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¾¨Ó㴫ý first-year computer science major Anthony Groves earned third place among U.S. teams in his division at the Trinity College Firefighting Home Robot Competition in Hartford, Conn., this spring.
¾¨Ó㴫ý recently released the schedule of fall graduate classes that provide opportunities for professional development, advanced levels of certification and/or a master's degree in education.Â
 Programs are available in education, English, history, religion, principal, superintendent, reading specialist, adventure education, and school guidance. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
 Fall classes include Elementary and Secondary School Counseling, Public School Finance and Economics, Career Development and Counseling, Principles of School Administration, Superintendent Track Classes, Leadership in the School Literacy Program, Adventure Education Administration, Techniques of Counseling, School Counseling Practicum, Topics in School Administration, Measurement and Evaluation, Language and Literacy in Preschool/Elementary School, Counseling Theories and Practice, School Counseling Internship, Research, Practicum-Principal, and Practicum-Superintendent.
 Registration deadline for these evening classes is Aug. 16. For more information, contact Dr. Darwin Huey, director of the Graduate Program and chair of the Department of Education at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, at (724) 946-7186 or e-mail hueydw@westminster.edu.
The ¾¨Ó㴫ý Planetarium presents "The Dawn of Astronomy" April 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 6 p.m. and April 9 at 3 p.m. in Hoyt Science Resources Center room 116.
"Have you ever longed to see the majesty of the Pyramids of Egypt," asked Dr. Samuel Lightner, chair and professor of physics at ¾¨Ó㴫ý. "Have you ever dreamed of standing on a misty plain in England surrounded by the monument that is Stonehenge? Now you can see both of these wonders of the ancient world and learn why they might have been built without ever leaving New Wilmington. Come and see this beautiful multi-media program, which will transport you back in time."
The show is free and open to the public, but reservations are required due to limited seating. To make reservations, call the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Department of Physics at (724) 946-7200.
Dr. G. Samuel Lightner IV, professor and chair of physics at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, will present "What are Plasmas and Why Do We Care?" at Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 11:45 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater located in the McKelvey Campus Center.
"My presentation will focus on plasmas, their applications, and my work, in conjunction with the Contemporary Physics Education Project, in developing and disseminating materials for teaching about plasma physics in introductory physics courses," Lightner said. "Even though plasma is the most common state of matter in the universe, it is an often overlooked contemporary topic. Examples of plasmas on Earth include lighting, florescent lights, aurora, and, of course, plasma TVs.
"In addition plasmas are necessary in the development of controlled fusion energy, a possible future source of safe energy with an abundant fuel supply. I conclude by sharing my experiences visiting some of the leading laboratories researching the development of fusion energy."
Lightner, who has been with ¾¨Ó㴫ý since 1970, earned his undergraduate degree from Randolph-Macon College and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.
Faculty Forum, established in 1990, serves as a venue for the exchange of ideas and information among ¾¨Ó㴫ý faculty. Speakers present their research, teaching ideas, lectures, performances, special programs, and uses of technology to keep faculty informed about the work of colleagues from many disciplines.
The event is free and open to the public. Contact Lightner at (724) 946-7204 or e-mail lightner@westminster.edu for more information.
Four judges, five district justices and the court administrator of Lawrence County will talk about the criminal justice system Tuesday, Nov.18, at 6:30 p.m. in the McKelvey Campus Center Witherspoon Room at ¾¨Ó㴫ý.
Seventeen ¾¨Ó㴫ý education majors will participate in the Multicultural Education Fair at Notre Dame Elementary School Tuesday, April 24, from 5-7 p.m.
Dr. J. Philip Fawley, professor of biology at ¾¨Ó㴫ý, continues the Biology Department's Sesquicentennial Seminar with "Changing Perspectives on Medical Treatment: 150 Years and Counting" Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Phillips Lecture Hall of the Hoyt Science Resources Center.
¾¨Ó㴫ý continues its 150th birthday celebration with the first in a series of Biology Department Seminars Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Phillips Lecture Hall of the Hoyt Science Resources Center.
Dr. Clarence Harms, a professor of biology who has been with ¾¨Ó㴫ý since 1969, will begin the series with "150 Years of Biology at ¾¨Ó㴫ý."
¾¨Ó㴫ý will host the Choral Adjudication Festival Thursday, March 15, from 9 a.m.-noon.
Dr. Jennifer Roche of the College of Wooster was the guest speaker at a colloquium hosted by the ¾¨Ó㴫ý Mathematics and Computer Science Department Oct. 16.
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