentrate on woodwinds, brass and percussion. On Oct. 10, strings, voice and keyboard will be highlighted. Both days will provide opportunities to attend classes, participate in rehearsals, and meet with faculty and current students. 

The event is free and lunch will be provided to all attending. Same day admissions will be available to students interested in applying to ¾¨Ó㴫ý for fall 2024.

¾¨Ó㴫ý is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. To register, visit .

For more information, please contact Dr. Timothy Winfield, chair of ¾¨Ó㴫ý’s School of Music and associate professor of music, at 724-946-7274 or winfietd@westminster.edu.
 

Sunday, October 1, 2023

¾¨Ó㴫ý is encouraging students to make connections with members of the local region through a new community engagement initiative, Beyond the Quad.

Friday, September 29, 2023

An article penned by two alumni and a professor from ¾¨Ó㴫ý’s biochemistry program has been published in RNA Biology, a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field of ribonucleic acid research.

Friday, September 29, 2023

Dr. James C. Rhoads, professor of political science and current department chair at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, recently presented at the 39th annual Q conference at Ulster University, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

As part of ¾¨Ó㴫ý’s 2023 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, four alumni and one current student will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards Reception and Dinner on Friday, Oct. 6.

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Celebrity Series will present the jazz rock Grammy Award-winning group Blood, Sweat & Tears (BS&T) at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Will W. Orr Auditorium.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Award-winning singer-songwriter, peace activist, writer and public speaker David LaMotte will spend three days on the ¾¨Ó㴫ý campus as the 2023 Wayne H. Christy lecturer, speaking to students, performing for the community and meeting with local organizations.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

A ¾¨Ó㴫ý junior spent her summer months researching stroke treatments as part of a 10-week Neurodegenerative Undergraduate Research Experience (NURE) residency program at Duquesne University. 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Planetarium will present “Totality!,”  a show about solar eclipses, from 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 13, in the Hoyt Science Center.

Friday, September 22, 2023

¾¨Ó㴫ý will host its annual Professional Networking Symposium (PNS) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, giving college students the chance to start developing a network of professional contacts.