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- [Derek Zander Joins Westminster College to Lead the Athletic Department and Other Strategic Initiatives](https://news.wcmo.edu/derek-zander-joins-westminster-college-to-lead-the-athletic-department-and-other-strategic-initiatives/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Westminster is pleased to announce a new strategic leadership team in the Department of Athletics that is headed by Derek Zander, the College’s new Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Athletics Advancement, and Strategic Programs. Derek will also be a member of the President’s Cabinet. Derek Zander, Vice President of
- [Westminster College Announces the Spring 2023 Dean’s List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-spring-2023-deans-list/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO - June 9, 2023: Westminster College is pleased to announce those students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 220 students includes 44 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 65 juniors, and 53 seniors. The Dean’s List recognizes Westminster students who achieved high academic performance during
- [Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, Announces Longer-Term Contract Extensions for the President and Two Other Senior Staff Members](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-in-fulton-missouri-announces-longer-term-contract-extensions-for-the-president-and-two-other-senior-staff-members/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ May 18, 2023: Longer-term contract extensions for President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., and two other Westminster senior staff members were announced on May 11, 2023, through communications to the College community. President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., ’79 IND Citing a number
- [My Westminster Big Brother: How The College's Most Important Work Often Happens One Person at a Time](https://news.wcmo.edu/my-westminster-big-brother-how-the-colleges-most-important-work-often-happens-one-person-at-a-time/) - Growing up in Fulton, I was surrounded by institutions that helped define our community: Fulton State Hospital, the Missouri School for the Deaf, William Woods College (now University), and Westminster College. Interestingly, Fulton State Hospital, the Missouri School for the Deaf and Westminster were essentially founded in 1851. As a child, I didn't appreciate how
- [In the Basement of Westminster Hall or Flying High Above Ground: Caring Comes Naturally to Wellness Center Executive Director Kim Lorentz](https://news.wcmo.edu/in-the-basement-of-westminster-hall-or-flying-high-above-ground-caring-comes-naturally-to-wellness-center-executive-director-kim-lorentz/) - As executive director of Westminster’s Wellness Center, Kim Lorentz works in the basement of Westminster Hall, caring for the well-being of Westminster students, faculty and staff. This summer, however, Lorentz found herself 112 feet above the Lake Michigan shoreline, caring for Big Sable Lighthouse. Employed by the College during the months of August through May,
- [Eureka College and Westminster College Launch Berlin Wall Bowl, a First-of-Its-Kind College Football Rivalry Inspired by Cold War History](https://news.wcmo.edu/eureka-college-and-westminster-college-launch-berlin-wall-bowl-a-first-of-its-kind-college-football-rivalry-inspired-by-cold-war-history/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The athletic departments of Eureka College and Westminster College today announced the creation of the Berlin Wall Bowl, a new nonconference football rivalry believed to be the only collegiate game inspired by the history of the Cold War and fall of the Berlin Wall. The two institutions share a unique, historic connection
- [Summer Spotlight: Meet Madison VanDyke, 2026 FIFA World Cup Intern and Lover of Languages](https://news.wcmo.edu/summer-spotlight-meet-madison-vandyke-2026-fifa-world-cup-intern-and-lover-of-languages/) - Rising senior Madison VanDyke scored big this summer by landing a coveted internship with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City, Missouri. “This opportunity will definitely help with my future career,” the St. Peters, Missouri, resident majoring in global and transnational studies reflects. “This role has given me the opportunity to interact with people
- [Summer Spotlight: A Fab Collab at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/summer-spotlight-a-fab-collab-at-westminster-college/) - Three Professors and Two Alumni Collaborate on New Book About Quirky ‘Letterkenny’ TV Show Drs. Tobias Gibson, James McRae and Jeremy Reed share a secret handshake of sorts. “How are ya now?” they occasionally say when passing one another on campus. Shared one-liners became commonplace after a beginning-of-year faculty reception in 2024, when Gibson mentioned
- [Westminster College Proudly Hosts the 2026 College for Kids: A 37-Year-Old Program for Gifted Students From Across the United States](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-proudly-hosts-the-2026-college-for-kids-a-37-year-old-program-for-gifted-students-from-across-the-united-states/) - You are handed a roll of duct tape, a giant black trash bag as well as two pieces of cardboard and instructed to fashion the random objects into a sailboat that launches at dusk. Yet you are not a survivalist or reenacting an old episode of MacGyver. You are, in fact, participating in the 2026
- [Summer Spotlight: Meet Ailey Fields, Intern at the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Newport, Arkansas](https://news.wcmo.edu/summer-spotlight-meet-ailey-fields-intern-at-the-office-of-the-prosecuting-attorney-in-newport-arkansas/) - This Summer Spotlight is the first in a series highlighting various students and faculty before the fall semester begins. Classes resume Aug. 19! Name Ailey Fields, Class of 2027 Intern, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Internship Location Third Judicial District Newport, Arkansas Class Year Class of 2027 Majors Political Science Philosophy Minors Pre-Law Women and
- [Media Advisory and Invitation to Cover Event: Staff and Local Residents to Read Declaration of Independence at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/media-advisory-and-invitation-to-cover-event-staff-and-local-residents-to-read-declaration-of-independence-at-westminster-college/) - Who: Westminster College staff, employees of America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) and numerous individuals from the Callaway County community What: Westminster College will host a celebratory reading of the Declaration of Independence, which will be recorded and shared via social media at 5 p.m. on July 8 in unity with Show-Me 250. Readers will include:
- [Teaching With Alacrity: How Holistic Development is Central to Dr. Natasia Sexton's Music Classes and the Liberal Arts](https://news.wcmo.edu/teaching-with-alacrity-how-holistic-development-is-central-to-dr-natasia-sextons-music-classes-and-the-liberal-arts/) - Dr. Natasia Sexton is pictured above with the Remley Award she received during the 2026 Alumni Awards Convocation. This article is the fifth in a series found on the Notes From the Nest blog on why liberal arts degrees are so desperately needed in society today. The subject under discussion on a random Wednesday
- [Decades of Celebration: A Look Back at Independence Day in Callaway County](https://news.wcmo.edu/decades-of-celebration-a-look-back-at-independence-day-in-callaway-county/) - Fulton residents and Westminster officials celebrated Independence Day in 1853 by laying the cornerstone for the original Westminster Hall on the College's Hill. Photo courtesy of the Callaway County Historical Society. As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, communities across the nation are preparing celebrations. Some events will
- [America’s National Churchill Museum Receives $20,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation](https://news.wcmo.edu/americas-national-churchill-museum-receives-20000-grant-from-u-s-bank-foundation/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 8, 2026: America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM), a nonprofit organization that commemorates Winston Churchill’s life and times, today announced it has received a $20,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. The one-year grant will be used to support K-12 educational programming in Callaway and Boone counties. “The most
- [Spring Into Action: A Season and Semester of Whirlwind Activity and New Beginnings](https://news.wcmo.edu/spring-into-action-a-season-and-semester-of-whirlwind-activity-and-new-beginnings/) - At Westminster, many joke that the phrase “spring into action” actually refers to the fast-paced weeks leading up to the College’s traditional commencement activities. From Alumni Weekend and the Undergraduate Scholars Forum to awards ceremonies and graduation, the 2026 spring semester sprinted full speed ahead before joyfully coming to a halt at the Columns Ceremony,
- [Westminster College Proudly Announces the Spring 2026 Dean’s List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-proudly-announces-the-spring-2026-deans-list/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – May 27, 2026: Westminster College proudly announces those students who were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for superb academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors. To be included on Westminster’s Dean’s List, a student must achieve a 3.60
- [Westminster College Names Peyton Whitted Head Women’s Basketball Coach](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-names-peyton-whitted-head-womens-basketball-coach/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – May 29, 2026: The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Westminster has named Peyton Whitted as the College’s head women’s basketball coach. Whitted was selected after a nationwide search for a leader to guide the NCAA Division III program into its next chapter within the Saint Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- [Of Visible Cheer and Hidden Talent: Meet Faculty of the Year Award Winner Enrique Salas Durazo, PhD](https://news.wcmo.edu/of-visible-cheer-and-hidden-talent-meet-faculty-of-the-year-award-winner-enrique-salas-durazo-phd/) - Dr. Enrique Salas Durazo readily admits that he actually planned to become an engineer before teaching Spanish — and winning the 2026 Faculty of the Year Award — at Westminster College. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Salas Durazo followed in his father’s footsteps by receiving a four-year technical degree in electronics and digital communications
- [Make Plans to Attend a Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Press Conference for an Important Announcement](https://news.wcmo.edu/make-plans-to-attend-a-department-of-intercollegiate-athletics-press-conference-for-an-important-announcement/) - Please note the date and time of this event, which originally was scheduled for 3 p.m. on May 26, has been modified since this alert was originally posted. WHO: The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics WHAT: Press conference WHEN: 9 a.m. Friday, May 29 WHERE: Historic Gymnasium on the Hill at Westminster College, adjacent to Lamkin
- [Fortified with Delicious Food, True Friends and Generous Giving: Westminster's Unique Approach to Finals Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/fortified-with-delicious-food-true-friends-and-generous-giving-westminsters-unique-approach-to-finals-week/) - At dusk on Sunday, April 3, virtually every student on Westminster’s campus pushed their way through the doors of Mueller Leadership Hall, giddy with anticipation. “It’s every man for himself,” one said, maniacally laughing. Was it a flash mob, a group prank on administration or evidence of a massive underground cult emerging from the shadows
- [Missouri Sen. Travis Fitzwater to Deliver Westminster’s 2026 Commencement Address at 2 p.m. on May 9](https://news.wcmo.edu/missouri-sen-travis-fitzwater-to-deliver-westminsters-2026-commencement-address-at-2-p-m-on-may-9/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – May 1, 2026: Westminster College is pleased to announce that Missouri Sen. Travis Fitzwater will deliver the 175-year-old institution’s 2026 commencement address at 2 p.m. on May 9 in Champ Auditorium. The College will also award an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Fitzwater at the ceremony. The
- [Annette Ramirez ’25 Recognized as Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow by Missouri Milken Educators](https://news.wcmo.edu/annette-ramirez-25-recognized-as-missouri-teacher-leader-of-tomorrow-by-missouri-milken-educators/) - Annette Ramirez's parents, brother and sister surprised the first-grade teacher by showing up unexpectedly during her special award ceremony at Bartley School on April 27. The family is from Reed, Missouri. Westminster College faculty and staff were also present at the event. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – April 28, 2026: Annette Ramirez, a
- [Westminster Announces Obi Agomo as the College’s New Head Men’s Basketball Coach](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-announces-obi-agomo-as-the-colleges-new-head-mens-basketball-coach/) - FULTON, Mo. — April 20, 2026: Westminster College officially named Obi Agomo as its 15th head men’s basketball coach during a press conference at 3 p.m. in the Historic Gymnasium. A Chicagoland native, Agomo brings a wealth of coaching experience and a global basketball background to the Blue Jays program. “We are excited to welcome Obi
- [Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Press Conference](https://news.wcmo.edu/department-of-intercollegiate-athletics-press-conference/) - MEDIA ADVISORY AND INVITATION TO COVER EVENT Make plans to attend and cover a press conference regarding an exciting announcement from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Westminster College. WHO: Dr. Jessica Brown, director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and others WHAT: The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will formally introduce the new Blue Jays men’s basketball coach, with interviews
- [Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe to kick off 80th anniversary commemoration of Winston Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech](https://news.wcmo.edu/missouri-gov-mike-kehoe-to-kick-off-80th-anniversary-commemoration-of-winston-churchills-iron-curtain-speech/) - FULTON, Mo. — Feb. 17, 2026: America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster College is pleased to announce that Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe will deliver opening remarks during the March 5-7 80th anniversary commemoration of Winston Churchill’s “The Sinews of Peace” address, commonly known as the “Iron Curtain” speech. The governor’s welcoming
- [Media Advisory and Invitation to Cover Event](https://news.wcmo.edu/media-advisory-and-invitation-to-cover-event/) - 'The Sinews of Peace' at 80: An Anniversary Commemoration of Winston Churchill’s Iconic Speech WHO: America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster College WHAT: Eighty years ago on March 5, 1946, history was made when former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his iconic “The Sinews of Peace,” or “Iron Curtain,” address
- [Columns to Turn Blue for Third Annual Community-Wide CASA Effort](https://news.wcmo.edu/columns-to-turn-blue-for-third-annual-callaway-goes-blue-for-casa-kick-off-event/) - THE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1 HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL 29 AND MODIFIED IN FORMAT. WHO: Westminster College and the Epsilon Iota chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta in partnership with Heart of Missouri CASA WHAT: The lights that shine on Westminster’s iconic Greek-revival columns will be ceremonially switched to blue during the month of
- [Westminster College Proudly Announces the  Distinguished List of 2026 Alumni Achievement Honorees](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-proudly-announces-the-distinguished-list-of-2026-alumni-achievement-honorees/) - FULTON, Mo. – April 1, 2026: Westminster College is pleased to announce its 2026 Alumni Achievement honorees. The following highly successful individuals will be officially recognized during Westminster’s Alumni Awards Convocation at 10:30 a.m. on April 11 in Champ Auditorium during Alumni Weekend. The event is free and open to the public. The Jack Marshall Alumni
- [Fifth Annual Brauer Lecture to Feature Whole Foods Co-Founder and CEO](https://news.wcmo.edu/fifth-annual-brauer-lecture-to-feature-whole-foods-co-founder-and-ceo/) - FULTON, Mo. — April 8, 2026: Westminster is pleased to announce that the Fifth Annual Brauer Lecture will proudly feature John Mackey, co-founder and visionary of Whole Foods Market. Today Mackey is also the CEO of Love.Life. Mackey’s presentation, titled “An Evening With John Mackey,” will take place at 4 p.m. on campus April 13 in
- [Work Ethic, Faculty Support and Fierce Determination are the Keys to Success for Four-Time USF Presenter Emelia Hilse](https://news.wcmo.edu/work-ethic-faculty-support-and-fierce-determination-are-the-keys-to-success-for-four-time-usf-presenter-emelia-hilse/) - Westminster senior Emelia Hilse is one of only a select few students to present at the Undergraduate Scholars Forum (USF) for four years straight since the event was founded nearly 20 years ago. The psychology major from Bourbon, Missouri, is currently busy adding last-minute polish to her senior thesis presentation, which will take place during
- [Alumna Elizabeth Ehrhardt, MD, to Kick Off 19th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum on Thursday](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-elizabeth-ehrhardt-md-to-kick-off-19th-annual-undergraduate-scholars-forum-on-thursday/) - Alumna Elizabeth Ehrhardt, MD, MPH, CPH, Class of 2016, will officially kick off Westminster’s 19th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum (USF) at 9 a.m. on April 16, 2026, in Coulter Science Center. Ehrhardt’s presentation, titled “When the Plan Changes: Finding Direction in the Unexpected,” is free and open to the public. Livestreaming is available on the College’s Facebook and livestream pages.
- [Senior Natalie Benton Testifies at Missouri State Capitol Against Potential Cuts to Higher-Education Funding](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-natalie-benton-testifies-at-missouri-state-capitol-against-potential-cuts-to-higher-education-funding/) - Senior Natalie Benton recently used her Westminster leadership and negotiating skills to advocate at the Missouri State Capitol against potential governmental cuts to higher-education scholarship funding. The St. Peters, Missouri, resident gave an impassioned presentation before approximately 20 representatives of the House Budget Committee on Feb. 17 in Jefferson City. She said her presentation appeared
- [Support by Proud Alumnus Gives Westminster Students Unique Opportunity Reserved for Counterterrorism Professionals](https://news.wcmo.edu/support-by-proud-alumnus-gives-westminster-students-unique-opportunity-reserved-for-counterterrorism-professionals/) - Proud alumnus Spencer O'Gara '16 (far left) is the mastermind behind Westminster student attendance at the Third Annual Ohio Counterterrorism Conference in Columbus last January. Thanks to alumnus Spencer O’Gara ’16, six Westminster students experienced a unique professional opportunity exclusively reserved for counterterrorism professionals. The Third Annual Ohio Counterterrorism Conference In January, juniors Lulu
- [Engaging the next generation on the significance of Winston Churchill’s 'Iron Curtain' speech and other lessons from the past](https://news.wcmo.edu/engaging-with-the-next-generation-on-the-significance-of-winston-churchills-iron-curtain-speech-and-other-lessons-from-the-past/) - I recently described to a bright, confident student how America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) was shipped stone by stone from London to the United States as a memorial to Winston Churchill’s “The Sinews of Peace,” or “Iron Curtain,” speech. Those of us of a certain age from Westminster College can give a rundown of the
- [Guest Blog Post: The 'Iron Curtain' Speech at 80 - Lessons for ‘anxious and baffling times’](https://news.wcmo.edu/guest-blog-post-the-iron-curtain-speech-at-80-lessons-for-anxious-and-baffling-times/) - Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, prides itself on being a small college that has a big impact. Never have those words rung truer than when Winston Churchill arrived on its campus in the spring of 1946. At the time, the world was still reeling from the devastation of World War II. Nations lay in ruins,
- [From the Columns to the C-Suite (and So Much More): Cherry-Price Visiting Leaders Series Brings Four Accomplished Alumni to Campus](https://news.wcmo.edu/from-the-columns-to-the-c-suite-and-so-much-more-cherry-price-visiting-leaders-series-brings-four-accomplished-alumni-to-campus/) - What is true leadership? At Westminster College, students engage mightily with this question from freshman year through graduation and beyond. Feb. 23-24, the Fourth Cherry-Price Visiting Leaders Series will bring accomplished alumni to campus as tangible examples of what leadership looks like in boardrooms, federal agencies, museums and global companies. Conducted twice each year, the
- [Renowned Churchill Expert Dr. Larry P. Arnn to Deliver 39th Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/renowned-churchill-expert-dr-larry-p-arnn-to-deliver-39th-enid-and-r-crosby-kemper-lecture/) - Dr. Larry P. Arnn — world-renowned Winston Churchill expert and president of Hillsdale College — will deliver the prestigious Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture during Westminster College’s 80th anniversary commemoration of the “Iron Curtain” speech. The 80th anniversary of the “Iron Curtain” speech Arnn’s lecture will take place at 3:30 p.m. on March 6
- [Cogito, ergo sum and the growing need for liberal arts degree recipients in an AI-driven world](https://news.wcmo.edu/cogito-ergo-sum-and-the-liberal-arts-degree-recipient/) - This article is the fourth in a series on why liberal arts degrees are so desperately needed in society today. If you worry that liberal arts degrees are going the way of the Pony Express, the Watusi, phone booths and cigarette machines, think again. It appears they may be in more demand than ever. I’ll
- [Congratulations to all Westminster students who made the Fall 2025 Dean's List!](https://news.wcmo.edu/congratulations-to-all-westminster-students-who-made-the-fall-2025-deans-list/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Jan. 14, 2026: Westminster College is pleased to announce those students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 259 students includes 66 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 64 juniors and 71 seniors. The Dean’s List recognizes Westminster students who excelled academically during the past semester.
- [Westminster College Athletics Announces Leadership Changes to Align with Championship Culture](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-athletics-announces-leadership-changes-to-align-with-championship-culture/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. — The Westminster College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced a series of leadership changes designed to strengthen departmental structure, enhance support for its 22 varsity programs and further align the department with championship-level standards. Dr. Jessica Brown, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, explained that as the department evolves, the Athletic
- [Article by Junior Isaac Thomas Published in '2024-2025 Fellows Review' of Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress](https://news.wcmo.edu/article-by-junior-isaac-thomas-published-in-2024-2025-fellows-review-of-center-for-the-study-of-the-presidency-and-congress/) - With his triple major, countless leadership roles and genuine enthusiasm for everything the College has to offer, junior Isaac Thomas is the quintessential Westminster student, truly embodying the tagline, “Small College. Big Impact.” Last year, the political science, security studies and history major was the only sophomore worldwide to participate in the prestigious Center for
- [Meet the Doer: Kaitlyn Halamicek, Class of 2026](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-the-doer-kaitlyn-halamicek-class-of-2026/) - The Cambridge Dictionary defines a “doer” as “someone who gets actively involved in something, rather than just thinking or talking about it.” This description perfectly sums up senior Kaitlyn Halamicek of St. Louis. Halamicek is the recipient of Kappa Alpha Theta’s highest honor: the Founders Memorial Scholarship, named after one of four Theta founders, Bettie Tipton Lindsey. Lindsey is referred to as
- [Westminster is an early adopter of the evolving Visual International Relations Project](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-is-an-early-adopter-of-the-evolving-visual-international-relations-project/) - Westminster is an early adopter of an evolving project designed to communicate more effectively about international relations concepts: the Visual International Relations Project (VIRP). On Nov. 19, VIRP Director Dr. Patrick James, the Dana and David Dornsife Dean’s Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California, conducted a special workshop for the College’s
- [U.S. Senate Unanimously Votes in Support of ANCM Becoming a National Historic Landmark](https://news.wcmo.edu/u-s-senate-unanimously-votes-in-support-of-ancm-becoming-a-national-historic-landmark/) - Officials at America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, are in full celebration mode after learning the historic building is one step closer to becoming a National Historic Landmark. The U.S. Senate unanimously voted in support of the designation on Dec. 16. Senate Bill S. 3490 and the
- [Popular Festival of Lessons and Carols Returns to St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday](https://news.wcmo.edu/popular-festival-of-lessons-and-carols-returns-to-st-mary-the-virgin-aldermanbury-at-530-p-m-on-sunday/) - Westminster’s 42nd Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will return to campus this weekend after taking place last year at the First Presbyterian Church of Fulton, during preservation efforts at America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM). The beloved tradition will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the historic Church of St. Mary
- [Small College, Big Journey: How Determination and College Connections Converged for Senior Victor Guevara Gomez III](https://news.wcmo.edu/small-college-big-journey-how-determination-and-college-connections-converged-for-senior-victor-guevara/) - What do a family of immigrants from Mexico, President Don Lofe and a judge from Tulsa, Oklahoma, all have in common? The short answer is Westminster College. The lengthy answer ― which requires some explanation ― is senior Victor Guevara Gomez III. Driven by Determination Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Guevara and his younger brother, Alan,
- [Westminster College and William Woods University to Conduct Extensive Veterans Day Memorial and Honor Ceremony](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-and-william-woods-university-to-conduct-extensive-veterans-day-memorial-and-honor-ceremony/) - Who: Co-hosts Westminster College and William Woods University What: Westminster College and William Woods University will host a Veterans Day Memorial and Honor Ceremony for all those who have served our nation. The ceremony will feature: A bald eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary, which will be present with a handler as a patriotic symbol
- [Class of 2029 surpasses national enrollment trends as one of three largest classes in 10 years](https://news.wcmo.edu/class-of-2029-surpasses-national-enrollment-trends-as-one-of-three-largest-classes-in-10-years/) - Although Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, is intentionally small by design, its enrollment continues to surpass national trends. This fall, more than 238 new students joined the College, making the Class of 2029, together with transfer students, one of the three largest incoming classes in 10 years. Understanding the enrollment cliff In contrast, enrollment is
- [How a liberal arts education led Cameron Gehlert to a competitive graduate program and satisfying career with the State of Missouri](https://news.wcmo.edu/how-a-liberal-arts-education-led-cameron-gehlert-to-a-competitive-graduate-program-and-satisfying-career-with-the-state-of-missouri/) - This is the third installment of a multi-part series on why liberal arts degrees are so desperately needed in society today. Throughout high school and early college, Cameron Gehlert ’22 became known across Missouri as “The Snot Otter Kid” for leading the charge on a bill that declared the hellbender salamander, or “snot otter,” an
- [The 20th Annual Hancock Symposium and 60th John Findley Green Foundation Lecture Featuring Former Gov. Jay Nixon](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-20th-annual-hancock-symposium-and-60th-john-findley-green-foundation-lecture-featuring-former-gov-jay-nixon/) - Media Advisory and Invitation to Cover Event WHO? Approximately 20 experts in the fields of law, environmental policy, sustainability, critical race theory, transgender rights, social inequality and eugenics. Former Gov. State Senator and Attorney Gen. Jeremiah “Jay” W. Nixon is among the noted speakers. For a complete list of lecturers and topics, please visit Westminster’s
- [Get ready to celebrate: Four Blue Jays and two athletic teams will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12](https://news.wcmo.edu/get-ready-to-celebrate-four-blue-jays-and-two-athletic-teams-will-be-inducted-into-the-hall-of-fame-at-6-p-m-on-sept-12/) - The ceremony is part of Westminster's jam-packed 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend, Sept. 12-14 Four Blue Jays alumni and two athletic teams will be celebrated during the 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend, Sept. 12-14. Sarah Koestner ’14, Hannah Marshall ’18, Josh Moore ’07, Josh Thompson ’00, the 1999 women’s volleyball team and the 2009-2010 men’s
- [September 2025 Notes From the Nest](https://news.wcmo.edu/september-2025-notes-from-the-nest/) - Fulton ranked No. 1 among Missouri’s charming college towns Take a look online at this MSN.com article that gathered information from U.S. News World & Report, Google Maps reviews and town websites throughout Missouri to single out 12 smaller college towns “that fly below the radar.” The strengths of both Westminster College and America’s
- [An education driven by curiosity: Josh Morales ’25 heads to one of top graduate programs in physics after immersing himself in research at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/an-education-driven-by-curiosity-josh-morales-25-heads-to-one-of-top-graduate-programs-in-physics-after-immersing-himself-in-research-at-westminster/) - Presenting before a graduate student audience Just before graduation last May, Josh Morales’ superior education in mathematics and physics at Westminster College culminated in a presentation among graduate students at the APS Global Physics Summit in Anaheim, California. He was the only undergraduate in the room. “It was nerve-racking, but I found that everyone
- [The Wright stuff: Dr. Kali Wright-Smith is the embodiment of the power of a liberal arts education](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-wright-stuff-dr-kali-wright-smith-is-the-embodiment-of-the-power-of-a-liberal-arts-education/) - This faculty profile is the second installment of a three-part series on why liberal arts degrees are so desperately needed in society today. Read the first installment here. Dr. Kali Wright-Smith was drawn to Westminster’s liberal arts methodology long before she began teaching at the College in 2013. The chair of the Department of
- [Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to conclude two-day Hancock Symposium with prestigious John Findley Green Foundation Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/former-missouri-gov-jay-nixon-to-conclude-two-day-hancock-symposium-with-prestigious-john-findley-green-foundation-lecture/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 26, 2025: Westminster College is pleased to announce that Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will deliver the 60th John Findley Green Foundation Lecture at 2 p.m. on Sept. 17 in Champ Auditorium. Nixon’s address is part of the 20th Annual Hancock Symposium, Sept. 16-17, themed “Justice: For All?”
- [U.S. Congressman Bob Onder tours ANCM following recent congressional testimony](https://news.wcmo.edu/u-s-congressman-bob-onder-tours-ancm-following-recent-congressional-testimony/) - Photo above, from left: Westminster Trustee Olivia Wilson ’19, Sen. Travis Fitzwater (MO-10), Peter Onder, U.S. Congressman Bob Onder, ANCM’s Timothy Riley, His Majesty's Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom to Missouri Mark Sutherland and Westminster’s President Donald P. Lofe Jr. pause for a moment during a comprehensive tour of ANCM on Aug. 15.
- [Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Switch to Championship Model and Seek Coaches for Two Positions](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-and-womens-wrestling-switch-to-championship-model-and-seek-coaches-for-two-positions/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FULTON, Mo. – Aug. 15, 2025 – The Blue Jays men’s and women’s wrestling programs at Westminster are excited to launch a nationwide search for two new National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III head coaches who will further move the College’s programs into championship culture. Dr. Jessica Brown, Director of
- [Adjusting to college life (your child’s): 5 tips and tricks from a mom of 6](https://news.wcmo.edu/adjusting-to-college-life-your-childs-5-tips-and-tricks-from-a-mom-of-6/) - The fall semester is suddenly upon us ― Westminster College's New Student Move-In Day is this Saturday, Aug. 16. Go Blue Jays!! Parents here and everywhere are sending their children off to college for the very first time. Trust me when I say the inner turmoil they are experiencing during this transition often goes unnoticed.
- [Westminster to host 2025 Callaway Chamber of Commerce Teachers' Appreciation Breakfast on Aug. 14](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-to-host-2025-callaway-chamber-of-commerce-teachers-appreciation-breakfast-on-aug-14/) - Media Alert and Invitation to Cover Event WHO: More than 650 area K-12 educators, representatives from the Callaway County Chamber of Commerce, The Callaway Bank (presenting sponsor), Westminster College and more. The celebration filled with connection, encouragement and gratitude will feature anti-bullying speaker Fabian Ramirez. WHAT: In addition to breakfast and Ramirez’ keynote address,
- [Esteemed New York City attorney and alumnus to deliver 2025 New Student Convocation address](https://news.wcmo.edu/esteemed-new-york-city-attorney-and-alumnus-to-deliver-2025-new-student-convocation-address/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 6, 2025: Esteemed New York City attorney Derick Dailey from Westminster’s Class of 2011 will deliver the College’s 2025 New Student Convocation address at 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 16 in Champ Auditorium. The event is open to the public.* About Dailey and the New Student Convocation address
- [Paying it forward: Kiersten Stephens ’25 renovates Remley space for students who follow in her footsteps](https://news.wcmo.edu/paying-it-forward-kiersten-stephens-25-renovates-remley-space-for-students-who-follow-in-her-footsteps/) - Thanks to an extensive interior redesign made possible by recent graduate Kiersten Stephens ’25, Westminster’s Remley Women & Gender Center is prepped and polished to welcome students back to campus. Classes begin on Aug. 20. Before graduating in May, Stephens decided to pay it forward and improve the space for those following in her
- [Congressman Bob Onder and ANCM’s Timothy Riley urge Congress to designate ANCM a National Historic Landmark](https://news.wcmo.edu/congressman-bob-onder-and-ancms-timothy-riley-urge-congress-to-designate-ancm-a-national-historic-landmark/) - Members of the Natural Resources Committee for the U.S. House of Representatives looked on with sincere interest when Missouri Congressman Bob Onder and Timothy Riley of America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) testified before them on July 16 in Washington, D.C. Onder and Riley, ANCM’s Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Curator and Director, explained
- [Honoring the fallen: Global travelers pay respects to Westminster Seven and reflect on beauty and complexity of Vietnam](https://news.wcmo.edu/honoring-the-fallen-global-travelers-pay-respects-to-westminster-seven-and-reflect-on-beauty-and-complexity-of-vietnam/) - Photos courtesy of Dr. Mark Boulton Just after the world reflected on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, six Westminster students flew to Vietnam and immersed themselves in the rich culture and complex history of the country that experienced prolonged conflict throughout the 20th century. Alec Gorman, Colton Goodwin, Juan Jackson, Cooper Thompson,
- [The latest and greatest at America's National Churchill Musuem](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-latest-and-greatest-at-americas-national-churchill-musuem/) - Destination edification: Fulton and ANCM featured in ‘Family Destinations Guide’ Of course we already knew Fulton is fantastic, but it’s edifying to see others confirm what is ABSOLUTE TRUTH: The little town Westminster College calls home was recently hailed a supreme destination by the Family Destinations Guide! The article focused on the town’s affordability while
- [Alumnus Jason Chacko prominently featured in 'The Arkansas-Democrat Gazette' for his inspiring life of success, significance and service](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-jason-chacko-prominently-featured-in-the-arkansas-democrat-gazette-for-his-inspiring-life-of-success-significance-and-service/) - Photo by Cary Jenkins Every so often, a Westminster alum is so inspiring, others sit up and take notice. In the case of Jason Chacko, Class of 2006, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette did just that in a recent inspiring feature that highlights the day-to-day life of the Little Rock resident. Take a few moments to read
- [Why liberal arts degrees are so desperately needed in society today](https://news.wcmo.edu/why-liberal-arts-degrees-are-so-desperately-needed-in-society-today/) - Seniors from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, process to Champ Auditorium for graduation, followed by the Columns Ceremony on the Hill. This blog post is the first installment of a three-part series on the importance of liberal arts degrees. You may be familiar with college classes as portrayed in movies and television: Serious-looking students
- [Take a bow, Blue Jays!](https://news.wcmo.edu/take-a-bow-blue-jays/) - Westminster students and faculty are all winners, and this time of year proves it. Countless awards ceremonies, honors events and inductions took place all across campus throughout April and early May. Check out the many names listed below that were submitted in the last three weeks to Institutional Marketing and Strategic Communications. Congratulations, everyone! Commencement
- [Dr. Jessica Brown to lead Blue Jays as Westminster’s new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-jessica-brown-to-lead-blue-jays-as-westminsters-new-director-of-intercollegiate-athletics/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 30, 2025: Jessica Brown, Ph.D., of Naperville, Illinois, was named Westminster’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics during an 11 a.m. press conference on the College’s campus. The exciting announcement followed an extensive national search that took place after Derek Zander, who led the department from May 2023 to March 2025,
- [Westminster earns full 10-year reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-earns-full-10-year-reaccreditation-from-the-higher-learning-commission/) - The College also receives full reaccreditation for business administration and education programs and is recognized by the Higher Learning Commission for civic engagement leadership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 16, 2025: Westminster recently received formal notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that the College is fully accredited through the 2034-2035 academic year. HLC-accredited
- [We voted: Check out our top 5 photos of year](https://news.wcmo.edu/we-voted-check-out-our-top-5-photos-of-year/) - They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so explanatory text shouldn’t be necessary for us to appreciate the best photos of the 2024-2025 academic year! Still, kudos are warranted. Many thanks to Branden Bise, Director of Digital Media, for these photos as well as Tim Riley of America’s National Churchill Museum for the
- [Business programs at Westminster College reaffirmed by the ACBSP](https://news.wcmo.edu/business-programs-at-westminster-college-reaffirmed-by-the-acbsp/) - Westminster is pleased to announce that the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at the College for 10 years. With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation
- [Saucier Field: Westminster's Connection to the St. Louis Browns and Baseball History](https://news.wcmo.edu/saucier-field-westminsters-connection-to-the-st-louis-browns-and-baseball-history/) - Various names remain with Westminster students long after they graduate: Gage, Marquess, Rice, Scott, Hunter, Mueller, Reeves, Wetterau, Weigle. Although students only half wonder about the people behind the buildings or sports fields, everyone remembers where they overslept for class, ate countless bowls of soft-serve ice cream, crammed for finals or hit a homerun. Saucier
- [Westminster College enhances leadership team to further advance strategic plan initiatives and financial objectives](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-enhances-leadership-team-to-further-advance-strategic-plan-initiatives-and-financial-objectives/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 12, 2025: Westminster has announced the appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ganz Jr., CPA, CGMA (Active Status), as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the College. He will also be a member of the President’s Cabinet. Ganz officially stepped into the role on April 23, following a leadership transition
- [Westminster receives DESE reaccreditation as an Educator Preparation Provider](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-receives-dese-reaccreditation-as-an-educator-preparation-provider/) - Westminster’s Department of Education is once again approved for accreditation as an Education Preparation Provider by the Missouri State Board of Education, as recommended by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The accreditation is particularly significant because it did not require a site visit, based on highly comprehensive data submitted by the College
- [The Rt. Hon. Sir Conor Burns among nine distinguished individuals inducted into Association of Churchill Fellows](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-rt-hon-sir-conor-burns-among-nine-distinguished-individuals-inducted-into-association-of-churchill-fellows/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 5, 2025: The Rt. Hon. Sir Conor Burns, former member of the UK parliament, was among nine distinguished individuals recently inducted in the prestigious Association of Churchill Fellows. The ceremony was conducted by the Board of Governors of America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster
- [Congratulations to all students named to Westminster's Spring 2025 Dean's List!](https://news.wcmo.edu/congratulations-to-all-students-named-to-westminsters-spring-2025-deans-list/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 4, 2025: Westminster College is pleased to announce those students who achieved exemplary academic performance and were named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. The list of 226 students includes 64 freshmen, 51 sophomores, 52 juniors and 59 seniors. The Dean’s List recognizes Westminster students who excelled academically
- [Confidentially speaking: Museum Confidential podcast host and Westminster alum features ANCM](https://news.wcmo.edu/confidentially-speaking-museum-confidential-podcast-host-and-westminster-alum-features-ancm/) - A few years ago, I stumbled across a New York Times story that mentioned a Westminster classmate of mine from the days of yore. “Scott Gregory,” known by early ’90s Blue Jays as Scotty Pitcock, was an English major from the Class of 1993 with a wicked creative streak. Now an operations director who also
- [Welcome to Notes From the Nest!](https://news.wcmo.edu/welcome-to-notes-from-the-nest/) - Full disclosure: For this first blog post, I initially wrote something eloquent (well, my 13-year-old liked it), dramatically welcoming the New Year and attempting a poetic comparison between the Columns and the sparkling white snow that blanketed the Hill during the first frigid weeks of January. What a way to tempt fate! As things go
- [Westminster College Proudly Announces its Distinguished 2025 Alumni Achievement Honorees](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-proudly-announces-its-distinguished-2025-alumni-achievement-honorees/) - Drum roll, please: It’s the time of year our alumni have all been waiting for! Westminster College is excited to announce its esteemed 2025 Alumni Achievement honorees. The following nine highly accomplished individuals will be formally recognized during the Alumni Awards Convocation at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 in Champ Auditorium: The Jack Marshall
- [Westminster and ANCM in the news](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-and-ancm-in-the-news/) - Whether it’s an event attracting hundreds, or the press takes note that we’re just freaking fabulous, Westminster College is always in the news. Below are just some of the headlines from March through May. Westminster College Headlines Fulton Sun: Westminster College graduates 149 students Fulton Sun: Commencement speaker: Retired professor to give Westminster commencement speech
- [You follow me?](https://news.wcmo.edu/you-follow-me/) - If you’re not following us on socials, what ARE you doing? Get with it, Blue Jays, and go for a scroll with WestMO! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. AND, check out our latest popular posts!!
- [A Class Act: Two Class of 2024 Graduates Named Outstanding Beginning Teachers](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-class-act-two-class-of-2024-graduates-named-outstanding-beginning-teachers/) - Recent graduates Shelby Kurtz ’24 and Madisyn Lenk ’24 (above) dashed from the classroom to the College for special recognition as Outstanding Beginning Teachers during a festive end-of-year education celebration at 4 p.m. on April 24 in the Hermann Lounge. The informally named “Education Happy Hour” was just that: 60 minutes of immense happiness for
- [2025 Grow Your Own Grant Recipients Continue ‘Hometown Hero’ Legacy at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/2025-grow-your-own-grant-recipients-continue-hometown-hero-legacy-at-westminster-college/) - “Hometown heroes” is a term used frequently to describe Westminster’s education majors, many of whom graduate from the College with the sincere, noble intention of serving rural communities. Senior Annette Ramirez and junior Charlotte Kurtz are two students who will do just that with the help of a Grow Your Own grant they officially received
- [Professor Emerita of Mathematical Sciences and Multiple Award Recipient to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/professor-emerita-of-mathematical-sciences-and-multiple-award-recipient-to-deliver-2025-commencement-address/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – May 6, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Mary Majerus, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Mathematical Sciences, will deliver the College’s commencement address at 2 p.m. on May 10 in Champ Auditorium. The ceremony is a ticketed event, with a livestream available to the general public on the College’s
- [80th Anniversary Celebration of VE Day to Take Place Thursday at America’s National Churchill Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/80th-anniversary-celebration-of-ve-day-to-take-place-thursday-at-americas-national-churchill-museum/) - MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: The public as well and students, faculty and staff of Westminster College are cordially invited to join America’s National Churchill Museum in a first-ever celebration of its kind. WHAT: The bells of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, will ring a celebratory peal for 10 minutes to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory
- [The Rt. Hon. Sir Conor Burns to Headline Prestigious List of Speakers During Churchill Fellows Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-rt-hon-sir-conor-burns-to-headline-prestigious-list-of-speakers-during-churchill-fellows-weekend/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – April 18, 2025: The Rt. Hon. Sir Conor Burns will headline the 2025 Churchill Fellows Weekend, April 25-26 at America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the Westminster College campus. He will deliver the 38th Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture, “World Peace, Trade and Rules-Based Order,” at 10 a.m.
- [Alumnus John York to Kick Off 18th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-john-york-to-kick-off-18th-annual-undergraduate-scholars-forum/) - Alumnus John York, Class of 2016, will officially kick off Westminster’s 18th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum (USF) with an exciting keynote address at 9 a.m. on April 17, 2025, in Coulter Science Center. Following the opening session, the USF will continue in concurrent sessions throughout the day at the same location, featuring original student work. All
- [Best-Selling Author and Political Commentator to Deliver Fourth Annual Brauer Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/best-selling-author-and-political-commentator-to-deliver-fourth-annual-brauer-lecture/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – April 9, 2025: Westminster College is pleased to announce that best-selling author and political commentator Rob Henderson will deliver the Fourth Annual Brauer Lecture at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the Church of St. Mary, the Virgin, Aldermanbury ― part of America’s National Churchill Museum. The public is
- [Karen Tompson-Wolfe to Receive Prestigious Remley Reward](https://news.wcmo.edu/karen-tompson-wolfe-to-receive-prestigious-remley-reward/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Karen Tompson-Wolfe of Auxvasse, Missouri, will receive the College’s prestigious 2025 Remley Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. She is assistant dean of the First-Year Experience and Learning Opportunities and head of the Tomnitz Family Learning Opportunities Center at
- [Raymond Schneider to Receive Alumni Achievement Award on Behalf of Wife Anne E. (McIntosh) Schneider (Posthumous)](https://news.wcmo.edu/raymond-schneider-to-receive-alumni-achievement-award-on-behalf-of-wife-anne-e-mcintosh-schneider-posthumous/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Anne E. (McIntosh) Schneider of Jefferson City, Missouri, Class of 1985, who died on Aug. 24, 2024, is the posthumous recipient of Westminster’s Alumni Achievement Award. Her husband, Raymond Schneider, will receive the award on her behalf on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Schneider showed true
- [Jeffrey M. Palmer to Receive Prestigious Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/jeffrey-m-palmer-to-receive-prestigious-alumni-achievement-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Jeffrey M. Palmer, Class of 1999, will receive the College’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Palmer is a senior vice president, senior portfolio management director, global sports and entertainment director, institutional consultant and financial advisor
- [George W. Mahn III to Receive Prestigious Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/george-w-mahn-iii-to-receive-prestigious-alumni-achievement-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that George W. Mahn III of Dallas, Texas, Class of 1992, will receive the College’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Originally from St. Louis, Mahn is a musical artist, composer, producer and proprietor of Gentry Avenue
- [Wendy A. Humphrey to Receive Prestigious Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/wendy-a-humphrey-to-receive-prestigious-alumni-achievement-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Wendy A. Humphrey of Lubbock, Texas, Class of 1995, will receive the College’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Humphrey is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of Assessment and Brock Professor of Law at
- [Kenneth R. Burton to Receive Prestigious Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/kenneth-r-burton-to-receive-prestigious-alumni-achievement-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Kenneth R. Burton of Katy, Texas, Class of 1965, will receive the College’s prestigious Alumni Achievement Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Burton is a distinguished U.S. Army Reserve veteran, legal professional and humanitarian whose career has impressively spanned
- [Matthew Greaves, DDS, to Receive Prestigious Young Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/matthew-greaves-dds-to-receive-prestigious-young-alumni-achievement-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Matthew D. Greaves, DDS, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Class of 2010, will receive the College’s prestigious Young Alumni Achievement Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. A native of St. Louis, Greaves was named the 2023 Air National Guard’s Dentist
- [Westminster to Host Callaway Goes Blue for CASA Kick-Off Event at the Columns](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-to-host-callaway-goes-blue-for-casa-kick-off-event-at-the-columns/) - Westminster College will partner with Heart of Missouri CASA for its annual Callaway Goes Blue for CASA campaign that runs throughout April for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The public is invited to a kick-off ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on April 1 on the Hill at Westminster College, when the lights that shine on the iconic
- [Alyssa (Baker) Lankford to Receive Prestigious Young Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/alyssa-baker-lankford-to-receive-prestigious-young-alumni-achievement-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Alyssa (Baker) Lankford of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Class of 2014, will receive the College’s Young Alumni Achievement Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Lankford is an attorney at McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City who served for two years
- [Timothy S. Steinbeck to Receive Prestigious Jack Marshall Alumni Loyalty Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/timothy-s-steinbeck-to-receive-prestigious-jack-marshall-alumni-loyalty-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 21, 2025: Westminster is pleased to announce that Timothy S. Steinbeck of Fulton, Missouri, Class of 1982, will receive the College’s Jack Marshall Alumni Loyalty Award on April 12 during Alumni Weekend. Originally from Higginsville, Missouri, Steinbeck majored in sociology, psychology and anthropology at Westminster while also being
- [Relentless Ramirez: SLIAC Three-Time Player of the Year is a Champion On and Off the Court](https://news.wcmo.edu/relentless-ramirez-sliac-three-time-player-of-the-year-is-a-champion-on-and-off-the-court/) - When senior Annette Ramirez of Reeds, Missouri, decided to attend Westminster College, she never dreamed she would break conference basketball records and make countless headlines. She just loved playing the game. Yet fate (and a lot of talent) intervened, and on Feb. 26, Ramirez was named the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Women’s Three-Time
- [Another Incredible Win for Washington: Talisha Washington Named SLIAC Coach of the Year for Second Time](https://news.wcmo.edu/another-incredible-win-for-washington-talisha-washington-named-sliac-coach-of-the-year-for-second-time/) - Congratulations to head women’s basketball coach Talisha Washington ’13, who was named Coach of the Year for the second time by the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC)! A release issued by the conference on Feb. 26 highlighted Washington’s accomplishments during the 2025 basketball season, which include the following: Leading the Blue Jays to a
- [Branding, Blazers and the Big City: Westminster's Marketing and Strategic Communications Intern Reflects on New York Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/branding-blazers-and-the-big-city-westminsters-marketing-and-strategic-communications-intern-reflects-on-new-york-experience/) - Westminster College provides undergraduate students with a myriad of unique opportunities, and going to New York City with the Blue Blazers Investment Committee is certainly my favorite! As the Chief Marketing Officer of the committee and an intern for Westminster College’s Marketing Department, seeing the city through my camera lens was a unique, unforgettable experience.
- [Westminster to Wall Street: Financial Planning and Finance Major is Empowered by Blue Blazers Trip to New York](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-to-wall-street-financial-planning-and-finance-major-is-empowered-by-blue-blazers-trip-to-new-york/) - Picture this: Exactly 24 Midwestern college students land at LaGuardia Airport and descend on Manhattan one cold February morning, bringing with them exactly 24 preconceived notions of New York, a bit of wide-eyed fascination and numerous big dreams. Does this description sound like the makings of a movie in the same comedic genre as Home
- [Offices of Enrollment Management and Student Services Joining Forces to Optimize Student Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/offices-of-enrollment-management-and-student-services-joining-forces-to-optimize-student-experience/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce the offices of Enrollment Management and Student Services continue to unite efforts to focus on optimizing every phase of the Westminster experience, from recruitment through graduation. Effective March 3, 2025, Derek Zander will transition to Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Services, bringing to the office his leadership
- [Recently Implemented Financial Planning Major Now a CFP Board-Registered Program](https://news.wcmo.edu/recently-implemented-financial-planning-major-now-a-cfp-board-registered-program/) - Westminster is pleased to announce the College’s recently implemented financial planning major is now officially registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). The program passed the CFP Board’s registration process last fall after Westminster launched the financial planning major in the fall of 2022. Dr. Dilruba Moutusi, Assistant Professor and faculty
- [Public Invited to Attend 10th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Event on Wednesday Night in Historic Gymnasium](https://news.wcmo.edu/public-invited-to-attend-10th-annual-coaches-vs-cancer-event-on-wednesday-night-in-historic-gymnasium/) - Men’s and women’s basketball will take on both Blackburn College and cancer during back-to-back Coaches vs. Cancer games on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Westminster’s Historic Gymnasium. Tipoff for the women’s game is at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the general public to the annual event are $5, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
- [Westminster Students to Honor Alumnus Heroes Killed in Vietnam War](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-to-honor-alumnus-heroes-killed-in-vietnam-war/) - Students in Dr. Mark Boulton's history class discussed their extensive research on the seven Westminster alumni who were killed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and their plans to honor these brave heroes on their upcoming Westminster trip to Vietnam in a special evening class presentation May 1 at the Coulter Science Center. Kelsie Slaughter,
- [Westminster College Proudly Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-proudly-announces-fall-2024-deans-list/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Jan. 14, 2025: Westminster College is pleased to announce those students who achieved exemplary academic performance and were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. The list of 235 students includes 70 freshmen, 51 sophomores, 43 juniors and 71 seniors. The Dean’s List recognizes Westminster students who excelled academically
- [Sandi R. Bliss Named Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/sandi-r-bliss-named-vice-president-of-institutional-advancement-and-alumni-engagement-at-westminster-college/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Jan. 23, 2025: Westminster College is pleased to announce that Sandi R. Bliss of Odessa, Texas, has been named Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement. Bliss comes to Westminster with more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, donation management, alumni and donor relations, cohesive partner development,
- [On the Right Path: Dr. Erich Jauch Supports Students Through Westminster's Innovative Math Pathways Program](https://news.wcmo.edu/on-the-right-path-dr-erich-jauch-supports-students-through-westminsters-innovative-math-pathways-program/) - Consider the dilemma of a college freshman who excelled in high school math but now is enrolled in Calculus I despite planning to major in history, and the student is suddenly struggling. Or a transfer student from a community college who lacks the math credits typical for sophomores but is eager to catch up and
- [Dynamic Enrollment Marketing Duo Receives Best of CASE District VI Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/dynamic-enrollment-marketing-duo-receives-best-of-case-district-vi-award/) - While the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) celebrated its 50th year as a global nonprofit, two Westminster College employees earned the respected organization’s highest honor for recruitment-piece design. Kristina Bright, Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing, and Laura Harcharick, Enrollment Marketing Specialist, won the Best of CASE District VI Award on Oct. 23.
- [Badge of Honor: Senior Tatum Covey Embraces the Challenges and Benefits of Westminster's Honors Program](https://news.wcmo.edu/badge-of-honor-senior-tatum-covey-embraces-the-challenges-and-benefits-of-westminsters-honors-program/) - Biochemistry major Tatum Covey ’25 is enthusiastic about many things: her leadership in Kappa Kappa Gamma and position as a senator with the Student Government Association come to mind. But her in-depth thesis on Prevotella bacteria and the oral microbiome is particularly significant to the Westminster senior, whose original research took place in Westminster’s newly
- [Dr. Tobias Gibson Publishes Definitive Textbook on Issues Impacting International Security Today](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-tobias-gibson-publishes-definitive-textbook-on-issues-impacting-international-security-today/) - Dr. Tobias T. Gibson has done it again: In November, the professor of political science and security studies published a scholarly textbook along with former Westminster Professor Kurt W. Jefferson. The two joined forces to coedit International Security Studies and Technology, which is a definitive text on a variety of issues impacting international security today.
- [Henson Family Award for Student Teachers Helps New Educators Launch Their Careers](https://news.wcmo.edu/henson-family-award-for-student-teachers-helps-new-educators-launch-their-careers/) - Although Alice Henson of Stillwell, Kansas, never studied or taught at Westminster College, she certainly knows her way around a classroom. The longtime high school biology teacher, along with her husband, Donald, recently established the Henson Family Award for Student Teachers because of her sincere love of teaching. The Hensons were already familiar with Westminster
- [New Writing Center in Hazel 101 of Reeves Library Serves All Writers of Every Genre](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-writing-center-in-hazel-101-of-reeves-library-serves-all-writers-and-genres/) - Dr. Brittany Carlson and Sierra Pultman served up pizza and prose on Nov. 12 during a writers’ retreat at Westminster’s new Writing Center located in Hazel 101 of Reeves Library. The retreat was one of a series of relaxed events at the Center, which now offers everything from proofreading essays to tightening up lab reports
- [Westminster’s Education Department Receives DEWEY Award for Second Year in a Row](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsters-education-department-receives-dewey-award-for-second-year-in-a-row/) - For the second year in a row, Westminster is among only 15 colleges and universities statewide to receive a $70,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly (DEWEY) Award was recently distributed to qualified applicants who are actively working to increase the teacher
- [The Story Behind the Story: All About Westminster's Comprehensive History Book by Dr. William E. Parrish](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-story-behind-the-story-all-about-westminsters-comprehensive-history-book-by-dr-william-e-parrish/) - Although William E. Parrish, PhD, has lived through some of the most significant moments in U.S. history since his birth in 1931, the 93-year-old remains most captivated by Westminster College’s fascinating past. Today, the professor emeritus of history and official Westminster historian is extremely proud that his lifelong work devoted to the College is now
- [Festival of Lessons and Carols to Take Place at First Presbyterian Church in Fulton](https://news.wcmo.edu/festival-of-lessons-and-carols-to-take-place-at-first-presbyterian-church-in-fulton/) - Temporary Venue Allows Preservation Efforts to Continue at St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury Westminster College’s 41st Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will be conducted at a new venue this year: the First Presbyterian Church of Fulton, located at 718 Court St. The revered tradition will take place at 5 p.m. during its regularly scheduled
- [A Thanksgiving Tribute: Westminster Features Just a Few of the College's 120+ Super Staff Members](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-thanksgiving-tribute-westminster-features-just-a-few-of-the-colleges-120-super-staff-members/) - During this season of thanksgiving, Westminster is celebrating its many staff members! You know the workforce idioms: Go the extra mile. Burn the midnight oil. All hands on deck. Nose to the grindstone. At Westminster, more than 120 full-time staff members help “land the plane” each day so our students have a fantastic educational journey
- [Iron Butterfly and Women in the Arena Podcasters to Head Up Special Webcast](https://news.wcmo.edu/iron-butterfly-and-women-in-the-arena-podcasters-to-head-up-special-webcast/) - Update: A link to the webcast described below can now be found on Westminster's YouTube page. Three female podcasters with a razor-sharp focus on women in U.S. intelligence and the military will head up a special webcast at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, followed by a Q&A session. Sponsored by Westminster’s Security Studies Program, the
- [ABC News Managing Editor and Anti-Hazing Advocate to Speak on Nov. 21 at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/abc-news-managing-editor-and-anti-hazing-advocate-to-speak-on-nov-21-at-westminster-college/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Nov. 15, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce that Richard Braham, Managing Editor and WNT Producer of ABC News, will speak at 12 p.m. on Nov. 21 in Champ Auditorium regarding his decade-long crusade against hazing. Braham’s address, which is open to the public, will focus on the
- [Westminster Announces Cherry-Price Visiting Leaders Series for Students and Employees](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-announces-cherry-price-visiting-leaders-series-for-students-and-employees/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce an exciting new program for all those on campus who seek professional development: The inaugural Cherry-Price Visiting Leaders Series will take place across campus Nov. 11-13, 2024. The innovative program is thoughtfully designed to support and inspire the current and future workforce through personalized, informal discussions in classroom settings
- [America’s National Churchill Museum to Host Webcast and New Exhibition Featuring Churchill and Blenheim Palace](https://news.wcmo.edu/americas-national-churchill-museum-to-host-webcast-and-new-exhibition-featuring-churchill-and-blenheim-palace/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 26, 2024: America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, is excited to announce a special webcast and an upcoming exhibition that will spotlight the remarkable connection between Winston Churchill and his birthplace, Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Both events stem
- [Westminster College Witnesses 30% Enrollment Increase and Largest Incoming Class Since 2016](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-witnesses-30-enrollment-increase-and-largest-incoming-class-since-2016/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 28, 2024: The Class of 2028 excitedly crowded together on the Hill on Aug. 17 to take the ancient Athenian Oath during Westminster’s traditional Columns Ceremony — an astonishing 30% more new students than last year. The 243 freshmen and transfer students are the heart of a small-by-design
- [‘Out of This World’-Themed 19th Annual Hancock Symposium to Feature Experts From Solar Science to the Symphony](https://news.wcmo.edu/out-of-this-world-themed-19th-annual-hancock-symposium-to-feature-experts-from-solar-science-to-the-symphony/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Sept. 10, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce the 19th Annual Hancock Symposium on Sept. 18-19 will be themed “Out of This World” and feature experts in everything from solar science to the symphony. For the first time, the Symposium will also include a community- and campus-wide service
- [Little Blue Jays Club Set to Launch at Westminster College’s Homecoming Game](https://news.wcmo.edu/little-blue-jays-club-set-to-launch-at-westminster-colleges-homecoming-game/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Sept. 12, 2024: Westminster College cordially invites all local Little Blue Jays in Grades PreK-5 and their families to flock to the homecoming football game at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the launch of an exciting new athletics program designed specifically for young athletes. Little Blue Jays
- [10 Questions With Darryl Glenn, Director of Residential Life](https://news.wcmo.edu/10-questions-with-darryl-glenn-director-of-residential-life/) - This fall, we're shining a spotlight on a variety of amazing faculty and staff members who make Westminster College the special place it is — often working their magic behind the scenes! First up in our “10 Questions" series is Darryl Glenn, our very own Director of Residential Life. Ready to learn more about the
- [Hero of the Highway: Trooper Brant Masek, ’12 ΒΘΠ, Saves Fulton Children During High-Speed Chase](https://news.wcmo.edu/hero-of-the-highway-trooper-brant-masek-12-βθπ-saves-fulton-children-during-high-speed-chase/) - Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Brant Masek, ’12 ΒΘΠ, is being hailed as a local hero after deliberately using his patrol car to intercept a vehicle careening toward children at a lemonade stand in Fulton, Missouri. Local headlines captured the harrowing incident on June 10, 2024. Not long after, the Fulton Rotary Club formally honored
- [Close-Knit Westminster Network Helps Students Secure Internships and Achieve Their Potential](https://news.wcmo.edu/close-knit-westminster-network-helps-students-secure-internships-and-achieve-their-potential/) - Last summer, Westminster students traveled around the globe for immersive internship experiences that involved everything from scaling volcanic formations in the Canary Islands to securing exhibits on walls at a multidisciplinary museum in Illinois. In nearly all of the internships — experiential learning opportunities for which Westminster is renowned — faculty members or alumni from
- [Westminster’s Alpha Chi National Honor Society Prestigiously Ranked as a Top 23 and Notable Chapter](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsters-alpha-chi-national-honor-society-prestigiously-ranked-a-top-23-and-notable-chapter/) - The Alpha Chi National Honor Society headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, recently notified Westminster College that its distinguished Missouri Delta chapter is both a Top 23 and Notable Chapter. The College’s esteemed honor society is one of only three chapters in Alpha Chi’s Region IV to earn Top 23 status. Likewise, Westminster is one of
- [Fifth Dinosaur Dig by Westminster College Researchers Results in One of Most Contiguous Triceratops Findings in the World](https://news.wcmo.edu/fifth-dinosaur-dig-by-westminster-college-researchers-results-in-one-of-most-contiguous-triceratops-findings-in-the-world/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Oct. 22, 2024: Researchers from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, have uncovered more than 113 fossilized bones of a 66-million-year-old dinosaur, making "Shady” — as it is affectionately named — one of the most intact, contiguous Triceratops in the world. Students in Westminster’s summer Geoscience Field Course, along with
- [Meet First Lieutenant Brooke Thompson: Platoon Leader, Graduate Student at Georgetown University, and Proud Westminster Alumna  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-first-lieutenant-brooke-thompson-platoon-leader-graduate-student-at-georgetown-university-and-proud-westminster-alumna/) - Above: Brooke Thompson was commissioned into the U.S. Army in a ceremony at the Columns on May 13, 2022. This article is one of a series featuring Westminster College's ROTC program in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024. First Lieutenant Brooke Thompson, ’22 ΚΑΘ, is the type of leader who would make even
- [Maj. Gen. Byron Bagby (Ret.) Reflects on His Life-Altering ROTC Experience at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/maj-gen-byron-bagby-ret-reflects-on-his-life-altering-rotc-experience-at-westminster-college/) - Above: Maj. Gen. Byron Bagby (Ret.) spoke at the ROTC and Military Appreciation Ceremony during Alumni Weekend on April 15, 2023, in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of America's National Churchill Museum (ANCM). After the ceremony, Bagby received ANCM's prestigious Special Relationship Award. This article is one of a series featuring
- [Forever Punching Above its Weight: A Brief History of Military Might at What President Truman Described as 'a Great Small College'](https://news.wcmo.edu/forever-punching-above-its-weight-a-brief-history-of-military-might-at-what-president-truman-described-as-a-great-small-college/) - As Veterans Day approaches, we honor Westminster’s mighty military legacy that stretches back over a century, with particular emphasis on our storied Army ROTC program. Although Westminster’s ROTC program remains small, it embodies Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s words: "What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight ― it's the size
- [A Major Change: How the 2023 Dinosaur Dig Influenced Vi Lowe to Attend Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-major-change-how-the-2023-dinosaur-dig-influenced-vi-lowe-to-attend-westminster-college/) - Vi Lowe is a 2023 graduate of Fulton High School who attended the 2023 Dinosaur Dig as a guest of Westminster College, with firm plans to attend a larger university in the fall. The Fulton, Missouri, resident quickly fell in love with the hands-on nature of Westminster’s Environmental Science major and the one-on-one interaction with
- [Westminster College Announces 2024 Blue Jays Hall of Fame Honorees](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-2024-blue-jays-hall-of-fame-honorees/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce all those who will be inducted into the prestigious 2024 Blue Jays Hall of Fame! Inductees will be honored during a celebratory dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20. "The Westminster College Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony is one of the most anticipated events we have the opportunity
- [Blue Jays Women’s Basketball Named an Academic Top 25 Team by the Women’s College Basketball Coaches Association](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-womens-basketball-named-an-academic-top-25-team-by-the-womens-college-basketball-coaches-association/) - Blue Jays Women’s Basketball was once again named an Academic Top 25 Team by the Women’s College Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). The Blue Jays were ranked 20th in the 2023-2024 Division III honor roll, with a 3.701 team grade point average. The WBCA Academic Top 25 recognizes women’s college basketball teams across the nation in
- [Westminster College to Host Seventh Annual Callaway Chamber of Commerce Teachers Appreciation Event](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-to-host-seventh-annual-teachers-appreciation-event/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Aug. 12, 2024: For the first time, Westminster College will host the Seventh Annual Callaway Chamber of Commerce Teachers Appreciation Event, which will take place from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 in Champ Auditorium. The event is in cooperation with The Callaway Bank, presenting sponsor. More than
- [Alumna Sydney Franklin to Deliver 2024 New Student Convocation Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-sydney-franklin-to-deliver-2024-new-student-convocation-address/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 12, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce that Sydney Franklin from the Class of 2018 will deliver the 2024 New Student Convocation address at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event is open to the public.* Franklin currently is a policy officer at the U.S. Department
- [Charles V. Payne of Fox Business Network to Deliver 2024 Commencement Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/charles-v-payne-of-fox-business-network-to-deliver-2024-commencement-address/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – May 1, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce that financial journalist Charles V. Payne of the Fox Business Network and Wall Street Strategies, Inc. (WSSI), will deliver the commencement address for the Class of 2024 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, in Champ Auditorium.* Payne will be introduced by
- [Westminster College Proudly Announces Spring 2024 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-proudly-announces-spring-2024-deans-list/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – May 28, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce those students named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 53 freshmen, 48 sophomores, 63 juniors, and 74 seniors. The Dean’s List recognizes Westminster students who achieved high academic performance during
- [America’s National Churchill Museum to Toll Bells 80 Times to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day](https://news.wcmo.edu/americas-national-churchill-museum-to-toll-bells-80-times-to-commemorate-80th-anniversary-of-d-day/) - Media Alert and Invitation to Cover Event America’s National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, will honor and remember all those who served on D-Day exactly 80 years ago this week. The Museum will solemnly toll the bells of the Museum’s St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, exactly 80 times
- [Westminster Among Only 50 Colleges and Universities Nationwide Where Applications Are Increasing the Fastest](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-among-only-50-colleges-and-universities-nationwide-where-applications-are-growing-the-fastest/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – June 10, 2024: Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, is among only 50 colleges and universities in the nation — and the only one in Missouri — where applications are increasing the fastest, according to data provided by the National Center for Educational Statistics. Westminster’s No. 14 ranking was reported
- [Amazing Alumna: Former Dual-Degree Engineering Student and Triple-Threat Athlete Named Linus Pauling Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory](https://news.wcmo.edu/amazing-alumna-former-dual-degree-engineering-student-and-triple-threat-athlete-named-linus-pauling-fellow-at-the-pacific-northwest-national-laboratory/) - Payton Beeler, Class of 2018, chose Westminster College because she wanted to do it all: play three varsity sports, double major in physics and chemistry, and be accepted into a prestigious graduate school for advanced study in engineering. The Marshall, Missouri, native did all of that and more. Beeler played soccer, basketball, and tennis all
- [Chair of Westminster's Education Department Named President-Elect of the Missouri Association for Teacher Education](https://news.wcmo.edu/chair-of-westminsters-education-department-named-president-elect-of-the-missouri-association-for-teacher-education/) - Congratulations to Education Department Chair Dr. Sarah Hairston, who recently was named president-elect of the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE)! Her two-year term with the organization officially began July 1, 2024. Following her current term with the MACTE, Hairston will serve for an additional two years as president and then for two
- [Westminster Students Excel in Psychological Science and Public Health Research](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-excel-in-psychological-science-and-public-health-research/) - Westminster College is proud to highlight the recent academic achievements of two of its standout students, Alyssa Hays, ’24 IND, and Kaitlyn Halamicek, ’26 ΚΑΘ. Both have not only demonstrated exceptional dedication to their education but have also brought attention to the College through their exceptional academic work. Alyssa Hays' National Conference Presentation Recent graduate
- [Quadruple Major With Numerous Accolades is Headed to Graduate School in Washington, DC](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-senior-earns-four-degrees-receives-numerous-accolades-and-heads-to-graduate-school-in-washington-dc/) - The New England Political Science Association invited Cameron Gehlert, ’22 ΦΔΘ, to present a scholarly paper at the organization’s annual conference on April 30, 2022, in Bretton Woods, NH. Gehlert additionally was named a Senior of the Year during commencement, was accepted into Stanford University’s Hoover Institution Summer Policy Boot Camp that takes place later
- [Blue Jays Volleyball Scores Two AVCA Awards for Exemplary Academic Performance](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-volleyball-scores-two-avca-awards-for-exemplary-academic-performance/) - The Westminster College Blue Jays volleyball team recently scored the prestigious American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award and was named to the Team Academic Honor Roll. A press release issued July 17, 2024, by the AVCA, stated that to achieve the Team Academic Award, teams must collectively achieve a year-long grade point average
- [Recent Graduate Launched Thriving Nonprofit in Home Country of Tanzania During Sophomore Year at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/recent-graduate-launched-thriving-nonprofit-in-home-country-of-tanzania-during-sophomore-year-at-westminster/) - Although most recent college graduates are just beginning their careers, Fildaross Swai, ’24 IND, had already launched a successful nonprofit two years before receiving her diploma at Westminster College in May. Swai is the recipient of the College’s coveted Middlebury Projects for Peace Award ― which she won in both 2022 and 2023 ― to
- [MacDonald’s Miracle: Fundraising Initiative by Housemother Patsy MacDonald Raises $12,000 for Phi Delta Theta Philanthropy](https://news.wcmo.edu/macdonalds-miracle-fundraising-initiative-by-housemother-patsy-macdonald-raises-12000-for-phi-delta-theta-philanthropy/) - Housemother Patsy MacDonald of the Missouri Beta chapter of Phi Delta Theta lives by the motto of founder Robert Morrison: “To do what ought to be done, but would not have been done, unless I did it, I thought to be my duty.” “He single-handedly saved Westminster in 1879 and 1880 by selling $5 bonds,”
- [Spring 2024 in Photos](https://news.wcmo.edu/spring-2024-in-photos/) - So many events took place this spring, we couldn't summarize it all. From the Brauer Lecture to the Columns Ceremony and everything in between, campus was busier than ever. Enjoy this small sampling of the behind-the-scenes action!
- [Inaugural Westys Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony Resembles Glamorous Hollywood Red-Carpet Event](https://news.wcmo.edu/inaugural-westys-student-athlete-awards-ceremony-festively-resembles-hollywood-red-carpet-event/) - Cheers and applause erupted as the Westminster Blue Jays arrived to stroll down the blue carpet at the inaugural Westys Student-Athlete Awards Ceremony at 6:15 p.m. on May 1, 2024. The scene resembled a premiere Hollywood event, with about 300 guests grinning, greeting one another, and occasionally posing for selfies during an outdoor reception on
- [Alumnus Accepted into Four Prestigious Graduate Programs Attributes Success to Exceptional Education at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-accepted-into-four-prestigious-graduate-programs-attributes-success-to-exceptional-education-at-westminster/) - Alumnus Sayidcali Ahmed, ’23 ΦΔΘ, attributes the exceptional education he received at Westminster College to his acceptance into graduate school at four prestigious universities: Harvard University, Duke University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, and Cornell University. After much consideration, Ahmed announced this spring that he will begin studying this fall for his
- [Meet Shelby Rufkahr: Westminster’s New Director of Alumni Engagement](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-shelby-rufkahr-westminsters-new-director-of-alumni-engagement/) - If you attended Alumni Weekend on April 12-13, 2024, you might have noticed Shelby Rufkahr, Director of Alumni Engagement, outpacing everyone at each event, schedule in hand. Whether she was behind the microphone or behind the scenes, Rufkahr demonstrated her ability to run a fast-paced, complex event the Westminster Way ― with grace and close
- [Westminster's Education Department Honors Grant Recipient and Upcoming Graduates in Celebratory Year-End Event](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsters-education-department-honors-grant-recipient-and-upcoming-graduates-in-celebratory-year-end-event/) - If Westminster gave an award for “Most Celebratory Departmental Party,” the recipient might be the education department, whose end-of-year awards event grows larger and more festive each year. Special guests, balloon arches, blue and gold decorations and an enormous buffet greeted more than 75 attendees who joined together to celebrate the College’s 2024 Grow Your
- [Beloved Bagpiper: Familiar Sight at Westminster Ceremonies is Unstoppable at 84](https://news.wcmo.edu/beloved-bagpiper-familiar-sight-at-westminster-ceremonies-is-unstoppable-at-84/) - Many at Westminster are familiar with the slight figure of Westminster’s bagpiper who proudly leads the College’s convocation and commencement processionals, ceremonially sounding the beginning and ending of each academic year through her traditional Scottish Great Highland bagpipes. Although Heather (Graham) Foote is highly recognizable in her red-and-black plaid kilt, crisp white blouse, matching white
- [Westminster College Demonstrates Support of 'Callaway Goes Blue for CASA' Campaign](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-demonstrates-support-of-callaway-goes-blue-for-casa-campaign/) - Westminster officials joined with members of the Epsilon Iota chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and local CASA volunteers at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 22 at the Columns to support the Callaway Goes Blue for CASA campaign. An abbreviation for Court Appointed Special Advocates, “CASA” is a national organization of volunteers who represent abused or
- [2024 USF Keynote Speaker Says Westminster's Intersection of Disciplines Led to His Professional Success](https://news.wcmo.edu/2024-usf-keynote-speaker-says-westminsters-intersection-of-disciplines-led-to-his-professional-success/) - Nearly every seat in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall was occupied during the 9 a.m. opening session of the 2024 Undergraduate Scholars Forum (USF). A particular draw for the event was Thaddeus Stubbs, ’99 KA, who gave a moving speech about his father, USF co-founder David Stubbs MD, ’68 ΣΧ, who died on Feb.
- [Wall Street Journal Columnist Jason Riley Discussed Thomas Sowell and Freedom of Speech in Third Annual Brauer Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/wall-street-journal-columnist-jason-riley-discussed-thomas-sowell-and-freedom-of-speech-in-third-annual-brauer-lecture/) - Wall Street Journal columnist and Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Jason Riley was enthusiastically received during the Third Annual Brauer Lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. Students, faculty, staff and area residents gathered in Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall for Riley’s lecture titled “Why Thomas Sowell Matters.” Many asked follow-up questions during a question-and-answer
- [James Hogg Professor of Liberal Arts From the University of Texas at Austin to Speak on Campus Next Tuesday](https://news.wcmo.edu/james-hogg-professor-of-liberal-arts-from-the-university-of-texas-at-austin-to-speak-on-campus-next-tuesday/) - The Department of Political Science and Security Studies is pleased to announce that Kurt Weyland, PhD, will speak at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall. Weyland is the James Hogg Professor of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin, where he has taught for 23 years.
- [Alumnus Ayush Manandhar to Serve as Keynote Speaker for the 17th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-ayush-manandhar-to-serve-as-keynote-speaker-for-the-17th-annual-undergraduate-scholars-forum/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce Ayush Manandhar, ’17 IND, as the keynote speaker for the 17th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum (USF) at 9 a.m. on April 19, 2024, in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall. The lecture and all USF activities are free and open to the public. Manandhar is a data and policy
- [Relive the Excitement of the 2024 Alumni Awards Convocation and Read More About Our 10 Accomplished Honorees](https://news.wcmo.edu/relive-the-excitement-of-the-2024-alumni-awards-convocation-and-read-more-about-our-10-accomplished-honorees/) - Alumni Weekend 2024 proved to be one of the most celebratory to date, with brand-new activities and faces. Of course, the annual event also included traditional favorites, such as the Old Guard Luncheon and much-anticipated Alumni Awards Convocation. Learn more our Alumni Award honorees, who are featured below, and be sure to view our recording
- [Westminster College to Conduct Two Tree-Planting Ceremonies in Honor of Generous Gift From a Trust Created by Edward D. “Ted” Jones, Jr.](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-to-conduct-two-tree-planting-ceremonies-in-honor-of-generous-gift-from-a-trust-created-by-edward-d-ted-jones-jr/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – April 18, 2024: The public is cordially invited to attend two Westminster ceremonies that will take place next week in honor of Earth Day in recognition of a generous gift from a trust created by Edward D. “Ted” Jones, Jr. About the Campus and Katy Trail Recognition Ceremonies The Edward
- [Pulling the Strings Behind the Iron Curtain: How Former MTV CEO Bill Roedy Impacted the World ‘On the Backside’ and is Poised to Receive the Churchill Leadership Medal This Summer](https://news.wcmo.edu/pulling-the-strings-behind-the-iron-curtain-how-former-mtv-ceo-bill-roedy-impacted-the-world-on-the-backside-and-is-poised-to-receive-the-churchill-leadership-medal-this-summer/) - Former MTV CEO Bill Roedy is perched attentively on the edge of a mahogany armchair in a small gallery at America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Bright lights highlight his features as he leans forward, peering intently at a team of videographers. Roedy could discuss his extremely
- [Former NATO Allied Supreme Commander Among Eight Newly Inducted Churchill Fellows](https://news.wcmo.edu/former-nato-allied-supreme-commander-among-eight-newly-inducted-churchill-fellows/) - From left: Matthew Geekie, Deputy Senior Fellow Neal Perryman, Alexandra Lindemann Roedy, Admiral James Stavridis (Ret.), Stephen Poss, Catherine Grace Katz, Roger Porter, and Timothy Riley, the Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of America's National Churchill Museum. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – March 26, 2024: Eight distinguished individuals including
- [Wall Street Journal Columnist Jason Riley to Deliver Third Annual Brauer Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/wall-street-journal-columnist-jason-riley-to-deliver-third-annual-brauer-lecture/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – April 9, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce that Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley will deliver the Third Annual Brauer Lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public. Riley’s column “Upward Mobility”
- [Constitutional Scholar Gerard Magliocca to Address Current Legal Matters Impacting the 2024 Presidential Campaign](https://news.wcmo.edu/constitutional-scholar-gerard-magliocca-to-address-current-legal-matters-impacting-the-2024-presidential-campaign/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ March 20, 2024: Gerard Magliocca, the Samuel L. Rosen Professor of Law at Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law, will present a special lecture on the current legal issues impacting the 2024 presidential election at noon on Friday, March 22 in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall at
- [The Wilder Life: Alumni Twins David and Joseph Wilder Are Flying High in the U.S. Air Force](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-wilder-life-alumni-twins-david-and-joseph-wilder-are-flying-high-in-the-u-s-air-force/) - This article is one of a series that examines the ROTC experience at Westminster College. David, ’22 IND, and Joseph Wilder, ’22 IND, are identical twins from Jefferson City, Missouri, who were Westminster roommates, Blue Jays soccer teammates, and Air Force ROTC members while students at the College. Today, both are in active duty Air
- [Erin Bidlack of Studio 573 Fitness Kicks Off 2024 Westminster Women's Retreat With Presentation on Entrepreneurship](https://news.wcmo.edu/erin-bidlack-of-studio-573-fitness-kicked-off-2024-westminster-womens-retreat-with-presentation-on-entrepreneurship/) - A “Women in Business” presentation by Erin Bidlack of Studio 573 Fitness in Jefferson City, Missouri, kicked off the much-anticipated 2024 Westminster Women’s Retreat at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Hunter Activity Center. The business owner encouraged the more than 30 female participants and three male supporters gathered in Hermann Lounge to
- [Senior Brennan Jeffries Will Make an Impact With a Degree in Computer Systems Analysis](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-brennan-jeffries-will-make-an-impact-with-a-degree-in-computer-systems-analysis/) - Meet Brennan Jeffries, ’24 IND, who will be one of the first to graduate from Westminster with a degree in computer systems analysis – one of six new programs launched by the College in 2022. Read further to learn why the senior from Jefferson City, Missouri, chose this particular major and what he plans to
- [Educators Rising Competition Featuring Missouri Teacher of the Year to Take Place at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/educators-rising-competition-featuring-missouri-teacher-of-the-year-to-take-place-at-westminster-college/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – March 4, 2024: For the second year in a row, Westminster College will welcome high school students from across the state as the official host of the 2024 Educators Rising Missouri State Competition, which begins at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Champ Auditorium. Young people at participating high schools
- [Retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis to Headline Series of Global Security Discussions During 2024 Churchill Fellows Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/retired-u-s-navy-adm-james-stavridis-to-headline-series-of-global-security-discussions-during-2024-churchill-fellows-weekend/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Feb. 21, 2024: America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) at Westminster College is pleased to announce that retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis will deliver the 37th Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the College’s Historic Gymnasium. Stavridis is highly regarded worldwide as the former 16th
- [10 Quick Questions with Coach Luke Butts](https://news.wcmo.edu/10-quick-questions-with-coach-luke-butts/) - As the new head coach of Blue Jays football, Luke Butts hit the ground running after joining the College’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in January. His Westminster career officially launched on Jan. 3, 2024, when Butts’ young family ― wife, Danielle, and daughters Sydney and Lainey ― joined him for a press conference in the
- [Blue Jays Football Expands Coaching Staff in Anticipation of the 2024-2025 Season](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-football-expands-coaching-staff-in-anticipation-of-the-2024-2025-season/) - Head Football Coach Luke Butts has named three individuals to the Blue Jays coaching staff, rounding out the football program at Westminster College: Kendall Roberts will serve as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, Alec Ramirez receives the title of defensive backs coach, and Thomas Kelly is the Blue Jays’ new offensive line coach. “All three of these
- [Blue Jays Basketball to Conduct Super Sam Foundation Fundraiser During Games on Feb. 15, 2024](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-basketball-to-conduct-super-sam-foundation-fundraiser-during-games-on-feb-15-2024/) - The Westminster College Blue Jays will continue their commitment to fighting childhood cancer by conducting a special fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, for the Super Sam Foundation. Tip-off for Blue Jays women’s basketball versus the Lyon College Scots of Batesville, Arkansas, will take place at 5:30 p.m. The men’s teams will face off immediately
- [Blue Jays Basketball Event Raises $1,000 in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-basketball-event-raises-1000-in-the-fight-against-childhood-cancer/) - Photo courtesy of Caleb Maassen, '25 IND “To have raised $1,000 in such a quick time is no small feat. We are honored to have WestMO’s continued support in the fight against childhood cancer.” - Cassie Santhuff, Co-Founder and President of the Super Sam Foundation “Victory in the fight” was the takeaway message of Blue
- [The Cold War is Hot (Off the Press): Drs. Boulton and Gibson to Host Book Presentation Following Four-Year Collaboration](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-cold-war-is-hot-off-the-press-drs-boulton-and-gibson-to-host-book-presentation-following-four-year-collaboration/) - Mark your calendars for 12 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in the Hermann Lounge of Hunter Activity Center for a presentation and book signing by Drs. Mark Boulton and Tobias T. Gibson on their recently published work, Red Reckoning: The Cold War and the Transformation of American Life. Printed by the Louisiana State University
- [Westminster College Dean’s List Announced for the Fall 2023 Semester](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-deans-list-announced-for-the-fall-2023-semester/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Jan. 25, 2024: Westminster College is pleased to announce those students named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 262 students includes 57 freshmen, 49 sophomores, 72 juniors, and 84 seniors. The Dean’s List recognizes Westminster students who achieved high academic performance during the
- [More Than a Just Bite Out of the Big Apple: How the BBIC New York Trip Made Wall Street Within Reach for Jonathan Banza](https://news.wcmo.edu/more-than-a-just-bite-out-of-the-big-apple-how-the-bbic-new-york-trip-made-wall-street-within-reach-for-jonathan-banza/) - Jonathan Banza, ’24 ΦΔΘ, is a self-described global citizen who easily articulates why the Blue Blazers Investment Committee’s biannual trip to New York is so impactful for Westminster students. Prior to the trip, Banza says he and some of the Blue Blazers students assumed that working on Wall Street would be impossible, either from stereotypes
- [From Westminster to Washington, DC: How the College Positively Impacted Alumna Danielle Brown's Future](https://news.wcmo.edu/from-westminster-to-washington-dc-how-the-college-positively-impacted-alumna-danielle-browns-future/) - Alumna Danielle (Crivello) Brown, ’20 ΚΑΘ, quickly went from Westminster to Washington, DC, because of a zest for life and spirit of adventure the College instilled in her from the moment she set foot on campus. “The liberal arts education I received at Westminster, along with the skills that came with it, instilled in me
- [Luke Butts Named Head Coach of the Westminster College Blue Jays Football Program](https://news.wcmo.edu/luke-butts-named-head-coach-of-the-westminster-college-blue-jays-football-program/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Jan. 3, 2024: Luke Butts of Antioch, Illinois, was named head coach of the Blue Jays Football Program during a press conference at 11 a.m. in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall on the campus of Westminster College. The significant announcement follows an extensive national search that took place after
- [Fall 2023 News in Brief](https://news.wcmo.edu/fall-2023-news-in-brief/) - Record Numbers of Blue Jays Flock to 2023 Homecoming and Family Weekend The 2023 Homecoming and Family Weekend brought hundreds to campus for fast-paced celebrations that kept the Westminster community hopping from event to event. A record crowd filled the stands for the dedication of the Kent and Judith Mueller Stadium and Vicki Mueller Memorial
- [Westminster to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Popular Lessons and Carols Service](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-popular-lessons-and-carols-service/) - A Tradition That Began in Cambridge, England More than 40 years ago, a Westminster College religion professor on sabbatical in Cambridge, England, fell in love with the annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College Chapel at Cambridge University. When he enthusiastically re-created the holiday service in 1983 at the Church of St.
- [Staff Spotlight: James Kendall and His Brother are Grand-Prize Winners of Popular Fox Game Show](https://news.wcmo.edu/staff-spotlight-james-kendall-and-his-brother-are-grand-prize-winners-of-popular-fox-game-show/) - By day, James Kendall is known on campus as the Director of the Student Success Center, but by night, he’s a name-that-tune guru who polishes his skills with the popular Shazam app. Those quick-name recall skills combined with sharp knowledge of popular music led Kendall and his brother, Justin, to winning $1 million together on
- [Student Stories: Get to Know Westminster College Senior Matthew Trout](https://news.wcmo.edu/student-stories-get-to-know-westminster-college-senior-matthew-trout/) - Matthew Trout, ’24 ΦΔΘ, is among only a handful of individuals from small colleges nationwide to be selected for a prestigious fellowship with the Center for the Study for the Presidency and Congress (CSPC).* After his 2022-2023 fellowship, Trout received another recent scholarly honor: The CSPC published his research paper ― “The President’s ‘Loaded Weapon’: Using
- [New Integrated Evening of Arts Elegantly Showcases Campus Creativity and Talent](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-integrated-evening-of-arts-elegantly-showcases-campus-creativity-and-talent/) - Ebb & Flow: An Integrated and Interactive Evening of Arts brought students and faculty from creative disciplines together on Nov. 5 in Mueller Leadership Hall for the first event of its kind. The Churchill Singers, Westminster’s Performing Arts Club, the English department, and the Museum Studies program joined forces for a casual gathering with family
- [How a Westminster Education is Helping Alumna Gracie Koonce Make an Impact](https://news.wcmo.edu/how-a-westminster-education-is-helping-alumna-gracie-koonce-make-an-impact/) - Westminster alumna Gracie Koonce, ’19 ΚΑΘ, is on a winning streak. In just one week, the former soccer player passed the bar exam for the District of Columbia and was formally inducted on Oct. 28 into the 2023 Blue Jays Hall of Fame. The Norman, Oklahoma, native attributes her success to a mantra she learned
- [Westminster Receives DEWEY Award From Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-receives-dewey-award-from-missouri-department-of-elementary-and-secondary-education/) - Westminster College is one of only 15 four-year colleges and universities out of 100 applicants to receive a $70,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Winners of the Developing an Educator Workforce that Expands Yearly (DEWEY) Award were officially announced on Oct. 21, 2023. According to DESE, awardees are institutions
- [John Welty to Retire After 24-Year Career as Head Football Coach at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/john-welty-to-retire-after-24-year-career-as-head-football-coach-at-westminster-college/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Nov. 6, 2023: Westminster College announced today that Head Football Coach John Welty is retiring after 24 years with the Blue Jays. The longtime Blue Jays coach began his career with Westminster in 1998 as a defensive coordinator, transitioning to head coach in 1999. "I consider it an honor
- [Two Significant Events Round Out Westminster’s Packed 2023 Homecoming Weekend Schedule](https://news.wcmo.edu/two-significant-events-round-out-westminsters-packed-2023-homecoming-weekend-schedule/) - Mark your calendars in Blue Jay blue for Oct. 27-28, 2023, when Westminster will witness what is sure to be the most exciting and event-packed Homecoming Weekend in the history of the College. Beginning with Fall Family Weekend activities that start at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, and ending with the 2023 Hall of
- [Introducing the 2023 Blue Jays Hall of Fame Inductees](https://news.wcmo.edu/introducing-the-2023-blue-jays-hall-of-fame-inductees/) - Congratulations to all those who will be inducted into the prestigious 2023 Blue Jays Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. on October. 28, 2023, in Mueller Leadership Hall! The 2003 Football Team Erica F. Burney, ’17 IND Caroline “Gracie” Koonce, ’19 ΚΑΘ Donald P. Lofe, Jr., ’79 IND The Kent, ’62 ΣΑΕ, and Judith Mueller
- [R. Marcus “Mark” Buroff, Class of 1976, to Serve as Hall of Fame Featured Speaker](https://news.wcmo.edu/r-marcus-mark-buroff-class-of-1976-to-serve-as-hall-of-fame-featured-speaker/) - R. Marcus “Mark” Buroff, ’76 ΔΤΔ, will serve as the featured speaker during the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Fundraising Auction, and Dinner. He is the Managing Director and Chief Information Officer for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, where he oversees all facets of technology. Buroff joined the NCAA in 2012 as the Director
- [Westminster Adds Men’s Volleyball as the 19th Varsity Sport Sponsored by the College ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-adds-mens-volleyball-as-the-19th-varsity-sport-sponsored-by-the-college/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Oct. 2, 2023:The Westminster College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today the addition of men’s volleyball as the 19th varsity sport sponsored by the College. Blue Jays men’s volleyball will officially begin competing in the spring of 2025 under current Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Dalton Tucker, who will step
- [2023 Brick Blast Welcomes Local Colleges Back to Downtown Fulton](https://news.wcmo.edu/2023-brick-blast-welcomes-local-colleges-back-to-downtown-fulton/) - Westminster College and William Woods University are teaming up with Fulton’s Brick District and the Super Sam Foundation for the 2023 Brick Blast in downtown Fulton. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21, 2023, on Court Street in the Brick District. Exclusively for students, faculty, and staff of Westminster
- [Language Experts for ‘Game of Thrones’ and Other Shows to Headline 18th Annual Hancock Symposium ](https://news.wcmo.edu/language-experts-for-game-of-thrones-and-other-shows-to-headline-18th-annual-hancock-symposium/) - MEDIA ADVISORY Make plans to attend the 18th Annual Hancock Symposium on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. WHO: Nearly 20 distinguished speakers who are experts in their fields ― including those who developed languages for films and TV such as HBO’s Game of Thrones and Netflix’s Shadow and Bone. WHAT: The Hancock Symposium is Westminster College's signature event, representing the finest
- [Westminster College Ranked Prestigiously by ‘Princeton Review’ as One of Best in the Midwest ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-ranked-prestigiously-by-princeton-review-as-one-of-best-in-the-midwest/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Sept. 12, 2023: Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, is one of the best 150 colleges in the Midwest according to recent information released by The Princeton Review. In its “2024 Best Colleges: Region by Region," the publication highlights a total of 630 colleges in seven zones that are considered “academically outstanding and
- [Featured Faculty: Dr. Susan Serota Recognized for Excellence in Teaching](https://news.wcmo.edu/featured-faculty-dr-susan-serota-recognized-for-excellence-in-teaching/) - When she isn't teaching, Dr. Susan Serota is often surrounded by faculty and furry friends. She is a recipient of the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Susan Serota, Professor of Education, walked into Hermann Lounge on a gray day in December 2022, expecting a midday meeting during her lunch hour. Instead, about 50
- [Westminster College Signs Partnership with Nike, BSN SPORTS](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-signs-partnership-with-nike-bsn-sports/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – September 1, 2023: Westminster College announced today it has established a new agreement with Nike and BSN SPORTS, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, and a division of Varsity Brands. Through this partnership, BSN SPORTS will serve as the official
- [Alumnus Da’Shaun L. Scott to Deliver 2023 New Student Convocation Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-dashaun-l-scott-to-deliver-2023-new-student-convocation-address/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 17, 2023: Westminster College is pleased to announce that alumnus Da’Shaun L. Scott will deliver the 2023 New Student Convocation address at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19. The event is open to the public.* New Student Convocation 2023 begins with a solemn processional and ceremony on the
- [Coach Brian O’Connor Brings Accomplished Leadership to Men’s Soccer](https://news.wcmo.edu/coach-brian-oconnor-brings-accomplished-leadership-to-mens-soccer/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ June 26, 2023: Westminster College is pleased to welcome an accomplished leader to the Blue Jays with the recent hiring of Brian O’Connor as head men’s soccer coach. O’Connor comes to Westminster from Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he most recently served as head coach to the Wildcats, garnering
- [Blue Jays Volleyball Team Receives Prestigious USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award ](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-volleyball-team-receives-prestigious-usmc-avca-team-academic-award/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – July 13, 2023: The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced today that the Westminster Blue Jays volleyball team has received the prestigious 2023 USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award. The recognition is a collaboration with a long history between the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Together, the two
- [Alumna Rebecca Bond Returns to Westminster as Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-rebecca-bond-returns-to-westminster-as-assistant-womens-soccer-coach/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. – Aug. 10, 2023: Westminster College is pleased to announce that alumna Rebecca Bond, Class of 2022, has joined the Blue Jays as assistant women’s soccer coach. Bond comes to Westminster from Columbia, Missouri, where she most recently served as head women’s soccer coach for Sporting Columbia. She previously was the
- [America’s National Churchill Museum Acquires Historically  Significant Churchill Painting and Showcases Two Others,  One With Surprising Miami Origins](https://news.wcmo.edu/americas-national-churchill-museum-acquires-historically-significant-churchill-painting-and-showcases-two-others-one-with-surprising-miami-origins/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 28, 2023: America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) at Westminster College announced today the acquisition of a historically significant oil painting, and the loan of two others, by Winston Churchill. Firth of Forth The former British Prime Minister, statesman, and talented artist painted Firth of Forth, circa 1925, in east
- [Westminster Alumnus Named Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for the Third Time](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alumnus-named-best-in-state-wealth-advisor-for-the-third-time/) - Forbes has named Lance Baker, ’95 ΔΤΔ, a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor not once, but three times. Yet Baker refuses to take all of the credit for his well-documented professional success. “It’s a wonderful reward for a lot of years of hard work, but it’s also a direct reflection of the wonderful clients we serve and
- [Japanese Exchange Student Finds a Welcoming Home Away From Home at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/japanese-exchange-student-finds-a-welcoming-home-away-from-home-at-westminster-college/) - In August 2022, junior Yusaku Murata arrived at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, from Hirakata, Japan, to spend one year improving his spoken English in an intimate setting. Today, Murata’s career focus is as clear and precise as his English because of time spent on Westminster’s small campus. The International Studies major says he has
- [Was Shady Murdered? Westminster College Researchers Dig Into the Truth Behind the Death of Shady the Dinosaur](https://news.wcmo.edu/was-shady-murdered-westminster-college-researchers-dig-into-the-truth-behind-the-death-of-shady-the-dinosaur/) - Spring rains flooded the quarry area, preventing workers from approaching the slick, muddy terrain to uncover bones previously discovered there. A tibia, three rib bones, and other remains littered the site at the Grand River National Grassland near Shade Hill, South Dakota, leading investigators to question whether the bones were those of the known victim,
- [Making College More Affordable: Westminster Launches Unique Degree in Three Program That Includes a Certificate in Global Leadership](https://news.wcmo.edu/making-college-more-affordable-westminster-launches-unique-degree-in-three-program-that-includes-a-certificate-in-global-leadership/) - Westminster College is launching a Degree in Three program for those who want to graduate as quickly as possible while receiving a complete on-campus experience as well as a certificate in Global Leadership. Degree in Three officially began on June 12, 2023, for the 2023-2024 Academic Year and is already open to applicants for admission
- [Director of Administration for the City of Fulton to Deliver 2023 Commencement Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/director-of-administration-for-the-city-of-fulton-to-deliver-2023-commencement-address/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ May 10, 2023: Westminster College announced today that Renee Tyler, Director of Administration for the city of Fulton, will deliver the 172-year-old institution’s commencement address at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Champ Auditorium. Tyler began her current duties as Fulton’s Director of Administration in April 2022.
- [Meet Sophomore Caleb Maassen: Student Photographer and Podcaster](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-sophomore-caleb-maassen-student-photographer-and-podcaster/) - Where are you from? I am from Linn, Missouri, a small town about 20 minutes from Jefferson City. What year are you at Westminster, and what is your major? I am a sophomore, and I am studying Digital Media. What are you involved with at Westminster? I play basketball with the Blue Jays men's basketball
- [Junior Rothman Harris Self-Designed a Major Tailored to His Unique Interests](https://news.wcmo.edu/junior-rothman-harris-self-designed-a-major-tailored-to-his-unique-interests/) - Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, offers many different majors, but some students have numerous interests, and they cannot choose just one. Junior Rothman Harris had this exact problem. Soon after starting his career at Westminster, he learned the College offers a Self-Designed major for students like himself who have a wide range of interests and
- [‘Ring for the King’ to Take Place This Saturday at America’s National Churchill Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/ring-for-the-king-to-take-place-this-saturday-at-americas-national-churchill-museum/) - WHO: The staff of America’s National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College. WHAT: The bells of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, will ring a celebratory peal for two minutes to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III, who will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, England. WHEN: 11 a.m. CDT on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
- [Westminster Weekly - Week of Monday, May 1](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-weekly-campus-events-announcements-week-of-monday/) - [WPSM_AC id=39694] [WPSM_AC id=39695] [WPSM_AC id=40008] [WPSM_AC id=39691] [bctt tweet="Share Westminster Weekly: Campus Events, Announcements & Student Employment Opportunities" username="WestminsterMO"] Helpful Links Marketing Services Request Form Campus Event Request Form Faculty and Staff Bio Form
- [Junior Summer Boswell is Active in Eight Organizations Through Westminster’s Small Size and Flexible Structure](https://news.wcmo.edu/junior-summer-boswell-is-active-in-eight-organizations-through-westminsters-small-size-and-flexible-structure/) - Where is your hometown? I am from Wright City, Missouri. What organizations are you involved in on and off campus? I am involved in Kappa Kappa Gamma (Events Director), Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Student Ambassadors. Additionally, I am the Panhellenic Council President, Student Government Association Junior Class President, and
- [Westminster College Faculty and Students to Conduct STEAM Night for Fourth- and Fifth-Graders](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-faculty-and-students-to-conduct-steam-night-for-fourth-and-fifth-graders/) - MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: Dr. Tami Ensor, Assistant Professor of Education; Dr. Jo Morrow, Assistant Professor of Biology, Dr. Matthew Howell, Assistant Professor of Biology; Westminster College students; and area fourth- and fifth-graders as well as their families WHAT: Stations will be set up to teach about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, or STEAM. The fourth- and
- [Co-Founder/Chief Science Officer at Lyssn.io Named the 2023 Undergraduate Scholars Forum Keynote Speaker  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/co-founder-chief-science-officer-at-lyssn-io-named-the-2023-undergraduate-scholars-forum-keynote-speaker/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ April 19, 2023: Westminster is pleased to announce Zach Imel, PhD, ’01 ΔΤΔ, with Lyssn.io as the keynote speaker during the College’s 16th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum (USF) at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Coulter Science Center. The public is cordially invited to attend the USF, which runs
- [Former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill to Deliver Second Annual Brauer Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/former-ceo-of-chipotle-mexican-grill-to-deliver-second-annual-brauer-lecture/) - Fulton, MO – Westminster is pleased to announce that Monty Moran, former CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill, will deliver the College’s second annual Brauer Lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of America’s National Churchill Museum. The lecture is free and open to
- [The Blue Blazers Take Manhattan: Video Highlights from Westminster College's 2023 BBIC New York Trip](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-blue-blazers-take-manhattan-video-highlights-from-westminster-colleges-2023-bbic-new-york-trip/) - The following video features highlights from the 2023 Blue Blazers Investment Committee Trip to New York, which took place Feb. 15-19, 2023. Interviews with former and current members are included, as well as an extensive interview with President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., who took part in the 2023 BBIC New York
- [True Blue Trail Blazer: Alumnus Brock Ayers is the Organizational Powerhouse Behind the BBIC New York Trip](https://news.wcmo.edu/true-blue-trail-blazer-alumnus-brock-ayers-is-the-organizational-powerhouse-behind-the-bbic-new-york-trip/) - American author Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “In New York, the opportunities for learning … are probably greater than anywhere else in the world.” Alumnus Brock Ayers, ’82 ΔΤΔ, would agree. Since 2001, the financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors has voluntarily overseen each of the 11 trips that members of the Westminster College Blue Blazers
- [Ulysses S. Grant Traveling Exhibit on Display in Reeves Library at Westminster College Through March 31](https://news.wcmo.edu/ulysses-s-grant-traveling-exhibit-on-display-in-reeves-library-at-westminster-college-through-march-31/) - Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, is hosting the traveling exhibit “Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial” through March 31, 2023, in the Hazel Wing of Reeves Library. The exhibit, which opened on March 13, is free and open to the public. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. Grant also
- [Civil War Battle Myth Debunker to Speak at Westminster About Callaway County's Battle of Moore’s Mill](https://news.wcmo.edu/civil-war-battle-myth-debunker-to-speak-at-westminster-about-callaway-countys-battle-of-moores-mill/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ March 20, 2023: Myths surrounding Callaway County’s bloody Battle of Moore’s Mill during the U.S. Civil War will be the subject of a lecture by archaeologist Dr. Douglas D. Scott from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall at
- [100 Years Young: Former Westminster Staff Member Bernell Hogan Shares Her Secret to a Long Life](https://news.wcmo.edu/100-years-young-former-westminster-staff-member-bernell-hogan-shares-her-secret-to-a-long-life/) - Bernell Hogan started working at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, in 1961. During her career in the Office of Admissions, Hogan used shorthand and dictation. She attributes her success in these areas to her amazing coworkers who supported her throughout her journey. She says, “Westminster was just like a family. Everyone helped one another.” Hogan
- [Senior Morgan Gordy: Once a Blue Jay, Always a Blue Jay](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-morgan-gordy-once-a-blue-jay-always-a-blue-jay/) - The first time I toured Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, was my junior year of high school. My mom found information online about Westminster and insisted on us touring. I was very apprehensive, as I had dreams of living in a big city surrounded by strangers. Once I set foot on Westminster's campus, everything changed.
- [Westminster College to Host 2023 Educators Rising Conference](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-to-the-host-2023-educators-rising-conference-on-march-15/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO – Westminster College is pleased to welcome approximately 200 high school students from across Missouri as the official host of the 2023 Educators Rising Conference at 10 a.m. on March 15, 2023.* Young people at participating high schools who are interested in pursuing careers in education will convene on Westminster’s
- [Four-Part Event Features Historians, Peacemakers, Musicians and International Tributes to Sir Christopher Wren](https://news.wcmo.edu/four-part-event-features-historians-peacemakers-musicians-and-international-tributes-to-sir-christopher-wren/) - Fulton, MO – The Center for Faith & Service and America’s National Churchill Museum are collaborating in a four-part celebration of peace that will take place on Feb. 23, Feb. 25, March 14 and April 11, respectively. The events commemorate the 300th anniversary of the death of the renowned British architect, mathematician, and astronomer Sir
- [Westminster College Dean's List Announced for the Fall 2022 Semester](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-deans-list-announced-for-the-fall-2022-semester/) - FULTON, MO – Westminster College is proud to announce those students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 227 students includes 51 freshmen, 53 sophomores, 69 juniors and 54 seniors. Class rank is based on course hours completed before the fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who
- [Westminster to Host Two Unified Special Olympics Missouri Basketball Games](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-to-host-two-unified-special-olympics-missouri-basketball-games/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Missouri ‒ Jan. 13, 2023: Westminster College is pleased to announce it will host two Unified Special Olympics Missouri basketball games on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in the Historic Gymnasium on campus. The Tipton Unified Cardinals from Tipton R-IV High School will play exhibition games during the halftimes of the Westminster Blue
- [Accounting Major Receives Coveted Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship](https://news.wcmo.edu/accounting-major-receives-coveted-missouri-society-of-certified-public-accountants-scholarship/) - Kamryn Gleeson, ’22 ΑΓΔ, who graduated from Westminster College in May with bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, received an esteemed Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA) scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. This November, she and fellow recipients were honored at the MOCPA Awards Celebrations. Gleeson was one of only 27 accounting
- [Proud to Serve: Junior Aiden Petterson Was Missouri's Head Tennis Coach During 2022 Special Olympics USA Games](https://news.wcmo.edu/junior-aiden-petterson-led-team-momagic-as-head-tennis-coach-for-the-2022-special-olympics-usa-games-last-summer/) - Westminster College junior Aiden Petterson is combining his passion for sports with a servant’s heart by developing lifelong relationships as a volunteer for the Special Olympics. Last summer, Petterson served as the head tennis coach for Missouri’s Team MoMagic in the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. At 20 years old, his unique background
- [Senior Blaine Ravert Wins Prestigious Robert A. Kilmarx Award for Best Military, Intelligence, or National Security Strategic Analysis](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-blaine-ravert-wins-prestigious-robert-a-kilmarx-award-for-best-military-intelligence-or-national-security-strategic-analysis/) - Not only did Westminster College senior Blaine Ravert recently take part in a prestigious national fellowship, but he also won an esteemed award for a paper he wrote during the experience. Ravert, a political science and philosophy double-major from Columbia, Missouri, was a recipient of the 2021-2022 Presidential Fellowship through the Center for the Study
- [Heiliger at the Helm: Alumna Proudly Serves as Mayor of Wright City, Missouri](https://news.wcmo.edu/heiliger-at-the-helm-alumna-proudly-serves-as-mayor-of-wright-city-missouri/) - High school was easy for Michelle (Sylvester) Heiliger, ’91 ΚΑΘ. College, on the other hand, was a rude awakening. “I learned that my future was determined by my ability to be responsible and accountable for my work,” the Westminster College alumna says. “I also paid for my education myself, so I worked multiple jobs to
- [39th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols to Take Place In Person and Via Livestream](https://news.wcmo.edu/39th-annual-festival-of-lessons-and-carols-to-take-place-in-person-and-via-livestream/) - Westminster College's 39th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, both in person and via livestream from the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of America's National Churchill Museum.The livestream can be accessed on Westminster’s Facebook and YouTube pages as well as the Facebook and YouTube pages of America’s National Churchill
- [‘Holiday in the Trenches’ Exhibit to Open During Full Weekend of Seasonal Events at   America’s National Churchill Museum ](https://news.wcmo.edu/holiday-in-the-trenches-exhibit-to-open-during-full-weekend-of-seasonal-events-at-americas-national-churchill-museum/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ America’s National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College announced today that a unique student-created, curated and displayed exhibit will officially open on Dec. 3, with a Members Preview and holiday event to take place Dec. 2. “Holiday in the Trenches” is open to the public and free with
- [Third Annual Veterans Day Celebration to Take Place at 12 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Westminster’s Veterans Plaza](https://news.wcmo.edu/third-annual-veterans-day-celebration-to-take-place-at-12-p-m-on-nov-11-at-westminsters-veterans-plaza/) - Fulton, Mo. – Veterans and the general public are cordially invited to attend Westminster’s third annual Veterans Day Celebration at 12 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Veterans Plaza, located at the south entrance of Hunter Activity Center on “the Hill” at the top of C.F. Lamkin Drive. The solemn ceremony will follow lights on the
- [Churchill Singers to Conduct Special Fall Performance at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury ](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-singers-to-conduct-special-fall-performance-at-6-p-m-on-nov-6-in-the-church-of-st-mary-the-virgin-aldermanbury/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Nov. 1, 2022: Westminster College is pleased to announce the Churchill Singers will conduct a special fall performance at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2022, in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of America's National Churchill Museum. “The Churchill Singers in Concert” is free and open to
- [Alpha Eta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order Teams With Veteran Non-Profit to Present Wounded Veteran With All-Terrain Wheelchair on Oct. 22  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/alpha-eta-chapter-of-kappa-alpha-order-teams-with-veteran-non-profit-to-present-wounded-veteran-with-all-terrain-wheelchair-on-oct-22/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, Mo. ‒ Oct. 18, 2022:Life as Eric Jordan knew it changed forever in 2004 while serving in Iraq as an infantryman with the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division: The 2.5-ton vehicle he traveled in that day drove over an improvised explosive device, causing severe injuries he would never fully recover from. A
- [World Chess Champion and Russian Pro-Democracy Leader to Address Consequences of Putin's Ukraine Aggression](https://news.wcmo.edu/world-chess-champion-and-russian-pro-democracy-leader-to-address-consequences-of-putins-ukraine-aggression/) - Fulton, MO, September 26, 2022 – Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion, Russian pro-democracy leader, and chair of the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, will describe the dangerous similarities between Vladimir Putin’s current aggression against Ukraine and that of the Soviet Union after World War II in a keynote address on October 7 at Westminster
- [Award-Winning Sports Journalist Michael Kim, '87 IND, to Speak at 2022 Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony](https://news.wcmo.edu/award-winning-sports-journalist-michael-kim-87-ind-to-speak-at-2022-hall-of-fame-dinner-and-induction-ceremony/) - Media Advisory WHO: Westminster alumnus and award-winning sports journalist Michael Kim, '87 IND, will return to his hometown of Fulton, MO, and college alma mater to speak at Westminster College’s 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Kim will discuss his journalism career that included 17 years at ESPN and his current responsibilities as lead anchor
- [Westminster College and William Woods University Team Up for Fulton's Brick Blast ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-and-william-woods-university-team-up-for-fultons-brick-blast/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ Sept. 7, 2022: Westminster College and William Woods University are teaming up with Fulton’s Brick District and the Super Sam Foundation to bring back the popular Brick Blast, which halted not long after COVID-19 began. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22, 2022, on
- [A Former Missouri Governor, Talking Digital ‘Humans,’ and a World-Famous Artist Among More Than 20 Hancock Symposium Speakers](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-former-missouri-governor-talking-digital-humans-and-a-world-famous-artist-among-more-than-20-hancock-symposium-speakers/) - Fulton, MO – Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, talking digital “humans,” a world-famous artist, a Paramount Pictures staff writer, and a teenage inventor/activist are just a few individuals heading up more than 20 presentations during the 17th Annual Hancock Symposium at Westminster College, Sept. 13-15, 2022. Hancock Symposium has been compared to the popular TED
- [Westminster College Maintains Increased Enrollment for Third Consecutive Year and is Named One of Nation’s Best for Economic Mobility](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-maintains-increased-enrollment-for-third-consecutive-year-and-is-named-one-of-nations-best-for-economic-mobility/) - Fulton, MO – While enrollment at four-year colleges and universities continues to decline nationwide, Westminster College in Fulton, MO, has maintained an enrollment increase for three consecutive years. As classes begin this week, the liberal arts college that prides itself on small class sizes and a personalized approach to higher education is welcoming more than
- [Alumna Roberta Burns to Deliver the 2022 New Student Convocation Address at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-roberta-burns-to-deliver-the-2022-new-student-convocation-address-at-westminster-college/) - Fulton, MO ‒ Aug. 11, 2022: Westminster College is pleased to announce that alumna Roberta L. Burns will deliver the 2022 New Student Convocation address at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. The event is open to the public.* New Student Convocation 2022 begins with a solemn processional and ceremony on the Hill and ends in
- [Westminster College Receives MHC Grant to Help Fund Presentation by World-Renowned Artist  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-receives-mhc-grant-to-help-fund-presentation-by-world-renowned-artist/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ Aug. 8, 2022: Westminster College is pleased to announce it recently received a Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) grant of $1,250 to help fund “An Evening With Nick Cave,” which will take place at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2022, in Champ Auditorium. The event is free and open to the
- [Access Memorable Commencement 2022 Moments in Our Extensive Photo Album](https://news.wcmo.edu/access-memorable-commencement-2022-moments-in-our-extensive-photo-album/) - From an Army ROTC commissioning ceremony for Brooke Thompson, '22 ΚΑΘ, to a baccalaureate celebration to our triumphant graduates proudly walking through the Columns and out into the world, Commencement 2022 was a weekend to remember. Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer, '89 KA, of the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals returned to the College to
- [Westminster College Announces the Spring 2022 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-the-spring-2022-deans-list-2/) - Congratulations to the 219 Westminster students who achieved exemplary academic performance last semester and were named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a 3.60 semester grade point average, with at least 12 hours completed that semester. The list includes 29 freshmen, 63 sophomores, 52 juniors, and 75
- [New Members Initiated Into Skulls of Seven at End of Spring 2022 Semester](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-members-initiated-into-skulls-of-seven-at-end-of-spring-2022-semester/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce that the Skulls of Seven initiated new members into the society in May 2022. Founded in 1898, the Skulls of Seven is the oldest group on Westminster’s campus. As such, this mystical society has long been dedicated to upholding the traditions and ideals of the College. Dr. David Jones,
- [Rising Sophomore's Business Proposal Wins Show-Me Innovation College PITCH Competition](https://news.wcmo.edu/rising-sophomores-business-proposal-wins-show-me-innovation-college-pitch-competition/) - Paige Brenneke, ’25 ΚΚΓ, found inspiration for an award-winning business idea in the most unlikely of places: her aunt’s garage. A relative’s cremated remains tucked away on a shelf became the basis of the Westminster biology major’s proposal to the Show-Me Innovation College PITCH Competition. “My aunt had expressed her unsettledness over our relative’s ashes
- [Featured Faculty: Dr. Heidi LaVine Recognized Twice During the 2021-2022 Academic Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/featured-faculty-dr-heidi-lavine-recognized-twice-during-the-2021-2022-academic-year/) - Dr. Heidi LaVine says she was “gobsmacked” after learning she was the recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching last fall. The associate professor of English was just as surprised to receive the Patricia Klein Liebling Parents’ Association Faculty Award during commencement on May 14, 2022. LaVine’s reactions come from a place of
- [Matt Mitchell Warmly Featured by Well-Known Area Sports Reporters in 'Sports Locker' Magazine](https://news.wcmo.edu/matt-mitchell-warmly-featured-by-well-known-area-sports-reporters-in-sports-locker-magazine/) - Based on their warm relationship with Westminster legend Matt Mitchell, well-known local sports reporter Rod Smith and his daughter, Paige, co-authored the following farewell article for the March/April 2022 edition of Sports Locker magazine. Mitchell is transitioning from associate vice president, athletic director, and head men's basketball coach into a position with the Office of
- [Barbeque and a Business Degree Are a Smoking Combination for Alumnus Aaron Kirchner](https://news.wcmo.edu/barbeque-and-a-business-degree-are-a-smoking-combination-for-alumnus-aaron-kirchner/) - Summertime is the happiest time of year for Aaron Kirchner, ’09 KA, co-founder and co-owner of Grillheads Supply Co. in St. Louis, MO ― and not just because of increased seasonal sales. Kirchner launched his grilling supply and meat rub business with business partner and friend Josh Anderson, because both would rather be behind a
- [Giving with Compassion: Carrie Peecher, DO, Gives So Other Westminster Students Become Physicians](https://news.wcmo.edu/giving-with-compassion-carrie-peecher-do-gives-so-other-westminster-students-become-physicians/) - Family physician Carrie Peecher, DO, ’00 ΔΔΔ, loves caring for veterans at the Camdenton VA Clinic in Osage Beach, MO, because she finds their stories and experiences inspiring. “The sacrifices they made for our country are beyond what many of us can even imagine,” Peecher explains. “We are blessed to be Americans.” She also finds
- [Westminster College and America’s National Churchill Museum Receive $1.9 Million EDA Grant for Structural Improvements](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-and-americas-national-churchill-museum-receive-1-9-million-eda-grant-for-structural-improvements/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ July 21, 2022: Westminster College and America’s National Churchill Museum are pleased to announce they were awarded a $1.9 million grant this week from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to boost regional tourism. Funded by the American Rescue Plan, the grant ensures necessary improvements take place
- [Westminster Recognizes 14 Outstanding Alumni During Alumni Weekend 2022](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-recognizes-14-outstanding-alumni-during-alumni-weekend-2022/) - Westminster College recognized 14 highly accomplished alumni during its Alumni Awards Convocation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Champ Auditorium. This year’s ceremony was the first in-person alumni convocation since 2019 and fittingly included honorees from both 2021 and 2022, who are listed below: Frank Absher, ’69 ΚΑ, of St. Louis, MO,
- [Check Out Our Alumni Weekend 2022 Photo Gallery](https://news.wcmo.edu/check-out-our-alumni-weekend-2022-photo-gallery/) - With a record crowd of over 500 individuals, Alumni Weekend 2022 was a tremendous success. The celebration, which took place April 8-10, included more than 45 events, including the Alumni Awards Convocation for 2021-2022 honorees, an inaugural meet-and-greet for the new Black Alumni Mentorship Program, and a reception for former tour guides of America's National
- [Westminster Junior is First Grow Your Own Scholarship Recipient](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-junior-is-first-grow-your-own-scholarship-recipient/) - Representatives from the Fulton Public Schools joined Westminster College on March 23 in Mueller Leadership Hall for a lively celebration of a new scholarship and its first recipient: Sarah Crostic, ’23 IND. The district awarded the Holts Summit, MO, junior a Grow Your Own scholarship to help with expenses related to student teaching next fall.
- [Alumna Dr. Rebecca Stubbs and Impressive Awards Ceremony Open 15th Annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-dr-rebecca-stubbs-and-impressive-awards-ceremony-open-15th-annual-undergraduate-scholars-forum/) - Westminster College’s 15th annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum on April 21 in Coulter Science Center was a celebratory anniversary event that took place in person for the first time since 2019. Rebecca Stubbs, PhD, ’08 IND, opened the Forum with a keynote address that was livestreamed from the University of Zurich in Switzerland, where she is
- [Sidique Steals the Show: Record-Breaking Track and Field Athlete is Twice-Named Newcomer of the Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/sidique-steals-the-show-record-breaking-track-and-field-athlete-is-twice-named-newcomer-of-the-year/) - When Westminster College women's track and field team competed in the 2022 SLIAC Indoor Championships at Principia College in February, it was just the beginning for Moenisha Sidique, '15 IND. While the team collectively fared well, the freshman stole the show with a record-breaking performance, winning the 400-meter dash and finishing fifth in the 200-meter
- [Acclaimed Author and Social Scientist Delivers Inaugural Brauer Lecture Before Full Audience](https://news.wcmo.edu/acclaimed-author-and-social-scientist-delivers-inaugural-brauer-lecture-before-full-audience/) - Nationally acclaimed social scientist, bestselling author, and Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks delivered Westminster’s inaugural Brauer Lecture at 10 a.m. on April 12, 2022, in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of America’s National Churchill Museum. The event ― which drew a full audience from campus as well as the local community
- [UK Foreign Minister Echoes Churchill's Words at Westminster College Concerning Russian Aggression](https://news.wcmo.edu/uk-foreign-minister-echoes-churchills-words-at-westminster-college-concerning-russian-aggression/) - The Right Hon. James Cleverly MP, UK Foreign Minister for Europe and North America, made a special trip to Westminster on April 12, 2022, to address students, faculty, staff, and the media on Latshaw Plaza. The 12:15 p.m. presentation followed a meeting in Jefferson City, MO, with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, and members of
- [Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer Visits Dr. Tobias Gibson’s National Security Agencies Class ](https://news.wcmo.edu/congressman-blaine-luetkemeyer-visits-dr-tobias-gibsons-national-security-agencies-class/) - Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri’s third district spoke to students from Dr. Tobias Gibson’s National Security Agencies class at 6 p.m. on April 12, 2022. President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., also attended the talk. During his visit, Luetkemeyer discussed current national and international events as well as a bit about his
- [Gov. Mike Parson Strengthens Special Relationship Between UK and Westminster College During Recent Trade Mission](https://news.wcmo.edu/gov-mike-parson-strengthens-special-relationship-between-uk-and-westminster-college-during-recent-trade-mission/) - On a recent trade mission to the United Kingdom, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson strengthened the historic and special relationship between the UK and Westminster College: Parson presented an original ticket to Winston Churchill’s March 5, 1946, John Findley Green Foundation Lecture — popularly known today as the “Iron Curtain” speech — to the Imperial War Museum’s
- [Alumna Awarded Prestigious Eudora Welty Prize for New Scholarly Book](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-awarded-prestigious-eudora-welty-prize-for-new-scholarly-book/) - Casey Kayser, PhD, ’01 IND, assistant professor of English and director of the Medical Humanities Program at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, recently was awarded the prestigious Eudora Welty Prize for her book Marginalized: Southern Women Playwrights Confront Race, Region, and Gender, which was published by the University Press of Mississippi in September 2021. Kayser earned a degree in
- [Advocating for Higher Education: Dr. Kasi Lacey Makes Meets Sen. Blunt and Others at NAICU Convention](https://news.wcmo.edu/advocating-for-higher-education-dr-kasi-lacey-makes-meets-sen-blunt-and-others-at-naicu-convention/) - Vice President and Dean of Student Life Dr. Kasi Lacey, second from left, recently attended the 2022 National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) annual convention in Washington, DC. The four-day event involved meeting senators and legislators, including U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, pictured next to Lacey. The conference also included a celebration
- [Westminster College Announces the Spring 2022 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-the-spring-2022-deans-list/) - Congratulations to the 219 Westminster students who achieved exemplary academic performance last semester and were named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List! The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a 3.60 semester grade point average, with at least 12 hours completed that semester. The list includes 29 freshmen, 63 sophomores, 52 juniors, and 75
- [Westminster College Announces the Successful Closing of the Conversion from Taxable to Tax-Exempt of its Series 2021B Bonds](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-the-successful-closing-of-the-conversion-from-taxable-to-tax-exempt-of-its-series-2021b-bonds/) - FULTON, MO — June 9, 2022: Westminster College (“College”) announced the successful closing of the conversion of its $6,085,000 outstanding (Par Value) Series 2021B Bonds previously issued through the Industrial Development Authority of Callaway County, Missouri (“Authority”), from taxable bonds to tax-exempt bonds on May 4, 2022. The Series 2021B Bonds are one of three
- [Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer of the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals to Deliver 2022 Commencement Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/judge-mark-d-pfeiffer-of-the-missouri-western-district-court-of-appeals-to-deliver-2022-commencement-address/) - Fulton, MO ‒ May 3, 2022: Westminster College announced today that Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer of the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals will deliver the 171-year-old institution’s commencement address at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Champ Auditorium. A resident of Columbia, MO, Pfeiffer graduated from Westminster in 1989 with a bachelor’s
- [Join the Churchill Singers for Their First Public Concert Since 2019](https://news.wcmo.edu/join-the-churchill-singers-for-their-first-public-concert-since-2019/) - MEDIA ADVISORY You are invited to attend the Churchill Singers’ spring “Sing Me a Song” concert, which promises to be a celebrational evening after two years of limited attendance and livestream performances. WHO: Westminster College Churchill Singers conducted by Dr. Natasia Sexton, Associate Professor of Music WHAT: Spring “Sing Me a Song” Choral Performance WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
- [In-Person Undergraduate Scholars Forum to Take Place for First Time Since Before COVID-19](https://news.wcmo.edu/in-person-undergraduate-scholars-forum-to-take-place-for-first-time-since-before-covid-19/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fulton, MO ‒ April 19, 2022: Westminster College’s 15th annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum will take place in person for the first time since 2019 at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Coulter Science Center. The public is cordially invited to attend the event, which runs in concurrent sessions throughout the
- [Westminster College Launching Accelerated But Flexible Online Degree Program for Working Adults and Other Nontraditional Students   ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-launching-accelerated-but-flexible-online-degree-program-for-working-adults-and-other-nontraditional-students/) - For Immediate Release April 7, 2022 ̶ Fulton, MO: Westminster College is launching an accelerated but flexible, fully accredited online degree program beginning in the fall 2022 semester, the 171-year-old liberal arts institution announced today. The program, called Westminster Online, is enrolling now and will offer bachelor’s degrees in two of Westminster’s most sought-after programs
- [Acclaimed Author and Free Enterprise Scholar Dr. Arthur Brooks to Deliver Inaugural Brauer Lecture on April 12](https://news.wcmo.edu/acclaimed-author-and-free-enterprise-scholar-dr-arthur-brooks-to-deliver-inaugural-brauer-lecture-on-april-12/) - Information updated on April 5, 2022 For Immediate Release Fulton, MO ‒ March 24, 2022 —Westminster College is pleased to announce that nationally acclaimed social scientist, bestselling author, and Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks will deliver the school’s inaugural Brauer Lecture at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in the Church of St. Mary
- [Be Sure to Save the Dates for the Following Exciting Campus Events](https://news.wcmo.edu/be-sure-to-save-the-dates-for-the-following-exciting-campus-events/) - Information updated on April 5, 2022 Most of the following events are free and open to the public. War Memorial Sculpture: What Civil War and World War I Commemorative Sculptures Can Reveal About Gender, Race, and Art, 11 a.m. March 21, 2022, at Hermann Lounge in Hunter Activity Center. Dr. Kelly Lankford, history professor at
- [Webcast Commemorates 76th Anniversary of 'Iron Curtain' Speech and Links Present to the Past](https://news.wcmo.edu/americas-national-churchill-museum-commemorates-76th-anniversary-of-iron-curtain-speech/) - U.S. Army Col. Jeff McCausland (Ret.) drew a correlation between World War II and the crisis in Ukraine during a special webcast commemorating the 76th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s “The Sinews of Peace” speech on the Westminster College campus. “The farther back you look, the further ahead you can see,” McCausland summarized in his assessment
- [Junior Sayidcali Ahmed Accepted to Prestigious Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University](https://news.wcmo.edu/junior-sayidcali-ahmed-accepted-to-prestigious-junior-summer-institute-at-princeton-university/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce that Sayidcali Ahmed, ’23 ΦΔΘ, has been accepted to the Junior Summer Institute with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs in Princeton, NJ. Established in 1985, the Junior Summer Institute is designed to promote democracy by accepting the brightest students worldwide from diverse backgrounds and a wide
- [Westminster Junior Excited to Be Part of New Museum Studies Major for Fall 2022](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-junior-excited-to-be-part-of-new-museum-studies-major-for-fall-2022/) - Westminster junior Stephen Rogers, ’23 ΦΔΘ, will be one of the first students to choose the College’s new Museum Studies major when it officially launches in the fall of 2022. Currently minoring in the subject, the Jefferson City, MO, native has been intimately involved in a number of hands-on museum projects, including the Veterans Memorial
- [Two Members of New Black Alumni Mentorship Program Discuss Plans for Alumni Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/two-members-of-new-black-alumni-mentorship-program-discuss-plans-for-alumni-weekend/) - Members of Westminster College’s Black Alumni Mentorship Program ― a new initiative formed exclusively by alumni ― will host a meet-and-greet during Alumni Weekend, April 8-9, 2022. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Hermann Lounge in Hunter Activity Center. All interested alumni and students are
- [Matt Mitchell's Career Celebrated by Men's Basketball Alumni at Ohana Pizzaria](https://news.wcmo.edu/matt-mitchells-career-celebrated-by-mens-basketball-alumni-at-ohana-pizzaria/) - Approximately 30 men's basketball alumni attended a reception for Matt Mitchell, Associate Vice President, Athletic Director, and Head Men’s Basketball Coach, at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2022, at Ohana Pizzaria in Fulton, MO. The event celebrated Mitchell’s final season as Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach. "I would like to express my gratitude
- [Make Plans to Participate in the 1851 Challenge Running Now Through March 31](https://news.wcmo.edu/make-plans-to-participate-in-the-1851-challenge-running-now-through-march-31/) - Are you looking to beat the late-winter doldrums? Why not participate in a friendly competition among your Westminster classmates! The College kicked off its annual 1851 Challenge on March 1, 2022, along with the traditional Greek Challenge. For those unfamiliar it, the 1851 Challenge launched in 2021 and is a friendly competition in which the
- [Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser is Latest Alum Featured in After the Tassel Podcast:](https://news.wcmo.edu/kathryn-ayers-wickenhauser-is-latest-alum-featured-in-after-the-tassel-podcast/) - Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, ’11 ΚΑΘ, credits Westminster College with helping her think outside the box and seek unique career opportunities. Listen to Wickenhauser’s After the Tassel podcast, which discusses her career in healthcare interoperability ― a niche industry within the health information technology field. Do you have career advice to share with the Westminster community? We would love to consider interviewing
- [West Point Gymnasium Named After Former Interim President Neal Creighton](https://news.wcmo.edu/west-point-gymnasium-named-after-former-interim-president-neal-creighton/) - Alumni, faculty, and staff from the late 1990s and early 2000s might recall that former Interim President Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Neal Creighton was a charismatic leader and champion fundraiser. But many may not know he was an accomplished NCAA gymnast while a student at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, noted for the many
- [Westminster College Celebrates Students Named to Fall 2021 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-celebrates-students-named-to-fall-2021-deans-list/) - Congratulations to the 214 Westminster students who achieved exemplary academic performance last semester and were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List! The Dean’s List recognizes students who have achieved a 3.60 semester grade point average, with at least 12 hours completed that semester. The list includes 57 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 36 juniors, and 63
- [Director of the Center for Career Development Retires After 22 Years](https://news.wcmo.edu/director-of-the-center-for-career-development-retires-after-22-years/) - Meg Langland, Director of the Center for Career Development, officially retired on Aug. 12, 2020, after more than 20 years at Westminster College. Langland began her career at Westminster in February 1998, working part-time in the Counseling Office. That summer, the legendary Sally Reynolds retired, creating an opening in the Career Services office. After the
- [Westminster College Helps Fulton Grab Attention of Smithsonian Magazine](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-helps-fulton-grab-attention-of-smithsonian-magazine/) - photos by Notley Hawkins Smithsonian Magazine has picked the city of Fulton, MO, as one of the "15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2019," in a special announcement last week. One of the major factors in the selection of the honored cities was “a compelling reason to visit this year in particular.” The 50th anniversary celebration of
- [Meet Alumna Mariah Robertson, MD, MPH: Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-alumna-mariah-robertson-md-mph-chief-resident-of-internal-medicine-at-johns-hopkins-university/) - A career in internal medicine with a specialty in geriatrics comes naturally for Mariah (Dreisinger) Robertson, MD, MPH, ’05 ΚΑΘ. The Chief Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, says her interest in geriatric medicine increased after her grandmother and mother both developed Alzheimer’s disease. “There were so
- [View a Recent National Security Panel Discussion Moderated by Dr. Tobias Gibson](https://news.wcmo.edu/view-a-recent-national-security-panel-discussion-moderated-by-dr-tobias-gibson/) - In an age when communication is nearly instantaneous, diffused, and received with diminished discernment, how secure is the safety of those who value freedom and progress? The stakes are high as cyber attacks, disinformation political campaigns, and terrorism pose new and grave threats. With these concerns in mind, you are invited to view a recording
- [An Exciting Hancock Symposium Preview Video of NASA Chief Scientist James Green](https://news.wcmo.edu/an-exciting-hancock-symposium-preview-video-of-nasa-chief-scientist-james-green/) - A livestream test run of the upcoming virtual Hancock Symposium on Sept. 16, 2020, captured NASA Chief Scientist Dr. James Green enthusiastically discussing visiting Westminster in person, but only after “we land on Mars.” Green casually mentions NASA is planning to venture to Mars in February 2021. As if simply describing how to make a
- [Symposium Synopsis: List of Speakers Announced for Sept. 14-16 Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/symposium-synopsis-list-of-speakers-announced-for-sept-15-16-hancock-symposium/) - This article was updated on Aug. 6, 2021, to include an additional evening of activities. Hancock Symposium 2021 is just around the corner — Sept. 14-16, to be exact — so be sure to mark your calendars! This year’s theme, Beyond 2020: Finding Opportunity in an Age of Disruption, offers an exciting lineup of more
- [Cicada Invasion Shines Media Spotlight on Smithsonian Insect Expert and Alumnus](https://news.wcmo.edu/cicada-invasion-shines-media-spotlight-on-smithsonian-insect-expert-and-alumnus/) - As one of the nation’s leading experts on insects, Floyd Shockley, ’96, is an excellent example of where a Biology degree from Westminster College in Fulton, MO, can lead. The entomologist and collections manager for the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, has been interviewed nearly 40
- [Westeryears: Westminster's Bond with the Bard](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-westminsters-bond-with-the-bard/) - Visitors of the magnificently restored Christopher Wren church on Westminster's campus, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, are greeted at the back of the sanctuary by a huge bust of the Stratford-on-Avon bard himself, William Shakespeare. As a result, one of the first questions the thousands of visitors ask every year is, Why
- [38th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols to Take Place Virtually on Sunday](https://news.wcmo.edu/38th-annual-festival-of-lessons-and-carols-to-take-place-virtually-on-sunday/) - Fulton, MO ‒ Nov. 30, 2021: Westminster College will celebrate the 38th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols via livestream at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury.* The livestream will be available on Westminster’s Facebook and YouTube pages, Westminster’s livestream page, and the Facebook and
- [American Presidents and Winston Churchill at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/american-presidents-and-winston-churchill-at-westminster-college/) - The following article, which is reprinted by permission, appeared in the Second Quarter 2021 edition of Finest Hour: The Journal of Winston Churchill and His Times, a magazine published by the International Churchill Society. Photos throughout were added by Westminster Monthly for this reprint. ''This is a wonderful school in my home state," wrote Harry
- [Westminster College Announces Schedule for Inauguration of 23rd President Donald P. Lofe, Jr.](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-schedule-for-inauguration-of-23rd-president-donald-p-lofe-jr/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Sarah Backer ORGANIZATION Westminster College PHONE Office: 573-592-5438; Cell: 573-220-9038 EMAIL Sarah.Backer@WCMO.edu WEB wcmo.edu Fulton, MO ‒ Oct. 27, 2021: A celebratory ceremony officially installing Donald P. Lofe, Jr., Class of 1979, as the 23rd president of Westminster College will take place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 6 in Champ Auditorium on the 170-year-old college’s campus, 501 Westminster
- [Meet the 2021-2022 Alumni Council Members](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-the-2021-2022-alumni-council-members/) - Greetings from the 2021-2022 Alumni Council! For those of you who do not know what we do, we serve all Westminster alumni by facilitating the discussion of issues and concerns raised by you. The Alumni Council sponsors events and activities while maintaining a working relationship with Westminster’s Board of Trustees. The Council also nominates alumni
- [September 2021 News In Brief](https://news.wcmo.edu/september-2021-news-in-brief/) - September was a busy month at Westminster College! Below are just a few highlights of on- and off-campus events that involved students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Barri Bumgarner, Assistant Professor of Education and Digital Blue guru, conducted a True Crime Writer's Workshop at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the Columbia Public Library and
- [Beyond Successful: World-Renowned Experts Showcase Talents During Westminster's Signature Program](https://news.wcmo.edu/beyond-successful-world-renowned-experts-showcase-talents-during-westminsters-signature-program/) - Take a leading Pfizer scientist on the front lines of COVID-19 vaccine development, the current U.S. Poet Laureate, a former chief economist for the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress, and 22 other innovators, transport them to a small but bustling college campus for three straight days, and you might conclude you have a
- [Largest Freshman Class in Five Years Welcomed During New Student Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/largest-freshman-class-in-five-years-welcomed-during-new-student-week/) - Westminster College welcomed the largest freshman class in five years during New Student Week, Aug. 14-21. President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., officially greeted the Class of 2025 as well as a number of transfer students during New Student Convocation at 3 p.m. Aug. 14 on the Hill. “At the risk of
- [Melanie Barger Hits the Ground Running as Director of Alumni Engagement](https://news.wcmo.edu/melanie-barger-hits-the-ground-running-as-director-of-alumni-engagement/) - Westminster is pleased to announce Melanie Barger of Jefferson City, MO, as the College’s new Director of Alumni Engagement. She began her duties on Aug. 24. Barger is a familiar face to many Blue Jays. She worked in the Alumni Office in a variety of evolving roles from 2001 to 2012, last serving as Director
- [Senior Anna Koestner Awarded Prestigious Founders Memorial Scholarship](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-anna-koestner-awarded-prestigious-founders-memorial-scholarship/) - Anna Koestner, ’22 ΚΑΘ, of Russellville, MO, is one of only four women nationally to receive a prestigious Founders Memorial Scholarship from the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. Koestner’s long list of achievements at Westminster College stood out among the nearly 1,000 total applicants, resulting in a $12,000 Bettie Tipton Lindsey Founders Memorial Scholarship awarded to
- [It Takes a (Westminster) Village: Alumnus Reflects on Key Westminster Relationships That Led to His Success](https://news.wcmo.edu/it-takes-a-westminster-village-alumnus-reflects-on-key-westminster-relationships-that-led-to-his-success/) - Benjamin Morrow, ’21 ΦΔΘ, was one of only 100 students accepted this fall into Washington University’s competitive Quantitative Finance master’s degree program ― a fact he attributes to his Westminster education. Morrow also is the 2021-2022 recipient of the Dr. Maude Etheredge Graduate Fellowship through the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society, which recognizes first-year academic
- [Five Westminster Sigma Chi Alumni Named Significant Sigs From 2019 to 2021](https://news.wcmo.edu/five-westminster-sigma-chi-alumni-named-significant-sigs-from-2019-to-2021/) - The Sigma Chi International Fraternity Council awarded five Westminster Delta Tau chapter Sigma Chi alumni with the prestigious Significant Sig Award between 2019 and 2021. Robert Aulgur, ‘76, Brian Boatright, ‘84, Ted Briscoe, ‘84, P.K. Holmes, ‘73, and Ken Murer, ‘87, will officially receive recognition at the fraternity’s Sig 2020 celebration, which will take place
- [Sophomore Eryka Wanyonyi Featured Prominently in Sports Locker Magazine](https://news.wcmo.edu/sophomore-eryka-wanyonyi-featured-prominently-in-sports-locker-magazine/) - Article reprint below courtesy of Paige Smith and Sports Locker Magazine. Biology major and Blue Jays volleyball player Eryka Wanyonyi, ’23, recently caught the attention of Sports Locker magazine for her stellar performance both on and off the court. Sports Locker highlighted the resident of Columbia, MO, in its July-August 2020 issue for a number
- [Westminster College to Conduct Solemn 9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-to-conduct-solemn-9-11-ceremony-of-remembrance/) - Fulton, MO ‒ Sept. 9, 2021: Westminster College and America’s National Churchill Museum will conduct a solemn Ceremony of Remembrance on Patriot Day at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. The hybrid event will take place via the College’s Facebook and livestream pages, the livestream page of America’s National Churchill Museum, and in
- [Westminster College Welcomes the Largest Freshman Class in Five Years](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-welcomes-the-largest-freshman-class-in-five-years/) - Fulton, MO ‒ Aug. 19, 2021: As classes officially begin today at Westminster College, faculty and staff members are busy welcoming the largest freshman class in five years. At 217 freshmen, the historic, small liberal arts college witnessed a 25 percent increase over last year’s freshman enrollment and a 53 percent increase compared to 2019. Likewise, overall
- [U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Among 25 Accomplished Individuals to Present at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/u-s-poet-laureate-joy-harjo-among-25-accomplished-individuals-to-present-at-hancock-symposium/) - U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo of Tulsa, OK, is among 25 highly accomplished individuals who are a part of Westminster College’s three-day Hancock Symposium, Sept. 14-16, 2021. The event will take place in a hybrid format on campus — with off-campus guests joining virtually — as a result of current COVID-19 precautions. Livestreaming is available
- [Alumna Jorden E. Sanders to Deliver New Student Convocation Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-jorden-e-sanders-to-deliver-new-student-convocation-address-2/) - Westminster College alumna Jorden E. Sanders will deliver the New Student Convocation address at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in a socially distanced outdoor ceremony on the Hill in front of the Columns on campus. Sanders is a doctoral student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, who is studying English with a
- [Gov. Michael Parson Joins Westminster for Museum Reopening Event on Latshaw Plaza](https://news.wcmo.edu/gov-michael-parson-joins-westminster-for-museum-reopening-event-on-latshaw-plaza/) - Missouri Gov. Michael Parson joined Westminster College officials at 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021, on Latshaw Plaza to kick off three full days of events celebrating the reopening of America’s National Churchill Museum. Beginning with History major Stephen Rogers, ‘23, a number of individuals delivered short speeches about the significance of the event, including
- [Blaine Ravert Selected for Prestigious CSPC Presidential Fellowship](https://news.wcmo.edu/blaine-ravert-selected-for-prestigious-cspc-presidential-fellowship/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce that sophomore Blaine Ravert of Columbia, MO, is the recipient of the prestigious 2021-2022 Presidential Fellowship through the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC). A Political Science and Philosophy double-major, Ravert is a founding member of the College’s John Quincy Adams Society and its Policy
- [Alumna Courtney Howe Named Head Women's Soccer Coach](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-courtney-howe-named-head-womens-soccer-coach/) - Westminster College announced on July 30 that alumna Courtney Howe, ’13, was named head women’s soccer coach for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Howe comes to Westminster from William Woods University, where she led the Owls in two consecutive winning seasons as assistant women’s soccer coach. She replaces Westminster’s Wendy Sanchez, who stepped down earlier in
- [Director of First-Year Experience Offers New Students Five Key Pieces of Advice](https://news.wcmo.edu/director-of-first-year-experience-offers-new-students-five-key-pieces-of-advice/) - Walking through the Columns at Westminster is a cherished tradition. This year will mark the 10th group of new students I will witness taking part in this tradition, and I can still remember my own walk through the Columns on my first day as a Westminster student. While many aspects of that first year are
- [Featured Faculty: Dr. Gabe McNett is Devoted to Teaching, Even In the Summer](https://news.wcmo.edu/featured-faculty-dr-gabe-mcnett-is-devoted-to-teaching-even-in-the-summer/) - Dr. Gabe McNett doesn’t let summer break deter him from his love of teaching or field study. For three years, the biology professor and Division Chair of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at Westminster College has led summer butterfly walks at Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) in New Bloomfield, MO. Founded by Henry and Lorna Domke, PGT
- [WWAT: Making a Difference Together!](https://news.wcmo.edu/wwat-making-a-difference-together/) - Thanks to the support of people like you — our alumnae and others — we passed the 50 percent mark of our fundraising goal: $100,000! What’s it for? Westminster Women Advancing Together (WWAT) is an organization dedicated to empowering Westminster women in three important ways: Recruiting remarkable women to attend Westminster. Supporting our female students
- [Alumna Jorden E. Sanders to Deliver New Student Convocation Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-jorden-e-sanders-to-deliver-new-student-convocation-address/) - Fulton, MO ‒ Aug. 09, 2021: Westminster College alumna Jorden E. Sanders will deliver the New Student Convocation address at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in a socially distanced outdoor ceremony on the Hill in front of the Columns on campus. Sanders is a doctoral student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ,
- [Westminster College Announces Closing of $13,010,000 Bond Financing](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-announces-closing-of-13010000-bond-financing/) - FULTON, MO — August 11, 2021: Westminster College (the “College”) announced the successful closing of its $13,010,000 (Par Value) Series 2021 Bonds issued through the Industrial Development Authority of Callaway County, MO (the “Authority”), on July 29, 2021. The Series 2021 Bonds are a combination of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. The taxable revenue bonds
- [Gov. Michael Parson to Kick Off Museum Reopening Events on Weekend of July 30](https://news.wcmo.edu/gov-michael-parson-to-kick-off-museum-reopening-events-on-weekend-of-july-30/) - With the COVID-19 pandemic now on the decline, America’s National Churchill Museum (ANCM) will reopen to the public on Friday, July 30, 2021, after a 16-month closure. The day will kick off a weekend of celebratory activities, including a reopening ceremony with remarks by Missouri Gov. Michael Parson at 11 a.m. CST. Parson’s ceremony and
- [Rev. Kiva Nice-Webb Named an Engaged Scholar for the 2021-2022 Academic Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/rev-kiva-nice-webb-is-named-an-engaged-scholar-for-the-2021-2022-academic-year/) - Rev. Kiva Nice-Webb is one of only 22 university and college faculty/staff nationwide to be named an Engaged Scholar for the 2021-2022 Academic Year by Campus Compact. Nice-Webb is Westminster’s chaplain and director of the Center for Faith and Service. She also is an instructor of Religious Studies at the College. Nice-Webb is the first
- [Featured Faculty: Meet Dr. Amanda Gowin](https://news.wcmo.edu/featured-faculty-meet-dr-amanda-gowin/) - Amanda Gowin, PhD, has a dizzying number of interests, from teaching college students about nutrition and health to traveling throughout rural Tanzania to juggling a busy family with her husband, Matthew Gowin, ’92 ΒΘΠ. It makes perfect sense the chair of the Department of Health and Exercise Science recently added a doctorate in Educational Leadership
- [Jonathan Geier Thrives While Juggling Track, Basketball, and the National Guard](https://news.wcmo.edu/jonathan-geier-thrives-while-juggling-track-basketball-and-the-national-guard/) - The following article by Paige Smith is reprinted by permission of Sports Locker magazine. The story appeared in the May-June 2021 issue.
- [A Year-Long Series on the Student Success Center: Introducing Dr. Ingrid Ilinca](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-year-long-series-on-the-student-success-center-introducing-dr-ingrid-ilinca/) - Many know that Westminster College opened a comprehensive Student Success Center within Reeves Library in September 2020. But they may be unfamiliar with the Center’s many hard-working staff members who advise, tutor, and mentor students each and every day. These Westminster employees can be found helping a graduating senior research job options at the Greg
- [Dr. Cliff Cain Publishes Comprehensive Book on Harrod-C.S. Lewis Legacy Lectures](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-cliff-cain-publishes-comprehensive-book-on-harrod-c-s-lewis-legacy-lectures/) - Recent retirement isn’t keeping Dr. Cliff Cain from working in the field he loves. The former Harrod-C.S. Lewis Professor of Religious Studies recently wrote Challenges for Christian Faith: Addresses in Honor of C.S. Lewis. Published by Lexington Books in May, the book is a compilation of all annual Harrod-C.S. Lewis Legacy Lectures at Westminster College
- [Westminster Announces the Spring 2021 Dean’s List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-announces-the-spring-2021-deans-list/) - Westminster College is proud to announce those students named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 218 students includes 34 freshmen, 45 sophomores, 36 juniors, and 103 seniors. The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the
- [Westminster High Jumper Finishes 11th in the Nation at National Championship](https://news.wcmo.edu/high-jump-record-breaker-to-compete-at-national-outdoor-track-and-field-championship/) - High jump record-breaker and two-sport star Avylina Powell-Qualo, ’24 ΚΚΓ, is the first Westminster women's track and field athlete to ever qualify for the NCAA National Championships. Powell-Qualo came into the 2021 NCAA Division III Outdoor National Championships already knowing her season was a success. She became the first women's track and field athlete to
- [On the Road Again: Education Faculty Travel to Congratulate Alumni Awardees](https://news.wcmo.edu/on-the-road-again-education-faculty-travel-to-congratulate-alumni-awardees/) - Westminster College’s education faculty recently shoved helium balloons, makeshift signs, and a few gifts into their cars and trucks before hitting the road in what is becoming a celebratory tradition within the department. On March 15 and 23, the faculty descended upon Bush Elementary School in Fulton, MO, and Rock Bridge High School in Columbia,
- [Westminster Women: We Have News for You!](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-women-we-have-news-for-you/) - If you are a Westminster woman — student, faculty, staff, or alumna ― or someone who supports women at Westminster, Westminster Women Advancing Together (WWAT) has news for you. We want to bring you up to date on what’s been going on because, even during these many homebound months, a few important steps have taken
- [Junior Cydney Funk Named 2021-2022 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact](https://news.wcmo.edu/junior-cydney-funk-named-2021-2022-newman-civic-fellow-by-campus-compact/) - Westminster College is pleased to announce that junior Cydney Funk of Fulton, MO, has been selected as a 2021-2022 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. The Boston-based non-profit organization carefully selected 290 students across the country for the designation, which is a coveted year-long fellowship that emphasizes civic engagement. Newman Civic Fellows are leaders on
- [Commencement 2021: A Victorious Finish for Westminster's Senior Class](https://news.wcmo.edu/commencement-2021-a-victorious-finish-for-westminsters-senior-class/) - The Class of 2021 at Westminster College celebrated their tenacious ability to roll with the punches when commencement exercises swiftly moved indoors because of threatening storms on May 8. The 11 a.m. ceremonies pivoted from the Hill to socially distanced space in Champ Auditorium, with families viewing the event via livestream from the Historic Gymnasium
- [Missouri Delta Chapter of Alpha Chi Conducts 47th Annual Induction Ceremony](https://news.wcmo.edu/missouri-delta-chapter-of-alpha-chi-conducts-47th-annual-induction-ceremony/) - The 47th annual induction ceremony for the Missouri Delta chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society took place at 8:30 a.m. on May 8 in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. The socially distanced event included welcoming and concluding remarks by Dr. David Jones, Faculty Sponsor and national Alpha Chi President. Both
- [Westminster Announces Members of the 125th August Society of the Skulls of Seven](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-announces-members-of-the-125th-august-society-of-the-skulls-of-seven/) - Members of the 125th August Society of the Skulls of Seven were selected recently for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Founded in 1898, the Skulls of Seven is a mystical honor society that is one of the oldest groups on the Westminster College campus. The society dedicates itself to upholding the traditions and ideals of the
- [Alumna Dr. Amy Fluker is an Endowed Professor of History at Youngstown State University](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumna-dr-amy-fluker-is-an-endowed-professor-of-history-at-youngstown-state-university/) - Growing up in central Missouri, Amy Fluker, PhD, MA, ’08, was a self-professed history lover whose parents frequently took her to local historic sites. Arrow Rock, St. Charles, and Hermann were just a few towns with rich histories that captivated the young historian’s interests. As the Robert W. Reeder I Memorial Endowed Professor of History
- [Giving With a Purpose: Why Alumnus Donald Wood Gives Back to Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/giving-with-a-purpose-why-alumnus-donald-wood-gives-back-to-westminster/) - As the Interim Executive Director of Just Communities of Arkansas, Donald Wood, ’00 ΣΧ, embraces the organization’s motto — “Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder” — as his favorite quotation. These words by 13th-century poet Rumi also reflect his philosophy of giving back to Westminster College. Wood both recommends the College to
- [Hancock Symposium Opens with Talk on Cyber Security by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt](https://news.wcmo.edu/hancock-symposium-opens-with-talk-on-cyber-security-by-u-s-senator-roy-blunt/) - U.S. Senator from Missouri Roy Blunt will open the 2015 Hancock Symposium at Westminster College Monday, September 14, with a free public presentation on the ‘United States and Cyber Security.” Senator Blunt, who will speak at 7 p.m. in the Coulter Science Center on the Fulton campus, is a member of the Senate Select Committee
- [Head of U.S. Homeland Security Keynote Hancock Symposium Speaker](https://news.wcmo.edu/head-of-u-s-homeland-security-keynote-hancock-symposium-speaker/) - The man responsible for all federal agencies that keep America safe will be the keynote speaker Wednesday, September 16 at the Hancock Symposium on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh (“Jay”) Johnson will deliver a Green Lecture at 1:00 p.m. that day in Champ Auditorium. The public is
- [Ten Years of Success: The Hancock Symposium at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/ten-years-of-symposium/) - Pictured above: Sir Bob Geldoff speaking at Westminster's 2014 Green Lecture. The 2015 Hancock Symposium at Westminster College will celebrate the tenth anniversary of this remarkable event. The Symposium carries the name of 1967 Westminster graduate David and Linda Hancock (of Kansas City) whose gift made it possible for current and future generations of Westminster students
- [CIA Architect of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques to Speak at Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/cia-architect-of-secret-prison-system-and-torture-techniques-to-speak-at-symposium/) - The CIA General Counsel who sought permission for “enhanced interrogation techniques” such as waterboarding after 9/11 and the architect of the secret prison system for terrorists will speak at the 2015 Hancock Symposium at Westminster College in Fulton, MO on Tuesday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m. John Rizzo, who has been described as “the most
- [Balancing the Scales of Freedom](https://news.wcmo.edu/balancing-the-scales-of-freedom/) - Photo of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York; credit Michael Foran. On September 11, 2001 the United States wept after we were attacked by al-Qaeda terrorists. As smoke billowed from the felled World Trade Center, the Pentagon and from a field outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the nation’s reaction was swift. We were soon at
- [National Security Law and Freedom vs. National Security Discussed at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/national-security-law-and-freedom-vs-national-security-discussed-at-hancock-symposium/) - A Georgetown legal expert on American constitutional law and national security and a nuclear historian will be two of the presenters offering free public presentations Tuesday, September 15, at the upcoming Hancock Symposium at Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Dr. Laura Donohue will discuss National Security Law in her presentation “Recalling the Fourth Amendment” at
- [Dramatically Different Views on Ferguson Security Issues To Be Contrasted at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/ferguson-security-issues-hancock-symposium/) - Two speakers with dramatically different viewpoints on last summer’s national crisis, the riots in Ferguson, Missouri, will give their viewpoints September 15-16 at the upcoming Hancock Symposium on the campus of Westminster College. Missouri Senator Maria Chappell-Nadal, who was a protester on the ground at Ferguson, will give a free public presentation, “Through the Eyes
- [The Challenge of Defining Security in 2015](https://news.wcmo.edu/defining-security/) - I often ask my students how old they were on 9/11. With each year that passes, there is a more tangible divide between someone my age and my students; many of them were well under ten years old at the time of the attacks. This divide stems from the lack of pre- 9/11 historical memory
- [Experts on Climate Change and Islamic Culture to Speak at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/experts-on-climate-change-and-islamic-culture-to-speak-at-hancock-symposium/) - Dr. David Titley, a nationally known expert in the field of climate, the Arctic, and national security, and Dr. Farhat Haq, a Pakistani born college professor who specializes in Islamic culture, will both speak Tuesday, September 15, as a part of the Hancock Symposium at Westminster College. Dr. Haq will give her free public presentation,
- [Human Trafficking and Identity Theft Among Numerous Important Symposium Subjects](https://news.wcmo.edu/human-trafficking-and-identity-theft-among-numerous-important-symposium-subjects/) - Human trafficking and identity theft will be just two of the numerous important subjects discussed at the Hancock Symposium on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. The topic of this year’s upcoming Symposium is “Security vs. Liberty: Balancing the Scales of Freedom.” Presenters and discussion will center on how America maintains a balance
- [Symposium Q&A with Committee Member Spencer O'Gara '16](https://news.wcmo.edu/qa-with-symposium-committee-member-spencer-ogara-16/) - What is your major/area of study? My name is Spencer O’Gara and I am a senior at Westminster College this year, planning to graduate in the Spring of 2016. I am a History Major and Security Studies Minor. What kind of duties did you have as a member of the Hancock Symposium committee? I sat
- [Why I want to become a lawyer: #WCSymposium Blog from Ethan Parent '16](https://news.wcmo.edu/why-i-want-to-become-a-lawyer-wcsymposium-blog-from-ethan-parent-16/) - Most Americans have a decidedly negative view of those who practice law. Due to the perceived increase in frivolous lawsuits and money hungry lawyers, the legal field has become the sixth most disliked career path according to Gallup polling. So, why would I want to continue to trudge through the rigors of law school? I
- [Homeland Security chief warns politicos not to create public ‘hysteria’ to gain political advantage](https://news.wcmo.edu/homeland-security-chief-warns-politicos-not-to-create-public-hysteria-to-gain-political-advantage/) - Homeland Secretary Jeh Johnson (above) also awarded honorary doctorate from Westminster College, Fulton, MO during the 56th Green Foundation Lecture. Quoting Winston Churchill and Harry Truman, United States Homeland Security Chief Jeh Johnson today encouraged politicians and the public during a speech at Westminster College to reinforce and not undermine the nation’s internal security and
- [Defending Rights for All: First Female ACLU President to Speak at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/defending-rights-for-all-first-female-aclu-president-to-speak-at-westminster/) - The first female president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Nadine Strossen will speak at Westminster on Wednesday, October 21, in the Coulter Science Center Lecture Hall at 7 p.m. Strossen's lecture “Defending Rights for All – Controversies Surrounding Liberty” will focus on important issues such as the criminal justice system, free speech concerns, campus sexual
- [20 for 2015: Memorable Blue Jay Moments](https://news.wcmo.edu/20-for-2015/) - As Westminster heads into a bright New Year, here's a look back at 20 memorable 2015 moments for the Blue Jay Nation in 2015. New Fulton State Hospital Partnership Creates Doctoral-Level Internship Westminster College and Fulton State Hospital announced a new internship partnership for psychology majors. Through the new partnership, undergraduate students at Westminster have
- [Scientific Frontiers To Be Explored at Hancock Symposium, Sept. 2016](https://news.wcmo.edu/hancock-symposium-2016/) - Since 2006, the Hancock Symposium annually brings two engaging days of lectures, panel discussions and presentations by noted experts on one particular subject of global interest. The dynamic sessions challenge students through intellectual discourse, and the entire campus community participates in the events and learn together. MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2016 Hancock Symposium - Audacious Ingenuity:
- [Topic and Dates Announced for 2016 Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/topic-and-dates-announced-for-2016-hancock-symposium/) - Westminster College officials have announced the topic and dates for the upcoming Hancock Symposium in the fall. “Audacious Ingenuity: Pushing the Boundaries of Science” will be presented September 14-15 on campus. The Hancock Symposium is a yearly event at Westminster College presented by The Churchill Institute of Global Engagement. Classes are suspended for two days
- [Neuro-Pathologist Portrayed in Concussion to Headline Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/neuro-pathologist-portrayed-in-concussion-to-headline-hancock-symposium/) - Bennet Omalu, the renowned Nigerian-American physician, forensic pathologist and neuropathologist, who first identified and then heightened awareness of a debilitating form of brain damage in many former National Football League players, will deliver the Green Foundation Lecture during the annual Hancock Symposium at Westminster College in September. Omalu, who battled the NFL for more than
- [World Leader in Cancer Research to Lecture at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/world-leader-in-cancer-research-to-lecture-at-westminster/) - A world leader in cancer research, Dr. Francis Ali-Osman, of the Duke Cancer Institute in Durham, NC, will deliver a special lecture on Neuroscience at the upcoming Hancock Symposium on September 13-14 on the campus of Westminster College, it was announced today. Dr. Ali-Osman is a professor of surgery and pathology and an active member
- [World Famous Science Leaders at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/world-famous-science-leaders-at-hancock-symposium/) - The physician portrayed by Will Smith in the movie Concussion, the man behind the Hubble telescope, and a world leader in cancer research are just three of the guest lecturers coming to Westminster College in Fulton, MO for the annual Hancock Symposium. Titled “Audacious Ingenuity: Pushing the Boundaries of Science,” the two-day symposium will be
- [Two of America’s Top Astrophysicists To Lecture at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/livio-oluseyi-symposium/) - Above, Dr. Mario Livio. Dr. Mario Livio and Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, two of America’s top astrophysicists, will be featured lecturers on the first day of the annual Hancock Symposium next month on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Both lectures are free and open to the public. This year’s Hancock Symposium – the theme
- [Three Experts on Natural Sciences To Lecture at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/three-experts-on-natural-sciences-to-lecture-at-hancock-symposium/) - Three national scientific experts whose research focuses on making the natural world around us a better place to live will participate in the annual Hancock Symposium next month on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. All three lectures are free and open to the public. This year’s Hancock Symposium – the theme of
- [Science Education A Major Topic at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/science-education-a-major-topic-at-hancock-symposium/) - Science education will be a major topic at the annual Hancock Symposium this month on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. The two days of lectures and presentations are all free and open to the public. This year’s Hancock Symposium – the theme of which is “Audacious Ingenuity: Pushing the Boundaries of Science,”--will
- [Internationally Recognized Pathologist Calls NFL Initiative a Sham at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/internationally-recognized-pathologist-calls-nfl-initiative-a-sham-at-hancock-symposium/) - The forensic pathologist who identified and named a brain disease directly related to high impact sports called the National Football League’s just-announced Play Smart. Play Safe initiative a sham during a lecture Thursday at Westminster College’s two-day Hancock Symposium. “It’s just window dressing, a marketing gimmick,” Dr. Bennet Omalu told about 1,200 symposium attendees late
- [Photos & Videos: The 2016 Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-2016-hancock-symposium/) - With the theme "Audacious Ingenuity: Pushing the Boundaries of Science," the 2016 Hancock Symposium was held Sept. 14-15 at Westminster College. Visit the Symposium web site for more information on speakers and events, and see the photos and video links below.
- [Dr. Jerry Kennett to Receive Lifetime Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-jerry-kennett-to-receive-lifetime-alumni-achievement-award/) - Dr. Jerry Kennett from Columbia, MO, Class of 1969, and a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, received a Westminster College Lifetime Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 29, during the college's Alumni Weekend. One of the most highly respected heart specialists in the state of Missouri, Dr. Kennett is currently senior active partner
- [Save the Dates for the 2017 Hancock Symposium: Advocacy & Activism, Sept. 20-21](https://news.wcmo.edu/save-dates-2017-symposium/) - On Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21, members of the Westminster community and experts from all over the world will join forces for the 12th annual 2017 Hancock Symposium, one of the College's signature academic events. Since 2006, the Hancock Symposium has challenged students through intellectual discourse in two engaging days of lectures, panel discussions,
- [Rap Activist Headlining Hancock Symposium ](https://news.wcmo.edu/fukushima-hancock-symposium/) - A woman who uses the performing arts to engage young people in her efforts to impact social change and transform ideologies will be a keynote speaker at the 2017 Hancock Symposium, to be held on campus September 20-21, 2017. Aisha Fukushima bills herself as a singer, speaker, educator, and RAPtivist, since she founded RAPtivism (Rap Activism), a global hip hop
- [Hancock Symposium Profile: Eryn Wise, Demonstration Leader at Standing Rock ](https://news.wcmo.edu/eryn-wise-symposium/) - Eryn Wise, one of the speakers planned for the Westminster's upcoming Hancock Symposium (September 20-21), knows firsthand what it is to stand up for principles against great odds. A young Native American activist, she will describe the events and her role as an advocate against the building of the Dakota Access Pipeline on Standing Rock
- [Strong Conservative Voice for College Students Speaking at Symposium ](https://news.wcmo.edu/strong-conservative-voice-for-college-students-speaking-at-symposium/) - A strong voice for conservative college students will be one of the speakers kicking off the Hancock Symposium on campus September 19. Kassy Dillon, a journalist, political commentator, and student from Western Massachusetts, is the founder of Lone Conservative, a group blog offering a campus conservative viewpoint. As a student, she worked for the campaign of
- [Faculty Profile: Dr. Mark Boulton](https://news.wcmo.edu/faculty-profile-dr-mark-boulton/) - Mark Boulton, PhD, Associate Professor of History, is the faculty chair of the 2017 Hancock Symposium. His work with veterans of the Vietnam War informed his first book, Failing Our Veterans: The G.I. Bill and the Vietnam Generation. In May of 2018, he will lead a travel study course in Vietnam for Westminster students and
- [U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders to Lecture on American Foreign Policy at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/bernie-sanders-at-westminster/) - U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, a 2016 candidate for President of the United States, will deliver the 58th Green Foundation Lecture on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO. Click here for ticket information. The Green Foundation Lecture series has brought an impressive procession of illustrious world leaders to Westminster to deliver significant addresses. Sir Winston Churchill
- [Advocate for Digital Literacy, Empowerment for Women to Speak at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/forough-hancock-symposium/) - A woman leader who has devoted her life to educating women in Afghanistan and improving their technical literacy will be a major speaker at the September 20-21 Hancock Symposium on campus. Born in Iran as a refugee during the U.S.S.R invasion of Afghanistan, Fereshteh Forough is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the non-profit
- [Westminster Alumni, Professors Leading Movements for Social Change to Speak at 2017 Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-speakers-symposium-2017/) - The schedule of speakers for the 2017 Hancock Symposium at Westminster College: Advocacy and Activism, September, 20-21, includes several Westminster alumni and faculty. From education to marriage equality, these alumni have harnessed the power in purpose by fighting for progress and innovation in their respective fields. Donald Wood ’02 ΣΧ, Executive Director, Just Communities
- [Hancock Symposium Sessions, Sen. Sanders Lecture Available Online via Live Stream](https://news.wcmo.edu/live-streaming-hancock-symposium-2017/) - Those who cannot make it to campus to attend the 11th annual Hancock Symposium at Westminster College can still participate from afar. Both plenary sessions, two executive sessions, and the Green Foundation Lecture featuring Senator Bernie Sanders will be available via live video stream on Westminster's website. The Green Foundation Lecture will also be streamed live
- [Photos from Day 1 of the 2017 Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-day-1-2017-symposium/) - Fereshteh Forough, Afghan Technology Entrepreneur & Founder and CEO of Code to Inspire, Peace is Loud Speaker The 2017 Hancock Symposium, "Advocacy & Activism: Lead From Where You Are" drew to Westminster's campus a diverse group of speakers, all of whom shared their unique experiences in working for justice and social change. View photos from
- [[Video] 2017 Hancock Symposium and Green Foundation Lecture Recap](https://news.wcmo.edu/2017-hancock-symposium-recap/) - The 2017 Hancock Symposium at Westminster College brought world-renowned leaders of social movements to campus to speak on the theme Advocacy & Activism: Lead From Where You Are. Two days of challenging presentations on a wide range of political and social topics culminated in the 58th John Findley Green Foundation Lecture, delivered by US Senator Bernie
- [Missouri Creative Talent on Display at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/missouri-creative-talent-on-display-at-hancock-symposium/) - Missouri creative talent will be on display when the Westminster community comes together September 11-12 for the 2018 Hancock Symposium, a major annual event at the College. The theme for this year’s Symposium is Creativity and Innovation: Imagining Our Way Into the Future. A number of the Missouri speakers will include: David Wilson, one of the founders of Ragtag Cinema and co-founder
- [Creativity and Innovation Themes of Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/creativity-and-innovation-themes-of-hancock-symposium/) - The entire Westminster community will gather September 11-12 for one of the College’s signature events, the 2018 Hancock Symposium. The theme for this year’s Symposium is Creativity and Innovation: Imagining Our Way Into the Future. “The political, economic, and environmental challenges that the world will face in coming decades will necessitate that we embrace innovation and creative
- [Free Performances and Workshop Part of Hancock Symposium ](https://news.wcmo.edu/free-performances-and-workshop-part-of-hancock-symposium/) - As a part of the creative, imaginative aspects of the 2018 Hancock Symposium on campus, a music group, dance performance, and theatre workshop have been scheduled and are free and open to the public as well as the Westminster community. The theme for this year’s Symposium is Creativity and Innovation: Imagining Our Way Into the Future. The entire
- [Ticketing Procedures for Albright's Green Foundation Lecture Announced](https://news.wcmo.edu/ticketing-procedures-for-albrights-green-foundation-lecture-announced/) - The announcement of a John Findley Green Foundation Lecture by former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright created a great deal of attention as campus offices and social media buzzed with queries about how to obtain tickets for the lecture. This week the College announced ticketing procedures for the Thursday, September 19 lecture. Students, faculty, and
- [Tickets Now Available to Public for Albright Green Foundation Lecture  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/tickets-now-available-to-public-for-albright-green-foundation-lecture/) - Dr. Albright’s photograph courtesy of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Members of the general public were able to request free tickets to attend the 59th John Findley Green Foundation Lecture by Dr. Madeleine K. Albright at Westminster College starting Thursday, August 1. Dr. Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State and at that time, the highest-ranking woman
- [Hancock Symposium Schedule Finalized: Meet Some of Our Accomplished Alumni](https://news.wcmo.edu/hancock-symposium-schedule-finalized-meet-some-of-our-accomplished-alumni/) - Westminster College’s 14th annual Hancock Symposium on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 has been finalized and packed with about 20 engaging speakers who are experts in their fields. The long list of presenters includes the first female U.S. Secretary of State, a human rights activist, a Nobel Laureate in chemistry and seven alumni. The complete
- [Subject of New Tim Robbins Documentary to Speak at Hancock Symposium](https://news.wcmo.edu/subject-of-new-tim-robbins-documentary-to-speak-at-hancock-symposium/) - The subject of a new documentary by Actor and Director Tim Robbins is one of about 20 presenters to speak at Westminster College’s Hancock Symposium on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. Jeremie Loncka, Director of Prison Programming for The Actors' Gang Project, will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the Church of St.
- [Hancock Symposium Livestream Available on Facebook Live and College Website](https://news.wcmo.edu/hancock-symposium-livestream-available-on-facebook-live-and-college-website/) - By Chris Cox, Web Developer in the Department of Marketing and Strategic Communications If you can’t make it to the 2019 Hancock Symposium at Westminster College but still want to tune in, don’t miss out on the opportunity view the livestream video on the College website. Two plenary sessions and the 59th John Findley Green
- [Meet Hancock Symposium Alumni Presenters Mitchell, Oyerly and Rollins](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-hancock-symposium-alumni-presenters-mitchell-oyerly-and-rollins/) - Last week began the first round of introductions of Westminster alumni who will speak at the 14th annual Hancock Symposium on Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. The extensive alumni list includes Derick Dailey ’11, Gretchen Kinder ’94 ΚΑΘ, Ian Mackey ’09, Bailey Mitchell ’17 ΚΑΘ, Karen Oyerly ’99, John Rollins ’87 ΦΔΘ and Jessica Sanders
- [Jessica Sanders '06 and Dr. Bill Young Round Out Symposium Speakers List](https://news.wcmo.edu/jessica-sanders-06-and-dr-bill-young-round-out-symposium-speakers-list/) - Westminster Today’s three-week roundup of Hancock Symposium speakers with ties to our college community ends today. The 14th annual Hancock Symposium runs from Sept. 18 to Sept. 19 next week on the Westminster College campus. Alumni presenters include Derick Dailey ’11, Gretchen Kinder ’94 ΚΑΘ, Ian Mackey ’09, Bailey Mitchell ’17 ΚΑΘ, Karen Oyerly ’99,
- [First Female Graduate of Westminster to Introduce Dr. Madeleine K. Albright](https://news.wcmo.edu/first-female-graduate-of-westminster-to-introduce-dr-madeleine-k-albright/) - Westminster College is proud to announce that the first woman to graduate from the College will introduce the first female U.S. Secretary of State at the 59th John Findley Green Lecture at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 in Champ Auditorium. Janice Mathews-Gordon, ’81, will introduce Dr. Madeleine K. Albright at the much-anticipated lecture, which officially
- [Five Hancock Symposium 2020 Quick Takes with Dr. Jeremy Straughn](https://news.wcmo.edu/five-hancock-symposium-2020-quick-takes-with-dr-jeremy-straughn/) - Anticipating Fall 2020 at the College, Westminster Today decided to examine what to expect, tentatively, at the 15th Annual Hancock Symposium, Sept. 16-17. The exciting event established in 2006 brings a variety of speakers and visitors to campus from all over the world. During the Symposium days, classes are suspended so that students, faculty and
- [Reenvisioning “Vision & Values”: A Hybrid Path to Hancock Symposium 2020](https://news.wcmo.edu/reinvisioning-vision-values-a-hybid-path-to-hancock-symposium-2020/) - As Westminster College students anticipate returning to campus after a lengthy COVID-19 quarantine, they can be assured that many events, although modified from their usual format, will continue. One of those reconfigured events is the 15th Annual Hancock Symposium, titled “Vision & Values: Charting Our Paths to the Future,” which now will take place in
- [Virtual Hancock Symposium to Feature Experts in Space, Infectious Diseases, Warfare, and More](https://news.wcmo.edu/virtual-hancock-symposium-to-feature-experts-in-space-infectious-diseases-warfare-and-more/) - Westminster College’s Annual Fall Symposium Will Focus on “Vision and Values” NASA’s chief scientist, the director of Missouri’s Public Health Laboratory who is battling to stop COVID-19 in its tracks, noted writers and historians, and leading experts in humanitarian efforts, the military, and sustainability are among more than a dozen professionals participating in Westminster College’s
- [Virtual Hancock Symposium Astounds by Reaching About 2,000 Viewers](https://news.wcmo.edu/virtual-hancock-symposium-astounds-by-reaching-about-2000-viewers/) - Westminster College’s 15th Hancock Symposium on Sept. 16, 2020, seemed fittingly futuristic as audiences throughout the country peered into their personal devices while NASA’s chief scientist kicked off the day-long virtual event. [pullquote]Ultimately this year’s virtual format allowed viewers from across the globe to watch a total of five livestreamed presentations while the campus community
- [Blue Jays Make Conference Season History Following a Year of COVID-19 Restrictions](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-make-conference-season-history-following-a-year-of-covid-19-restrictions/) - This week most Blue Jays sports teams wrapped up the most successful conference season in Westminster College history following more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions. Watch for a complete story this summer on the unorthodox spring athletics season, where conference games — including fall sports such as football — took place despite seasonal darkness,
- [Trustees Select Interim President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., to Become 23rd President of Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/trustees-select-interim-president-and-chief-transformation-officer-donald-p-lofe-jr-to-become-23rd-president-of-westminster-college-2/) - Removal of “Interim” label recognizes Lofe’s accomplishments in office since 2020 and provides stability and continuity as the College continues its transformation. The Board of Trustees of Westminster College announced on April 6 that it had unanimously appointed Donald P. Lofe, Jr., to be the historic college’s 23rd president. The Board cited the major progress
- [Talisha Washington is First Black Woman to be Named SLIAC Coach of the Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/talisha-washington-is-first-black-woman-to-be-named-sliac-coach-of-the-year/) - Head women’s basketball coach Talisha Washington, ’13, frequently uses the word “navigate” to describe a coaching season that ended with a tournament championship and the title of Coach of the Year. The nautical term is a fitting description for a season where COVID-19 forced all sports teams nationwide into uncharted waters. But for Washington, charting
- [Dr. G. David Gearhart to Deliver Commencement 2021 Address on May 8](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-g-david-gearhart-to-deliver-commencement-2021-address-on-may-8/) - Fulton, MO ‒ May 5, 2021: Commencement exercises for Westminster College’s 2021 graduating class will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, in a socially distanced outdoor ceremony in front of the College’s historic Columns. In keeping with COVID-19 safety protocols the Class of 2021 adapted to throughout their unprecedented senior year, graduates
- [Dr. G. David Gearhart to Deliver Commencement 2021 Address on May 8](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-g-david-gearhart-to-deliver-commencement-2021-address-on-may-8-2/) - Commencement exercises for Westminster College’s 2021 graduating class will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, in a socially distanced outdoor ceremony in front of the College’s historic Columns. In keeping with COVID-19 safety protocols the Class of 2021 adapted to throughout their unprecedented senior year, graduates and all other ceremony participants will
- [Westminster Administrators Conduct Year-End Student Celebration](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-administrators-conduct-year-end-student-celebration/) - A socially distanced year-end celebration for students took place at 12 p.m. on April 26 on the Hill. The event preceded a similar Zoom family meeting at 6 p.m. on April 27 sponsored by the Parents’ Association. Along with a panel of key administrators, Interim President and Chief Transformation Officer Donald P. Lofe, Jr., addressed
- [Nearly 1,000 Alumni Viewed Events From Virtual Alumni Weekend 2021](https://news.wcmo.edu/nearly-1000-alumni-viewed-events-from-virtual-alumni-weekend-2021/) - Westminster hosted a highly successful virtual Alumni Weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 16, 2021, with nearly 1,000 total views on the College’s website, Facebook, and YouTube pages. State of the College Address The day kicked off at 10 a.m. with opening remarks by J.R. Andrews, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Interim President and Chief Transformation
- [Westminster's 20th Century Presidents](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsters-20th-century-presidents/) - by Bill Parrish Westminster College Professor Emeritus Pictured above: Bill Parrish, center, with President Robert L.D. Davidson, right (1955 - 1973) A new president arrived at Westminster on the eve of the 20th Century in the person of John H. MacCracken. Young and energetic at age 23, MacCracken came from New York, where his father
- [Student Profile: Da'Shaun Scott, '16](https://news.wcmo.edu/student-profile-dashaun-scott-16/) - Da' Shaun Scott will graduate in 2016 with majors in Business Communication and Psychology with a minor in Business Administration and is also Student Foundation President, CAB concerts and comedy chairman, a Student Ambassador, and a Student Government Senator. Here, he describes his early Westminster College experience as a freshman. Tell us about your early
- [WestMO101: Financial Aid](https://news.wcmo.edu/westmo101-financial-aid/) - Don't let finances get in the way of receiving the education you want! Hear from Westminster Enrollment Representative, Teron Sutherlin, about the economic backgrounds Westminster students come from and the financial aid possibilities available. Click here to learn more about financial aid at Westminster. Questions about finances? Contact the Office of Financial Aid. (800) 475-3361
- [Career Service Professionals from Seven Colleges and Universities Hold Roundtable at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/career-services-roundtable/) - Engaging alumni in international internships and multicultural counseling and distance learning were just two of the topics discussed last week when twelve career service professionals from seven different institutions of higher learning gathered at Westminster College June 27 to share highlights from career conferences they attended this summer. Representatives from University of Missouri-Columbia, University of
- [Westminster College Nationally Recognized As One of the Best Places for Students to Learn, Grow and Succeed](https://news.wcmo.edu/college-of-distinction-2014-2015/) - Officials at Westminster College in Fulton, MO were notified this week that the nationally ranked liberal arts college has been nationally ranked again as one of the best places for students to learn, grow and succeed. Westminster has been named a College of Distinction for the 2014-2015 academic year. “Westminster was selected for providing an
- [Professor Gibson's Blog on Signing Statements Published in Washington Post](https://news.wcmo.edu/tobias-gibson-washington-post-signing-statements/) - Presidential signing statements have caused controversy in recent months, and one of our professors is taking an active part in the discussion. Tobias Gibson, Westminster College professor of political science, is an expert on executive power. Check out his most recent blog published by the Washington Post: “Looking to a lawsuit: Signing statements and the
- [From Swaziland to Fulton: The Internship Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/from-swaziland-to-fulton-the-internship-experience/) - Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center would like to introduce their new intern Mthobisi Maseko “Tobey” from Simunye, Swaziland. Tobey is a student with Westminster College and is seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science. Here are a few facts about “Tobey.” What brought you to the United States? I
- [Westminster Fund Surpasses Its Goal for 2014](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-fund-surpasses-2014-goal/) - Westminster College's annual fund, the Westminster Fund, surpassed its goal for Fiscal Year 2014, thanks to the generosity of hundreds of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. At the close of the fiscal year in June, the fund grew beyond $610,000 goal, reaching $627, 230. Annual gifts to the Westminster Fund provide essential support for: Scholarships
- [WestMO 101: The Wellness Center](https://news.wcmo.edu/westmo-101-the-wellness-center/) - Curious about the doctors available on campus? Check out this video to hear from licensed psychologist and Executive Director at the Wellness Center, Kasi Lacey, talk about what kinds of services the Wellness Center has to offer! Located on the lower level of Westminster Hall Open Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm (573) 592-5361 Executive Director
- [Life in a Westminster Theme House: CIVICUS](https://news.wcmo.edu/life-in-a-westminster-theme-house-civicus/) - In addition to more traditional college housing, Westminster College also brings students together, joined by interest or cause, in theme houses. From being passionate about the ecosystem to being involved in campus spiritual life, these houses provide unique environments for students to live, learn, and grow together. Above, Erna Hrncic, '14; Abby Stokes, '14; Liridona Osmanaj,
- [Unforgettable Summer Studies in Buenos Aires, Argentina](https://news.wcmo.edu/study-abroad-in-argentina/) - "The month I spent in Buenos Aires was the most amazing experience I've ever had. The privilege to learn about the culture, the language, the people, and myself are lessons that I will never forget." – Alyssa Busken, '16 In May 2014, nine students and two professors embarked on a month-long journey in Buenos Aires,
- [New National Churchill Museum Archivist-Curator Has Passion for History](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-museum-curator-amy-cantone/) - New Archivist-Curator at the National Churchill Museum Amy Cantone can’t wait to get her white gloves on the artifacts at the Museum. “For the better part of 2013, I was a Curatorial Assistant with the Missouri State Museum, and one weekend I took a trip to nearby Fulton to visit the National Churchill Museum,” says
- [Theta Chapter Recognized at National Convention](https://news.wcmo.edu/theta-national-convention/) - Pictured above (left to right): Katie Mann, Megan Fitzpatrick, Sara Hendershot, and Ali Veatch Westminster’s Epsilon Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta holds the current record of the most semesters ranked number one academically across all Theta chapters in North America. At the Kappa Alpha Theta Grand Convention this summer in Orlando, Florida, the Westminster chapter
- [Westminster College Lady Jays Basketball Team Named Number One in Nation](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketballs-number-one-in-nation-wbca-academics/) - Last year, the Lady Jays basketball team from Westminster College set a goal of being number one in the nation academically. Today, the team was notified by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) that they achieved this high honor. Click here for team roster. The Lady Jays achieved a 3.642 combined grade point average –
- [Military Mail Call Throughout American History Explored in Smithsonian Exhibit](https://news.wcmo.edu/military-mail-call-smithsonian-exhibit/) - Visitors to the National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO will explore the fascinating story of military mail and communication from the American Revolution to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan in a traveling Smithsonian exhibit making a stop on its 15-city national tour August 9-October 19. The history
- [Two Generous Family Gifts Ensure Future of Westminster College Learning Center](https://news.wcmo.edu/two-generous-family-gifts-ensure-future-of-learning-center/) - The future of the Tomnitz Family Learning Opportunities Center on the campus of Westminster College has been assured thanks to the generosity of two Westminster families. Don (’70) and Sharon Tomnitz have made a $250,000 commitment to fund the Tomnitz Family Learning Opportunities Center Endowment. They made previous gifts (2003-2004) during the Campaign for Westminster
- [Morgan Galbraith, '14: From Intern to Career at a Global PR Firm](https://news.wcmo.edu/morgan-galbraith-14-from-intern-to-career-at-a-global-pr-firm/) - For Morgan Galbraith, Class of 2014, an internship led straight to a career with a top international PR firm. In June 2014, she joined FleishmanHillard’s Internal Communications practice group as Assistant Account Executive. Based in St. Louis and founded in 1946, FleishmannHillard’s worldwide revenue tops more than $500 million. During her college career, she first
- [From ESPN to 120Sports: Michael Kim, '87](https://news.wcmo.edu/from-espn-to-120sports-michael-kim-87/) - If you’re an ESPN junkie, you’ll recognize Michael Kim, Westminster College Class of 1987. Kim joined ESPN News in 1996 and co-anchored SportsCenter until December 2013. What’s he been doing since he left ESPN? Working at the cutting-edge forefront of the media industry with 120Sports. A revolutionary live-streaming network that launched in June, Chicago-based 120Sports
- [Professor and Poet Wayne Zade Featured in Atticus Review](https://news.wcmo.edu/professor-and-poet-wayne-zade-featured-in-atticus-review/) - Wayne Zade, Professor of English at Westminster since 1976 and published poet, was recently featured in the online magazine Atticus Review: Boo’s Hollow. Zade’s feature includes two poems titled, “Achilles” and “Women and Children,” his essay “More or Less Certain of the Spot,” and an interview with Poetry Editor Lea Graham, '89. Click here to check
- [WestMO 101: Why is Winston Churchill a big deal at Westminster?](https://news.wcmo.edu/westmo-101-why-is-winston-churchill-a-big-deal-at-westminster/) - Ever wonder why Winston Churchill is so important to Westminster College? Hear from Veronica Tuthill, '16, about the importance of Churchill, his 1946 Sinews of Peace speech, and the National Churchill Museum. Plus, she shares how her experience as a museum staffer adds to her education as a biology and history major at Westminster. She plans
- [All You Need to Know About the Westminster Alumni Council](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alumni-council/) - Want to get more involved with your alma mater? Consider participating in The Westminster College Alumni Council – a great way to get involved, give back, and pay it forward for future and current students. Above, Alumni Council members Josh, '06, and Jenna Harlow, '06; Sara Hart Weir, '04; and Liz Icenogle, '05, (front row,
- [Professor Mark Boulton Sheds Light on Plight of Vietnam War Veterans in New Book](https://news.wcmo.edu/mark-boulton-failing-our-veterans/) - Westminster College Assistant Professor of History Dr. Mark Boulton sheds light on the poor treatment Vietnam War veterans received in his new book Failing Our Veterans: The G.I. Bill and the Vietnam Generation. “The benefits of the original G.I. Bill of 1944 were hailed as a fitting reward for the returning soldier heroes of World
- [Four Recent Westminster Grads Begin Classes at A.T. Still University](https://news.wcmo.edu/four-recent-westminster-grads-begin-classes-at-a-t-still-university/) - Pictured above (left to right): Kyle Klahs, ’14; Jake Burch, ’14; Professor Dr. Mike Amspoker; Taylor Allen, ’14; and Matt Roehrs, ’13. Four recent Westminster graduates have begun classes at A.T. Still University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO as of Monday, July 14, 2014. The four graduates achieved admission through a highly selective
- [Chinese and Turkish Students Attend Leadership Program at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/chinese-and-turkish-students-leadership-program/) - In the above photos, Westminster student and Churchill Institute intern David McDermott, '15, leads visiting students from China and Turkey around Westminster's campus. Eighteen Chinese university students and Turkish high school students will spend 10 days from July 17-28 at Westminster College in Fulton, MO, studying American culture, history, government, intensive English, and leadership. Sponsored
- [Special Recognition of Westminster’s President’s Club Members](https://news.wcmo.edu/special-recognition-of-westminsters-presidents-club-members/) - Westminster’s loyal alumni and friends share two characteristics – a fierce pride in the College and the desire to ensure that future generations of students receive an excellent Westminster education. This commitment has been the foundation of the President’s Club since its inception in 2000. The President’s Club is Westminster’s most prestigious annual giving society,
- [Westminster College Named To Top Ten Percent of Best Colleges for the Money in National Ranking](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-named-in-best-colleges-for-the-money/) - Westminster College has been named in the top ten percent of Best Colleges for the Money across the nation, according to the latest educational rankings of Money magazine. Other accolades for Westminster from the magazine’s latest research and assessments ranked the College one of the top eleven Most Affordable Private Colleges in the country and
- [Steven Sakayroun, '16: Summer Internship at IBM](https://news.wcmo.edu/summer-internship-at-ibm/) - Steven Sakayroun, Class of 2016, who is a triple major in Math, Computer Science and French, has spent 10 weeks this summer on an internship at IBM--one of the dream companies for IT workers. Steven is an actively involved student at Westminster. He is the founder and president of Citizen of Your World ; the president
- [What’s the one thing you don’t want to forget to bring to college?](https://news.wcmo.edu/one-thing-bring-to-college/) - Westminster College resident advisors weigh in with advice for new students on what to bring to college. “Don't forget your camping chair or beach towel. The best place to meet new friends is the quad when the weather is nice. You can also use it for extra seating inside.” —Allison Wright, Class of 2017 (Independence,
- [Changing the future of children in Africa](https://news.wcmo.edu/summer-service-east-africa/) - Pictured above are the volunteers who traveled to Africa this summer with Westminster professor Bob Hansen (back row with ball cap) to work on a variety of service projects intended to enhance the quality of life for east African children. Below, Professor Hansen shares the highlights of this summer’s projects and the positive outcomes of
- [Soul Songs: Churchill Singers to Perform Concert October 30](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-singers-10-30-15/) - The Churchill Singers of Westminster College will present a concert entitled Soul Songs: A Litany on Reverence, Light, and Peace on Friday night, October 30, 2015 at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church in Fulton. The special concert is planned as part of the festivities to mark the Presidential Inauguration of
- [Special Issue of Leadership Magazine: New Faces at Westminster 2015](https://news.wcmo.edu/leadership-magazine-new-students-2015/) - New students have been on campus since August – Check out this special issue of Leadership Magazine to read what some of them have to say about their first few weeks at Westminster. Plus, a message to students from Dr. Akande, welcome from SGA President Molly Dwyers, photos from the Hancock Symposium 2015, and scenes from
- [Winter on the Web: Take a 3-Week Online Course over Break](https://news.wcmo.edu/winter-on-the-web-2015/) - Westminster College is once again offering three-week online courses over the Winter Intersession. Fulfill credits and learn from expert professors at a discounted hourly rate. Winter on the Web is open to current students and the public, and signing up is easy. Available courses are listed below. Classes will fill up quickly - register now.
- [Westminster Welcomes New Enrollment Services Regional Director](https://news.wcmo.edu/mike-gruzeski/) - Westminster would like to welcome new Enrollment Services member Mike Gruzeski to campus! Mike will serve as the new Regional Director of Enrollment Services for the St. Louis area. Mike comes to Westminster from St. Louis University where he served in the Admissions Office for the past 10 years recruiting freshmen and transfer undergraduate students.
- [10 Things to do at Westminster in the Fall](https://news.wcmo.edu/10-things-westminster-in-fall/) - There are all kinds of fun things to do at Westminster in the fall! We know it can be hard to choose from them all, so here is a list of our top 10. 1. Disc Golf The students of Westminster have created their own 18-hole disc golf course around campus, but in order to
- [Kappa Kappa Gamma Raises $5K through Golf Tourney](https://news.wcmo.edu/kkg-golf-tournament/) - From left to right, Kappas Alyssa Johnson '17, Molly Dwyer '16, and Brier Skogsberg '16 welcome competitors. Each year at Westminster College, the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority host a golf tournament to raise funds for Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The two organizations are dedicated to improving the lives of
- [British Professor to Deliver Lecture and Teach](https://news.wcmo.edu/british-professor-to-deliver-lecture-and-teach/) - British Professor Laura Harrison will spend the next year teaching and lecturing at Westminster College as a Fulbright-Robertson Visiting Professor. She will deliver a free public lecture at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 5, in the Hermann Lounge on the topic “Dangerous Amusements: Leisure, Courtship and the Young Working Class in Britain 1880-1920. A reception
- [Tickets Now Available for TEDx Westminster College, Nov. 7](https://news.wcmo.edu/tedx-westminster/) - TEDx is coming to Westminster! Westminster College is one of only three colleges and universities, including the University of Missouri-Kansas City and St. Louis University, to host a TEDx event in Missouri this fall. Brilliant speakers and thought-provoking dialogue come together to inspire and inform audiences at TEDx events, each independently organized but with a common goal to
- [Westminster in Photos, Week of Sept. 28, 2015](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-week-of-sept-28-2015/) - Above, Polly Herndon '16 with the other fans supporting Blue Jays football. A look back at happenings at Westminster College, the week of Sept. 28, 2015. Photos by Milan Doles '16.
- [Westminster Alumna Inspires Fellow Educators as Keynote Speaker at STEM Conference](https://news.wcmo.edu/andrea-sagely-isea-stem/) - Westminster alumna and 2014 ISEA STEM Champion Award Winner, Andrea Sagely '96 (above) attended the ISEA STEM expo this year as the keynote speaker on October 12 in Branson, Missouri. ISEA International (pronounced Isaiah) is an international non-profit organization which encourages interdisciplinary academic discourse and exposure for culturally diverse organizations and individuals working with art, science,
- [New Vice President for Enrollment Management to Join Westminster in November](https://news.wcmo.edu/vp-enrollment-andrews/) - Westminster College in Fulton, MO announced today the appointment of Robert B. Andrews, II as Vice President for Enrollment Management. He will join Westminster on November 23. “Bobby brings to Westminster what we need – a fresh, proven prospective on recruiting students and an understanding of the changing dynamics on how best to engage the
- [Westminster Alpha Chi Honor Society Chapter Named One of Top in Nation for 14th Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/alpha-chi-star-chapter-2015/) - Above, Tyler Heinrich '15 (right) recognizes Dr. Ed Mirielli for inspiration and support during his college career at the 2015 Alpha Chi Ceremony at Westminster. Each year, Alpha Chi members honor their most influential faculty members at the ceremony (watch video for student tributes). A national academic honor society that represents the top 10 percent
- [Kappa Alpha Order at Westminster College Celebrates 125 Years of Existence](https://news.wcmo.edu/kappa-alpha-order-125/) - One of the top Kappa Alpha chapters in the nation, the Alpha Eta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order (pictured above) celebrated their 125th Anniversary on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Westminster College. Events included the ceremonial planting of an oak tree (photo below) and a short reception in the Mueller Student Center preceded by dinner in
- [A Week Full of Presidential Inauguration Festivities](https://news.wcmo.edu/inauguration-week/) - Students and campus community - get involved all week long as we prepare to celebrate President Akande's Inauguration. Blue Jay Spirit Celebration Monday, October 26 12:00 P.M. Historic Gym Join campus for a pep rally to celebrate President Akande and our pride in Westminster College! Sponsored by SAAC and Westminster Athletics. Lunch with the 1st Family
- [Westminster in Photos, Week of Oct. 19, 2015](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-week-of-oct-19-2015/) - Above, Polly Herndon ’16 during Alpha Gamma Delta philanthropy week, spreading awareness about diabetes. A look back at happenings at Westminster College, the week of Oct. 19, 2015. Photos by Milan Doles ’16.
- [Westminster College Presidential Inauguration to be Historic Affair](https://news.wcmo.edu/akande-inauguration/) - The historic inauguration of Dr. Benjamin Ola Akande as the 21st President of Westminster College will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31, in Champ Auditorium on the 164-year-old campus. The event is to include family, Washington University officials, and envoy from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is free and open to the
- [3 Things I Learned at the Colors of Westminster Retreat](https://news.wcmo.edu/colors-of-westminster/) - An annual event sponsored by the Emerson Center for Leadership and Service, Colors of Westminster is an overnight off-campus retreat involving workshops and activities to help develop multicultural competencies and leadership skills of students. This year 20 students attended the event from September 18 to September 20, 2015. "The retreat is aimed towards emerging sophomores with skills
- [Oyo State Gov. Ajimobi Addresses Crowd for Presidential Inauguration](https://news.wcmo.edu/ajimobi/) - Address given by Oyo State Gov. Ajimobi at the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Benjamin Akande, 21st President of Westminster College, Fulton, MO, October 31, 2015 Chairman Oakley, members of the Board of Trustees of Westminster College, members of the faculty, staff and students of Westminster, distinguished guests: It is an honour and a privilege to be
- [Moving Towards a Yes World](https://news.wcmo.edu/moving-towards-a-yes-world/) - Inaugural Installation Address by Dr. Benjamin Akande, 21st President of Westminster College, Fulton, MO on October 31, 2015 Chairman of the Board of Trustees Hal Oakley, Your Excellency Governor Ajimobi, Chancellor Wrighton, members of the Board of Trustees, honored guests, faculty, representatives of America’s universities and colleges, staff, students, Mom and Dad. With great pride, a
- [Education Major Spotlight with Megan Fitzpatrick '16](https://news.wcmo.edu/education-major-fitzpatrick/) - It can be hard picking a major, so to give some insight on what it is like to major in Education, we asked Megan Fitzpatrick '16 (above) some questions about her experience as an Education major. Megan is a graduate of of Rosary High School in Batavia, Illinois. Why did you pick this major? I decided to
- [Westminster College Closed Monday, January 6 Due to Weather](https://news.wcmo.edu/weather-closing-1-6-14/) - Due to the current weather conditions and the bitterly cold temperatures expected, the College will be closed Monday, January 6. We will open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7. The Director of Media and Public Relations will alert the local media, so you will also find cancellations on the area television and radio stations.
- [Weather Forces Cancellation of Tuesday Night Basketball Games](https://news.wcmo.edu/weather-forces-cancellation-of-tuesday-night-basketball-games/) - Due to the extreme weather conditions, Tuesday night's basketball games against MacMurray College have been cancelled. A reschedule date will be decided at a later time.
- [Westminster Mentioned alongside Grinnell and Dartmouth in Liberal Arts Story](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-mentioned-alongside-grinnell-and-dartmouth/) - As the value of a liberal arts education has been questioned, many liberal arts institutions have responded with evidence and proof of the power and impact of liberal arts on their students. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Bill Schackner observed that many institutions are taking to social media to defend the liberal arts education and offering support
- [Changes to Blue Jay Basketball Schedules](https://news.wcmo.edu/changes-to-blue-jay-basketball-schedules/) - Due to the recent snow storms in the Midwest, the Westminster basketball schedules have been slightly changed. Here is the breakdown of the changes: -Tonight's JV basketball games vs. Wentworth are cancelled. They are now rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22 at 5:00 (women) and 7:00 (men). The games will still be in Fulton, Missouri in
- [Lady Blue Jays Fall To Webster, 55-77](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-fall-to-webster-55-77/) - The Westminster Lady Blue Jays could not overcome the first half 22-40 deficit and ultimately fell to the Webster University Gorloks, 55-77. The Blue Jays are now 3-7 overall and 1-3 in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). The Blue Jays and the Gorloks went back-and-forth in the first five minutes of the game,
- [James Scores 1,000th Career Point In 59-68 Loss To Webster](https://news.wcmo.edu/james-scores-1000th-career-point-in-59-68-loss-to-webster/) - Westminster's senior Joe James hit his 1,000th career point in the 59-68 loss to Webster University Thursday evening. The loss snaps the Blue Jay's 3-0 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record. The Blue Jays are now 3-1 in the SLIAC and 6-5 overall. The Webster Gorloks took an early 11-3 lead before James hit
- [Emerson Fellowship for Washington D.C. Public Policy Internship Awarded to Junior Leo Lutz](https://news.wcmo.edu/emerson-fellow-leo-lutz/) - Leo Lutz, a junior at Westminster College from California, MO, will be spending his summer interning in Washington, D.C. under one of the College’s most prestigious fellowship programs named in memory of the late Missouri Congressman Bill Emerson. “I am extremely excited and grateful for this opportunity,” says Lutz. “This fellowship will allow me to
- [Reagan-Thatcher Relationship Explored in New Exhibit at the National Churchill Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/reagan-thatcher-exhibit/) - The close and unique relationship of world leaders President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher are explored in a new exhibit open to the public Jan. 13-March 9 at the National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College. “Through the use of pictures and artifacts associated with these two great leaders, we are
- [Record Number of Westminster College Students Earn Dean’s List Honors](https://news.wcmo.edu/record-number-of-westminster-college-students-earn-deans-list-honors/) - A record number of Westminster College students have been named to the Dean’s List for fall semester 2013. This semester’s total of 385 students represents a 9% increase over last semester and the highest in the school’s history. The Dean’s List recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester.
- [Blue Jays Down Fontbonne, 84-64](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-down-fontbonne-84-64/) - The Westminster men's basketball team downed Fontbonne University, 84-64, Tuesday evening. The win snapped the Blue Jays' three game losing streak and moved their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 4-2. The first half was a back-and-forth game with the Blue Jays holding on to the close lead. With 3:23 left in the
- [Lady Blue Jays Top Greenville 75-67](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-top-greenville-75-67/) - Greenville, Ill. - The Westminster Lady Blue Jays topped Greenville College 75-67 Saturday afternoon. The win brings the Blue Jays' St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 2-3 and their overall record to 4-7. The first half was a back-and-forth battle for the Blue Jays and the Greenville Panthers. With 2:08 left in the
- [Blue Jays Fall To Greenville, 63-76](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-fall-to-greenville-63-76/) - Greenville, Ill. - The Westminster men's basketball team fell to Greenville College Saturday afternoon, 63-76. The Blue Jays are now 6-6 overall and 3-2 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play. Senior Joe James put the first two points on the board after being fouled just 25 seconds in, but the Panthers of Greenville
- [Coach Braden Wins 100th Game With Win Over Fontbonne](https://news.wcmo.edu/coach-braden-wins-100th-game-with-win-over-fontbonne/) - Head Coach Tracey Braden grabbed her 100th career win at Westminster with the win over Fontbonne University Tuesday evening. The Blue Jays defeated the Fontbonne Griffins 85-50, bringing their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 3-3. Coach Braden is the first women's basketball coach in Westminster's program history to reach 100 wins. Braden
- [President Forsythe Featured in Army Article on Athletics and Leadership](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-forsythe-mission-first-feature/) - Did you know our own President Forsythe was a star track and field athlete when he was in the Army? He describes how his military experiences shaped him as an athlete and a leader in this profile article from the Army publication MISSION FIRST. Read the article
- [China … Ireland … South Korea … Chile … France … Where Do YOU Want to Study Abroad?](https://news.wcmo.edu/where-do-you-want-to-study-abroad/) - Traveling the world, experiencing new cultures, seeing breathtaking sites, meeting new people all while earning credit toward your Westminster degree – it’s all part of the rich and life-changing experience of study abroad. Many Westminster students choose to study overseas in one of dozens of opportunities and partner programs made available. In addition to signature
- [Westminster-Mesa's Andrew Kuhn, '15](https://news.wcmo.edu/mesa-andrew-kuhn/) - Westminster College expanded to open a new campus in Mesa, AZ, a rapidly growing and dynamic suburb of Phoenix, in Fall 2013. The following is one of four Q&A's with Mesa students to find out their take on the Westminster experience in Mesa after their first semester. Andrew Kuhn is a senior international studies major from Blue
- [Westminster-Mesa's Adam Brake, '16](https://news.wcmo.edu/mesa-adam-brake/) - Westminster College expanded to open a new campus in Mesa, AZ, a rapidly growing and dynamic suburb of Phoenix, in Fall 2013. The following is one of four Q&A's with Mesa students to find out their take on the Westminster experience in Mesa after their first semester. A sophomore from Mesa, Adam Brake is majoring
- [Westminster-Mesa's Harmony Nelson, '15](https://news.wcmo.edu/mesa-harmony-nelson/) - Westminster College expanded to open a new campus in Mesa, AZ, a rapidly growing and dynamic suburb of Phoenix, in Fall 2013. The following is one of four Q&A’s with Mesa students to find out their take on the Westminster experience in Mesa after their first semester. Harmony Nelson is a junior international business major
- [Westminster-Mesa's Joseph Nieves, 15](https://news.wcmo.edu/mesa-joseph-nieves/) - Westminster College expanded to open a new campus in Mesa, AZ, a rapidly growing and dynamic suburb of Phoenix, in Fall 2013. The following is one of four Q&A’s with Mesa students to find out their take on the Westminster experience in Mesa after their first semester. Joseph Nieves is a junior creative writing and
- ["20 Under 40" Award for Amanda Signaigo-Owens, '03](https://news.wcmo.edu/amanda-signaigo-owens/) - Congratulations to Amanda Signaigo-Owens, Westminster Class of 2003 (biology major), named to the Columbia Business Times' 2014 class of "20 Under 40." After graduating from Westminster, Amanda went on to receive a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Originally from Camdenton, MO, Amanda currently owns and practices at Tiger Family Chiropractic in Columbia, MO. Learn
- [Women's Basketball Propels In Second Half To Lift Win Over MacMurray](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-propels-in-second-half-to-lift-win-over-macmurray/) - The Westminster women's basketball team outscored MacMurray College, 47-35, in the second half to grab the 71-58 win Thursday evening. The Westminster Blue Jays are now 4-3 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play and 6-7 overall. The Blue Jays trailed throughout the first half, but senior Leigh Ann Lutz hit two three-pointers in
- [Men's Basketball Defeated By MacMurray, 75-57](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-basketball-defeated-by-macmurray-57-75/) - The Westminster men's basketball team was defeated by MacMurray College, 75-57, Thursday night. The loss brings the Blue Jays' overall record to 7-7 and their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 4-3. The MacMurray Highlanders quickly took the lead, but the Blue Jays battled to take it back. With 8:25 left in the
- [Red Cross Blood Drive - Help Save Lives](https://news.wcmo.edu/blood-drive/) - To help ensure a sufficient blood supply this winter season, Westminster College is hosting an American Red Cross We Challenge U Blood Drive in January. All presenting donors will receive a commemorative We Challenge U T-shirt, while supplies last. “We thank Westminster College for accepting the challenge from the Red Cross,” said Scott Caswell, CEO
- [Blue Jays Blast Past Blackburn, 70-51](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-blast-past-blackburn-70-51/) - The Westminster men's basketball team blast past Blackburn College, 70-51, Saturday afternoon. The Blue Jays are now 5-3 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play and 8-7 overall. The Blue Jays grabbed a 21-7 lead just seven minutes into the game, and increased the lead to 22 points with three minutes remaining in the
- [VIDEO: Martin Luther King Day of Service](https://news.wcmo.edu/video-martin-luther-king-day-of-service/) - Faculty, staff, and students at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri filled approximately 2300 Buddy Packs for the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri as a part of the campus plan to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday as a Day of Service on January 20, 2014.
- [Westminster College Student Wins Model UN Award in Chicago](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-student-wins-model-un-award-in-chicago/) - Nathan Swan, a Westminster College sophomore from Chazy, NY, won the Most Outstanding Delegate Award for his work on the Economic and Finance Committee (General Assembly Committee Two) at the American Model United Nations (AMUN) held in Chicago. The AMUN gives two awards at the meeting. The top award is the Most Outstanding Delegate Award,
- [Westminster Will Fill 2,500 Buddy Packs for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-will-fill-2500-buddy-packs-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/) - Faculty, staff, and students at Westminster College will fill 2,500 Buddy Packs for the local Food Bank as a part of the campus plan to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service. Bringing the Westminster community together to prepare Buddy Packs for The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri
- [Junior Awarded All Expense Trip to President’s Prayer Breakfast](https://news.wcmo.edu/junior-awarded-all-expense-trip-to-presidents-prayer-breakfast/) - When President Obama greets the crowd at the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 6, Westminster junior Freda Boateng from Hollis, N.Y. will be in the crowd courtesy of the National Student Leadership Forum, which is funding her all-expense paid trip. The National Prayer Breakfast brings together over 3,200 people from all 50 states and 140 different
- [Former White House Correspondent Coming to Westminster as Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow](https://news.wcmo.edu/woodrow-wilson-visiting-fellow-benedetto/) - The Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows program, which is administered by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC, brings prominent artists, diplomats, journalists, business leaders, and other professionals to campuses across the United States for a week-long residential program of classes, seminars, workshops, lectures, and informal discussions. . Former White House Correspondent Mr. Richard
- [Fall 2013 Dean's List -- See Who Made It](https://news.wcmo.edu/deans-list-fall-2013/) - Congrats to the 386 Westminster students who made the Fall 2013 Dean's List - a record number! Freshmen Guuleed Ali Gordon Allison Anne Baker Abigail Bax Allison Biggs Miller Bowles Roberta Burns Rebecca Cameron Elizabeth Carthen Malisa Chaidez Lydia Colvin Tanner Cooper Jordan Cox Tiffany Crawford Siyuan Dong Dylan Dooling Ryan Dyer Elizabeth Dyson Adrienne
- [Faculty Advice for Scholarship Day](https://news.wcmo.edu/faculty-advice-for-scholarship-day-competition/) - We will welcome bright groups of potential future Blue Jays on campus for Scholarship/Leadership Days on February 21 and March 7. Below, faculty offer advice for students who will be interviewing for scholarship dollars, up to full tuition. Good luck! "Ask lots of questions. I think that most professors are interested in having a lively
- [Lady Blue Jays Dominate Blackburn, 88-66](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-dominate-blackburn-88-66/) - The Westminster Lady Blue Jays dominated Blackburn College, 88-66, Saturday afternoon, extending their winning streak to four games. The Blue Jays are now 7-7 overall and 5-3 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play. The Blue Jays started the game with a 13-0 lead before the Blue Jays were able to get on the
- [Zalis Grabs Double-Double In Close Loss To Spalding](https://news.wcmo.edu/zalis-grabs-double-double-in-close-loss-to-spalding/) - Freshman Andrea Zalis grabbed her career first double-double in Westminster's 59-64 loss to Spalding University Monday afternoon. Zalis put up 19 points and pulled down 12 rebounds. The Blue Jays are now 5-4 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play and 7-8 overall. The Blue Jays grabbed a 10-0 lead after the first four
- [Nail-Biting Double Overtime Ends In A Blue Jay Loss](https://news.wcmo.edu/nail-biting-double-overtime-ends-in-a-blue-jay-loss/) - The Westminster men's basketball team losses a nail-biting double overtime loss to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SLIAC) undefeated Spalding University. The Blue Jays came up short, 82-85. Senior Joe James and junior Brandon Moore finished the night with double-doubles. James scored 27 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, and Moore put in 13
- [New Reagan-Thatcher Exhibit Reminds of Reagan Visit](https://news.wcmo.edu/remembering-reagan-visit/) - The new Reagan-Thatcher exhibit currently on display at the National Churchill Museum reminds many local residents of the former President’s visit to Westminster College on a brisk November 9 in 1990. One year earlier to the day, the Berlin Wall had fallen. Watching the fall of a barrier similar to the “Iron Curtain” her grandfather
- [Alumni Award Recipients 2014](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-award-recipients-2014/) - Alumni award winners for 2014 have been announced - our congrats and thanks go to the award recipients who have given back and set an example of leadership, achievement, and service. Lifetime Achievement Award Peter Dobelbower '81 David Marshall '64 Dr. James Murphy '81 James Spriggs '89 Gregory Willard '76 Young Alumni Achievement Award Sara
- [Students and Faculty Offer Advice for Scholarship/Leadership Days](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-and-faculty-advice-scholarship-leadership-days/) - Student Advice: How to Make the Most of Scholarship/Leadership Days at Westminster Scholarship/Leadership Days at Westminster is are on-campus events to qualify for our highest scholarship honors and awards, up to full tuition. Below, current students who have been through Westminster Scholarship/Leadership Day interviews share their advice for prospective students. "Take advantage of the off
- [Lee Jr. Named SLIAC Player of the Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/lee-jr-named-sliac-player-of-the-week/) - The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced their Men's Basketball Player of the Week for January 27 and Westminster's junior Verdis Lee Jr. was selected. Lee Jr., a guard from Fulton, Mo., averaged nearly 30 points in three games last week, helping his team to a pair of wins. Lee tallied 24 points and six
- [Lady Blue Jays Dominate In First Half, Defeat Principia 58-37](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-dominate-in-first-half-defeat-principia-58-37/) - The Westminster Lady Blue Jays outscored the Principia College Panthers in the first half Thursday evening, 32-13. The Blue Jays went on to win 58-37, improving their overall record to 8-8 and their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 6-4. The Blue Jays took an 8-0 lead just 1:35 in the game, but
- [Lee Jr. Leads Blue Jays To 91-73 Victory Over Principia](https://news.wcmo.edu/lee-jr-leads-blue-jays-to-91-73-victory-over-principia/) - Junior Verdis Lee Jr. scored one-third of the Blue Jays' points in Thursday night's 91-73 win over Principia College. The win improves the Blue Jays' overall record to 9-8 and their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 6-4. After three minutes of play the Blue Jays sparked a 15-3 run that gave them
- [Tutoring Service Opens for Spring Semester](https://news.wcmo.edu/tutoring-service-opens-for-spring-semester/) - The Writing Lab, a student-run tutoring service available to all Westminster students, opened this week for the spring semester. The Lab is located in the lower level of Reeves Library and is open Sunday, 2-6 pm, and Monday-Thursday, 6-10 pm. Tutors and Tutor Schedule, including their major(s) / minor(s): Tyler Haulotte: Philosophy, English / Classics,
- [Westminster Increases Scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Students](https://news.wcmo.edu/phi-theta-kappa-scholarship/) - Since 2011, Westminster College began offering scholarships to top academic students at community colleges who were Phi Theta Kappa honorary society members and chose to transfer to Westminster. The amount of each scholarship awarded has been $8,500 a year but for the Fall 2014 semester, the scholarship will be increased to $10,000. To qualify, prospective
- [Director of Learning Opportunities Center Wins National Association for Developmental Education Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/karen-tompson-wolfe-nade-award/) - by Jim Stanley Karen Tompson-Wolfe, the head of Westminster’s Tomnitz Family Learning Opportunities Center, has been named the NADE 2014 recipient of the Kellogg Institute-NADE Scholarship. NADE is the National Association for Developmental Education and promotes the philosophy of “helping underprepared students prepare, prepared students advance, and advanced students excel.” The award consists of a
- [4 Tips to Conduct Your Own Archaeology Dig](https://news.wcmo.edu/4-tips-to-conduct-your-own-archaeology-dig/) - Get a good metal detector and head out to an area where you think there might be archaeological treasure. When the detector finds something, dig out a nice, round hole to try to avoid damaging any artifacts that may be buried there. Look for rust in the dirt. When you find some, you’re getting
- [Lady Blue Jays Fall Short To Eureka, 70-65](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-fall-short-to-eureka-65-70/) - Despite a late game comeback attempt, the Westminster women's basketball team fell to the #1 conference ranked Eureka College, 65-70. With their 6-5 record, the Blue Jays are ranked 5th in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC), and are 8-9 overall. It was not until six minutes into the game that the Blue Jays
- [Blue Jays Propel In Overtime To Defeat Eureka 82-71](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-propel-in-overtime-to-defeat-eureka-82-71/) - The Westminster men's basketball team outscored the Eureka Red Devils 16-5 in overtime to win the game 82-71. With the win, the Blue Jays are now ranked 5th in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) with a 7-4 record. They hold a 10-8 record for the season. The Blue Jays put the first numbers
- [Njie Rewrites Modern Day Record at Snowbird Open](https://news.wcmo.edu/njie-rewrites-modern-day-record-at-snowbird-open/) - Junior Manyima Njie rewrote the women's track and field 60-meter dash indoor record at the Snowbird Open hosted by Illinois College Saturday afternoon. The women's team placed 10th out of 16 teams. The men's team did not place. Njie finished in 8.20 seconds in the preliminary 60-meter dash to qualify for the finals. She placed
- [Alum Remembers the Impact of His Faculty Mentor in Kansas City Star Article](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-gusewelle-kc-star-article/) - C.W. Gusewelle, Class of 1955, made a connection with his freshmen English professor that shaped his career as a writer and his entire life. He remembers this fondly in a Kansas City Star article "The mind needs a sterling mentor" and offers this advice: As early as possible in your college years, establish a connection
- [Missouri Senator Jolie Justus Visits Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/missouri-senator-jolie-justus-visits-westminster/) - Missouri Senator Jolie Justus, who represents Callaway County, visited Westminster College January 27 to speak to students, staff, and faculty about her priorities for the current legislative session. Senator Justus discussed her work as co-chair of a Senate committee to review Missouri’s criminal code, which has led to a comprehensive piece of legislation to take
- [2014 Hancock Symposium Preview](https://news.wcmo.edu/2014-hancock-symposium-preview-2/) - By Dr. Natasia Sexton, Associate Professor of Music, Communications and Fine Arts Department Chair, 2014 Hancock Symposium Committee Chair In 1968, when the Beatles sang the words “you say you want a revolution” and “we all want to change the world,” it was not the first time artists had used their creative work to align
- [Computer Science Conference to be held at Westminster, April 4-5](https://news.wcmo.edu/computer-science-conference-2014/) - From designing a smarter planet to big-data, to information assurance and cyber-security, the fields of computer science and information technology form the basis of much media reports and conversation today. And, April 4-5, 2014, student, professor, and industry leaders from around the region will gather here at Westminster College for the 20th Consortium for Computing
- [10 Football Student-Athletes Named to UMAC Academic All-Conference Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/10-football-student-athletes-named-to-umac-academic-all-conference-team/) - St. Paul, Minn. - Ten Westminster football student-athletes were named to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Academic All-Conference Team for the Fall 2013 semester. The recipients are members of the 2013 varsity football team. In order to be named to the team, one must be a football student-athlete that used up a season of eligibility
- [Get Your Taxes Filed - For Free](https://news.wcmo.edu/get-your-taxes-filed-for-free/) - From Feb. 3 - April 14 ACC 419 (Tax II) students will be preparing tax returns for individuals and families who qualify. These students have been certified as tax return preparers by the IRS. Preparation services will be available Monday evenings from 4-6 p.m. in CSC 121. Services will not be available the week of
- [Alumnus Dave Whitney '58 Featured on the Cooking Channel](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-dave-whitney-58-featured-on-the-cooking-channel/) - In an episode of Mo Rocca's "My Grandmother's Ravioli" that originally aired on Jan. 1, Westminster alum Dave Whitney '58 taught Chef Rocca all about southern-style cooking. Dave has been fishing all his life, an You can watch Dave's entire episode, entitled "Reeling in the Years," on Amazon. Dave introduced Rocca to his delicious recipe for potato chip
- [A Photographer's Prerogative: Photos from Pat Kirby](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-photographers-prerogative-photos-from-pat-kirby/) - A blog from Pat Kirby... As I was roaming the campus today taking pictures of our guests and those helping with Westminster's Scholarship Day, I saw people, places, and signs that were meaningful to me, and probably to many in our college community. I think the pictures speak for themselves and will touch more than
- [National Churchill Museum Presents Reagan's Film "She's Working Her Way Through College"](https://news.wcmo.edu/reagan-film-jefferson-city/) - The National Churchill Museum will screen “She’s working Her Way through College” Tuesday, February 4, 2014, 7:00pm at Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City, MO. Starring Ronald Reagan as John Palmer and Virginia Mayo as Angela Gardner, the film follows burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner as she decides to begin college, meeting her
- [Are You Ready for Alumni Weekend?](https://news.wcmo.edu/are-you-ready-for-alumni-weekend/) - Alumni Weekend is quickly approaching and you don’t want to miss out on the action. A few of this year’s events include a concert by Grady Yates '80, the Westminster Alumni Awards Convocation Ceremony, Phi Delt and SAE house dedications, a lecture by Professor Emeritus Bill Parrish, and the Spring Choir Concert. Alumni Weekend April
- [Lutz Named To 2013-14 CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/lutz-named-to-2013-14-cosida-academic-all-district-first-team/) - The 2013-14 Capital One Academic All-District Women’s Basketball Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), have been released to recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined athletic and academic performances. Westminster's senior Leigh Ann Lutz was named to the Division III All-District first team for the 5th district. The Academic All-District
- [New Greek Leaders Come Together](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-greek-leaders-come-together/) - Above photo, "Throw what you know!" President Forsythe throws that Kappa sign with new Kappa Kappa Gamma officers at Greek Officer Training. On Sunday Jan 26, over 100 Greek officers attended the Greek Officer Transition Workshop in Coulter Science Center. The third annual workshop was comprised of various sessions to build leadership skills and inner-Greek
- [Director of Financial Aid Works to Save Access Missouri](https://news.wcmo.edu/director-of-financial-aid-works-to-save-access-missouri/) - Aimee Bristow, Westminster College Director of Financial Aid, is going above and beyond to save state funding for college students. She recently testified before the House of Representatives Appropriations – Education Committee on behalf of Access Missouri; read her full testimony below. Please act to help save Access Missouri by contacting your government representative or
- [The Columns Ceremony: A Westminster Tradition](https://news.wcmo.edu/thecolumnsceremony/) - On August 19, 2014, new students will participate in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Westminster College: the Columns Ceremony, which students and alumni often consider one of their fondest memories of Westminster. Tradition holds that students are officially welcomed to the Westminster community when they walk through The Columns on the day of their Freshmen Convocation Ceremony. Students
- [Westminster Success Stories: Class of 2013](https://news.wcmo.edu/classof2013success/) - The Westminster Class of 2013, one of the largest in the College’s 162-year history, headed through the Columns in May toward lives of success, significance, and service, fulfilling the College's mission. Ninety-six percent of Westminster graduates start their first job or enroll in graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation. Here’s a highlight of
- [New Faces Among Faculty](https://news.wcmo.edu/newfacesamongfaculty/) - Westminster is welcoming a dozen new faculty members to its Fulton campus this year. Get to know the new members of the Westminster community below.
- [Welcome, New Blue Jays!](https://news.wcmo.edu/welcomenewbluejays/) - We can’t wait to welcome our new students to campus! From moving in to your residence hall and meeting your seminar groups, to Columns Ceremony and Convocation to Play Fair and Rock the Hill – you’re in for an action-packed first week at Westminster. There are a series of meetings and social activities designed to help you
- [The Columns Concept](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-columns-concept/) - At Westminster College the “Columns Concept” is the term we have chosen to encapsulate what it is we do and how we do it. The “Columns Concept” captures the transformation that takes place for our students during their time at Westminster, marked by the ceremonies at the historic columns during freshman convocation and senior graduation.
- [Westminster Students Make a Global Impact with Summer Internships](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-make-a-global-impact-at-summer-internships/) - Nearly 100 Westminster students are participating in internship programs during summer 2013. According to a 2013 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE), over 70% of the responding employers of college graduates say they prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience, and the best way to get that experience is by doing an
- [Westminster Professor Wins National Poetry Award, Publishes Book](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-professor-wins-national-poetry-award-publishes-book/) - Westminster English Professor Anne-Marie Thompson was awarded the 2013 Donald Justice Poetry Prize, a national prize sponsored by the Iris N. Spencer Poetry Awards of the West Chester University Poetry Center. Given annually since 2006 to one American poet for an unpublished book-length manuscript of formal poetry, the award includes $1000 and publication. Thompson's book Audiation was published by Story Line
- [Westminster's Projects for Peace Students Travel to Nepal](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsters-projects-for-peace-students-travel-to-nepal/) - As a participating college of the Davis United World Scholars Program, Westminster College has been given the opportunity to participate in the Projects for Peace program since 2007. Due this generous funding, Westminster students have had the opportunity to travel and perform service projects all over the nation and world including, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Nepal,
- [New Student Service Day A Success](https://news.wcmo.edu/newstudentserviceday/) - Nearly 300 Westminster students – new freshmen plus their mentors – took to the streets of Fulton Wednesday to complete service projects at eight local organizations: Presbyterian Manor (senior living community) CARDV (local domestic violence awareness and victim support organization) Our House (Callaway County homeless shelter) Christian Women’s Counseling Center Churchill Terrace (senior living community)
- [Westminster Alumnus Publishes Historical Mystery Novel](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alumnus-publishes-historical-mystery-novel/) - "The Teutonic Cross," a novel by Westminster alumnus James F. Muench, was published this month by Silver Tongue Press of Milwaukee. The historical mystery tells the story of Heinrich Kueter, a young history professor of German ancestry, who sloves the murder of a foreign student in a small Missouri college town on the eve of
- [Fulton Colleges Fund Will Soon Kick Off](https://news.wcmo.edu/fultoncollegesfundkickoff/) - The Fulton Colleges Fund Board of Associates has awarded a total of $52,000 in scholarships to Callaway County students attending either Westminster College or William Woods University this fall. Soon the drive to raise funds for 2014 scholarships will kick off. Organizers will begin the 2013 Fulton Colleges Fund Drive at 5 p.m. Monday (Aug.
- [Biology Students Travel to Belize](https://news.wcmo.edu/biologyinbelize/) - This summer, BIO 321 had the chance to make their classroom education come to life in the Central American country of Belize. Just over 20 Westminster students and two professors, Dr. Mike Amspoker and Dr. Jeff Mayne, made the journey south. During the 17-day adventure, the group visited the Belize Zoo, canoed down the Sibun
- [Blue Jays Announce Fall Schedules](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-announce-fall-schedules/) - The Westminster Blue Jays have released their fall schedules for the 2013-14 school year. The Blue Jays have six fall sports that will be competing, as well as two spring sports playing non-conference matches during the fall. The Blue Jay men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer and volleyball teams compete in the St. Louis Intercollegiate
- [Blue Jays Picked 4th In UMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-picked-4th-in-umac-preseason-coaches-poll/) - The Westminster Blue Jays were picked to place fourth for the 2013 season in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. The three teams, College of St. Scholastica, Greenville College and University of Northwestern (Minn.), were picked as the top three teams for the 2013 season. The College of St. Scholastica finished in first
- [Alumna Valentina Bumbu Praised for Academic Success](https://news.wcmo.edu/valentinabumbuacademicsuccess/) - In 2005, Valentina Bumbu graduated from Westminster with a bachelor's degree in chemistry; today she has completed all of the requirements for a doctorate in chemistry from Washington University in St. Louis. Westminster professor Dr. Glen Frerichs wrote a letter to Washington University almost a decade ago, recommending Valentina be admitted to the program. Dr.
- [Men's Soccer Tied for 3rd In SLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-tied-for-3rd-in-sliac-preseason-coaches-poll/) - Fulton, Mo.- After tying for second place in the regular season last year both Westminster College and Greenville College are picked tied to finish in third place in this year’s preseason poll, with 62 total points. Westminster picked up the final first-place vote in the poll and returns 20 players including nine starters from a
- [Blue Jay Women's Soccer Selected to Finish 5th in SLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jay-womens-soccer-selected-to-finish-5th-in-sliac-preseason-coaches-poll/) - Fulton, Mo. - Westminster College picked up 46 points and was picked to finish fifth in the SLIAC this year. The Blue Jays are coming off a 4-12 season in which they were 3-5 in conference play. They return 17 players and 10 starters from last year’s squad. Sophomore Eileen Koppy, who earned Second Team
- [Blue Jay Volleyball Picked 5th In SLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jay-volleyball-picked-5th-in-sliac-preseason-coaches-poll/) - Fulton, Mo.- Westminster College received 43 points in the SLIAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, placing them fifth this year. The Blue Jays were 16-15 overall last season and 11-5 in the conference. With just four returning players, first year head coach Curtis Madson and the Blue Jays will be young this season as they seek a
- [Alum Premieres Award-Winning Film](https://news.wcmo.edu/unanochefilmpremiere/) - Yunior Santiago, '12, came to Westminster from Cuba to study computer science. He specialized in user/desktop hardware support and network administration. He was a valued member of the Computer Science Practicum Team for several semesters and assisted the Computer Science Department with the computer laboratory maintenance and support. He was also active in the International
- [Student Publishes Novel in French](https://news.wcmo.edu/studentpublishesfrenchnovel/) - Steven Sakayroun, '16, is the author of Assassin, a novel recently published by the French publishing house Edilivre. Sakayroun, from the Republic of Central Africa & Senegal, offers this description of Assassin: "Assassin's message is to underline and question the tendency of our society to believe, candidly, in the facts we see and witness without fully deconstructing
- [Westminster College: "Best in the Midwest"](https://news.wcmo.edu/bestinthemidwest2013/) - With student input citing “cream of the crop” professors who are more “helpful and accessible” than at other schools, Westminster College in Fulton, MO has been praised once more by The Princeton Review, a nationally known education services company that ranks colleges and universities, as one of the “Best in the Midwest.” Overall, only 25%
- [Westminster Blogs: David McDermott on Studying Abroad in China](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsterblogschina/) - David McDermott, a junior from Grubville, MO, who has a double major in transnational studies and political science traveling to China with one of Westminster's many summer travel courses. Ache class spent a semester studying Chinese history and culture before their trip and finished the class with a major research presentation such as his on the
- [Westminster Travel Courses Take Students Around the World](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminstertravelcoursessummer2013/) - This May, Westminster offered four courses that gave 40 students and seven professors the opportunity to travel the world. The courses offered included a biology course in Belize, a history course in Germany, a transnational studies course in China and Mongolia, and a geology course in the American West. Each class allowed students to see
- [Westminster Student Addresses MasterCard Foundation Scholars](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsterstudentmastercardfoundation/) - Westminster College is proud to count eight exceptional MasterCard Foundation Scholars among our student body. At the special invitation of The MasterCard Foundation, Paul Kut Kelei, ’16, one of the Foundation’s scholars from the Republic of South Sudan, spoke at the Foundation’s event Global Partner Convening held in Washington, D.C. on June 25-27, 2013. Fifty
- [Westminster Blogs: Kat Barden on MLK](https://news.wcmo.edu/katbardenonmlk/) - Colleagues, mentors, and friends, I love days when I cannot wait to get to work. Waking up 2 hours early to review the plans in my mind, praying over them, hoping for them, and considering the students’ possible emotional vantage points I wonder, “How will I teach today? How will I engage them today?” Ok,
- [Westminster Symposium: Global Sport](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminstersymposiumglobalsport/) - Several fascinating sports celebrities including Robert Clemente, Jr., and the first woman and American to row solo across the Atlantic will be on hand to present at the upcoming Westminster College Symposium September 17-18 on “Global Sport: A Common Language in a Diverse World?” For the eighth year in a row, Westminster will cancel classes
- [New Churchill Documentary to Air on PBS and at STL Screening](https://news.wcmo.edu/pbsdocumentarychurchill/) - Bringing the timeless lessons of history to a new generation is a key focus of increased educational outreach and a new documentary by the National Churchill Museum (NCM) on the campus of Westminster College. The documentary, “Winston Churchill’s Epic ‘Iron Curtain Speech’: History Alive Today,” will air on Nine PBS on Sunday, September 1, at
- [James Ties Free Throw Record In 80-77 Win Over Simpson](https://news.wcmo.edu/james-ties-free-throw-record-in-80-77-win-over-simpson/) - Senior Joe James tied the Westminster free throw game day record with 17 made free throws during the 80-77 win over Simpson College Saturday afternoon. The Westminster Blue Jays improve to a 3-3 overall record for the season. The Blue Jays controlled the lead for most of the first half, but the Simpson Storm stayed close.
- [#GivingTuesday Celebration in Photos](https://news.wcmo.edu/givingtuesday-celebration-in-photos/) - On #GivingTuesday, the Westminster Community gathered to celebrate the spirit of giving, thank those who have generously given to Westminster, and to create "Thanks" ornaments to go on a Christmas Giving Tree. Enjoy the event in photos!
- [Blue Jay Family: Westminster Supports Student](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jay-family-westminster-supports-student/) - Photo caption: Corey was named an honorary captain at the MU-Texas A&M football game on Saturday, Nov. 30. From left to right, Corey's dad Eddie; Corey, '14; and brother Kyle, '15. Not pictured, Corey's mom Kim. Westminster student Corey Bryant started his senior year on our Fulton campus this fall, ready to finish his degree
- [Jeremy Hampton To Attend 2013 National Bowl](https://news.wcmo.edu/jeremy-hampton-to-attend-2013-national-bowl/) - Westminster's senior Jeremy Hampton, along with 99 of the best Non-FBS college football players from around the country, are confirmed for the National Bowl Game, an annual post-season college football all-star game consisting of top players from Non-FBS schools. The 4th annual National Bowl Game presented by East Preps is set for Alfonso Field at
- [Leigh Ann Lutz Among 84 Nominees for 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/leigh-ann-lutz-among-84-nominees-for-2014-allstate-wbca-good-works-team/) - Click here to watch a Dec. 10, 2013 KRCG-TV feature on Leigh Ann. The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Allstate Insurance Company announced the 84 nominees for the 2014 Allstate WBCA Good Works Team and Westminster College senior Leigh Ann Lutz (California, Mo. /California) was one of them. This award recognizes college basketball student-athletes that
- [Westminster Alum Pilots High School Computer Programming Courses](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alum-pilots-high-school-computer-programming-courses/) - Westminster alum, Lewis McKenzie ’02, a teacher at Ruskin High School in Kansas City, was featured in the Kansas City Star for teaching one of among 60 classrooms taking part in a pilot computer programming course. The new course is part of Project Lead the Way’s nationwide engineering curriculum that aims to get more high
- [Professor Maureen Tuthill on Innovation in Business: Are We Missing the Human Connection?](https://news.wcmo.edu/maureen-tuthill-guest-blog-business-innovation/) - In the world where major companies are gaining ground and finding success in big data - are we losing ground in our ability to connect and interact as humans? This question, relevant to Westminster's "human" liberal arts approach to business education, is posed and explored by Westminster professor Dr. Maureen Tuthill in her guest blog
- [Alum Publishes Book on Perilous Return to His Village in the Himalayas](https://news.wcmo.edu/karma-gurung-climbing-beyond-crystal-mountainin-the-himalayas/) - Those interested in hearing about dangerous adventures and seeing breathtakingly beautiful pictures of faraway places should attend the presentation and book signing by Karma Gurung, Westminster Class of 2013, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Lecture Hall of the Coulter Science Center. Gurung will give a short presentation on his life threatening
- [Lutz Rewrites Three-Point Career Record After Blue Jay's 63-77 Loss](https://news.wcmo.edu/lutz-rewrites-three-point-career-record-after-blue-jays-63-77-loss/) - Click here to watch a Dec. 10, 2013 KRCG-TV feature on Leigh Ann. Senior Leigh Ann Lutz rewrites the Westminster three-point career record after going 5-11 from the three-point line during Wednesday's 63-77 conference loss to Iowa Wesleyan College. The previous record of 194 three-pointers was outdone in the beginning of Lutz's senior year; she
- [Blue Jays Open SLIAC Play With 77-52 Win Over Iowa Wesleyan](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jays-open-sliac-play-with-77-52-win-over-iowa-wesleyan/) - The Westminster men's basketball team opens up their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play with a 77-52 win over the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers. The Westminster Blue Jays improve their overall record to 2-3 and start their conference record 1-0. The Blue Jays opened the game with a 14-0 run throughout the first nine minutes.
- [Students Raise Money for Syrian Refugees](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-raise-money-for-syrian-refugees/) - The Westminster Community recently got together to support the refuges in and outside Syria. The fundraiser, sponsored by the International Club and Amnesty International, raised $1,035 in less than one month. All the funds were sent directly to the UNICEF’s mission in Syria. According to the UNHCR, children represent 52% of the total Syrian refugee
- [BSN, RN, and LPN – Nursing Degrees Explained](https://news.wcmo.edu/bsn-rn-and-lpn-nursing-degrees-explained/) - You want to become a nurse, but what’s a BSN compared to an LPN, and how do you know what’s right for you? We asked Westminster College biology professor Dr. Mike Amspoker to explain the differences among licenses, degree titles, and nursing programs. A registered nurse (RN) is the title of the license you earn,
- [Reflecting on the Life of Nelson Mandela](https://news.wcmo.edu/reflecting-on-the-life-of-nelson-mandela/) - It has been reported that Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, has died at the age of 95. Like most of us, I did not know him. But, like many of you, I know about him. I visited South Africa many times, toured Robben Island where he was imprisoned for 27 years and read
- [The Story of Charlie Muench ’48: Notable Goop Inventor Waylaid by Business Chicanery](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-story-of-charlie-muench-goop/) - Thanks to James F. Muench, Class of 1986, for contributing this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. – A young chemist develops a useful product that people want. The product sells, and his company rakes in profits. That’s the American Dream that Charlie Muench was living – until it was taken from him. A year after graduating in
- [Coach Bordelon Named NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year, McDonough Named to Second Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/coach-bordelon-named-nscaa-regional-coach-of-the-year-mcdonough-named-to-second-team/) - Westminster's Head Men's Soccer Coach Andrew Bordelon and senior midfielder Michael McDonough were recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Coach Bordelon was named the NSCAA Division III Senior College Central Region Coach of the Year for the 2013 season and McDonough was named to the NSCAA/Continental Tire NCAA Division III Men's All-Central Region
- [Men's Soccer Success Recognized By City of Fulton With Proclamation, Ranked 20th In NCAA Coaches Poll](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-success-recognized-by-city-of-fulton-with-proclamation-ranked-20th-in-ncaa-coaches-poll/) - The Westminster men's soccer team was recognized for their successful 2013 season with a Proclamation from the City of Fulton. The Westminster Blue Jays recorded program history after winning the SLIAC tournament and advancing past the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The team was the first Westminster program to make it past the opening round of
- [6 Survival Tips for Finals Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/6-survival-tips-for-finals-week/) - The Wellness Center at Westminster College offers these six tips for de-stressing and self-care during finals week. For additional coping skills/activities or to discuss any issues or concerns, please contact the Wellness Center at (573) 592-5361. Good luck! Have a game plan. Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.
- [Westminster, Kosovo, NYC: Chelsea Tuthill, '12](https://news.wcmo.edu/chelsea-tuthill-12/) - Graduating from Westminster in 2012 with a degree in English Literature has led me down a wonderful and interesting path. The wide variety of journalism and literature classes I took not only helped me grow as a person, but it has given me endless career opportunities. A few months after graduation I began teaching English
- [Holiday at Hogwarts: Photos from "TGIF" Event](https://news.wcmo.edu/holiday-at-hogwarts-photos-from-tgif-event/) - Several times a semester, the Westminster Campus Activities Board hosts a "TGIF" event on Friday afternoons for students, faculty, and staff to relax and have fun. "Holiday at Hogwarts" was the theme of the final TGIF of the semester. At this "Yule Ball" held in Westminster's own Backer Dining Room, which boasts a striking resemblance
- [First Woman Episcopal Presiding Bishop to Lecture at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/first-woman-episcopal-presiding-bishop-to-lecture-at-westminster/) - The first woman in the history of the United States Episcopal Church to become Presiding Bishop, Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schori, will deliver the second annual C.S. Lewis Legacy Lecture at Westminster College on Thursday, February 27. Her 11 a.m. lecture on the topic of science and religion will be held in the Church of St. Mary
- [Students Gain Real-World Experience During Fall Internships](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-gain-real-world-experience-during-fall-internships/) - This semester, 55 students gained career experience with internships on campus, in the community, and around the country. Internship supervisors were impressed with the quality of work and professionalism demonstrated by Westminster students; here are just a few of the ways they described their interns: Great ability to get tasks done" "Most enjoyable to work
- [President Forsythe Serves Up Late Night Breakfast](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-forsythe-serves-up-late-night-breakfast/) - As is tradition at Westminster during finals week, President Forsythe joined forces with Dean Carolyn Perry among others to serve up some late-night study fuel to Blue Jay nation's hungriest exam-takers. Students enjoyed breakfast with all the fixings, massages, giveaways, and most of all, a well-deserved study break. Check out Late Night Breakfast in photos!
- [Thinking about applying to grad school? Consider these tips.](https://news.wcmo.edu/grad-school-application-tips/) - Planning for graduate school is an exciting multi-step process. It involves examining why you want to attend, deciding what to study, finding the right program, and applying to those programs that would be a great match. Making the Decision - Attending graduate school is a serious endeavor and should not be made because you are
- [Women's Basketball Helps Fulton MS and MSD With Practice](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-helps-fulton-ms-and-msd-with-practice/) - The Westminster women's basketball team, in the height of finals week, visited two local schools to help out with practice. On Wednesday evening, part of the team went to Fulton Middle School, while the others went to Missouri School of the Deaf. "It is important that we as a women’s basketball program set the standard
- [The Teutonic Cross: A Novel by James Muench '86](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-teutonic-cross-a-novel-by-james-muench-86/) - The Teutonic Cross, a novel by Westminster alumnus James F. Muench '86, has been published by Silver Tongue Press of Milwaukee. The historical mystery tells the story of Heinrich Kueter, a young history professor of German ancestry, who solves the murder of a foreign student in a small Missouri college town on the eve of
- [Westminster College Students Now Eligible for Pre-Admissions to Mizzou Medical School](https://news.wcmo.edu/pre-admissions-to-mizzou-medical-school/) - Westminster College students who come from rural backgrounds and have an interest in practicing rural medicine can now seek pre-admission to the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri in Columbia under a new agreement. The Bryant Scholars Program gives pre-med students pre-admission and a scholarship for their fourth year of medical school (if
- [Lady Blue Jays Blow Out Principia](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-blow-out-principia/) - The Westminster women's basketball team blew out Principia College Saturday afternoon, 60-38. The Westminster Blue Jays are now 1-1 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play and 2-4 overall. "We had a great start to the game on both ends of the floor. We came out with a lot of energy," said Head Coach
- [Women's Basketball Drops To Eureka, 80-83](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-drops-to-eureka-80-83/) - After a back-and-forth battle Tuesday evening, the Westminster women's basketball team fell to Eureka College, 80-83. The Westminster Blue Jays are now 1-2 in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play. After six lead changes in the first four minutes of the game, the Blue Jays went on a 10-0 run, giving them the 17-9
- [102 Student-Athletes Named To Fall 2013 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/102-student-athletes-named-to-fall-2013-deans-list/) - Fulton, Mo. - Westminster College announced the 2013 Fall Dean's List and the Westminster Blue Jays had 102 student-athletes earned a spot on it. Fifty-three student-athletes also finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 grade point average (GPA). The Dean’s List recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester.
- [Moore’s 29 Points Aid In Westminster Blue Jay’s 88-63 Victory](https://news.wcmo.edu/moores-29-points-aid-in-westminster-blue-jays-88-63-victory/) - Elsah, Ill.- The Westminster men’s basketball team extends their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 2-0 after the 88-63 victory over Principia College on Saturday. The Blue Jays are now on a three game win streak and are 4-3 overall. Junior Brandon Moore (Jefferson City, Mo. /Blair Oaks) scored 10 points in the
- [Westminster College Community Exceeds Callaway County United Way Goal](https://news.wcmo.edu/united-way-goal-exceeded/) - The faculty, staff and student body of Westminster College exceeded their fundraising goal for the United Way of Callaway County (CCUW) this year by $1,715 in a campus wide campaign. A goal had been set of $6,500 but the $8,215 that resulted was an even larger victory in offering a helping hand to people in
- [Three Students Get Unique Internship Experience with Alum’s Medical Equipment Start-Up](https://news.wcmo.edu/insurgical-internship/) - Ana Ilievska, Layle Ledbetter and Kyle Klahs, all seniors at Westminster College, are participating in internships for a company called Insurgical LLC. Insurgical LLC was founded in 2010 with mission to improve clinical outcomes for patients and operating room efficiency by providing surgeons with sterile, high performance, single-use power tools for orthopedic surgery. The company
- [Men's Basketball Extends Streak To 4 With Win Over Eureka, 3-0 In Conference](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-basketball-extends-streak-to-4-with-win-over-eureka-3-0-in-conference/) - The Westminster men's basketball team extends their winning streak to four games with the 83-65 win over Eureka College Tuesday evening. The Westminster Blue Jays improve their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) record to 3-0. Six minutes into the game, the Blue Jays held the 14-10 lead over the Eureka Red Devils, with senior
- [What Students Say About Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/what-students-say-about-westminster/) - The college decision is a big investment, not just for the cost of tuition but also for the foundation it gives your future. Westminster students are encouraged to do more and be more, to make the most of their college experience and prepare for a life of leadership beyond the Columns. At Westminster, we encourage
- [Happy Holidays from Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/happy-holidays-from-westminster-college/) - Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. The road to our holiday video was a bit bumpy - check out the hilarious bloopers and outtakes.
- [Athletics: 2013 Accomplishments](https://news.wcmo.edu/video-2013-accomplishments/) - What a year! A look back at 2013 athletics at Westminster College.
- [Holiday Video: Bloopers and Outtakes](https://news.wcmo.edu/holiday-video-bloopers-and-outtakes/) - Hilarious bloopers, outtakes, and extras from the production of our holiday video. Make sure to watch the entire video - you don't want to miss any of Pat Kirby's three appearances!
- [Scandalous Women: Making History by Changing History](https://news.wcmo.edu/scandalous-women-making-history-by-changing-history/) - Below, Assistant Professor of History Dr. Cinnamon Brown provides a follow-up to a previous post about her favorite course, Scandalous Women in History. In a previous blog, I talked about my favorite course, Scandalous Women in American History. This class not only allows me to talk about some of my heroes, but also women who,
- [President Forsythe Attends Art House Opening in Fulton Brick District](https://news.wcmo.edu/art-house-opening/) - The Westminster Community has been buzzing about the new Art House in Fulton's Brick District. Westminster College President Barney Forsythe and his wife Jane attended the opening gala, which was packed with onlookers and art enthusiasts. President Forsythe remarked that he enjoyed all the art, especially this sculpture by Westminster Trustee Jane Bell. Check
- [5 Benefits of Choosing a Small College](https://news.wcmo.edu/5-benefits-of-choosing-a-small-college/) - Small, independent college or a big university — Which is right for you? Consider these 5 benefits of a small college before making your decision. Classes are taught by real professors and experts in their fields. At a small, private college, professors who really care about your education lead classes, bringing both passion and knowledge.
- [Year-End Gift Giving](https://news.wcmo.edu/year-end-gift-giving/) - The holiday season often generates a spirit of generosity. Perhaps you have been blessed this year and desire to give something back to Westminster College before year end. If so, thank you! The support of our alumni and friends makes an incredible difference to the lives of students and the overall campus. From cash gifts
- [Joe James Named SLIAC Player of the Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/joe-james-named-sliac-player-of-the-week/) - St. Louis, Mo. - Westminster's Joe James was named to this week's St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week. James, a senior guard from St. Louis, Mo., sparked Westminster to an 83-65 win over Eureka last week in his team's only contest. James scored 12 of his team's first 14 points
- [Narrow Victory Sends Blue Jays To Championship, Defeated By Mount Mercy](https://news.wcmo.edu/narrow-victory-sends-blue-jays-to-championship-defeated-by-mount-mercy/) - The Westminster men's basketball team defeated Coe College Saturday, 82-80, to send them to the championship game at the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic hosted by Mount Mercy. The Blue Jays faced host Mount Mercy on Sunday and fell 53-73, snapping their five game win streak. Saturday's 82-80 win over Coe College was led by senior
- [James Named SLIAC Player of the Week For Second Consecutive Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/james-named-sliac-player-of-the-week-for-second-consecutive-week/) - St. Louis, Mo. - The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced the Men's Basketball Player of the Week for December 23 and for the second consecutive week, senior Joe James was selected. James' week was highlighted by a career high 32 point effort in his team's 82-80 win over Coe College. James went 10-of-17 from
- [Lady Blue Jays Go 1-1 At Bancorp South Holiday Classic](https://news.wcmo.edu/lady-blue-jays-go-1-1-at-bancorp-south-holiday-classic/) - The Westminster Lady Blue Jays went 1-1 at the Bancorp South Holiday Classic on December 29-30. They are now 3-6 overall. The Blue Jays fell 48-83 to Rhodes on Sunday, December 29, who is currently 9-0. They were held to just 22 points in the first half and 26 points in the second. The Blue
- [National Churchill Museum Offers Victorian Christmas for Local Holiday Shoppers](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-museum-victorian-christmas/) - The 30th annual Victorian Christmas celebration of festivities and shopping will be held for Central Missourians from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, at the National Churchill Museum. “Those on the search for beautiful and unusual holiday gifts will be able to check items off their shopping list while enjoying the refreshments and holiday decorations
- [A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood/) - Mr. Rodgers would have been proud of the beautiful day around the Westminster campus this past Saturday (Oct 26). It was warm and sunny so I decided to take a walking tour around the campus. My (office) neighbor's foreign car from the 1950s intrigued me most - and the student, Shane Kincaid, has done all
- [Video Preview: International Show on Friday, November 8](https://news.wcmo.edu/international-show-preview/) - Don't miss the International Show coming up on Friday, November 8 at Westminster College. Click below to watch the video preview from student Seven Sakayroun on Facebook! Post by Stevens Production.
- [Women's Cross Country Owns 2013 SLIAC Championship, Coach Marshall Named Coach of the Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-cross-country-owns-2013-sliac-championship-mens-place-4th/) - The Westminster men's and women's cross country teams competed in the 2013 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship Saturday morning. The women's team owned the 6K race, finishing in first by a landslide. They tallied 47 points, with the next lowest point total of 75, and averaged a 23:39.97 race. The men's team took fourth
- [Volleyball Wins Two Matches At Home](https://news.wcmo.edu/volleyball-wins-two-matches-at-home/) - The Westminster volleyball team hosted a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) triangular on Saturday afternoon with Principia College and Blackburn College. The Westminster Blue Jays played Principia at 10:00 a.m. and Blackburn at 2:00 p.m. The Blue Jays defeated Principia in five sets, 3-2, and beat Blackburn 3-0. They are now 17-10 and 12-5
- [Women's Soccer Finishes Season With a Win](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-soccer-finishes-season-with-a-win/) - The Westminster women's soccer team finalized the 2013 season with a 2-1 win over Eureka College on Saturday afternoon. Tayisah Pohtos (Ousley) scored the first goal of the game off a deflection from Manyima Njie in the 24th minute. The Blue Jays took seven more shots on goal, but were unable to find the net
- [Men's Soccer Takes 1st In SLIAC After 5-0 Shutout](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-takes-1st-in-sliac-after-5-0-shutout/) - The Westminster men's soccer team takes the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Title and moves on to the SLIAC Tournament with the 5-0 shutout over Eureka College Saturday afternoon. The Blue Jays improve their SLIAC record to 8-1 and their overall record to 9-8-1. Junior Mitch Stewart, off a pass from senior Zach Moore,
- [Football Falls To Undefeated Greenville](https://news.wcmo.edu/football-falls-to-undefeated-greenville/) - The Westminster football team slipped up in the third quarter and fell 7-28 to undefeated the Greenville College Panthers on Saturday. The Blue Jays could not snap their losing streak as they fell to 2-7 overall and 2-6 in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC). After an unsuccessful drive, the Blue Jays punted the ball
- [Men's Soccer SLIAC Tournament Preview](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-sliac-tournament-preview/) - In the end, the SLIAC Coaches picked the right teams, the top four teams predicted in the Preseason Poll are the same four teams that will battle for the 2013 Men's Soccer Tournament Championship. For the third straight year, the field will include Westminster College, Fontbonne University, Webster University and Greenville College. The Tournament This
- [Free Museum Admission to Veterans in Honor of Veteran’s Day](https://news.wcmo.edu/free-museum-admission-veterans/) - The National Churchill Museum will honor veterans with free admission on Veterans Day, November 11th. Come see the state of the art interactive Museum that highlights Winston Churchill’s life and times, including his own military experience. The National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, MO is the only North American institution
- [Men's Soccer and Women's Cross Country SLIAC Champions, Coach Marshall Coach of the Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-and-womens-cross-country-sliac-champions-coach-marshall-coach-of-the-year/) - The Westminster athletic department had a successful Saturday afternoon as the Women's Cross Country team and Men's Soccer team clinched the 2013 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Titles. The Women's cross country coach, Jim Marshall, was named SLIAC Coach of the Year after Saturday's first place victory. This is the first time Coach Marshall
- [Dickerson Named UMAC Special Teams Player of the Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/dickerson-named-umac-special-teams-player-of-the-week/) - Westminster's kicker Jeff Dickerson was named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the week of October 28-November 3. Dickerson averaged 59.5 yards on his two kickoffs, including one touchback, during Saturday's loss to undefeated Greenville College. He also punted eight times for 353 yards, with a net average of
- [Westminster Students on "Educated to Lead": Part 2](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-discuss-leadership-part2/) - At Westminster College, students are “Educated to lead.” Jorden Sanders ’14 believes Westminster’s approach to leadership is a step above the rest – watch the video to see why. Ben Jones ’14 and Sandra Nivyabandi ’15 also weigh in on how Westminster has pushed them to discover the leader within themselves.
- [Westminster Celebrates Veterans](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-to-celebrate-veterans/) - In honor of Veterans' Day on November 11, Westminster will celebrate not only its student veterans and servicemen and women, but those who have served from across the country. As a Yellow Ribbon institution, Westminster is dedicated to ensuring that student veterans benefit from the experience of attending a military friendly school through the financial
- [Men's Soccer Advance To SLIAC Finals After 4-1 Semifinal Win](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-advance-to-sliac-finals-after-4-1-semifinal-win/) - The Westminster men's soccer team will host the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship game on Friday, November 7, after a 4-1 win over Greenville College in the Semifinal round. "After a tough start, and Greenville scoring less than a minute and a half into the match, it's very impressive how many chances we created
- [Volleyball Falls To Webster, Looks For Revenge at SLIAC Tournament](https://news.wcmo.edu/volleyball-falls-to-webster-looks-for-revenge-at-sliac-tournament/) - The Westminster volleyball team finalized the regular season play with a 1-3 loss to the Webster University Gorloks Wednesday evening. The match had no effect on the Blue Jays since they previously clinched the third seed in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, grabbing a spot in the SLIAC Tournament. The Blue Jays held the
- [Pre-med? Consider DO vs. MD.](https://news.wcmo.edu/pre-med-consider-difference-between-do-vs-md/) - Westminster's Dr. Michael Amspoker, professor of Biology and the current Cameron D. Day Chair in Biology, advises Westminster students about careers in the health professions. Here, he shares a Q&A on the difference between an MD and a DO for students. What's the difference between an MD and a DO? Aside from teaching osteopathic manipulative medicine,
- [Has Apple Lost Their Liberal Arts Edge?](https://news.wcmo.edu/apple-has-lost-their-edge-but-we-know-where-to-find-it/) - Has one of the world's most famous companies lost its touch? Fast Company's Drake Baer echoes tech blogger Ben Thompson's argument that Apple, the company that asked us to "Think Different," has "lost its connection to the foundations of critical thinking – the liberal arts." Apple's Steve Jobs strove to connect technology with the liberal
- [No Shave November Makes its Way to Campus](https://news.wcmo.edu/no-shave-for-mda/) - The Kappa Alpha Order fraternity on campus is hosting a month long philanthropy event to benefit MDA called “No Shave for MDA.” The philanthropy is a play on No Shave November, in which men abstain from shaving for the entire month of November in support of a cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the national
- [Volleyball SLIAC Tournament Preview](https://news.wcmo.edu/volleyball-sliac-tournament-preview/) - Familiar teams will be on the court Saturday for the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Volleyball Tournament. For the fourth consecutive year Greenville College, Principia College, Webster University and Westminster College will be battling it out for the right to call themselves SLIAC Champions. The Tournament This year's tournament field features the same teams
- [Westminster Represented at Washington, DC Gathering for President's Interfaith Challenge](https://news.wcmo.edu/interfaith-challenge/) - Kat Barden, Head of Public Services and Instructor at Westminster College, represented Westminster in a panel at the third annual President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge Gathering on September 23-24, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Interfaith Challenge began in March 2011, when President Obama extended an invitation to college presidents across the country to
- [Westminster Students on Educated to Lead: Part 1](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-discuss-leadership-part1/) - At Westminster College, students are “Educated to lead.” Jack Easterly ’14 and Michael Applegate ’14 believe that the opportunities Westminster provides for leadership experience sets our college apart. Watch Jack and Michael discuss their leadership projects on and off campus.
- [National Churchill Museum's Victorian Christmas Merchandise Spotlight](https://news.wcmo.edu/victorian-christmas-merch/) - The National Churchill Museum is gearing up for Victorian Christmas, and that means mountains of Christmas gifts and goodies! You're sure to find something, whether you're looking for a new ornament for your tree, a Christmas present for kids to unwrap, or something unique for that person who has everything. We even have a special
- [International Week at Westminster: November 8-15](https://news.wcmo.edu/international-week-2013/) - With 78 different countries represented on its campus, every year international students at Westminster College celebrate International Week with shows and showcases to give other Westminster students and the people of Central Missouri a glimpse and sometimes a taste of the richness found in their cultures. International Week 2013 Kicks Off With the International Show
- [Kennedy Assassination Expert to Speak at Westminster for 50th Anniversary of Kennedy Administration](https://news.wcmo.edu/kennedy-assassination-expert-to-speak/) - An expert on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy will present a detailed visual record of the assassination and explore the unanswered questions that still make this one of the most controversial events in America history at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Lecture Hall of the Coulter Science Center at Westminster
- [Prominent USC Professor Visits Westminster as Global Scholar-in-Residence](https://news.wcmo.edu/gsir-recap/) - Dr Patrick James, the Dornsife Dean's Professor of International Relations and Director of the Center for International Studies at the University of Southern California, was the 2013-14 Churchill Institute for Global Engagement (CIGE) Global Scholar-in-Residence (GSIR) at Westminster College on November 4-6. Dr James, a native of London, Ontario, Canada, who has published 13 books
- [Men's Soccer Is Heading To The NCAA Tournament After 2-1 SLIAC Tournament Championship Win](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-is-heading-to-the-ncaa-tournament-after-2-1-sliac-tournament-championship-win/) - The Westminster Blue Jays made history with their 2-1 win over Webster University in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Tournament Championship game. The Blue Jays have appeared in 14 SLIAC Tournaments and can finally call themselves the SLIAC Tournament Champions and will head to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program
- [Volleyball's Season Ends In Semifinals, Lawrence Awarded SLIAC Newcomer of the Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/volleyballs-season-ends-in-semifinals-lawrence-awarded-sliac-newcomer-of-the-year/) - The Westminster volleyball team faced Webster University for the second time in a span of three days. On Saturday, the Westminster Blue Jays were facing Webster in the Semifinal Round of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Tournament. The 0-3 loss ended the Blue Jays' season with a 17-12 overall record. "We battled hard
- [Women's Basketball 2013-14 Season Preview](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-2013-14-season-preview/) - Fulton, Mo. – Tracey Braden has turned the Westminster women’s basketball into one of the school’s elite programs that is consistently battling for the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) title and the Tournament title offering the NCAA berth. Braden is entering into her seventh year as head coach and has led the Blue Jays
- [Football's Intercepted Pass Ends Senior Day With A 27-30 Loss](https://news.wcmo.edu/footballs-intercepted-pass-ends-senior-day-with-a-27-30-loss/) - The Westminster football team could not pull a senior day win on Saturday as they fell 27-30 to Martin Luther College. The Martin Luther Knights started the game with a 53-yard touchdown pass. Their PAT was no good, giving them the 6-0 lead. The Blue Jays answered back just seconds later with their own 74-yard
- [Westminster United Way Campaign Kicks Off](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-united-way-campaign-kicks-off/) - Westminster’s 2013 United Way campaign is underway, with a goal to raise $6500 for the Callaway County United Way. Westminster College has actively supported the local United Way since its inception in 1957. Students, faculty and staff donate both time and money to the United Way and its agencies. Below, Westminster community members share why
- [Oral History Project: Westminster Veterans](https://news.wcmo.edu/oral-history-project-westminster-veterans/) - During the Fall 2013 semester, students in the History Department’s Oral History Class chose to interview veterans connected to the Westminster campus as their interview subjects. Here, Professor Mark Boulton discusses the project. The class agreed that our veterans best exemplify the core values of service, sacrifice, and leadership that are so important to the
- [Wayne Zade Appointed to MHC Board](https://news.wcmo.edu/wayne-zade-appointed-to-mhc-board/) - Westminster English Professor Wayne Zade has been appointed to the advisory board for the Missouri Humanities Council (MHC). He joins Westminster alum Louis Riggs, current MHC board member, attorney and assistant professor of English at Hannibal-LaGrange University, to support the MHC. Zade says he appreciates the importance of the role he is taking, noting that the humanities
- [Westminster Recognized as "Great College Bargain"](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-noted-as-great-college-bargain/) - In a recent blog post, "Looking for Great College Bargains," nationally recognized college expert Lynn O’Shaughnessy recognizes Westminster College's value and educational experience. A higher-ed journalist, consultant and speaker, O'Shaughnessy suggests parents and students search for "affordable hidden gems." Click here for the full blog post from www.thecollegesolution.com. O'Shaughnessy contributes regularly to her own college blog, The College
- [Men's Soccer Faces Carleton In First Round of NCAA DIII Tournament](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-faces-carleton-in-first-round-of-ncaa-diii-tournament/) - The NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Committee on Monday announced the field of 61 teams for the 2013 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship, which begins Thursday and concludes with the national championship Dec. 7. The Westminster men's soccer team will face Carleton College in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The
- [Westminster Choir Concert Helps Those in Need](https://news.wcmo.edu/choir-concert-fall-2013/) - Those who enjoy vocal music can not only hear some great selections from the Westminster College choirs November 17 but help local people in the community at the same time. Both the Westminster Wren Quire and the Churchill Singers will perform their fall concert, “Spiritual Reveries,” at 7 p.m. that Friday night at the First
- [Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, to Sit at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/mo-court-of-appeals/) - For the fifth consecutive year, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District will convene court at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, Chief Judge James Welsh announced today. The session will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2013 in the Hermann Lounge at the Hunter Activities Center on campus. A three-judge panel consisting of Western District
- [2013 Volleyball Season In Review](https://news.wcmo.edu/2013-volleyball-season-in-review/) - The 2013 Westminster women's volleyball team closed out their season in the 2013 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Tournament Semifinals. The team finished with a 58.6 winning percentage, the highest winning percentage since 2001's season where they completed the season with a 72.7 winning percentage (24-9). The Blue Jays secured 3rd place in the
- [Young Documentary Filmmaker to Screen and Discuss Work at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/ben-saunders-documentary-filmakert-westminster/) - Ben Saunders, a young documentary filmmaker from Virginia, will screen and discuss his documentary on rural poverty, “Blank Street,” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, in the Lecture Hall of the Coulter Science Center on the campus of Westminster College. The event is free and open to the public. “’Blank Street’ suggests that anyone
- [Public Invited to Traditional English Holiday Event: Lessons and Carols](https://news.wcmo.edu/lessons-and-carols-2013/) - Central Missourians are invited to join the Westminster College community in celebrating the holidays with a traditional English Festival of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec.8, in The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. Modeled after the community festival held at Cambridge University every year, the service for Lessons and Carols includes
- [Westminster Alum Releases New Book, New Movie](https://news.wcmo.edu/bruce-cameron-the-dogs-of-christmas/) - W. Bruce Cameron, NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, movie-maker, and Westminster alumnus, is at it again. Not only has he released a new book, The Dogs of Christmas, which explores the relationship between man and dog--much like his previous novels, A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Journey--but he's also just completed making a
- [Men's Basketball Picked To Finish 3rd In SLIAC Preseason Coaches' Poll](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-basketball-picked-to-finish-3rd-in-sliac-preseason-coaches-poll/) - Westminster College has been projected to finish third in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) as selected by the2013-14 SLIAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll. Westminster received 63 total points and one first-place vote. Westminster returns just two starters but a total of 16 players from a team that was 19-7 overall and 12-4
- [Men's Soccer Advances To Second Round Of NCAA Tournament](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-soccer-advances-to-second-round-of-ncaa-tournament/) - The Westminster men's soccer team pulled the 1-0 upset over Carleton College on Saturday, November 16, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The lone goal was scored by sophomore Samuel Lopez off an assist from freshman Josh Jaycox in the 84th minute. Freshman goalkeeper Raul Belman Romero had four saves on
- [26 Student-Athletes Named to the SLIAC Fall All-Academic Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/26-student-athletes-named-to-the-sliac-fall-all-academic-team/) - The Westminster College athletic department had 26 student-athletes named to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) Fall All-Academic Team. The SLIAC All-Academic Team represents four of Westminster's fall athletic teams: Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men's Soccer and Women's Soccer. The women's cross country team is represented by every runner eligible for the
- [Pat Kirby Stays Global, Visits Chinese High Schools](https://news.wcmo.edu/pat-kirby-china-fall-2013/) - Pat Kirby, Westminster's International Student Coordinator, spent nearly two weeks, Oct. 30 - Nov. 10, in China. While there, he visited several high schools and attended an Academic Summit for the Consortium Chinese High School partners, of which Westminster and five other American universities are members. Check out Pat's pictures from his visit so far--he
- [2013 Women's Soccer Season In Review](https://news.wcmo.edu/2013-womens-soccer-season-in-review/) - The Westminster women's soccer team closed out the 2013 season with a 6-12-1 overall record. The Westminster Blue Jays ended their St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) play in 6th place with a 4-5-0 record. Sophomore midfielder Eileen Koppy was named to the SLIAC All-Conference First Team. She tallied 16 points with seven goals and
- [Eye-Opening Fire Safety Demonstration](https://news.wcmo.edu/mock-dorm-room-fire/) - It only took three minutes to completely engulf this mock dorm room in flames. As a part of Westminster's commitment to educate the campus about fire safety, a demonstration was held to show how fast one small spark can destroy an entire dorm room. A mock dorm room complete with furniture was set up in
- [Do Only Scandalous Women Make History?](https://news.wcmo.edu/do-only-scandalous-women-make-history/) - Below, Assistant Professor of History Cinnamon Brown describes her Scandalous Women in American History(HIS/WGS 354) course, Fall 2013: It is no secret here at Westminster College that I am a big fan of strong women. From my Wonder Woman shirt to pictures and sayings that adorn my office door, I love to celebrate the many
- [Dr. Rob Havers Speaks at Tulsa Event Honoring Winston Churchill](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-other-other-club-tulsa/) - Dr. Rob Havers, Executive Director of the National Churchill Museum at Westminster College, was honored as the guest speaker at the Other Other Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Other Other Club of Tulsa derives its title from the name taken by Winston Churchill and other kindred souls who took it upon themselves to form the “other
- [Campo Verde HS Principal, Jared Ryan, '01](https://news.wcmo.edu/campo-verde-hs-principal-jared-ryan-01/) - Originally from Lake Ozark, MO, Jared Ryan,Westminster Class of 2001 (Elementary Education major), currently serves as principal at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, AZ. After Westminster, Jared pursued graduate work to earn his MA in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University and Superintendency from Northern Arizona University, plus his ABD - Educational Leadership from
- [Men's Basketball Starts Season With 1-1 Record After Tip Off Classic](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-basketball-starts-season-with-1-1-record-after-tip-off-classic/) - The men's basketball team hosted the Henry P. Iba Tip Off Classic to kick off the 2013-14 season. The Westminster Blue Jays opened play with a 70-66 win over Elmhurst College on Friday night. The Blue Jays went on to play Millikin University on Saturday evening. After a close 31 minutes of play, the Millikin
- [Women's Basketball 0-2 After Tip Off Classic](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-0-2-after-tip-off-classic/) - The women's basketball team hosted the Henry P. Iba Tip Off Classic on Friday and Saturday, November 15-16, to open their season. The Westminster Blue Jays fell to Elmhurst on Friday night, 52-76. On Saturday, they faced Millikin University and lost 54-70. "Elmhurst and Millikin are great competition for us. They both have solid programs,"
- [Cross Country Finalizes Season At NCAA Regionals](https://news.wcmo.edu/cross-country-finalizes-season-at-ncaa-regionals/) - The men's and women's cross country teams finalized their season at the 2013 NCAA DIII Midwest Regionals Cross Country Championships. The Regionals were held at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. on Saturday, November 16. The women's cross country team placed 21st out of 38 teams in the 6K race, finishing first for the St.
- [A Cinderella Story for the Blue Jays, Advancing to NCAA DIII Sweet 16](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-cinderella-story-for-the-blue-jays-advancing-to-ncaa-diii-sweet-16/) - The Westminster men's soccer team is heading to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 after a 1-0 shutout over Gustavus Adolphus College in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday afternoon. The Westminster Blue Jays are writing program history as the first team to make it to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA
- [#Giving Tuesday: A Day of Gratitude and Giving](https://news.wcmo.edu/giving-tuesday-a-day-of-gratitude-and-giving/) - Westminster College has the opportunity along with other universities, small nonprofits, and national companies to help transform Tuesday, December 3, 2013 into the second annual #GivingTuesday, a day to kick off the season of giving. On the heels of Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, people around the world are dedicating a day to philanthropy
- [Students Live in Cardboard City To Raise Awareness of Homelessness](https://news.wcmo.edu/poverty-week-cardboard-city/) - A Cardboard City will appear for one night on the Westminster campus as students live under the conditions homeless people find themselves. Fifteen percent of all Americans live at or below the poverty level and the students want to call attention to their plight. The Campus Activities Board is providing all the materials-cardboard, tape and
- [Students Learn about International Issue of Hunger with Hunger Dinner](https://news.wcmo.edu/poverty-week-hunger-dinner/) - Westminster students will have a better understanding of the one in six Americans who go hungry every day after attending the Hunger Dinner sponsored by the Campus Activities Board at 7 p.m., Nov. 21, in the Hermann Lounge. Participants will draw tickets at random that will assign them to a high, middle, or low income
- [First Annual National Churchill Museum Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House](https://news.wcmo.edu/christmas-tree-lighting-open-house/) - Bring the whole family to the National Churchill Museum on December 2nd for the first annual Christmas tree lighting and open house! We're excited to celebrate the Christmas season with the community. You won't want to miss: Children's Christmas crafts from 4pm to 6pm, A visit from Santa Claus from 4pm to 6pm (don't forget your
- [Westminster College Sophomores Gain New Opportunity for Early Acceptance to Medical School](https://news.wcmo.edu/at-still-agreement/) - Pre-med undergraduate students at Westminster College in Fulton, MO may now gain a fast track into acceptance to medical school. Westminster sophomores now have the opportunity to gain early acceptance into medical school under a new agreement signed between Westminster and A.T. Still University’s (ATSU) Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). With campuses in Fulton,
- [Historical Season Ends For Blue Jays In Sweet 16](https://news.wcmo.edu/historical-season-ends-for-blue-jays-in-sweet-16/) - The Westminster men's soccer team closed out their 2013 season with a 2-0 loss to host Loras College in the Sectionals Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Westminster Blue Jays recorded program history after winning their conference's tournament and advancing past the first round in the NCAA Tournament. The team was the first
- [Why a liberal arts education?](https://news.wcmo.edu/why-a-liberal-arts-education/) - Contributed post by Bob Cowles, Associate Professor of Education and Division Chair for Social Sciences at Westminster College. ‎ Many of today’s students and parents are legitimately asking questions about the value and return on investment of a traditional liberal arts education. Why does a broad-based academic program of study make sense in a world of increasing
- [Eight Football Athletes Named To UMAC All-Conference Teams](https://news.wcmo.edu/eight-football-athletes-named-to-all-conference-teams/) - The Westminster football team had eight student-athletes named to the 2013 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) All-Conference Teams. Senior Troy Temple was honored with the Individual Sportsmanship Award for Westminster. The All-Conference award winners are: Josh Bromberg, Jeremy Hampton, Jeff Dickerson, Ronnie Seals Jr., Mike Washington, Louvis Johnson and Kyle Bryant. Senior Josh Bromberg was
- [History In The Making For The Westminster College Men’s Soccer Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/history-in-the-making-for-the-westminster-college-mens-soccer-team/) - The Westminster College men’s soccer team in Fulton, MO is writing a page for the record books by advancing to the Sectionals Round of the 2013 NCAA Division III Tournament for the first time in the college’s history. They will be traveling to Dubuque, IA on Saturday, Nov. 23, to face the host school, Loras
- [Fine Arts Club Gives Students Two Evenings of Theatre](https://news.wcmo.edu/fine-arts-club-gives-students-two-evenings-of-theatre/) - Westminster College students have the chance Nov. 19 and Nov. 21 to watch their friends on campus perform in an evening of three short comedic plays being presented by the Fine Arts Club at 8 p.m. in the Hermann Lounge on campus. The three presentations are from a collection of one-act plays entitled “All in
- [Westminster Chaplain Jamie Haskins Receives Grant](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-chaplain-jamie-haskins-receives-grant/) - Thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Louisville Institute, the Office of Spiritual Life will be able to support its new intentional Christian community program, scheduled to begin next year. Rev. Jamie Haskins, Westminster Chaplain, applied for the grant, which is through the Louisville Institute's Pastoral Study Project Program. The program is open to all
- [How to be More Successful in an Online Class](https://news.wcmo.edu/how-to-be-more-successful-in-an-online-class/) - Professor Matt Murrie advises students on helpful study and time management tips in this video on succeeding in online classes. He suggests that students attack tasks in pieces--instead of completing a large assignment all at once, they should do it in pieces to make it more manageable. His advice comes just in time for Winter
- [Westminster Students Support the United Way](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-support-the-united-way/) - Giving back to the local community, Westminster students, faculty and staff support the Callaway County United Way throughout the year with financial and volunteer support. "This organization allows me to fulfill my passion for service while giving back to a community I've come to know so well over the span of my college career," says
- [HRH The Prince of Wales presented with the 2013 Sir Winston Churchill Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/2013-winston-churchill-award/) - HRH The Prince of Wales has been presented with the Sir Winston Churchill Award for 2013. The Sir Winston Churchill Award is given to those in public life who are displaying Churchillian qualities and traits by The Churchill Centre (UK). Dr. Rob Havers, Executive Director of the National Churchill Museum was in attendance. He is
- [Westminster Student Attends Summit in Washington, DC on US Drone Attacks](https://news.wcmo.edu/student-attends-drone-summit/) - For Westminster student and Yemen native Sanaa Khan, drone attacks are more than political – they’re personal. She’s determined to spread awareness of the emotional toll that drone use takes on real people and families. Sanaa represented Westminster College at the 2013 Drone Summit, held November 16-17 at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington,
- [On the Spirit of Giving: a #GivingTuesday Reflection](https://news.wcmo.edu/on-the-spirit-of-giving-a-givingtuesday-reflection/) - Contributed by Westminster Director of Spiritual Life, Chaplain and Instructor of Religious Studies Jamie Haskins This morning I had the privilege of talking with Bongiwe, a student from Swaziland. Bongiwe is passionate about providing quality education to low-income students in her home country and it’s her dream to found a non-profit organization that will work
- [Women's Basketball Propels In Second Half To Down Southwestern](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-propels-in-second-half-to-down-southwestern/) - The Westminster women's basketball team came back from a first half deficit to defeat Southwestern University 70-63 Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Westminster Blue Jays met halfway with Southwestern to play at Rhema Bible College and marked their first season win after ending the Tip Off Tournament last weekend with an 0-2 record. "We've been
- [Men's Basketball Drops 2 Over Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/mens-basketball-drops-2-over-weekend/) - The Westminster men's basketball team dropped two games over the weekend to the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and Edgewood College. The Westminster Blue Jays are now 1-3 for the season. The Blue Jays fell 44-69 to MSOE on Saturday evening. A back-and-forth first half ended with a 5-0 MSOE run and a 26-32 deficit
- [Women's Basketball Overpowered By Wartburg](https://news.wcmo.edu/womens-basketball-overpowered-by-wartburg/) - The Westminster women's basketball team was overpowered by Wartburg College Tuesday evening after the game was delayed an hour due to a citywide power outage. The Blue Jays fell 61-74, bringing their overall record to 1-3. A slow start to the game left the Blue Jays up 6-0 four minutes into play. They held the
- [Liberal Arts and a Business Education: Professor Selcen Phelps Believes in Both](https://news.wcmo.edu/liberal-arts-and-a-business-education/) - “We urgently need businessmen who can combine creativity with critical thinking, open mindedness with ethical decisions, analytical skills with wisdom, and who can collaborate with experts from every discipline. This is why I believe in business education, and liberal arts education.” So says Westminster College business professor Dr. Selcen Phelps in a blog post in
- [Westminster Hosts Missouri Chamber's Leadership in Practice Program](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-hosts-missouri-chambers-leadership-in-practice-program/) - The Leadership in Practice summer program, held on the campus of Westminster College for four days each June provides students from across the state with real-life activities and challenges, plus mentoring and insight from top leaders in the civic and corporate worlds, to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The program, offered by the
- [Westminster Students Gain Valuable Experience Through Summer Internships](https://news.wcmo.edu/riley-zack-wells-fargo-internship/) - Westminster students are keeping themselves busy and gaining valuable career experiences through summer internships. Two of these students, rising seniors Gracie Koonce '19 KAѲ and Riley Zack '19 ΦΔΘ found their internships through their participation in the Blue Blazers Investment Committee. Below, they share their experiences and how Westminster has helped them unlock the power in their
- [New Professor Profile: Dr. Johanna Morrow](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-professor-profile-dr-johanna-morrow/) - Get to know Dr. Johanna Morrow, Visiting Instructor of Biology Education: BA, Biological Sciences from University of Missouri; MHA, Health Management and Informatics from University of Missouri; Ph.D., Division of Biological Sciences from University of Missouri TEACHING & CAREER What is one piece of advice for students taking your class? Don’t be afraid to ask questions;
- [Westminster in Top 15% of US Colleges, Top 3 Missouri Colleges for Highest Alumni Salaries](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-in-top-15-of-us-colleges-top-3-missouri-colleges-for-highest-alumni-salaries/) - Westminster College is among the top 15% of four-year colleges and universities nationwide for alumni earning potential, and ranked third in the state of Missouri, according to reporting by Payscale.com. According to Payscale's research, the median salary of mid-career Westminster College graduates (alumni with 10 or more years of work experience) is $100,500. Westminster alumni
- [New Professor Profile: Dr. Anisur Rahman](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-professor-profile-dr-anisur-rahman/) - Get to know Dr. Anisur Rahman, Assistant Professor of Finance and Economics Education: Doctorate in Finance from Florida International University in Miami; MBA from Willamette University in Oregon; BBA from Khulna University in Khulna, Bangladesh TEACHING & CAREER You teach finance. What are your classes like? I greatly enjoy teaching finance! I emphasize learning the quantitative
- [Villarreal named Head Track and Field, Assistant Football Coach](https://news.wcmo.edu/villarreal-named-head-track-and-field-assistant-football-coach/) - Josh Villarreal has been named the Head Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach at Westminster, along with a secondary duty of coaching the offensive line for football, announced Director of Athletics Matt Mitchell. "I am extremely grateful for the support and backing of the athletics department and the Westminster faculty and staff," said Villarreal.
- [Green Named Head Cross Country Coach](https://news.wcmo.edu/green-named-head-cross-country-coach/) - Andrew Green has been named the Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Matt Mitchell. "I am very excited to take over the cross country program at Westminster," said Green. "This being my fifth year at school and fourth year in Division III athletics, I am up to the
- [Henderson Steps Down, Stafford Named Westminster Softball Head Coach](https://news.wcmo.edu/stafford-named-westminster-softball-head-coach/) - After his four successful seasons as the Westminster Softball Head Coach, Joe Henderson will step aside to a smaller assistant role on the team. His assistant for the last four years, Sara Stafford, is named the Head Coach effective immediately. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity and for the players I'm jumping in with," said
- [New Professor Profile: Dr. Tami Ensor](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-professor-profile-dr-tami-ensor/) - Get to know Dr. Tami Ensor, Assistant Professor of Education Education: Ed.D in Literacy from University of Missouri - Columbia Twitter: @TamiEnsor TEACHING & CAREER What is one piece of advice for students taking your class? Be ready to learn! Have initiative, participate, follow through and always do your best! How would your students describe
- [Westminster Student Helps Inspire Chicago Youth Through Buddy's Helpers](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-student-helps-inspire-chicago-youth-through-buddys-helpers/) - Madison Ekern (left) poses with young student-athletes honored for their community service by the "Making a Difference On and Off the Field" campaign (Photo courtesy of Jon Woo and the Chicago Tribune) Westminster junior Madison Ekern of Chicago, Illinois is helping to spread the Westminster College commitment to servant leadership through the "Making a Difference On
- [Westminster Students Offered Support Services at New Success Center ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-offered-support-services-at-new-success-center/) - When Westminster students return in the fall, they will be greeted by a new and innovative area in Reeves Library which is the first phase in centralizing academic student support services. After two years of study on student retention, Dr. Ingrid Ilinca, Associate Dean of Student Success, worked in partnership with Angela Grogan, Director of Library
- [Westminster Alumnus Steve Bowen Featured in CPO Rising Magazine](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alumnus-steve-bowen-featured-in-cpo-rising-magazine/) - Steven Bowen '82 ΒΘΠ from Duxbury, Massachusetts, has been recognized as a leader in his industry in a profile in CPO Rising magazine, a publication for procurement officers. The article, part of the magazine's Procurement Influencer series, tracks Bowen's success through his 30-year career in procurement, operations, and manufacturing consulting. Bowen founded his company, Maine Pointe,
- [Westminster Alumnus Leader Moves Into New Executive Position  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alumnus-leader-moves-into-new-executive-position/) - Many Westminster names fill the columns of business news in America's major metropolitan areas as young Westminster alumni take their place as leaders of industry. In recent months, one of those names was Chris Panettiere '93 ΦΔΘ from Atlanta, Georgia, who moved into the position of Senior Vice President of Employees Benefits for Lockton, the world's largest
- [Westminster Student Kyle Kroll's Nonprofit Offers Sports Opportunities to Low-Income Children](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-student-kyle-krolls-nonprofit-offers-sports-opportunities-to-low-income-children/) - Kyle Kroll ’19 ΣΑΕ, a senior and Business Administration and Marketing major from Montgomery City, Missouri, founded the nonprofit Give & Play to provide opportunities for low-income children to participate in athletics. Below, hear more from Kyle about his organization, his plans for after graduation, and how Westminster helped him discover the power in his
- [Westminster Hero Honored 51 Years Later ](https://news.wcmo.edu/philip-sauer-honored-51-years-after-his-death/) - U.S. Marine First Lt. Philip H Sauer, '65 gave his life to try to save the lives of the rest of his five-man artillery observer team on April 24, 1967, in an ambush on a wet cliff near Khe Sanh during the Vietnam Conflict. With one comrade cut down by enemy fire, Sauer used his .45 caliber pistol to hold off
- [Westminster Graduate Starts Advanced Studies in Public Policy ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-graduate-starts-advanced-studies-in-public-policy/) - Ayush Manandhar '17 of Kathmandu, Nepal can't wait for August, when he will start the next chapter of his life as a graduate student in the Public Policy program at Georgetown University. His parents, Dr. Prabin Manandhar and Ms. Arati Manandhar, instilled the importance of public service in him at a young age. His father worked in the international development sector. Also, growing up
- [Westeryears: The Mustard Seed—"Anything That Isn't Given Away, They Can Sell." ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-mustard-seed/) - The First Mustard Seed Group, from the Blue Jay Yearbook 1921 In the early years of Westminster, campus activities had no person in charge, organized plan, or source of financing. Various students who were interested in a certain activity or cause would pick up the responsibilities for that particular area, come up with finances, and keep it going. Realizing how
- [Westeryears: The Scandal That Led To Swope Chapel ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-scandal-that-led-to-swope-chapel/) - Swope Chapel is a cherished source of past memories for Westminster College. Margaret "Maggie" Christman Swope had been convinced by Rev. John J. Rice, Jr. '06, the grandson of Nathan L. Rice, first president of Westminster who gave the cornerstone dedication address for the founding of the College, that the best memorial she could leave for her son,
- [A Glorious Photo Finish for This Westminster Alumni Couple ](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-glorious-photo-finish-for-this-westminster-alumni-couple/) - Photograph Courtesy of Jason Masters and Little Rock Soirée Magazine One Westminster couple first met at the Oaklawn Race Track in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and they have been a winning combination ever since. Although Matt Finch '97 ΣΧ says he knows nothing about picking horses, when an old friend introduced him to Casey Sparkman '97 KKΓ at
- [Four Westminster Alumni Graduate from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine](https://news.wcmo.edu/four-westminster-alumni-graduate-from-kirksville-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/) - Four new doctors have entered the workforce ready to unleash the power in purpose. Kyle Klahs '14 ΔΤΔ, Matt Roehrs '13 ΔΤΔ, Jacob Burch '14 ΔΤΔ, and Taylor Allen '14 ΔΤΔ all graduated from A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine on May 19, 2018. The fraternity brothers and medical school classmates were joined at their graduation ceremony by
- [Dr. Gibson Becomes First to Hold Langton Professorship ](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-gibson-becomes-first-to-hold-langton-professorship/) - Professor of Political Science Dr. Tobias Gibson has been named the first recipient of the Dr. John Langton Professorship of Legal Studies and Political Science. "I am honored to be the inaugural recipient of this professorship honoring a man whose career I hope to emulate but could never equal," says Dr. Gibson. "I intend to make
- [Cheer on the Royals at WC Night at Kauffman Stadium June 13](https://news.wcmo.edu/wc-night-at-kauffman-stadium-june-13/) - Join the Westminster community — alumni, faculty, staff, and students — to cheer on the Kansas City Royals. June 13, 2018, at 7:15 p.m. Kansas City Royals vs. Cincinnati Reds Don't miss out! Get your tickets today. If ordering after Friday, June 8, please pick up your tickets at the stadium from Sarah Munns at gate A. Click to purchase tickets for
- [[Photos] Mueller Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony Recap](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-mueller-stadium-groundbreaking-ceremony-recap/) - Westminster College broke ground in a June 7 ceremony for a new $4 million dollar athletic stadium made possible by the generosity of alumnus Kent Mueller ’62 and his wife Judy. View photos from the ceremony below.
- [Rare Churchill Painting Acquired by National Churchill Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/rare-churchill-painting-acquired-by-national-churchill-museum/) - An exquisite painting by Sir Winston Churchill titled Lake Scene at Norfolk has been donated by the Monsanto Company to the National Churchill Museum. The circa 1935 painting — titled Lake Scene at Norfolk — was unveiled during a brief ceremony at the museum June 8, the 103rd anniversary of Churchill receiving his first set
- [Watch the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Westminster's New Athletic Stadium](https://news.wcmo.edu/watch-the-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-westminsters-new-athletic-stadium/) - Westminster and local officials had much to celebrate as they broke ground in a June 7 ceremony for a new $4 million dollar athletic stadium made possible by the generosity of alumnus Kent Mueller '62 and his wife Judy.
- [Liridona Osmanaj '14: A Power in Purpose Profile](https://news.wcmo.edu/liridona-osmanaj-14-a-power-in-purpose-profile/) - Liridona Osmanaj '14 is a force to be reckoned with: from fighting corruption in her work with the United Nations Development Programme, to empowering young people and fighting for gender equality in Kosovo, to competing on The Voice of Albania, she brings energy, enthusiasm and a leader's heart to whatever new challenge she faces. This
- [Groundbreaking Set For New Mueller Stadium at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/groundbreaking-set-for-new-mueller-stadium-at-westminster-college/) - Westminster College officials and local dignitaries will gather at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, for the official groundbreaking of the new Mueller Stadium at Priest Field on Hickman Avenue in Fulton, Missouri. The public is invited to attend. The new athletic stadium is being made possible due to a $3 million gift from Westminster
- [College Officials Break Ground on New Athletic Stadium](https://news.wcmo.edu/college-officials-break-ground-on-new-athletic-stadium/) - Kent and Judy Mueller Increase Gift From $3 Million to $4 Million The dream of a new athletic stadium for Westminster College took the first step June 7 as college and local officials gathered with approximately 100 supporters on Priest Field to break ground for the new facility. "This is truly a great day for the Blue
- [Westminster Alumnae Executive Director of New Area Economic Development Council ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alumnae-executive-director-of-new-area-economic-development-council/) - When the newly formed Unified Economic Development Council (UEDC) in Louisiana, Missouri was looking for an Executive Director, they could not have chosen a better qualified leader for the job than Maggie (Thiel) Neff '07 KKΓ from Louisiana. "I am very excited about this new role in my hometown," Maggie stated. "I've always been passionate about this community and
- [Westminster Students Named to Spring 2018 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-named-to-spring-2018-deans-list/) - Final grades for the semester are in, and 235 Westminster students have been named to the Spring 2018 Dean's List for exemplary performance. This semester's list includes 19 freshmen, 47 sophomores, 67 juniors and 102 seniors for this prestigious honor. The Dean's List recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must have
- [Westeryears: Truman's Commencement Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-trumans-commencement-address/) - As the 107 graduates gathered on June 8, 1964, for the outdoor commencement exercises—the largest Westminster graduating class in the school's history at that time—they had no idea that, rather than the customary sage advice and motivational urgings delivered by most orators on this occasion, their famous commencement speaker for the day would give them
- [Westeryears: The Story Behind Latshaw Plaza](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-story-behind-latshaw-plaza/) - People come from all over the world to see the famous "Breakthrough" sculpture, created from eight panels of the original Berlin Wall by Sir Winston Churchill's granddaughter Edwina Sandys and located adjacent to the restored 17th century Christopher Wren church on campus, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. The magnificent sculpture stands on
- [Westminster Students to Launch Preschool in Uganda](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-to-launch-a-preschool-in-uganda/) - Nicolas Lopez, Joseph Opoku, Jephte Ngendo, and Madi Loescher. Photo Courtesy of The Fulton Sun. Westminster College student Jephte Ngendo '20 is heading back to Uganda to start his second preschool. Yes, his second preschool. He founded the first one shortly after graduating high school, to help fill education gaps experienced by refugee children. He had experienced the
- [Westminster Faculty Work to Combat Health Issues in Tanzania](https://news.wcmo.edu/tanzania-rotary/) - From left: Professor Emeritus Bob Hansen; Ivy Case, midwife from Columbia, Missouri; Doc Kritzer, Callaway County leader; Professor Dawn Holliday; Brent Wilson, area engineer; and Professor Amanda Gowin. Westminster Professors Dawn Holliday and Amanda Gowin, along with Professor Emeritus Bob Hansen, Callaway County leader Doc Kritzer and area engineer Brent Wilson traveled to remote Tanzania
- [SOAR Summer Orientation Days Welcome Future Blue Jays](https://news.wcmo.edu/soar-summer-orientation-days-welcome-future-blue-jays/) - On Saturday, May 19, a group of future Westminster students and their families arrived on campus to get acquainted with their future home at Westminster on SOAR day (Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration). All admitted students who have paid their deposit are invited to select a day to visit campus, meet their seminar professor, register
- [Outstanding Senior Awards Presented at Columns Ceremony This Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/outstanding-senior-awards-presented-at-columns-ceremony-this-year/) - Before the Class of 2018 passed through the Columns and back into the world, Alumni Council President Kristen Jackson presented the Alumni Association Outstanding Senior Award, a change of venue from previous years. Established in 1977, this is Westminster's most prestigious award for graduating seniors. The award honors a well-respected graduating senior for service to
- [Senior Class President Offers Advice to Westminster Graduates](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-class-president-offers-advise-to-westminster-graduates/) - In keeping with commencement tradition at Westminster, Senior Class President Joseph Opoku '18 delivered remarks to members of his the Class of 2018 at the commencement ceremony. Here is his message to his classmates (watch the address here): Board of Trustees, President Lamkin, Faculty & Staff, Parents, Honored guests and fellow graduates – Welcome. Thank
- [President Lamkin Urges Graduates to Be Bold, Serve Others, and Have Passion](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-lamkin-urges-graduates-to-be-bold-serve-others-and-have-passion/) - Westminster President Dr. Fletch Lamkin had the privilege of delivering the commencement address to the Class of 2018. For those who were not in attendance, here are his remarks (watch the address here): Members of the Graduating Class of 2018, Parents, Staff, Faculty, Trustees, Friends of Westminster, and Honored Guests: The rule of thumb is
- [Public Relations Course Provides Students with Skills Needed for Future Endeavors](https://news.wcmo.edu/public-relations-course-provides-students-with-skills-needed-for-future-endeavors/) - The Public Relations course, taught in the Spring, ran two public relations campaigns this semester. By Westminster students Alex Dickneite '19, Nick Hardeman '18, Madi Ingram '20, Lucy Krejci, and Alayna Stark '20 The Spring semester has been a busy one for the students in Professor Keith Hardeman’s Public Relations course, as they got a
- [Wally Head Receives Trustee Distinguished Service Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/wally-head-receives-trustee-distinguished-service-award/) - From left: Westminster President Dr. Fletch Lamkin, Wally Head '72 FIJI and Chair of the Board of Trustees John M. Panettiere '59 ΦΔΘ The Westminster Board of Trustees selected Wally Head ’72 FIJI as the 2018 recipient of the Trustee Distinguished Service Award at the Board's spring meeting on May 5. Trustee Head has demonstrated dedication
- [Two New Greek Organizations Coming to Westminster in Fall of 2018](https://news.wcmo.edu/two-new-greek-orgs-coming-to-westminster-fall-of-2018/) - Vice President and Dean of Student Life Bomani Spell announced this week that two new Greek organization chapters will be chartered on Westminster's campus during the Fall semester 2018: Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded in 1920 at the historically black Howard University in Washington, D.C. The
- [Westeryears:  Looking for A Lady—Part One](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-looking-for-a-lady-part-one/) - Written by Westeryears Guest Columnist Jenny Grey, Editor of The Fulton Sun, as a two-part article which originally appeared in The Fulton Sun For years, a mysterious statue has resided in a niche at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. Much of her story has been lost in the mists of time. She’s
- [Students Tour KU Sports Performance Center](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-tour-ku-sports-performance-center/) - A group of Westminster students traveled with Dr. Therese Miller, Director of Health and Exercise Science at Westminster College, to the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS to tour the KU Sports Performance Center. Tour guide for the visit was Andrea Hudy, a nationally acclaimed sport performance coach and author. Hudy, the Assistant Athletics Director
- [Westeryears:  Looking for a Lady Part Two](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-looking-for-a-lady-part-two/) - A tiny statue of St. Mary holding baby Jesus lives in an alcove over the door of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. The story of the statue has mostly been a mystery. Photo courtesy of The Fulton Sun. This is Part Two in a story originally written for The Fulton Sun
- [The Remley Women’s Center: A Year in Review](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-remley-womens-center-a-year-in-review/) - As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to a close, we at the Remley Women’s Center look back on a great year centered on support, awareness, and celebration. For the complete highlights of our year, please see our annual newsletter. Our amazing interns served as student advocates to support campus survivors of gender-based violence. Our
- [New Dean of Faculty is "With the Band"](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-dean-of-faculty-is-with-the-band/) - By day our new Westminster Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Dr. Charles David Roebuck, is deeply immersed in academia. But at night, his artistic side has found a new outlet. And on Sunday, June 3, the Westminster Community can see him perform live. Not every college can boast having a Dean
- [New Westminster Young Trustee Named](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-westminster-young-trustee-named/) - In his welcoming remarks at this year's May 12 commencement exercises, Chairman of the Westminster Board of Trustees John M. Panettiere '59 ΦΔΘ, from Alex City, Alabama announced the appointment of a new Young Trustee to the Board. "I am pleased to announce that our newest Young Trustee is graduating senior Natalie Corrigan, a member
- [New Greek Organizations: A Westminster Waves Interview With Bomani Spell, VP and Dean of Student Life](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-greek-organizations-westminster-waves-bomani-spell/) - In a recent Westminster Waves interview, Westminster Vice President and Dean of Student Life Bomani Spell discusses the addition of two new Greek organizations planned for the fall of 2018: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The groups were founded roughly 100 years ago on the campus of Howard University: Omega Psi
- [Late Night Breakfast Offers Stress Relief and Celebration of Community as Finals Week Arrives](https://news.wcmo.edu/late-night-breakfast-spring-2018/) - Spring finals have begun at Westminster, and with them comes a beloved Westminster tradition: Late Night Breakfast. Each semester, Westminster's faculty and staff take over the Backer Dining Hall the night before finals begin to serve students a late night meal of breakfast food favorites, allowing students to blow off steam with friends and strengthening
- [Exclusive Leadership Training for Aspiring Blue Jays](https://news.wcmo.edu/leadership-in-practice-2018/) - The Leadership in Practice summer program held on the campus of Westminster College for four days each June provides students from across the state with real-life activities and challenges, plus mentoring and insight from top leaders in the civic and corporate worlds, to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The program, offered
- [Commencement Day 2018: Schedule of events](https://news.wcmo.edu/commencement-day-2018-schedule-of-events/) - Above, last year's graduating Class of 2017 poses for its senior photo. Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Keep reading for a comprehensive look at Commencement Weekend. Commencement information is also available on the graduation page on the Westminster website. If you are unable to attend, commencement will be live-streamed here. Friday, May 11 5
- [New Members Welcomed to Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-members-welcomed-to-delta-mu-delta-business-honor-society/) - Nine Westminster students were inducted into the Xi NU chapter of Delta Mu Delta Honorary Business Society in a ceremony on April 26. Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of student members at its affiliated colleges and universities. The society was founded in 1913 by the Dean of Harvard
- [Desmond Yengi '09: From War Torn Sudan to Harvard University](https://news.wcmo.edu/desmond-yengi-09-from-war-torn-sudan-to-harvard-university/) - The extraordinary life journey of Desmond Yengi, Class of 2009, has taken him from fleeing for his life at the age of four in war torn Sudan to post-doctoral work at Harvard University. The gunshots of government soldiers brought an end to life as Desmond knew it as he and his aunt were forced to flee the family
- [New Alpha Chi members to be inducted May 12](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-alpha-chi-members-to-be-inducted-may-12/) - The Missouri Delta chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society announced this week the names of 19 students who have accepted the invitation to join Westminster College’s most prestigious academic honor society. Membership in Alpha Chi is restricted to the top 10 percent of the senior class and top 5 percent of the junior class. 2018-19 Members
- [Congratulations to the 2018-19 Skulls of Seven](https://news.wcmo.edu/congratulations-to-the-2018-19-skulls-of-seven/) - Westminster College is proud to present the 122nd August Society of the Skulls of Seven. Founded in 1898, this society is a mystical organization tasked with preserving the traditions and upholding the ideals of Westminster College. It prides itself on championing seven worthy virtues: tradition, history, scholarship, loyalty and friendship, citizenship, service and honor. Members
- [Jeff Owens elected to Board of Trustees](https://news.wcmo.edu/jeff-owens-elected-to-board-of-trustees/) - Jeff Owens '87 ΒΘΠ of Peoria, Illinois, has been elected to Westminster's Board of Trustees. Owens is the Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Technology Services Inc., the global leader in industrial and IT services that helps businesses run smoothly. Founded in 1985, ATS employs 3,400 people and is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, with offices and service
- [High School Students to Gain Summer STEM Experience with Westminster's STEM Academy](https://news.wcmo.edu/stem-academy-registration-2018/) - High school students can still register to spend five activity-packed days living on the Westminster College campus during the Westminster STEM Academy. Through more than eight labs and events, participants will engage in scientific research practices that professionals use across the scientific disciplines of environmental science, computer science, chemistry, and biology. From July 8-12 students will enjoy an
- [[Photos] Commencement 2018 Recap](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-commencement-2018-recap/) - The Westminster Class of 2018 received their diplomas and passed through the Columns out into the world to unleash the power in their purpose on Saturday, May 12. View photos of Commencement Weekend below. Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
- [Columbia College Dean Named New Dean of Faculty at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/roebuck-named-new-dean-of-faculty-at-westminster-college/) - Westminster President Dr. Fletch Lamkin named a Columbia College dean with over 40 years of higher education experience, 17 of which are in administration, as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Westminster College. Dr. Charles David Roebuck, Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Columbia College in
- [A Second Celebration at The Columns](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-second-celebration-at-the-columns/) - The Columns Ceremony, as the final ritual a Westminster senior class undergoes, is always a grand celebration. On rare occasions, though, the Ceremony has been cause for another celebration and rite of passage. This Saturday, when Kendall Johnson '18 KKΓ from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed through the Columns, a surprise was waiting for her. On the
- [Celebrate the Royal Wedding at National Churchill Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/celebrate-the-royal-wedding-at-national-churchill-museum/) - For those who want to share in the Royal family wedding celebration of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle but have no desire to awake at 4 a.m. CST this Saturday, May 19, the National Churchill Museum has a special treat. The Museum will host a wedding celebration for the
- [Barbecue Planned for Students Interested in Transferring to Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/transfer-student-bbq-2018/) - The Admissions office is very excited to host a Transfer Summer BBQ! On Friday, June 22, 2018, students interested in transferring to Westminster College are invited to our beautiful campus to enjoy Mojo’s BBQ with some of our current students and learn more about the opportunities for success at Westminster. We encourage prospective students to
- [ChristiAna Dunham: A New Westminster Graduate Realizing Her Dreams](https://news.wcmo.edu/christiana-dunham-a-new-westminster-graduate-realizing-her-dreams/) - Many great success stories will walk across the stage when the Class of 2018 receives diplomas at commencement exercises, but one of the most inspiring is the story of ChristiAna Dunham from St. Louis, Missouri. ChristiAna was raised with her sister 11 months apart by a single mom. Her mother believed deeply in the value
- [Bill Daniels '71 to Receive 2018 Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/bill-daniels-2018-boy-scouts-distinguished-citizen-award/) - Bill Daniels '71 FIJI of Quincy, Illinois has been selected by the Boy Scouts of America Mississippi Valley Council to receive the Distinguished Citizen Award on May 20. "The Mississippi Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to recognize an individual who personifies the spirit of the values of Scouting," the organization stated in a
- [Coming Soon — Westminster Night at Busch Stadium on May 17!](https://news.wcmo.edu/coming-soon-westminster-night-at-busch-stadium-on-may-17/) - Join the Blue Jay Nation on Westminster Night at Busch Stadium, set for May 17. Cheer on the Cardinals with your Westminster family at the biggest alumni event of the year! Read on for information on the game, a special pre-game at Paddy O's, the Cardinals Ticket Raffle, and the link to purchase tickets at
- [Alumni Invited to Westminster Research Trip to the Galapagos Islands](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-invited-to-westminster-research-trip-to-the-galapagos-islands/) - Westminster alumni are invited to join a summer research trip to the Galapagos Islands January 4-14, 2019, which is being jointly sponsored by Westminster and Baker University. The 11-day program will include visits to landmarks such as Tortuga Bay, Black Turtle Cove, and Sante Fe Island, plus the opportunity to explore two biodiverse reserves on
- [Westminster group attends regional health education conference](https://news.wcmo.edu/meeting-of-minds-wellness-center/) - Members of The Wellness Center, faculty and peer health educators from Westminster College attended a two-day Meeting of the Minds conference April 5-7 in Kansas City. Meeting of the Minds is a regional NASPA prevention and health education conference for BACCHUS initiatives. The conference unites college and university peer educators and their advisors, administrators and campus
- [Westminster Student Earns National Leader Fellowship ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-student-earns-national-leader-fellowship/) - Madison Ekern, '20 KKΓ from Chicago, Illinois, has been notified she is one of 268 student leaders to be named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow. This award is bestowed upon student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities through the country. "I am very excited that I was awarded this opportunity to become Westminster's
- [Westminster Professor Cliff Cain to be Published in International Journal and in Book on Interfaith Appreciation](https://news.wcmo.edu/cliff-cain-article-international-journal-philosophy-theology/) - An article by Rev. Dr. Clifford Chalmers Cain has been accepted for publication in The International Journal of Philosophy and Theology. Dr. Cain is the Harrod C.S. Lewis Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at Westminster College. The article, entitled “The Re-Judaization of Christian Theology after
- [Students Reflect on Their Greek Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-reflect-on-their-greek-experience/) - Greek life has existed at Westminster almost as long as the College itself. Joining a fraternity or sorority on campus provides many of Westminster's students with social activities, service opportunities, and academic encouragement that help them find success at Westminster and beyond. Many of Westminster's most loyal alumni are members of Greek organizations. Read on
- [Nine Extraordinary Individuals Honored During Alumni Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/nine-extraordinary-individuals-honored-during-alumni-weekend/) - Award winners (left to right) are Adam Kloppe, David Boyce, Bruce Cameron, Dr. Serena Lowe, Giles Fowler, Dr. Bill Elsea, Jamie Haskins, Katie Pilgram-Kloppe, and Anne Schneider. Nine extraordinary individuals were recognized at the Alumni Award Convocation ceremony April 21 during Alumni Weekend at Westminster College. Five were given Alumni Achievement Awards for their distinguished
- [Remembering Richard: Dr. Richard Mattingly, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Emeritus Dean of Faculty (1938-2018)](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-richard-mattingly-1939-2018/) - On Tuesday, April 3, Westminster lost one of its legends, Dr. Richard Mattingly, who served the College for nearly 35 years as Professor of Philosophy, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of Faculty. Richard’s contributions to Westminster College were immeasurable, and he touched the lives of countless faculty, staff, and students. He will be
- [Undergraduate Scholars Forum will Celebrate the Liberal Arts on April 19](https://news.wcmo.edu/usf-2018/) - On Thursday, April 19, members of the Westminster community will come together to hear more than 100 student presentations in the 2018 Undergraduate Scholars Forum. The forum, which begins at 9 a.m. in Coulter Science Center, will feature student research on topics such as architectural design, economics, education, security studies, math, archaeology, biology, and feminism,
- [President Lamkin Commits to "Dreaming Big" at Presidential Installation Ceremony](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-lamkin-commits-to-dreaming-big-at-presidential-installation-ceremony/) - President Lamkin spoke to a full house in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, following his installation as the 22nd President of Westminster College on Saturday afternoon, April 21. Most important of all, I want to see us recapture the true spirit of Westminster…that confidence…that passion…that optimism which makes the impossible possible. We’ve
- [Upcoming Churchill Singers Concert Performs Songs of Communion and Charity](https://news.wcmo.edu/upcoming-churchill-singers-concert-performs-songs-of-communion-and-charity/) - Westminster College’s Churchill Singers are wrapping up final rehearsals for their upcoming concert Caritas & Communion: Songs of Fellowship. The concert is Friday night, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. Westminster Today caught up with Dr. Natasia Sexton, Churchill Singers conductor and Associate Professor of Music, and
- [Second Annual Greek Challenge Raises $1.5 Million for Westminster Fund](https://news.wcmo.edu/2018-greek-challenge-results/) - The Second Annual Greek Challenge wrapped up Saturday, March 31 and brought in more than $1.5 million dollars in gifts and new pledges to the Westminster Fund. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity won the competition for most dollars raised, bringing in a total of $314, 515. Phi Kappa Psi won for the best alumni participation
- [New Members Elected to Westminster College Board of Trustees](https://news.wcmo.edu/bot-new-members-spring-2018/) - Five new members and one emeritus member have been elected to the Westminster College Board of Trustees. The new members are Barbara Absher of St. Louis, Missouri; Jim Bennett '92 ΒΘΠ of St. Louis, Missouri; Betsy Humphreys '83 KAѲ of Des Peres, Missouri; Ken Murer '87 ΣΧ of St. Louis, Missouri; and Scott Wilson '74 ΦΔΘ of St. Louis,
- [This Summer at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/this-summer-at-westminster/) - Westminster College will offer a range of enriching opportunities for young people this summer. Learn more about each of this year's programs below. Pick Up 3 — Summer Online Courses, May 14 - June 1 \ June 4 - July 13 Westminster summer term courses are a great opportunity to earn credit in major and general
- [Novelist Bruce Cameron to Receive Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/novelist-bruce-cameron-to-receive-alumni-achievement-award/) - W. Bruce Cameron '78 ΣΧ from Los Angeles, California, will receive a Westminster College Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. An American author, columnist and humorist, Cameron is best known for his book series A Dog's Purpose, which and made him a #1 New York Times bestselling author as well
- [Westeryears: Student Conduct in the Early Days of Westminster ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-student-conduct-in-the-early-days-of-westminster/) - When the Westminster Board of Trustees met for their June 1860 meeting, they approved a college catalog that among other matters set out rules for expected student conduct. College students today who sometimes feel campus rules are too strict would do well to re-examine some of these rules set out for Westminster students of yesteryear: Students are
- [Catch Fletch with Alumni Engagement Director Sarah Munns](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-with-alumni-engagement-director-sarah-munns/) - This week’s Catch Fletch episode finds President Lamkin traveling around campus in a golf cart discussing Alumni Weekend 2018 with Alumni Engagement Director Sarah Munns.
- [Betas Celebrate 150th Anniversary](https://news.wcmo.edu/betas-celebrate-150th-anniversary/) - The Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding at Westminster College on April 21 during Alumni Weekend with a banquet in the Backer Dining Room. James D. Flink '83 from Columbia, MO served as Master of Ceremonies for the event, which drew 220 people. Welcoming remarks
- [New Columns Tradition at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-columns-tradition-at-westminster/) - A new tradition was initiated April 20 during Alumni Weekend at Westminster College. Members of the Golden Anniversary Class of 1968 were honored with a special Columns Ceremony on Friday morning. In the past, tradition dictated that Westminster students could only pass through the Columns to enter campus for the first official time at Freshman Convocation
- [Board Chair Panettiere Announces Million Dollar Challenge Met at Alumni Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/board-chair-panettiere-announces-million-dollar-challenge-met-at-alumni-weekend/) - Westminster Board of Trustees Chair John M. Panettiere '59 ΦΔΘ announced the million dollar fundraising challenge he issued had been met when he spoke at the presidential installation ceremony Saturday, April 21. At the February trustees meeting, Panettiere pledged to match all Westminster Fund gifts and pledges of $50,000 or more received by April 30
- [Catch Fletch: Serving Lunch with Shana Trager, Director of Dining Services](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-dining-hall/) - This week on “Catch Fletch,” President Lamkin is in the kitchen of the Backer Dining Room helping to prepare lunch for a hungry campus and speaking with Shana Trager, Director of Dining Services, about the food service at Westminster.
- [David Boyce to Receive Alumni Achievement Award from Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/david-boyce-alumni-achievement-award/) - David H. Boyce '68 ΒΘΠ from Arnold, Maryland, will receive a Westminster College Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. Boyce is a retired journalist and communicator whose last position was as Public Relations Vice President for AT&T Consumer Products (1994-1998), the unit that developed, sold and serviced residential and
- [British officials visit National Churchill Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/british-officials-visit-national-churchill-museum/) - From left: Fabiola Moreno de Alboran, British Consul General in Chicago John Saville, Honorary Consul for Missouri Mark Sutherland and National Churchill Museum director Tim Riley discuss the museum's rich history during a visit April 4. Newly appointed British Consul General in Chicago John Saville, along with his wife and Honorary Consul for Missouri Mark
- [Katie Pilgram-Kloppe to Receive Young Alumni Achievement Award from Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/pilgram-kloppe-to-receive-young-alumni-achievement-award-from-westminster-college/) - Katie Pilgram-Kloppe '08 KAѲ from Maplewood, Missouri (originally from Gerald, Missouri), will receive a Westminster College Young Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. Pilgram-Kloppe is the River's Edge Zoological Manager at the Saint Louis Zoo. In this role, she oversees the day-to-day care and management of a variety of
- [Jack Baumstark Appointed to Executive Committee of Westminster College Board of Trustees](https://news.wcmo.edu/jack-baumstark-appointed-to-executive-committee-of-westminster-college-board-of-trustees/) - The Westminster College Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of John T. Baumstark '67 ΣΑΕ to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. A Trustee since 2016, Baumstark is currently the chair of the Investment Committee, has been a substantial supporter to all of the College’s capital campaigns, and has made
- [Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembered at Westminster on 50th Anniversary of His Death ](https://news.wcmo.edu/martin-luther-king-jr-remembered-at-westminster-on-50th-anniversary-of-his-death/) - Members of the Westminster community gathered at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury the night of April 4, to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his death. The service began with a welcome and reflections from College Chaplain Rev. Jamie Haskins and Kiva Nice-Webb, Chaplain Resident and Coordinator of Community Engagement. "It is fitting that we
- [ATS Provides Six Westminster Students with Summer Internships](https://news.wcmo.edu/ats-provides-six-westminster-students-with-summer-internships/) - Students from left to right: Jacob Money, Kyle Kroll, Danny Chicas, Destiney Speech, Anna Kolb, Andrew Young, Macalah Danielsen, Cristo Tabares, Madison Gipe, Seth Cline, Cooper Smith, William Stonecipher, Trevor Rhoads Last month, Jeff Owens '87 ΒΘΠ, who is the President and CEO of Advanced Technology Services (ATS), invited Westminster students on a trip to
- [Alumni Return to Campus for a Joyful Alumni Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-return-to-campus-for-a-joyful-alumni-weekend/) - Alumni Weekend 2018 at Westminster was a huge success with more than six hundred alumni and guests enjoying the weekend of activities. The Old Guard luncheon, held in the Hermann Lounge April 20, drew 85 alumni and guests who received a brief summary of all the exciting news being made at Westminster by President Lamkin
- [[Photos] Alumni Weekend 2018 Recap](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-alumni-weekend-2018-recap/) - Hundreds of Westminster College alumni came home to campus the weekend of April 20-22 to reminisce and reconnect with their classmates, professors, and friends. View photos of the festivities below! Alumni Awards Convocation Beta Theta Pi 150th Anniversary Celebration Old Guard Luncheon and Columns Ceremony Class of 2008 10-Year Reunion Reception
- [Adam Kloppe to Receive Young Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/adam-kloppe-to-receive-young-alumni-achievement-award/) - Adam Kloppe '06 ΔΤΔ from Maplewood, Missouri, (originally from New Haven), will receive a Westminster College Young Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. Kloppe is the Public Historian (2013-present) at the Missouri History Museum in the St. Louis area. In his position, he tries to find ways to engage St. Louisans with their history, serves as the content lead on
- [Westminster's Model UN Team Shines at Midwest Model United Nations Conference](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminsters-model-un-team-shines-at-midwest-model-united-nations-conference/) - The Westminster Model UN team continued its award-winning streak at the 58th Annual Midwest Model United Nations Conference in St. Louis, February 21-24. Ten Westminster students went to this year's conference and represented Peru in the General Assembly and the Economic & Social Council, and Bolivia in the Security Council. Dr. Kali Wright-Smith, Professor of Political Science,
- [Westeryears: The Trustee Tragedy ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-trustee-tragedy/) - Charless House in St. Louis The untimely end of Joseph Charless, Jr. (1804-1859), a prominent St. Louis financier and banker and one of the founding members of the Board of Trustees of Westminster College, is one of the most sensational and tragic stories in Westminster's history. The son of Joseph Charless, publisher of St. Louis's first newspaper and the first newspaper west of
- [Westeryears: The Media Invasion of Westminster  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-media-invasion-of-westminster/) - As Churchill Fellows Weekend approaches, Westeryears felt it appropriate to examine one more aspect of Churchill's historic campus visit to deliver the "Iron Curtain" speech—the media invasion. Once the broadcast rights for nation-wide radio coverage had been secured, Central Broadcasting System (CBS) requested exclusive rights, but Westminster President Franc L. McCluer sent word back: "Hesitate to give the privilege of broadcasting this address to one system only...It has been
- [Westminster Institute for National Security Offers Summer Learning for High School Students](https://news.wcmo.edu/wins-registration-2018/) - Registration is still open for high school students who want to live on the Westminster College campus for three days while exploring and confronting global security issues. The Westminster Institute for National Security (WINS) will be held July 8-11 on the Westminster campus. Seminar topics this year will include Torture in the 21st Century, Diplomatic Tools, Biological
- [Westminster Waves: Churchill Museum Director Tim Riley on Churchill Fellows Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-churchill-museum-director-tim-riley-on-churchill-fellows-weekend/) - Westminster Waves interviews Tim Riley, Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the National Churchill Museum about the prestigious individuals being inducted as Churchill Fellows during Churchill Fellows Weekend on the Westminster College campus. Listen to Tim's interview here.
- [Westminster STEM Academy Offers Summer Enrichment for High School Students](https://news.wcmo.edu/stem-academy-high-school-program-2018/) - At the 2018 STEM Academy, high school students will engage in scientific practices across multiple science disciplines including environmental sciences, computer science, chemistry, and biology. The Academy is headed by Dr. Dawn Holliday and Dr. James Concannon. From July 8-12 students will enjoy an on-site experience, including room and board, all meals, all STEM Academy sessions, and access to Westminster facilities. For five days packed with more
- [Westminster Students Become Certified Peer Educators ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-become-certified-peer-educators/) - Eleven Westminster student leaders completed national certification training March 2-3 at the University of Missouri-Columbia to become certified peer educators through the NASPA/BACCHUS organization. College leaders from a variety of Missouri campuses came together to learn effective ways to improve the health of their peers and successfully completed a certification examination. They covered topics regarding communication,
- [Westeryears: A Glass Raised as the Iron Curtain Descends](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-a-glass-raised-as-the-iron-curtain-descends/) - On March 5, Westminster celebrated the 72nd anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill's historic "Iron Curtain" speech on campus. One of the lesser-known stories from that monumental day concerns Churchill receiving a little fortification via one of his favorite drinks before his oration. Following the celebrated Callaway ham luncheon held in Washington West for the former British Prime
- [Westeryears:  The World Classroom of the Blue Blazers Investment Committee ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-world-classroom-of-the-blue-blazers-investment-committee/) - Blue Blazers Investment Committee 2001 As with any great idea, the concept of the Blue Blazers Investment Committee (BBIC) evolved from a series of circumstances that were connected by one visionary, BBIC founder and advisor Brock Ayers '82 ΔΤΔ from Ballwin, MO. Ayers had seen firsthand the success of the Westminster College Investment Club started by a group of
- [Senior Spotlight: Karley Long and Sydney Sexton](https://news.wcmo.edu/senior-spotlight-karley-long-and-sydney-sexton/) - By Brittany Morris The Center for Career Development sat down with two Westminster College seniors to learn about their plans for after graduation. Sydney Sexton With graduation quickly approaching, many students have been taking advantage of the resources offered in the Center for Career Development. These resources include resume reviewing, mock interviews, individual meetings, and
- [Serena Lowe to Receive Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/serena-lowe-to-receive-alumni-achievement-award/) - Dr. Serena D. Lowe from Washington, D.C., Class of 1997, will receive a Westminster College Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. Dr. Lowe is a federal government relations expert who has spent the past 20 years focused on furthering public policies that promote the socioeconomic empowerment of low-income working families, individuals with disabilities, seniors, children, immigrants, refugees and other at-risk populations. She currently is the Senior Policy Advisor for Administration for Community Living within the
- [Three Westminster Alumni Named to Fulton Public Schools New Hall of Fame](https://news.wcmo.edu/fulton-schools-honorees-westminster-alumni/) - Photograph Courtesy of Helen Wilbers of The Fulton Sun Three of the four first honorees of the Fulton Public Schools Foundation Hall of Fame are Westminster alumni. Major General Byron Bagby '78, from Alexandria, Virginia, Milia Islam-Majeed '01, from Chino, California, and Dr. Jerry Kennett '69 ΣΑΕ, from Columbia, Missouri, were all recognized at a Gala celebration held
- [President Lamkin Fuels Westminster Movement in First 100 Days ](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-lamkin-fuels-westminster-movement-in-first-100-days/) - This week as the Westminster community gathered to hear exciting news about the College's future, President Lamkin told the crowd: "The Westminster Movement has arrived!" The whirlwind of activity and accomplishments which mark the first 100 days of his presidency prove The Westminster Movement has not only arrived but is charging forward full tilt. Seven years of experience from
- [Success Rate for Westminster Accounting Majors? Eight for Eight ](https://news.wcmo.edu/success-rate-for-westminster-accounting-majors-eight-for-eight/) - Prospective students and their parents are always impressed with the high job placement rate of Westminster graduates. Ninety-six percent of Westminster graduates start their first job or enroll in graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation. Helping to keep that success rate high, this year's accounting major class is batting eight for eight with
- [Phi Delts Gather to Celebrate Life of Beloved House Cook ](https://news.wcmo.edu/phi-delts-gather-to-celebrate-life-of-beloved-house-cook/) - Approximately 20 of "Rosie's boys" gathered to celebrate her life at the 1851 Underground Tap and Grill before and after her funeral visitation. Rosie Gillette was the longtime house cook (1969-1999) at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. Born in Columbia, Missouri, she began working at an early age at the Kingdom Café and filled in at the
- [Video Highlights of Blue Blazers' New York Trip](https://news.wcmo.edu/film-highlights-of-blue-blazers-new-york-adventure/) - What would a trip be without filmed highlights? Fortunately, for the Blue Blazers Investment Committee, member Faris Al-Ghussain '20, from Fairview Heights, IL captured some of the highlights of their New York adventure.
- [The Generous Supporters of the Blue Blazers NYC Trip](https://news.wcmo.edu/supporters-of-the-blue-blazers-new-york-trip/) - To successfully carry off a student trip as extensive as the visit to New York City by the Blue Blazers demands a tremendous amount of planning, but it also requires the support of time, talent, and treasure by a large group of people. This year's visit was blessed to have some wonderful sponsors who helped make the
- [New WestMO Bug Camp Offers Summer Opportunity for High School Students](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-westmo-bug-camp-offers-summer-opportunity-for-high-school-students/) - Dogwood Forest Habitat in Prairie Garden Trust A limited number of high school students who love to be outside and possess a spirit of adventure have an exciting opportunity to participate in a new summer program at Westminster College. Westmo Bug Camp, a five-day educational day camp on June 25-29 will provide high school students grades 11-12 and incoming college
- [Israeli Ambassador, Two Prominent St. Louisans, a Detroit Education Leader, and a World War II Hero to be Named Churchill Fellows](https://news.wcmo.edu/2018-churchill-fellows/) - Five prominent leaders—Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, two prominent St. Louisans, a Detroit educator, and a highly decorated World War II hero—will be inducted into the Association of Churchill Fellows later this week at Westminster College, home of the National Churchill Museum. The inductees will become members of the prestigious association in a solemn ceremony
- [Get to Know the 2018 Churchill Fellows](https://news.wcmo.edu/get-to-know-the-2018-churchill-fellows/) - The following leaders will be inducted into the Association of Churchill Fellows during the 2018 Churchill Fellows Weekend at the National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College. Ron Dermer is an American-born Israeli diplomat, who has served as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States since October 2013. He was born and raised in Miami
- [Giles Fowler to Receive Alumni Achievement Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/giles-fowler-to-receive-alumni-achievement-award/) - The veteran journalist, teacher, and author Giles Fowler will receive an Alumni Achievement Award on April 21 from his alma mater, Missouri’s Westminster College. The ceremony will take place during the college’s Alumni Weekend on the Fulton campus. The award is presented annually to Westminster alumni who have “distinguished themselves through personal or professional achievements
- [Five New Members Inducted into Prestigious Churchill Fellows Society ](https://news.wcmo.edu/five-new-members-inducted-into-prestigious-churchill-fellows-society/) - Israeli Ambassador also “Thanks” Winston Churchill for Fighting for Israel’s Independence Five prominent business, legal, and educational leaders have been inducted into the Association of Churchill Fellows, an honorary society dedicated to the National Churchill Museum at Westminster College, where Sir Winston Churchill delivered his historic “Iron Curtain” speech in 1946. The solemn induction ceremony took place Sunday,
- [Highlights of the New Blue Jay Stadium Announcement](https://news.wcmo.edu/highlights-of-the-new-blue-jay-stadium-announcement/) - The Blue Jay spirit was indeed high this week when the community gathered to hear from Kent Mueller '62 that he, along with his wife Judy, is making a $3 million gift to the College to build a new athletic stadium. President Fletch Lamkin introduced Mueller and with the help of Head Football Coach John
- [Kent Mueller '62: New Athletic Stadium Remarks](https://news.wcmo.edu/kent-mueller-new-athletic-stadium-remarks/) - Remarks: Kent Mueller '62 ΣΑΕ Athletic Stadium Announcement March 13, 2018 Thank you, President Lamkin, students, and the rest of the Westminster community for coming together so I could have this opportunity to make an announcement that I believe will greatly improve the student experience at Westminster College. Judy and I have been blessed in life, and one of
- [New Athletic Stadium Made Possible by Mueller Family’s Transformational Gift](https://news.wcmo.edu/mueller-family-gift-to-build-new-stadium/) - For a week the Westminster community has been buzzing about the "Big News" to be announced March 13. All the campus was told was to show up at the Historic Gymnasium at noon on because "Something's Stirring in the Blue Jay Nation." Once there, Westminster College students learned from alumnus Kent Mueller '62 ΣΑΕ, from Paradise Valley,
- [Churchill Museum To Participate in 50th Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. King's Death ](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-museum-to-participate-in-50th-anniversary-commemoration-of-dr-kings-death/) - Members of the Westminster community and general public are invited to a special national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those interested in honoring Dr. King should gather at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury for a service at 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, the 50th anniversary of his death. Brief remarks will
- [Catch Fletch: President Lamkin Visits New Museum Exhibit](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-president-lamkin-visits-new-museum-exhibit/) - President Lamkin is spotted at the National Churchill Museum on campus where Director and Chief Curator Tim Riley demonstrates a new state-of-the-art exhibit at the Museum.
- [Children of Westminster Community Members Receive Priority Admission for Chamber Leadership Training](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-community-children-chamber-leadership-training/) - Westminster College officials have been notified by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry that high school students who are the sons and daughters of Westminster alumni, faculty, and staff will have priority preference when applications are reviewed to attend its four-day residential leadership program, "Leadership in Practice," which is being held on Westminster's campus
- [Bill Elsea to Receive Alumni Achievement Award from Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/bill-elsea-to-receive-alumni-achievement-award-from-westminster/) - Dr. Bill Elsea from Atlanta, Georgia (originally from Kirksville, Missouri), Class of 1955, and a member of The Highlanders fraternity, will receive a Westminster College Alumni Achievement Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. Since 1965, Dr. Elsea has taught a variety of students including medical, nursing, public health and social work students, public health and medical residents, and graduate students working on masters and doctoral theses in
- [Blue Blazers Reflect on Life-Changing Experience in New York](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-blazers-reflect-on-life-changing-experience-in-new-york/) - After visiting New York in February, some of the 16 Westminster students involved in the Blue Blazers Investment Committee shared the meaningful opportunities for personal growth and career preparation they experienced over the course of the organization’s four-day biannual trip. "Being able to talk to people who know a lot about different sectors and being
- [BBIC Students Network with Alumni ](https://news.wcmo.edu/bbic-students-network-with-alumni/) - On Thursday night, February 15, the BBIC students joined Westminster alumni for drinks and a taco bar at the New York office of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), hosted by the organization's President and CEO, Sara Weir '04 KKΓ, of Washington D.C. Sara welcomed the group into a cozy office, and as Blake Harris '18 ΔΤΔ, from
- [Blue Blazers Unveil New Website](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-blazers-unveil-new-website/) - The website of the Blue Blazers Investment Committee has a completely new look. With a new domain —www.westminsterbbic.org — the website has been redesigned for simplicity and efficiency. Customers, businesses, and colleagues accessing the Blue Blazer’s website will find a clearer, more modern layout that facilitates easy access to information on organization’s objectives and progress through investment
- [Blue Blazers Founder and Advisor Interviewed on NASDAQ Show](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-blazers-founder-and-advisor-interviewed-on-nasdaq-show/) - The Blue Blazer Investment Committee is fortunate to participate in the opening bell ceremony at NASDAQ on its bi-annual trip. This year, Brock Ayers, founder of the Blue Blazers, and Ed Mirelli, faculty advisor, were featured on Jill Malandrino’s show “Trade Talks.” Malandrino is the Global Markets Reporter for NASDAQ, and her show is the
- [Anne Schneider to Receive Jack Marshall Alumni Loyalty Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/anne-schneider-to-receive-jack-marshall-alumni-loyalty-award/) - Anne Schneider '85 KAѲ will receive the Jack Marshall Alumni Loyalty Award on Saturday, April 21, during the college's Alumni Weekend. Schneider recently retired from the Missouri Attorney General's office where she served as Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division for more than 28 years as well as Antitrust Counsel from 2002-2016. Her work involved investigating and prosecuting violations of Missouri's Merchandising
- [A Churchillian Experience for the Blazers ](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-churchillian-experience-for-the-blazers/) - The BBIC tour group enjoyed food, drink, and good company, courtesy of alumnus Greg Richard '88 ΔΤΔ from New York, NY late Saturday afternoon on Feb. 17 in a private meeting room at The Churchill Tavern, a classic NYC pub which serves British fare in a distinctly Churchillian atmosphere. Richard is Chief Commercial Officer at Interpace Diagnostics
- [Westminster Waves: An Interview with Joseph Opoku '18](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-an-interview-with-joseph-opoku-18/) - Westminster Waves speaks with amazing student Joseph Opoku, '18, a Phi Delta Theta member from Accra, Ghana, about his panel participation in an international forum held in Cairo Egypt; his work for the Mastercard Foundation; and the outstanding success of an organization he founded in Ghana, Youth Impact Workshop. Joseph has achieved more in his
- [Westminster Students Gain Inside Look at Wall Street on NYC Tour ](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-blazers-2018-nyc-tour/) - Thirteen Westminster students flew out of St. Louis this week to learn about the world of Wall Street firsthand when they visit New York City February 14-18 as members of the Blue Blazer Investment Committee (BBIC). The group takes this trip every two years to gain an insider’s look at America’s business and financial centers. Highlights of the trip
- [Westminster Women to Hold First Retreat ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-womens-retreat/) - Faculty, staff, and students who identify as female are invited to attend the First Annual Westminster Women's Retreat next month. The retreat will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Hunter Activity Center on campus and lunch will be provided. The mission of the retreat is to bring Westminster women together to empower and
- [Westminster Waves: Tim Riley on New National Churchill Museum Exhibit](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-tim-riley-on-new-national-churchill-museum-exhibit/) - Westminster Waves discusses the new permanent exhibit at the National Churchill Museum with Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the Museum Tim Riley. Listen to the interview here.
- [Westminster Waves: Kristina Bright on Greek Challenge](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-kristina-bright-on-greek-challenge/) - Westminster Waves discusses this year's Greek Challenge fundraising campaign with Kristina Bright, Director of Annual Giving. Listen to Kristina's interview here.
- [Young Westminster Alums Step Forward with Major Gift ](https://news.wcmo.edu/josh-jenna-harlow-major-gift/) - Josh '06 KA and Jenna Harlow '06 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, are one of the extraordinary examples of young Westminster alumni stepping up to the plate to give back to the College. However, they both stressed to Westminster officials that their gift is in appreciation of their experiences at WC, and they hope it spurs others to
- [Sports and Entertainment Management Class Tours Pageant Theatre](https://news.wcmo.edu/sports-and-entertainment-management-class-tours-pageant-theatre/) - The Booking & Presenting Live Entertainment class (Business 300) and their teacher, Jack Croghan, Director of Sports and Entertainment Business Management at Westminster, got a behind-the-scenes tour of nationally renowned The Pageant Theatre in St. Louis Feb. 27. The tour was conducted by “Kb” Ken Brown, the Pageant Theatre’s Production Manager and also Pat
- [The Adventurous Summer of Scott Meyers ](https://news.wcmo.edu/the-adventurous-summer-of-scott-meyers/) - Few people experience such an exciting and adventurous summer as Dr. Scott Meyers '90 ΦΔΘ from Tulsa, Oklahoma did last year. He set out on part of the journey to complete America's Great Loop (AGL), a contiguous set of waterways that form a loop around the eastern third of the United States. Most people undertake such a huge
- [Westeryears:  Westminster College's First President](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-westminster-colleges-first-president/) - Finding a first President for Westminster College was no easy task. In fact, for the first few years (1851-1855), the faculty took turns being in charge in a weekly rotation. The first choice of the Board of Trustees was Reverend Nathan L. Rice, D.D., who had distinguished himself with his address at the College's dedication. However, he turned them down. He had only a
- [Westminster College Night at Busch Stadium](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-night-at-busch-stadium-2/) - Westminster College is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for our biggest alumni gathering of the year! Save the Date Westminster College Night at Busch Stadium May 17, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies Busch Stadium 700 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO RSVP by May 14, 2018 Up to six
- [Westeryears: The Lighter Side of Civil War Westminster ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-lighter-side-of-civil-war-westminster/) - Featured is the official flag of the Kingdom of Callaway. In 1961, the 100th anniversary of the Kingdom’s foundation, the Callaway County Court signed a court order establishing the official flag of the Kingdom. The order is as follows: "Be it resolved by the County Court of Callaway County, Missouri that a flag having a
- [Suicide Prevention Training Offered to Westminster Community ](https://news.wcmo.edu/suicide-prevention-training-offered-to-westminster-community/) - The Westminster Wellness Center is sponsoring QPR training at noon on Tuesday, February 20, in the Hermann Lounge for faculty, staff, and students interested in becoming trained in suicide prevention. Completion of the training will result in certification, and while it is helpful to anyone interested in saving lives, the training would especially benefit those who serve or are
- [Summer Opportunities for Students to Pick Up Three Credits Online ](https://news.wcmo.edu/pick-up-3-summer-2018/) - Want to earn three additional college credits online in three weeks or six weeks during summer break? Westminster students have the great opportunity to complete courses in their major or general education classes at a discounted hourly rate when they enroll in the Pick Up 3 program. Picking up three credits in the summer makes it possible for
- [Westeryears: Linkletter Said the Darnest Things at Westminster ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-linkletter-said-the-darnest-things-at-westminster/) - Over 1,000 people gathered in Champ Auditorium on December 5, 1967, to listen to the pioneer of today's reality television programming, Art Linkletter (1912-2010), lecture on "The Tube and American Manners." Linkletter, the host of two of the longest-running shows in television history, House Party and People Are Funny, often lectured around the country on vital issues of the day. Having attended a small
- [Second Annual Greek Challenge Kicks Off ](https://news.wcmo.edu/greek-challenge-2018-kicks-off/) - The Greek Challenge fundraising campaign kicked off yesterday (Feb. 1) as Westminster fraternities and sororities compete to raise money to support the Westminster Fund. Eleven of Westminster's Greek organizations, past and presently active, have set specific fundraising goals, and any money raised for the Westminster Fund between January 1 and March 30, when the campaign ends, will be counted in the total.
- [Prospective Students Receive a Warm "Welcome to Westminster"](https://news.wcmo.edu/welcome-to-westminster-event-prospective-students/) - This President's Day, the Westminster family welcomed an energetic group of high school students to campus for the Welcome to Westminster Visit Day Program, an event designed to give young people a taste of the college experience. Professors Barri Bumgarner, Jack Croghan, Dawn Holliday, David Jones, John Langton, Nate Leonard, Jane Kenney-Hunt, Therese Miller, Ed Mirielli,
- [President Lamkin Prioritizes Open Communication with Students](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-lamkin-maintains-open-communication-with-students/) - President Lamkin made it clear from his first day in office that the President's office would maintain open communication channels with the Westminster student body and be responsive to their needs. In that spirit, he and Mrs. Lamkin have set up weekly meetings with student leaders and representatives of the general student population to ensure they are attuned to the pulse of
- [President Lamkin's Vision for Westminster's Future](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-lamkins-vision-for-westminsters-future/) - Westminster President Fletch Lamkin outlines his vision for the future of Westminster College and explains the vital role each member of the Westminster community must play. An important message for all who love Westminster.
- [New Interactive Touch Screen Exhibit at National Churchill Museum ](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-interactive-touch-screen-exhibit-at-national-churchill-museum/) - Visitors to the National Churchill Museum can now enjoy an exciting new interactive permanent exhibit as a part of the ever-changing experience offered at this campus treasure. The Churchill Life and Legacy Interactive Exhibit is composed of three massive touch screen monitors, each over 60", which provide a timeline of Churchill's life from early childhood to his death in 1965.
- [Moyer, Stephenson Selected for SLIAC Hall of Fame](https://news.wcmo.edu/moyer-stephenson-selected-for-sliac-hall-of-fame/) - Paul Moyer '01 KA and Tony Stephenson '13 were two of five members selected for the 2018 class of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. Moyer was a pitcher for Westminster's baseball team from 1998-2001, becoming one of the most decorated players in the program's history. His accolades include being the only
- [Registration Open for Churchill Fellows Weekend ](https://news.wcmo.edu/registration-open-for-churchill-fellows-weekend/) - Registration is now open for the March 25 Churchill Fellows Weekend at the National Churchill Museum. His Excellency Ron Dermer, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, will deliver the Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture on the topic of "Churchill and Israel" in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury on Sunday afternoon, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. A
- [New Face on Westminster Development Team ](https://news.wcmo.edu/kristina-bright-development-team/) - An energetic new talent has joined the Development team in the Jack Marshall Alumni Center. Kristina Bright has been named the new Director of Annual Giving. “As the new Director of Annual Giving, I am so excited for the career change. I can’t wait to hear the stories from the alumni and ultimately what made
- [Coach Mike Eierman: A Power in Purpose Profile](https://news.wcmo.edu/coach-mike-eierman-a-power-in-purpose-profile/) - This article, "Inside a Garage in Mid-Missouri, the Wrestling Mat That Built a Dynasty," is reprinted from The Maneater student newspaper at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Reporting by Bennett Durando. Editing by Joe Noser. Photos by Adam Cole and Branden Bise. The childhood wrestling mat of J'den Cox, Jaydin Eierman, Grant Leeth and
- [50 Years of Soccer at Westminster to be Celebrated at Alumni Weekend](https://news.wcmo.edu/50-years-of-soccer-at-westminster-to-be-celebrated-at-alumni-weekend/) - The Westminster community will celebrate a milestone this Alumni Weekend with the 50-year anniversary of the varsity soccer program at Westminster College. A men's alumni soccer match will be held on Saturday, April 21, followed by a reception honoring half a century of Blue Jay soccer players. Soccer 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 21, 2018
- [High School Summer Institute on Global Security Offered at Westminster College ](https://news.wcmo.edu/high-school-summer-institute-on-global-security-offered-at-westminster-college/) - High school students will have the rare opportunity to discover the world of national and international security at the Westminster Institute for National Security (WINS), which will be held July 8-11 on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri. "High school students who attend WINS will explore, confront and challenge global security issues facing our nation and the
- [Greek Leaders Attend Regional Conference ](https://news.wcmo.edu/greek-leaders-attend-regional-conference/) - Westminster College fraternity and sorority leaders attended the Association of Fraternal Leadership (AFLV) Central Conference Feb. 8-11 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. The four-day conference brings more than 3,000 participants together to create the ideal setting for networking and idea sharing. This is the largest gathering of undergraduate fraternity and sorority leaders
- [Catch Fletch: Health and Fitness with Dr. Therese Miller](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-health-and-fitness-with-dr-therese-miller/) - In this episode of "Catch Fletch," President Lamkin discusses how Westminster prepares students for careers in the health and fitness fields with Dr. Therese Miller, Professor of Health and Exercise Science.
- [Lindsey Dennis '15: A Power in Purpose Profile](https://news.wcmo.edu/lindsey-dennis-15-a-power-in-purpose-profile/) - Name: Lindsey Dennis, '15 KKΓ Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas Major: Elementary Education Occupation: 6th Grade English Language Arts teacher at The Ewing Marion Kauffman School in Kansas City, Missouri Westminster Campus Organizations: Skulls of Seven, Student Ambassadors, Kappa Delta Pi, Education Association, Honor Commission, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Women’s Soccer, Freshmen Mentor, Alumni Council, Young Board of Trustees member. What is
- [Israeli Ambassador to Speak at Churchill Weekend ](https://news.wcmo.edu/israeli-ambassador-churchill-weekend/) - His Excellency Ron Dermer, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, will be the keynote speaker for Churchill Fellows Weekend, to be held March 24-25 at the National Churchill Museum at Westminster College. Ambassador Dermer will deliver the Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture on the topic of "Churchill and Israel" in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury on Sunday afternoon, March
- [Westminster Waves: Sarah Munns on New Tool to Connect Students and Alumni](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-sarah-munns-alumni-network/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Sarah Munns, Director of Alumni Engagement, about WISR, a new career and advising network to connect alumni and students. Listen to her interview here.
- [Westeryears: When Instrumental Music Came to Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-mandolin-club/) - After 45 years, instrumental music finally came to Westminster in the fall of 1896. While instrumental talent existed on campus, no one had ever thought about creating a formal organization until that semester, when several students realized nothing existed and sat down to start a club. Their brainchild was the Mandolin Club. That may sound
- [Westminster Waves: Director of Campus Life Nicole Elliott on Leadership Transition Workshop](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-director-of-campus-life-nicole-elliott-on-leadership-transition-workshop/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Director of Campus Life Nicole Elliott about the upcoming Leadership Transition Workshop which Student Life and the Campus Activities Board are co-hosting for student leaders. Listen to the interview here.
- [Westminster Announces Fall 2017 Dean's List](https://news.wcmo.edu/fall-2017-deans-list/) - The names of 270 students are being honored on the Fall 2017 Dean's List for exemplary performance at Westminster College located in Fulton, MO. This semester's list includes 42 freshmen, 69 sophomores, 63 juniors and 96 seniors. The Dean's List recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included
- [Westminster Waves: Dr. Kasi Lacey on Westminster Cares](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-dr-kasi-lacey-on-westminster-cares/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Associate Dean of Student Life Dr. Kasi Lacey about Westminster Cares, the College’s retention management system faculty and staff use to communicate about student academic, attendance, or wellness concerns. Listen to Dr. Lacey's interview here.
- [Westminster Lecture Honors Dr. King on 50th Anniversary of His Death](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-lecture-honors-dr-king-on-50th-anniversary-of-his-death/) - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored on the 50th anniversary of his death at Westminster College with the sixth annual C.S. Lewis Legacy Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 1. The Reverend Marvin A. McMickle, Ph.D., President of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, NY will deliver the lecture "The Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Fifty Years
- [Westeryears: Early Spiritual Life at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-early-spiritual-life-at-westminster/) - The Young Men's Christian Association at Westminster 1895 Because Westminster was strongly rooted in the Presbyterian faith at its conception, the founders were as deeply concerned about the spiritual life of the students as they were about their academic lives. After all, one of the primary objectives of the new school was to prepare young men for the ministry
- [Travis Sartain '97: A Power in Purpose Profile](https://news.wcmo.edu/travis-sartain-97-a-power-in-purpose-profile/) - Travis Sartain '97 Hometown: Centertown, Missouri Major at Westminster: Business Administration Current Position: Principal/Senior Vice President of Employee Benefits at MHBT Insurance and Risk Management Travis Sartain made Principal in his firm at a relatively early age. He specializes in the design, implementation, communication, and year-round service of medical, dental, life, disability, and other employer-sponsored benefit programs. Travis and his
- [Enthusiastic Alumni Support for New Tool to Connect Westminster Community](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-college-career-network/) - The Westminster offices of Alumni Engagement and Career Development have entered into a partnership with WISR, a company that works with select colleges and universities to create a career and advising network for engaging alumni and driving better career outcomes for students. WISR helps colleges build an online community for students, alumni, and supporters to connect, share knowledge, and
- [Student Campus Leaders Receive Free Leadership Training  ](https://news.wcmo.edu/student-campus-leaders-receive-free-leadership-training/) - Westminster student leaders will receive all the tools and information they need to be successful in a special free Leadership Transition Workshop being held 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, in the Coulter Science Lecture Hall. This event is mandatory in order to remain a recognized group on campus, and all campus club, fraternity, and sorority presidents plus at least one other executive member must attend.
- [Westeryears:  How Westminster Colors Became True Blue](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-westminster-school-colors/) - The banner of St. Andrew's cross Loyal Westminster alums are known as "true blue" because their strong loyalty to Westminster parallels our school's predominant college color, a deep and brilliant blue. In fact, those who have made financial gifts to the school every year from the time of their graduation are members of the True Blue Society. So it will be
- [Reception in Columbia to Welcome President Lamkin to be Held Feb. 28](https://news.wcmo.edu/columbia-alumni-reception-feb-2018/) - Please join us for a reception in Columbia to welcome President Fletcher Lamkin back to Westminster. Enjoy hors-d'oeuvres and conversation with Westminster alumni, parents, and friends of the college at The Club at Old Hawthorne. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 5:30-7:30 PM The Club at Old Hawthorne 6221 E Highway WW Columbia, MO 65201 Please RSVP
- [Welcome Reception for President Lamkin to be Held in St. Louis](https://news.wcmo.edu/welcome-reception-st-louis-2018/) - Enjoy hors-d'oeuvres and conversation with Westminster alumni, parents, and friends of the college at the Sunset Country Club for a welcome reception for Westminster's new president, Dr. Fletch Lamkin. Thursday, February 22, 2018 5:30-7:30 PM Sunset Country Club 9555 S Geyer Rd St. Louis, MO 63127 Please RSVP to alumni@westminster-mo.edu by Monday, February 19 Hosted by
- [Join the Westminster Community in New York to Welcome the Blue Blazers](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-blazers-nyc-reception-2018/) - Current Westminster students will travel to New York City for their biennial Blue Blazers Investment Committee trip. Please join other alumni and Professor Ed Mirielli to welcome these students at a special reception in their honor. Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:00-8:00 PM 8 East 41st Street New York, NY 10017 Please RSVP to alumni@westminster-mo.edu
- [St. Louis Cardinals Announce Players for Westminster College Public Caravan Stop on Jan. 13](https://news.wcmo.edu/cardinals-caravan-2018-players/) - The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the lineup of players and former greats who will be coming to Westminster College as a part of the annual St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Saturday, Jan. 13. Play-by-play broadcast announcer John Rooney will emcee the event and will be joined by centerfielder Harrison Bader, pitchers Jack Flaherty and Josh Lucas and third baseman Patrick
- [Catch Fletch--A Security Car Trip with Campus Safety and Security Director Jack Benke](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-jack-benke/) - This week on "Catch Fletch," Westminster President Fletch Lamkin takes a ride in the security car with Director of Campus Safety and Security Jack Benke to talk about student safety.
- [Acoustic Duo D and Chi on National Tour to Appear at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/acoustic-duo-d-and-chi-national-tour-at-westminster/) - An acoustic duo showcasing songs they guarantee will stick in their audience's heads will make an appearance at Westminster on their national tour at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, at 8 p.m. in JCI. D and Chi are a Dallas native, twenty-something duo who got their start busking on the streets of the Bishop Arts District in Dallas. The two focus on lyrical
- [Catch Fletch: President Lamkin Cues Up With Dean of Student Life Bomani Spell](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-bomani-spell-student-life/) - In this episode of "Catch Fletch," Westminster President Fletch Lamkin discusses student life with Vice President and Dean of Student Life Bomani Spell over a game of pool in the Hunter Activity Center.
- [A Power in Purpose Lesson for Martin Luther King Day](https://news.wcmo.edu/a-power-in-purpose-lesson-for-martin-luther-king-day/) - As we at Westminster celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, Dr. King's words of wisdom, which one of our distinguished alumni, Derick Dailey '11, shared with new students at Convocation this year, bears repeating. During his speech, Derick talked about Dr. King's message: "If a man or woman is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets
- [Alumnus's Noble Humanitarian Work Ends in Tragedy](https://news.wcmo.edu/bill-kinsinger-passing/) - Photos Courtesy of Kerri Kelly, Director of Dolly's Legacy Animal Rescue Members of the Westminster family and particularly the Beta Theta Pi brotherhood are saddened by the apparent tragic loss of alumnus Bill Kinsinger, '84 from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, whose airplane went missing Wednesday, January 3, and has not been found. An anesthesiologist by profession, Bill started volunteering to fly missions at
- [Westeryears: Rocket Man Makes First Missouri Appearance at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-elton-john-at-westminster/) - Right before Thanksgiving break in 1970, Westminster student government representatives were faced with a dilemma—how to spend a small amount of money left in the Student Activity Fund for the semester. The decision was made to hold a concert, but the question was who might be available on such short notice. The students contacted Mizzou law
- [Westminster Waves: Sarah Munns Gives Details of Upcoming Cardinals Caravan](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-sarah-munns-gives-details-of-upcoming-cardinals-caravan/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Director of Alumni Engagement Sarah Munns about an upcoming visit to Westminster by the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan to visit with local Mid-Missouri fans on Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Backer Dining Hall of the Mueller Leadership Hall on campus. Listen to the details of this free public event here.
- [Westeryears: Westminster's First Graduating Class of One ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-westminsters-first-graduating-class-of-one/) - Sketch of the first Westminster Hall which was built in 1854 and destroyed by fire in 1909 Following the adoption of the short-lived Fulton College, which had been established in 1851, the Presbyterian Synod of Missouri was ready to open the newly named Westminster College (a much more appropriate name, it was decided, for a Presbyterian-affiliated
- [Westminster Rolls Out the Blue Carpet for Prospective Students ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-rolls-out-the-blue-carpet-for-prospective-students/) - Student Foundation Representatives Kathlyn Cooper, '18 from Marble Hill, MO; Kaely Fitterling, '18 from Bridgeton, MO; and Laurel Royer,'19 from Fulton, MO Over 100 guests and 37 prospective Blue Jays met with President Lamkin and other campus leaders Saturday, Dec. 2, at a Welcome to Westminster event organized by the Office of Enrollment. The day began with a welcome from Vice
- [Westminster Waves Talks to Dr. Therese Miller About Community Dance Party](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-talks-to-dr-therese-miller/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Health and Exercise Science Professor Therese Miller about her creative movement class and their recent event in partnership with the local Fulton community. Listen to her interview here.
- [Westeryears: Satchmo Blows His Horn at Westminster College, 1958](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-louis-armstrong-at-westminster/) - Legendary vocalist Billie Holliday and jazz giant Louis Armstrong Westminster College has not only attracted many world leaders to speak on campus during its rich history, but drawn many famous entertainers as well. One of those memorable visits occurred when legendary musician Louis Armstrong was the entertainment for the first All School Dance on a Tuesday evening, November 25,
- [Westminster Waves: Rev. Jamie Haskins and Dr. Natasia Sexton on Lessons and Carols](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-rev-jamie-haskins-and-dr-natasia-sexton-on-lessons-and-carols/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Rev. Jamie Haskins, College Chaplain and Director of the Center for Faith and Service, and Dr. Natasia Sexton, Associate Professor of Music and Director of the Churchill Singers, about their upcoming Lessons and Carols worship service in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. Listen to their interview here.
- [Westeryears: Christmas Vespers—A Westminster and William Woods Tradition ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-christmas-vespers/) - Over the years Westminster College and William Woods have enjoyed a number of partnerships. One tradition, followed during the holiday season for many years, was Christmas Vespers. Background information on Christmas Vespers is sketchy, and what is found is basically some brief descriptions in yearbooks as well as a paragraph reference in Bill Parrish's wonderful Westminster
- [The Westminster Internship Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-internships-fall-2017/) - Approximately 50 Westminster students participated in internships during this fall semester, gaining career-related experience and knowledge outside of the classroom. Two examples are Thomas Mallon ‘18 and Amber Tepen ‘18, who participated in internships off campus, yet within a short driving distance of Fulton. Cindy Quick, Assistant Director and Internship Coordinator, visited Thomas and Amber at their internship sites and
- [St. Louis Cardinals Caravan To Make Stop at Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/st-louis-cardinals-caravan-to-make-stop-at-westminster-college/) - The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan is heading to Westminster College again this year to visit with local Mid-Missouri fans on Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Backer Dining Hall of the Mueller Leadership Hall on campus. This popular event, which allows the current Redbirds players, Cardinals alumni and broadcasters to talk baseball and visit with their fans, is open to the
- [Watch the Premiere Episode of "Catch Fletch" ](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-episode-1/) - The Westminster Marketing team is excited to debut a new weekly feature for Westminster Today called "Catch Fletch." Every week, viewers will be able to watch President Lamkin engaging with the Westminster Community. President Lamkin's style is to always be on the move, gathering input on how the Westminster student experience can be made better, and this
- [Student Leaders Connect with the Lamkins ](https://news.wcmo.edu/student-leaders-connect-with-the-lamkins/) - A group of Westminster student leaders came away from a Monday luncheon with President and Mrs. Lamkin excited for what the future holds for the College. Honors Commission President Sydney Sexton summarized the visit: "The meeting was a great success. It is refreshing to see both President Lamkin and his wife so involved already in this campus.
- [Students Hold Community Dance Party ](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-hold-community-dance-party/) - One integral part of the mission of the Westminster educational experience is community service. Often student organizations and classes become involved with projects that connect with the local community or a charitable organization. On Tuesday, December 5, the Creative Movement Class, taught by Dr. Therese Miller from the Health and Exercise Science Department, participated in
- [Welcoming Reception Held for New President and First Lady ](https://news.wcmo.edu/welcoming-reception-held-for-new-president-and-first-lady/) - The atrium of the Coulter Science Center was filled with faculty, staff, and students Monday afternoon, Nov. 27, as the Westminster community came together to welcome new President Dr. Fletcher Lamkin and wife Cindy at the end of their first day on campus. The crowd was welcomed by SGA President Lydia Creech who presented Professor
- [Riley to Introduce Churchill Film Darkest Hour at Missouri Theatre Showing](https://news.wcmo.edu/darkest-hour-missouri-theater-tim-riley/) - Tim Riley, Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Curator of the National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College, will introduce a special showing of the exciting new Churchill film, Darkest Hour, on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by Ragtag Cinema. "The National Churchill Museum at Westminster College is
- [National Churchill Museum Featured by News Outlets Across the Nation](https://news.wcmo.edu/national-churchill-museum-npr/) - November 30, 2017 marked Winston Churchill's 143rd birthday. As the foremost authority on Churchill in the United States, the National Churchill Museum has gained national attention around this notable day. Listeners who tuned in to National Public Radio's Morning Edition last Thursday heard a story that strikes close to the hearts of those who love
- [Generous Support from Westminster Students on Successful Giving Tuesday](https://news.wcmo.edu/giving-tuesday-recap-2017/) - On Tuesday, November 28, organizations around the nation hosted fundraising drives for Giving Tuesday. At Westminster, students were encouraged to donate $5 to the Westminster Fund, which provides vital support to all areas of campus life; the general scholarship fund, academic initiatives, leadership programs and student activities, among other needs. "I'm proud to say we
- [President and Mrs. Lamkin Help Serve A Crowded Late Night Breakfast](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-and-mrs-lamkin-late-night-breakfast/) - The Mueller Student Center was packed Tuesday evening, December 12, as students flocked to enjoy a full Late Night Breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, pancakes, and biscuits and gravy before finals week. The minute the doors opened, students came running into Backer's Dining Hall, scurrying from one end to the other in
- [Late Night Breakfast Brightens Up Finals Week](https://news.wcmo.edu/late-night-breakfast-brightens-up-finals-week/) - Need some energy for finals week? Fuel up at one of Westminster's most popular traditions—Late Night Breakfast. This semester's Late Night Breakfast is happening Tuesday night, December 12th in the Backer Dining Room. President and Mrs. Lamkin, as well as several faculty and staff members, will be serving from 10-11:30 p.m. Along with all the
- [Fletcher Lamkin Returns to Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/fletcher-lamkin-returns-to-westminster/) - This article reprinted with the permission of reporter Rudi Keller and the Columbia Tribune Fletcher Lamkin began his second run as president of Westminster College this month with ambitious goals to boost enrollment, balance the budget and repair relationships damaged with the departure of his predecessor, Benjamin Ola Akande, in July. Akande resigned after just
- [Chelsea Tuthill '12 Reflects on Time at Westminster, Looks Ahead to New Position](https://news.wcmo.edu/chelsea-tuthill-12-new-position/) - Chelsea Tuthill '12 Hometown: Fulton, Missouri Major at Westminster: English Literature Current Position: Public Service and Circulation Specialist at Westminster's Reeves Library Chelsea returned to Westminster in 2015 to work in the Reeves Library while completing her Master's in Library and Information Studies at the University of Missouri. Her family is deeply connected to Westminster.
- [Rev. Jamie Haskins to Receive 2018 Remley Award](https://news.wcmo.edu/rev-jamie-haskins-2018-remley-award/) - For her work to support and empower the women of Westminster, Reverend Jamie Haskins, Chaplain, Director of the Center for Faith and Service, and Instructor of Religious Studies, will receive the 2018 Remley Women's Award during Alumni Weekend 2018. There is certainly no one more deserving of the Remley Women’s Award," says Dr. Cinnamon Brown,
- [Engineering Degree Partnership With SIU Carbondale Made Official with Visit and Signing](https://news.wcmo.edu/engineering-degree-partnership-siuc/) - Westminster students seeking a career in engineering can now graduate with two bachelor's degrees in just five years through a new partnership with Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The partnership was solidified with a visit to Westminster's campus by SIU Carbondale's Dean of Engineering, Professor John Warwick, PH.D., P.E., D.WRE, P.H., and his wife. Students enrolled
- [Central Missourians Invited to Attend Free Festival of Lessons and Carols, Dec. 10 ](https://news.wcmo.edu/lessons-and-carols-2017/) - Central Missourians are invited to join the Westminster College community for its annual free public Festival of Lessons and Carols holiday service at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury on the Westminster College campus. Doors will open for seating at 4:30 p.m. and a reception will be held following the
- [Get on the Fast Track to Acceptance to Westminster—Check Out the New Fast App](https://news.wcmo.edu/fast-app-admissions/) - High School students can save time and get a decision more quickly with Westminster's new Fast App. The application process is streamlined and does not require an essay. The Fast App priority deadline is December 31, so start your application today! To get started, go to Westminster-mo.edu/go/fastapp. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@westminster-mo.edu or 800-888-9266 for more information. Know
- [Campus Closed December 25-January 2](https://news.wcmo.edu/campus-closed-december-25-january-2/) - Westminster's campus and offices will be closed December 25-January 2. If you are on campus and need assistance, call Campus Security at 573-592-5555. Have a safe and happy holiday!
- [A Warm Holiday Message from Westminster's First Family](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-mrs-lamkin-holiday-message/) - New Westminster President Fletch Lamkin and First Lady Cindy Lamkin send a warm holiday message to Westminster family and friends.
- ["Catch Fletch" with Athletic Director Matt Mitchell](https://news.wcmo.edu/catch-fletch-with-athletic-director-matt-mitchell/) - This week on "Catch Fletch," a series of filmed conversations between President Lamkin and different individuals about Westminster, President Lamkin sits down in the Historic Gym to talk about Westminster athletics with Matt Mitchell, Director of Athletics at the College. Watch their conversation here.
- [Blue Jay Athletic Highlights December 1-8, 2017](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jay-athletic-highlights-december-1-8-2017/) - Junior Stu Hollandsworth from St. Louis, MO moves down court for a shot. Men's wrestling competed in the Buena Vista Open last Saturday. Hunter Tessman tallied three wins for the Blue Jays, eventually falling in the third-place match. They travel to River Forest, Ill., to compete in the Art Kraft Open Saturday, Dec. 9. Men's basketball
- [Alum's Low-Cost Pharmacy Startup Raises $6.6 Million in Investments](https://news.wcmo.edu/gregory-rockson-mpharma-raises-millions/) - Gregory Rockson, founder of mPharma. Photo source. Through his company Mutti mPharma, a venture-backed startup and pharmacy benefits manager based in Ghana, Gregory Rockson '12 and his team of medical professionals, project managers, and programmers make prescription drugs in emerging markets more accessible and affordable. As reported by Quartz, mPharma is receiving strong support from Silicon
- [Westminster Waves: Dr. Kasi Lacey on New $300,000 College Grant](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-dr-kasi-lacey-federal-grant/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Associate Dean of Student Life Dr. Kasi Lacey about a new $300.000 grant that she and her team have been awarded to enhance the College's services to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Listen to her interview here.
- [Westeryears: Westminster's Two Oldest Organizations Were Longtime Rivals ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-literary-societies/) - Philologic Hall, 1897 One might think of the conceit of "two households both alike in dignity" from Shakespeare's romantic tale of the Montagues and the Capulets embroiled in generation after generation of rivalries when discussing the first organizations formed on the Westminster College campus—the Philologian Literary Society and the Philalethian Society. These two groups also hold the distinction of being the first literary societies
- [Westminster Waves: Tim Riley on the Veterans Day Celebration and New Exhibition at the Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-veterans-day-churchill-muesum/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Timothy Riley, Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the National Churchill Museum, about celebration activities for Veterans Day at the Museum and an exciting new exhibition opening in the Museum. Listen to Tim's interview here.
- [Westminster Men's Soccer Wins Fifth Straight Conference Tournament](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-mens-soccer-wins-fifth-straight-conference-tournament/) - Westminster men's soccer will head to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth year in a row after the 2-1 win over Principia in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. "I am super proud of our guys," said Westminster Head Coach Adam Galla. "We've had a ton of injuries this year and we've battled through."
- [Westminster Volleyball Takes Home Regular Season Conference Title](https://news.wcmo.edu/volleyball-sliac-regular-season-title-2017/) - Westminster volleyball defeated Webster 3-1 to claim the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season title and the rights to host the SLIAC Tournament this Saturday. This is the first time Westminster has won the regular season SLIAC title and hosted the tournament, breaking Greenville's seven-year streak. Read the full story here.
- [Westeryears: Oxford Proves No Match for Blue Jay Debaters of '25](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-oxford-debate-1925/) - In 1925, Westminster saw its most successful debate team yet. In its 75th year, the team, led by faculty advisors Dr. J.B. Reevers and Professor Franc L. McCluer, included Albert Kissling, Raymond Kroggel, Kenneth Lineberry, George Sweazey, William Haley, Frank Williams, Morton Cunningham, Clay Davis, William Teuscher, Max Farrington, K.W. Brown, and Eugene Abbott. Out
- [Lamkin Aims to Maintain 'Incredible' Student Experience, Establish Sustainable Financial Model—The Columns](https://news.wcmo.edu/lamkin-feature-the-columns/) - This article was originally published in The Columns, Westminster's student newspaper on November 13, 2017 By Jim Malven, Editor in Chief of The Columns Dr. Fletcher Lamkin, who served as the president of Westminster College from 2000-2007, was appointed by Board of Trustees to the same position last month. Lamkin is replacing Dr. Carolyn Perry, who has
- [New $300,000 Federal Grant Awarded to Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/federal-grant-fights-sexual-violence/) - Students participate in The Clothesline Project, a national project where participants hang shirts on a line to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of violence against women. Westminster College has received a new $300,000 federal grant to enhance its services to prevent sexual and domestic violence, according to Associate Dean of Student
- [Phi Delts Raise Funds and Canned Goods with Haunted House Philanthropy](https://news.wcmo.edu/phi-delts-haunted-house/) - by Eric Woytus '19 ΦΔΘ On Saturday, Oct. 21, dark clouds rolled over the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at Westminster College in Fulton, dousing the streets with thunder-and-lightning-laden rain. Braving the storm, over 30 students huddled together in the front yard for the grand opening of Missouri Beta’s haunted house. When the clock tower down
- [Happy Thanksgiving to Students from President Lamkin](https://news.wcmo.edu/happy-thanksgiving-students-lamkin/) - Dear Westminster students — Thanksgiving is a day when families come home to be together and take time out to count their blessings. I can't tell you how excited Cindy and I are to come home to Westminster ... a College that has always held a special place in our hearts. While we are giving
- [Veterans Celebration and Preview of New Exhibition at National Churchill Museum ](https://news.wcmo.edu/veterans-celebration-new-exhibition-national-churchill-museum/) - A special celebration and preview of an exciting new exhibition will take place in honor of America's veterans from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, on Veterans Day at the National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College. Presentations and special music will be presented in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, followed
- [Top Ten Leadership Lessons from Byron S. Bagby '78](https://news.wcmo.edu/veterans-day-message-byron-bagby/) - Byron S. Bagby, Westminster College Class of 1978, is a retired Major General who served more than 33 years in the U.S. Army before retiring in 2011. Today, he is the managing partner of BMB Solutions LLC, a consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia, that specializes in executive leadership development and coaching and strategy development.
- [Home of the Free Because of the Brave — A Message from Dr. Lamkin](https://news.wcmo.edu/home-of-the-free-lamkin/) - Reflections on the Service of Our Veterans By Incoming Westminster President Dr. Fletch Lamkin When I was growing up, I was immersed in an atmosphere of patriotism and service. When he joined the Navy in 1902, my grandfather began a chain of commissioned service in our family that continued with my uncles, and my father,
- [Top 3 Reasons to Pick Up 3 Credits This Winter](https://news.wcmo.edu/top-3-pick-up-3/) - Pick up three credits in just three weeks online this winter with Westminster! Classes are open to Westminster students, alumni, and students from other colleges and universities. Earn college credit while working with Westminster's exceptional faculty. Read on for the top three reasons why you should Pick Up 3 this winter! 1. Students: Lighten
- [Refer a Student for Welcome to Westminster Dec. 2](https://news.wcmo.edu/refer-a-student-welcome-to-westminster-dec-2/) - Do you know a high school student who's ready to start their college search? Give them a life-changing experience by referring them in time for Welcome to Westminster on December 2. Welcome to Westminster is a half-day visit program held on select days in the fall and spring to introduce prospective students to all that
- [Join Us for the Westminster Reception in Little Rock Nov. 16](https://news.wcmo.edu/reception-little-rock-nov-30/) - Join the Westminster community in Little Rock, Arkansas for hors-d'oeuvres and conversation with prospective Westminster students and special guest Acting President Dr. Carolyn Perry. We hope to see you there! Westminster Reception in Little Rock, Arkansas Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:30-7:30 PM Home of Jay and Buff Easterly 21 Greathouse Bend Little Rock, AR 72207
- [Get a High Five on Giving Tuesday ](https://news.wcmo.edu/giving-tuesday-2017/) - Director of Alumni Engagement Sarah Munns joins Westminster Students in JCI on Giving Tuesday 2016 Are you ready to get a high five on Giving Tuesday for contributing to the Westminster Fund? Next Tuesday, November 28, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.in JCI, students, faculty, and staff will be able to participate in the "High Five Giving Tuesday"
- [ Westeryears: A Chapter in Westminster's Wartime Service](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-satc/) - S.A.T.C Barracks at Westminster College As a part of its mission to serve, Westminster College has built a longstanding and strong relationship with our Armed Services. One brief chapter in the College's history that demonstrates that connection occurred when the U.S. War Department established a series of Students Army Training Corps (S.A.T.C.) on campuses across
- [Duty, Honor, Country — Lessons in Servant Leadership: Dr. Fletcher Lamkin](https://news.wcmo.edu/veterans-day-lamkin/) - Dr. Fletcher Lamkin completed a distinguished, 36-year career in the U.S. Army before following his passion for higher education. He will assume the role of President of Westminster College in late November 2017. A career officer in the United States Army for 36 years, in continuous active duty from his graduation from West Point until
- [Campus Improvements, Tech Upgrades to Enhance the Student Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/campus-improvements-to-enhance-the-student-experience/) - A number of campus improvements are underway to further enhance the student experience at Westminster, including several technology upgrades on campus. IT has been looking at the needs on campus and working to upgrade items that have a positive impact on the most users, using data to help drive the purchases for campus. Network Improvements
- [Annie Mulvey '18—A Power in Purpose Profile](https://news.wcmo.edu/annie-mulvey/) - Annie Mulvey '18 ΚΚΓ is a senior studying business communication and English. From Harrison, Missouri, she is president of Alpha Chi National Honor Society and a member of Student Foundation, a student-based organization that helps introduce prospective students to Westminster by giving tours, answering questions, and giving a first-hand, real-life look at the College. What would you say is
- [From the US Navy to Westmo: Chad Doebelin '17 (a Power in Purpose Profile)](https://news.wcmo.edu/chad-doebelin-power-in-purpose-profile/) - Chad Doebelin '17 Hometown: Columbia, Missouri Major(s): Computer Science and Information Technology Joined the US Navy on October 3, 2000. Served as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Boatswains Mate 2nd Class onboard the USS Rainier and later assigned to VC-6 Fleet Composite Squadron SIX during his second tour of duty. Currently works as the network and
- [Celebrate the Season: Kansas City Holiday Event Nov. 30](https://news.wcmo.edu/kc-holiday-event-nov-30/) - Photo source. Join Westminster alumni, parents and friends of the College at Grand Street Cafe for hors-d’oeuvres and conversation with special guest President Fletcher Lamkin. Kansas City Holiday Event Thursday, November 30, 2017 5:30-7:30 PM Grand Street Cafe 4740 Grand Ave Kansas City, MO 64112 Charge at the door: $10.00 RSVP to alumni@westminster-mo.edu by
- [Dr. Jamie Kondis '02 Featured in Fox 2 News St. Louis Report on How to Recognize Opioid Abuse](https://news.wcmo.edu/jamie-kondis-fox2-news-opioid-abuse/) - Dr. Jamie Spurrier Kondis '02 KAѲ of St. Louis, Missouri, was recently interviewed by news station Fox2Now in St. Louis on the warning signs of opioid abuse. Dr. Kondis, a 2015 winner of the Young Alumni Achievement Award, is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Washington University. She serves as a member of the Child Fatality
- [[Photos] Cheers for Blue Jay Football and a Lamkin Visit](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-dr-lamkin-at-the-home-football-game/) - The Blue Jays earned a 21-13 victory against MacMurray on Saturday, October 28, bringing their record to 5-4 overall and 5-3 in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. Cheering them on was Westminster's incoming President Dr. Fletcher Lamkin, who attended the game with his wife, Cindy. View photos from the game below, courtesy of Pat Kirby, and
- [Westminster Waves Interviews Two Churchill Singers](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-interviews-two-churchill-singers/) - Westminster Waves had the opportunity to speak with two members of The Churchill Singers about their upcoming fall concert November 3. Listen here to Kelsie Slaughter, a junior from Fulton, Missouri, and Tychirra Moreno, a junior from St. Louis, Missouri, as they discuss the combination of religious and secular music selections that have been chosen
- [Westminster Waves Speaks with Tim Riley About Upcoming Movie Premiere at Museum](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-speaks-with-tim-riley-about-upcoming-movie-premiere-at-museum/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Timothy Riley, the Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the National Churchill Museum, about Darkest Hour, a full-length motion picture, starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, that will have its Midwestern premiere in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin Aldermanbury. To hear about the grand event,
- [Westminster Waves: Snapchat Comes to Campus](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-snapchat-comes-to-campus/) - Westminster Waves speaks with juniors Nick Spain and Nikita Thompson, both from Kansas City, MO, who are leading the charge for a social media revolution on campus with the platform Snapchat and explaining how members of the Westminster community can get involved. Listen to their interview here.
- [Westminster Waves:  New Student Office of Sustainability](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-new-student-office-of-sustainability/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Andrea Ramos ’19 of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and Emily Davidson ’20 of Houston, MO about the new Student Office of Sustainability and EcoHouse on campus. Listen to their interview here.
- [Westeryears: Highlander Highlights ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-highlander-highlights/) - One beloved fraternity which has sadly become another chapter in Westminster history is the Highlanders. This Greek house grew out of a social club, called "The Dorm Club," which came into existence in 1927 and lived in Reunion Hall. With Bertha Prater as hostess, the Dorm Club was so successful and had such an excellent reputation over
- [Westeryears: A Famous Actor Gives Westminster Commencement Address](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-a-famous-actor-gives-westminster-commencement-address/) - Westminster has certainly had a long and impressive list of famous people and dignitaries who have visited the campus to speak, but one of the more unique choices was the 1966 commencement speaker...unique because he readily admitted in his address that he was not "an example of the merits of a formal education" and that what education he had acquired was "spotty and lop-sided." Douglas Eton
- [Westminster Community on the Return of President Lamkin](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-lamkin-community-response/) - Photo of one of the most historic celebrations and a crowning achievement of new Westminster President Dr. Fletcher Lamkin's first tenure at the College--the opening of the new National Churchill in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech on March 4, 2006. Featured from left to right at the ribbon cutting
- [Westminster Alpha Chi Honor Society Receives High National Recognition](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-alpha-chi-honor-society-receives-high-national-recognition/) - The Westminster Missouri Delta chapter of Alpha Chi has received word from the national office that it has been selected for the 15th year in a row for the Star Chapter designation. This recognition is only given to the top Alpha Chi chapters in the nation. “This is truly a great achievement for our chapter,”
- [Westminster College Taps Fletcher Lamkin as Next President](https://news.wcmo.edu/fletcher-lamkin-next-president/) - Dr. Lamkin, an accomplished executive, is currently president of West Virginia University-Parkersburg, but is eager to come to Westminster out of “passion and a sense of mission” Westminster College, the historic setting of Winston Churchill’s famous “Iron Curtain” speech and long regarded as one of the nation’s premier liberal arts colleges, announced today that Dr.
- [Westminster Students and Alumni Deem Career Fair a Success](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-students-and-alumni-deem-career-fair-a-success/) - Pictured are the Career Fair Alumni-Representatives From left to right: Tyler Davis ’05 ΒΘΠ, Teron Sutherlin ’11, Jason Kirchner ’06, Katie Koonce ’16 KAѲ, Troy Norton ’89 KA, Claire Gibby ’16 KAѲ, Adam Hans ’06 ΔΤΔ, Matt Logan ’00, Josh Hanley ’02 ΦΔΘ, Virgil McDonald ’97 ΣΑΕ, Tim Smith ’04 KA Photo and Article by
- [Westminster Students Receive Behind-the-Scenes Experience at Popular Music Festival](https://news.wcmo.edu/sports-entertainment-management-class-roots-n-blues/) - Columbia, Missouri's Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival is referred to by American Blues Scene Magazine as "one of the most prominent festivals in the country." The annual event draws national talent, with this year's lineup including Gary Clark, Jr., Emmylou Harris, Leon Bridges, and Ryan Adams, among many others. Last week, students in Westminster's
- [Westminster Social Media Core Launches](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-social-media-core-launches/) - Lana Poole, Westminster's vice president of marketing and strategic communications, recently launched a social media core group to more effectively integrate and cross-promote college stories in various departments' social media channels. "The purpose of the SM Core is to bring together a core group of Westminster College faculty, staff, students and alumni to intentionally build
- [Westeryears: Excuses for Missing Class](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-excuses-for-missing-class/) - Photo caption from yearbook: The rigorous schedules and late study nights often caused students to sleep through their eight o'clock classes. A long-standing, universal tradition for students — not only at Westminster but at any college or university — is trying to find the right excuse for missing a class. When the academic year begins,
- [Westminster Alumni and Friends to Gather in St. Louis on Nov. 2](https://news.wcmo.edu/stl-edward-jones-reception/) - Westminster College St. Louis Reception Please join Westminster alumni, parents and friends of the College at Edward Jones Headquarters for hors-d'oeuvres and conversation With special guest Acting President Dr. Carolyn Perry Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Edward Jones Headquarters 12555 Manchester Road Saint Louis, Missouri 63131 Hosted by: Monica Giuseffi ’95 Wes Gregory
- [Join the Westeryears Facebook Page and Share Your Memories](https://news.wcmo.edu/join-the-westeryears-facebook-page/) - As alumni and members of the Westminster community read through their latest edition of Westminster Today, hopefully, a new column called "Westeryears" has piqued their interest. Westeryears shines the spotlight on some footnotes in the illustrious history of the College. Huge thanks to Angela Grogan, Director of Library Services, her Reeves Library staff and Kathy
- [Reformation: Holy Spaces, Religious Places Photo Exhibit to be Presented by Dr. Cliff Cain](https://news.wcmo.edu/cain-reformation-photo-exhibit/) - Reformation: Holy Spaces, Religious Places A Photographic Exhibit by Dr. Cliff Cain, Harrod - C.S. Lewis Professor of Religious Studies October 30th – November 11th, 2017 Backer Dining Hall, Westminster College "Reformation: Holy Spaces, Religious Places" will feature 36 large photographs taken by Harrod - C.S. Lewis Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. Cliff Cain. The exhibit
- [Student Orgs: Sign Up Your Group to Host a Booth at Spooky Sidewalks!](https://news.wcmo.edu/spooky-sidewalks-2017/) - The Fulton community is invited to Westminster College for its annual Spooky Sidewalks Halloween event on October 31 from 4-6 pm, sponsored by Campus Activities Board. Campus groups will host booths featuring games, activities, and plenty of Halloween candy! Campus organizations wishing to host a booth may sign up here during the sign-up window of
- [Students Wanted: Head Into the Streets for Community Service](https://news.wcmo.edu/students-wanted-head-into-the-streets-for-community-service/) - Westminster students are urged to register to be a part of the long-standing Westminster tradition of "Into the Streets." "'Into the Streets' is a chance for you and your group to showcase your group's commitment to leadership through service," says Rev. Jamie Haskins, College Chaplain. "The Center for Faith and Service is challenging all of Westminster
- [Remley Center to Host 10/24 Reception for Dr. Perry, Westminster's First Female President](https://news.wcmo.edu/remley-reception-perry/) - Please join the Remley Women's Center for a reception honoring Acting President Dr. Carolyn Perry. Tuesday, October 24 11:30 — 1 p.m. (come and go as you please) At the Center for Faith and Service Come to eat, share your memories of President Perry, and wish her well!
- [Ready for the Classroom: Alex Rauscher '17 on Westminster's Education Department](https://news.wcmo.edu/alex-rauscher-17-education-qa/) - When Alex Rauscher ’17 KAѲ graduated from Westminster this May, she became part of a special group of education majors: every May 2017 graduate of the Westminster College Education Department seeking a teaching license was employed as a teacher before the school year began this fall (read more about the 100% placement rate here). In the
- [Oct. 5 Vigil Planned in Response to Violence](https://news.wcmo.edu/oct-5-vigil/) - In response to the Las Vegas tragedy and other violence in our world, the Black Student Union, the International Club and the Center for Faith and Service will hold a short vigil on Thursday, October 5 at 11 a.m. in Hermann Lounge on campus. It will be a time to mourn the tragedy that unfolded
- [Pick Up 3 College Credits: Winter Term Registration Now Open](https://news.wcmo.edu/pick-up-3-winter-2017/) - Pick up three credits in just three weeks online this winter with Westminster! Classes are open to Westminster students, alumni, and students from other colleges and universities. Earn college credit while working with Westminster's exceptional faculty. Winter term online courses run from December 20, 2017, through January 10, 2018. Registration is open now through December
- [Presidential Search Update: Committee Members Announced](https://news.wcmo.edu/presidential-search-update/) - Under the leadership of the presidential search committee, the search for the 22nd president of Westminster College has begun. Founded in 1851, Westminster remains dedicated to its mission of educating and inspiring students to discover the power in their purpose, challenging them to be critically aware, life-long learners and leaders of character. Representatives from faculty, staff, and
- [Westeryears:  The Flying Blue Jays](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-the-flying-blue-jays/) - An airplane kept in the basement of the gymnasium? Yes, that is where the plane was located for The Flying Blue Jays, a Westminster organization that offered student "aeronautical aspirants" the opportunity to learn to fly at a greatly reduced expense. The first members in December 1940 were students in the Civil Pilot Training Program.
- [New Student Office of Sustainability Dedicated](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-student-office-of-sustainability/) - Members of the Westminster community (pictured above) celebrated EcoHouse's expansion of community involvement and participation in on-campus activities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Oct. 3 for the new Student Office of Sustainability. This is the first department of its kind on campus completely run by students. "We are celebrating 10 years of EcoHouse on this campus,"
- [Book Signing for Dr. Cliff Cain's New Book on Faith Nov. 1](https://news.wcmo.edu/book-signing-for-dr-cliff-cains-new-book-on-faith/) - A new book by a Westminster faculty member is coming your way with a book signing from noon-1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the College Bookstore. Dr. Cliff Cain, the author and Harrod-C.S. Lewis Professor of Religious Studies and Department Chair of the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies, will be there to sign
- [Alumni Provide Insight Into New President Lamkin](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-provide-insight-into-new-president-lamkin/) - For those who did not know Westminster's new President Dr. Fletch Lamkin during his first tenure at the College, a number of alumni leaders and friends of the College have stepped forward to provide insight to the college community about the man who is about to take over the reins of leadership at the school:
- [Churchill Singers Perform Free Concert of Redemption Songs on Nov. 3](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-singers-redemption-songs/) - The Churchill Singers, Westminster College’s premiere choral ensemble, will present a concert Friday night, November 3, at 7 p.m. in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. The concert is a collection of what Dr. Natasia Sexton, Associate Professor of Music, has called “Redemption Songs.” Latin motets from the church are programmed alongside Broadway ballads and pop
- [A Westminster Tradition Grows with W.C. Blue Jay Tailgaters](https://news.wcmo.edu/w-c-blue-jay-tailgaters/) - If you attend a home football game at Westminster, you won't miss them: a lively bunch of parents, younger siblings, and after the game, coaches and players. Grills out, lawn games set up, and even an old plaid couch sitting in the back of a pick-up truck. It's the W.C. Blue Jay Tailgaters, and they're
- [Exclusive Film Screening and Red Carpet Event at the National Churchill Museum Oct. 26](https://news.wcmo.edu/darkest-hour-film-screening-ncm/) - Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill in new film opening in the United States on November 22. A red carpet screening will occur at the National Churchill Museum on October 26. One of the most anticipated films of the year, Darkest Hour, stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill. Directed by Joe Wright, the film explores
- [Dr. Kurt Jefferson Gives Personal Reflections on New President Dr. Fletcher Lamkin](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-kurt-jefferson-gives-personal-reflections-on-new-president-dr-fletcher-lamkin/) - One of the Westminster community who knows new President Fletcher (affectionally known as "Fletch") Lamkin well is Dr. Kurt Jefferson, Director of the Churchill Institute for Global Engagement. Dr. Jefferson worked with Dr. Lamkin his entire first tenure at Westminster from 2000-2007. Dr. Jefferson discusses Fletch Lamkin, the man and the leader, in the following
- [Churchill and the NFL Controversy ](https://news.wcmo.edu/churchill-and-the-nfl-controversy/) - No one could imagine in a million years that Sir Winston Churchill and Westminster College would become involved in the recent NFL controversy over football players taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial inequality. That is until Westminster was referenced in an article from PoliFact, a national fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims
- [Beth Stubbs '00 Named 2017 Business Woman of the Year](https://news.wcmo.edu/stubbs-women-in-business-awards/) - UPDATE 10/18/17: The Columbia Daily Tribune named Jane Elizabeth "Beth" Stubbs ’00 KKΓ Business Woman of the Year for 2017 on Tuesday. Stubbs was also a finalist for this award in 2016. Stubbs is a pharmacist and partner at Kilgore's Medical Pharmacy, where she has fostered significant growth with her specialization in compounding medicine. She earned
- [Alumnus Duke Ligon '63 Takes New Position in Energy Sector](https://news.wcmo.edu/duke-ligon-new-position/) - Duke R. Ligon '63, a biology major and member of Phi Delta Theta from Wewoka, Oklahoma, brings nearly 50 years of experience in the energy sector to his new position as Senior Advisor to the Peter J. Solomon Company. Duke is an advisor to the firm's Houston-based energy practice. "The Peter J. Solomon role is
- [[Photos+Video] Historic Missouri Church Hears Echoes Of WWII, Churchill's Words In Special Screening Of "Darkest Hour"](https://news.wcmo.edu/darkest-hour-screening/) - Audience also Salutes Legendary Eagle Squadrons, Yankee Flyers Who Aided Great Britain The criss-crossing Hollywood search lights could be seen for miles away signaling a major event was about to take place Thursday night inside the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, part of the National Churchill Museum. As people strolled to the church, they
- [[Photos] Homecoming and Family Weekend Recap](https://news.wcmo.edu/homecoming-weekend-recap-2017/) - The Westminster College family gathered on campus September 29-30 for 2017 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Westminster's Homecoming King and Queen were crowned, six alumni were inducted into the Westminster College Athletic Hall of Fame, and the Blue Jays won a commanding, 54-6 Homecoming victory over Martin Luther College. Click the gallery below to view photos
- [Westminster Waves:  Meg Langland and the Westminster Career Fair](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-meg-langland-and-the-westminster-career-fair/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Meg Langland, Director of the Center for Career Development, about the upcoming Westminster College Career Fair. Listen to her interview here.
- [Westminster Waves: Homecoming 2017 with Reagan Decamp and Lydia Creech](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-homecoming-activities-with-reagan-decamp-and-lydia-creech/) - Westminster Waves discusses 2017 Homecoming activities with Reagan Decamp ’20 (Kansas City, MO), CAB Homecoming Chair, and Acting SGA President Lydia Creech ’19 (Republic, MO). Listen to their interview here.
- [Westminster Wrestling Coach Mentors Olympic Athlete to Bronze in World Championships](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-wrestling-coach-mentors-olympic-athlete-world-championships/) - Mike Eierman and his brother, Tony, were selected as the first wrestling coaches in Westminster NCAA history last winter, but they come to Fulton with a wealth of world-class experience. Mike’s most recent endeavor was coaching Mizzou’s J’Den Cox in the World Championships in Paris in late August. Cox, a bronze medalist in the 2016
- [Westminster Waves: Wells Fargo internship, Blue Blazers and more with Blake Harris](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-wells-fargo-internship-blue-blazers-and-more-with-blake-harris/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Blake Harris ’18 (Delta Tau Delta) from Oklahoma City, OK about the valuable experience he gained from his summer internship with the Wells Fargo company. Blake is one of the many examples of students who have discovered the power of their purpose during their transformational Westminster experience. Listen to his story
- [Westminster Waves: Donald Wood '00 ΣΧ, Executive Director of Just Communities of Arkansas](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-donald-wood/) - Westminster Waves speaks with alumnus Donald Wood '00 ΣΧ, about his 2017 Hancock Symposium presentation, his service work, and how his education at Westminster prepared him for success. Listen to the interview here.
- [Westminster's Homecoming and Family Weekend Begins Sept. 29](https://news.wcmo.edu/homecoming-2017-court-hof/) - Friday, September 29 marks the beginning of Westminster's 2017 Homecoming and Family Weekend. Parents and alumni will arrive in Fulton for a weekend of fellowship and celebration of the Blue Jay Nation. 2017 Homecoming Court Mallory Greaves and Adam Clay Golly Easterly and Ben Davis Rupa Kumari and Isaac Coronel Sydney Sexton and Manfredo Flores
- [Westminster Receives National Media Coverage from Sen. Sanders' Green Foundation Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/media-coverage-sanders/) - According to preliminary estimates, Westminster College was referenced in 665 Sanders-related news articles during the week of September 18, 2017 — with 570 online articles on Sept. 20 and 21. The media outlets that covered the lecture range from The Fulton Sun, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and Kansas City Star to National Public Radio, ABC News,
- [Washington, D.C. Area Alumni to Gather for Reception in Nation's Capital](https://news.wcmo.edu/dc-alumni-reception-2017/) - Members of the Westminster Community in the Washington, D.C. area are invited to join Vice President for Advancement Kelly Dopman at the Old Ebbitt Grill on October 5 for an evening of conversation and fellowship. Westminster College Alumni Reception in Washington, D.C. Featuring Vice President for Advancement Kelly Dopman Thursday, October 5, 2017 6:00 to
- [Westeryears: The First Green Foundation Lecture, 1937](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryears-first-green-foundation-lecture-1937/) - Oscar D. Skelton, Canadian political economist and first Green Foundation Lecturer "From the time of his graduation, the welfare of Westminster College was one of the deepest concerns of his life. For these reasons, it seems fitting that his name shall be had in memory of the College of his great love." With those words,
- [Westminster in Top Five Percent of Best American Colleges for the Money ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-in-top-five-percent-of-best-american-colleges-for-the-money-2/) - Westminster College has been ranked among the top five percent of the “Best Colleges for the Money for 2017” among all American colleges and universities, according to national rankings released today. College Factual, a data-driven national education firm in partnership with USA Today, named Westminster 25th out of all 1,325 colleges and universities ranked for their academic excellence
- [Westeryear: A Green Foundation Lecture by former President Gerald R. Ford ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryear-a-green-lecture-by-former-president-gerald-r-ford/) - The John Findley Green lecture series has attracted a number of U.S. presidents to deliver speeches at Westminster, including Truman, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and one president who was thrust into the role by history itself: Gerald R. Ford, America's 38th president. Plucked out of the U.S. House of Representatives by President Nixon to fill the role of Vice President
- [Westminster Hands and Hearts Reach Out for #Harveyrelief ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-hands-and-hearts-reach-out-for-harveyrelief/) - In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, at least a half million people's lives have been uprooted in some way by the devastation. Now the people of Florida are evacuating en masse in anticipation of an even larger natural disaster. At this time when all of America is coming together with help and prayers, we ask all of the Westminster to come
- [Westeryear, 1949:  Green Foundation Lecture by Missouri native J.C. Penney](https://news.wcmo.edu/westeryear-j-c-penney/) - As we prepare with anticipation for Westminster's 2017 Green Foundation lecture by Sen. Bernie Sanders, we take a look back at some of the top leaders who have delivered the lecture over the years. The most famous of our John Findley Green Foundation lecturers, Sir Winston Churchill is often the first name that enters most
- [Westminster Alumnus Receives Jefferson City Public Schools Outstanding Volunteer Award ](https://news.wcmo.edu/renfrow-outstanding-volunteer/) - Dan Renfrow '88 from Jefferson City, MO, received the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Jefferson City Public Schools Foundation at their annual gala September 26 in the Capitol Plaza Hotel ballroom. A member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity with a dual major in business administration and computer science, Dan has been employed at Hawthorn Bank in Jefferson City for 15
- [Westminster Today Looks at Westminster Yesteryear—Student Misconduct](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-today-looks-at-westminster-yesteryear-student-misconduct/) - In the beginning days of Westminster, while each professor was the master of his academic domain, their students quickly learned their routines and classroom pranks were frequent. However, sometimes they backfired. H. M. Corbett, who graduated in 1858, reported in his diary: "Some of the boys, whom I suppose were fearful of an examination in
- [Save the Dates: Westminster Community Events for Fall Semester 2017](https://news.wcmo.edu/fall-events-2017/) - Fall has officially arrived and Westminster has events planned for alumni, parents, and friends of the College all around the country. Mark your calendars for these upcoming opportunities to spend time with your Westminster family! Please email alumni@westminster-mo.edu or call Sarah Munns, Director of Alumni Engagement, at (573) 592-6050 with any questions or to RSVP. 6:00 to
- [Photos and Social Media from Sen. Sanders' Green Foundation Lecture](https://news.wcmo.edu/photos-and-social-media-sanders/) - Above, Associate Professor of History Dr. Cinnamon Brown talks with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Westminster College welcomes U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders to campus on September 21, 2017. Sanders delivered the 58th annual Green Foundation Lecture. Below, view photos and social media posts from the event. Official photos will be posted next week.
- [U.S. Sen. Sanders Tells Westminster Audience That Regime Change and America’s Military Might Have Caused ‘Unintended Consequences’](https://news.wcmo.edu/u-s-sen-sanders-unintended-consequences/) - The unintended consequences of regime change and American military power have had a disastrous effect on America’s reputation around the globe, and is causing people to lose faith in democracy, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, told a packed Champ auditorium on Thursday. “Far too often, American intervention and the use of American military power has
- [Newsweek Story Features Bernie Sanders, Westminster College](https://news.wcmo.edu/sanders-newsweek/) - In preview of Sen. Bernie Sanders' visit to Westminster on Thursday, September 21, Newsweek is asking the question: "Is Bernie Sanders Giving a Foreign Policy Speech So He Can Win the White House in 2020?" Newsweek's post on September 19, 2017 points out Sanders' previous lack of foreign policy focus in light of his upcoming
- [Six Alumni To Be Honored in Athletic Hall of Fame for 2017](https://news.wcmo.edu/six-alumni-to-be-honored-in-athletic-hall-of-fame-for-2017/) - Six outstanding alumni athletes will become new honorees in the Westminster College Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, September 30, 2017, during a weekend of recognition activities September 29-30 in conjunction with Homecoming. The honorees will be introduced to the crowd later that day during the half time of the Homecoming football game against Martin Luther
- [Save the Date for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017](https://news.wcmo.edu/save-the-date-for-homecoming-and-family-weekend-2017/) - Westminster College Homecoming and Family Weekend will take place on campus September 29-30, 2017. View the schedule of events and the list of 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees below. Alumni, please RSVP to alumni@westminster-mo.edu by Monday, September 25. Come home to Westminster this fall! 6:00-6:30 p.m.: Pep Rally; Westminster College Hill 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Music
- [Ticket Info for Sen. Bernie Sanders' Lecture at Westminster College on Sept. 21](https://news.wcmo.edu/ticket-info-bernie-sanders/) - We regret to inform members of the general public who are seeking tickets for the Green Foundation Lecture by Bernie Sanders that no more tickets are available at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, if you are still interested in watching the lecture, three other options are available. The
- [Six Appeal Vocal Band to Perform Free Concert at Westminster](https://news.wcmo.edu/six-appeal-free-concert/) - A Capella group Six Appeal will give a concert on Thursday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Champ Auditorium at Westminster College. The event is free for campus and community members. Hailing from Twin Cities, Minnesota, Six Appeal describes itself as "a world-class vocal ensemble infused with sharp comedic timing and the energy and vitality
- [New Location for Young Alumni Event in St. Louis September 28](https://news.wcmo.edu/young-alumni-event-stl/) - Young alumni in Saint Louis can join their fellow recent graduates for hors d'oeurves, networking and conversation on Thursday, September 28 at Seamus McDaniel's pub. Westminster College Young Alumni Reception Thursday, September 28, 2017 1208 Tamm Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63139 Bring copies of your business card to enter to win attendance prizes! Please RSVP
- [Alumni Q&A: Jack Easterly '14, Attorney at Rose Law Firm](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-qa-jack-easterly-14/) - Jack Easterly '14 ΔΤΔ recently passed the Arkansas Bar Examination with the highest score in the state. Read on to learn what Jack is up to now and how his Westminster education shaped his career and influenced his life. Hometown Little Rock, Arkansas Major Classical and Religious Studies Campus affiliations and activities while you were at
- [Four Members of Green Family to Attend Green Foundation Lecture ](https://news.wcmo.edu/four-members-of-green-family-to-attend-green-foundation-lecture/) - Westminster has received the exciting news that four members of the John Findley Green family will attend the Green Foundation Lecture Thursday morning by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. No member of the Green family has attended a Green Lecture since the one given by former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev in 1992. The Green Foundation Lecture was established
- [Blake Harris '18: A Power in Purpose Profile ](https://news.wcmo.edu/blake-harris-18-a-power-in-purpose-profile/) - How does Westminster help students discover the power in their purpose? For Blake Harris, a senior from Oklahoma City, OK, the answer includes a mix of internship experience, Greek life, alumni support, leadership opportunities and the Blue Blazers Investment Committee. Blake came to Westminster to play basketball and golf and began his course work pursuing a psychology degree.
- [Learn About Internships and Career Opportunities at Westminster College Career Fair ](https://news.wcmo.edu/career-fair-fall-2017/) - Students have a great opportunity to ask questions, build connections, and explore internships and post-graduate options by attending the Westminster College Career Fair scheduled for 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, in the Mueller Student Center. A diverse group of 40 employers, graduate schools, and study abroad programs have already registered to attend with more signing
- [Alumnus New Head Women's Soccer Coach at Stephens College](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-new-head-womens-soccer-coach-at-stephens-college/) - Kurtis Boardsen, a 2007 graduate and member of Sigma Chi fraternity from Ashland, MO, was recently hired to be the new head women's soccer coach at Stephens College this fall. Soccer is relatively new at Stephens, which established the program in 2012. Kurtis already works full-time as a business specialist for IDEXX Bio Research in Columbia, Missouri, and plans
- [Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment Completed](https://news.wcmo.edu/fraternity-and-sorority-rush-completed/) - This year's Westminster fraternity and sorority recruitment processes have concluded. All fraternity chapters welcomed 11 to 24 new members and all sorority chapters reached or exceeded their quota of 11 new members. "The fraternity and sorority formal recruitment process for 2017 was a success," says Assistant Director of Campus Life Nicole Elliott. "The Panhellenic Council
- [Alumni Q&A: Caroline Slavin '13, Cause Marketing Manager at Virgin Mobile](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-qa-caroline-slavin/) - Hometown: Brashear, Missouri Current location: Lawrence, Kansas Major: English Literature Campus involvement at Westminster Remley Women’s Center, College Democrats, Westminster Independents What is your current position? As Cause Marketing Manager at Virgin Mobile USA, I work to find ways for Virgin Mobile to give back, then share that story! Often that means working with awesome
- [[Photos] Thousands of High School Students Learn About Westminster at Busch Stadium Career Day](https://news.wcmo.edu/cardinals-career-day-2017/) - Last Thursday, September 14, approximately 3,000 high school students attended Career Day at Busch Stadium, sponsored by Westminster College. The event took place the day after Westminster sponsored a career day at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. At Busch Stadium, students received career advice from a panel of Cardinals Front Office staff as
- [[Photos] Westminster Sponsors Career Day with the Kansas City Royals](https://news.wcmo.edu/royals-career-day-2017/) - Approximately 1,900 high school students learned about exciting opportunities from Westminster College at a career event at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, on Wednesday, September 13. Jack Croghan, director Westminster's Sports and Entertainment Business Management Program, addressed students as a member of a panel giving career advice. “It was natural for me
- [Westminster Today Looks at Westminster Yesteryear: Residence Hall Life](https://news.wcmo.edu/look-back-at-residence-hall-life/) - As students settle into residence hall life, here is a look back at some student "do's" and "don'ts" of yesteryear. The following excerpt is from the 1913 Westminster Students' Handbook and Memorandum: Dormitory Don'ts "Don't do a trapeze performance on the shower-bath frame in your bathroom. Don't insist in showing your musical abilities in the
- [Westminster Students Explore Potential Career Paths with Summer Internships](https://news.wcmo.edu/summer-internships-2017/) - Internships can offer college students an invaluable glimpse into professional life in their chosen fields. Westminster’s Center for Career Development oversees a strong internship program that prepares Westminster students for life after graduation. Cindy Quick, Assistant Director of the Center for Career Development and Internship Coordinator, recently visited several students at their summer internship sites.
- [Westminster Waves:  Jackie Weber on "The First 51 Days at Westminster"](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-jackie-weber-on-the-first-51-days-at-westminster/) - Westminster Waves talks to Jackie Weber, Director of Residential and Greek Life and Associate Dean of Student Life, about an innovative way she devised over the summer to stimulate student engagement through a day-by-day calendar of events taking place on campus called "The First 51 Days at Westminster." Listen to her interview here.
- [What to Expect: New Student Convocation for Class of 2021 on Saturday ](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-student-convocation-2017/) - After moving into the residence halls on Saturday, August 19, the new Westminster class of 2021 will be escorted to The Hill to officially enter campus through the historic Columns in one of the College's most revered rites, the Columns Ceremony. Welcoming the new class will be the Custodian of the Columns, Alec Bise '18 from
- [Westminster's Path Ahead: A Message from Acting President Carolyn Perry](https://news.wcmo.edu/carolyn-perry-the-path-ahead/) - The first time I stepped foot on the Westminster campus was in the spring of 1991 when I came to interview for a position with the English Department—yes, I’ve been at Westminster longer than most of our students have been alive! But I remember thinking what a privilege it must be to live on a
- [Westminster/Yale Alumnus Tells New Students How Laundry and Love Bring Success](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumnus-tells-new-students-at-convocation-ceremony-how-laundry-and-love-bring-success/) - New Student Convocation Speaker Derick Dailey, '11 told new Westminster College students to try laundry, love, and Langton (as in Westminster political science professor John Langton) as the strategy to be successful in both college and life in his speech at New Student Convocation on the Westminster College campus. Approximately 215 new students from 12 different states and 7 different countries gathered in Champ Auditorium listened to
- [Westminster Waves: Caleb Herr, Class of 2017 Success Story](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-caleb-herr-class-of-2017-success-story/) - The personal interest of Westminster alumni in helping the College's graduates be successful when they walk through The Columns following commencement is legendary. The remarkable fact that 96% of Westminster graduates start their first job or enroll in graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation does not happen just by coincidence. Westminster Waves looks at one of the
- [Westminster Recognized as a Top College in the U.S. in 2 New Prestigious National Rankings ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-recognized-as-a-top-college-in-the-u-s-in-2-new-prestigious-national-rankings/) - Westminster recently received news that the College has been selected as one of the nation's top colleges and universities in two prestigious national rankings, Money magazine and The Princeton Review. Evaluations of overall value and academic quality, plus student reviews, contributed to the high Westminster rankings. Money magazine, a publication of Time, singled out Westminster as one of
- [Westminster STEM Academy 2017 Recap (Photos)](https://news.wcmo.edu/stem-academy-2017-recap/) - High School Students interested in science and math explored their academic passions and potential career paths last week at The STEM Academy July 23-27. During Academy week, 28 students received lab work and field experience from real world professions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), working to solve problems through project-based learning and fun
- [Westminster Waves: Associate Dean of Student Life Jackie Weber on Campus Eclipse Events](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-weber-eclipse/) - Westminster Waves talks to Assistant Dean of Student Life Jackie Weber about campus activities surrounding the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse viewing in Fulton on Aug. 21. Listen to her interview here.
- [Wellness Center Sponsors Suicide Prevention Training ](https://news.wcmo.edu/wellness-center-suicide-prevention/) - Have you ever wondered what you would say or do if someone you know talked about suicide? The Westminster Wellness Center will provide answers to that question with a special QPR Lunch & Learn Training Session at noon on Tuesday, September 5, in the Marsh Jones Room for those who register for this valuable training. Those who register by
- [PBS Feature on Westminster Alum for Working to Educate Refugee Children](https://news.wcmo.edu/pbs-feature-munyambanza/) - For many refugees, education means finding a career and financial success, often never returning to the roots where they struggled as children. An activist for education since an early age, Joseph Munyambanza has taken a different path. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he fled to Uganda at age 6 with his family. A
- [Travel to Vietnam with Westminster in 2018!](https://news.wcmo.edu/vietnam-travel-study-2018/) - After the success of the first Westminster in Vietnam travel course in 2016, a second trip has been planned for May 2018. Westminster students, alumni, and friends of the college are invited to join Professors Mark Boulton and Tobias Gibson in studying the United States’ involvement in what remains one of its longest and most
- [Take-a-Friend-Home Program: From Republic, MO to Timor Leste](https://news.wcmo.edu/take-a-friend-home-leticia-dos-santos-ferreira-lyda-creech/) - Photos courtesy of Leticia Dos Santos Ferreira Introduced in the summer of 2006, the Take-a-Friend Home Program (TAFH) is an innovative global outreach and cultural immersion program through the Churchill Institute for Global Engagement at Westminster College. With TAFH, international students select a friend with whom they would like to travel and share their family experience. Likewise, American students
- [Senior Vice President Dr. Carolyn Perry Assumes Role of Acting President](https://news.wcmo.edu/president-akande-to-step-down-senior-vice-president-carolyn-perry-will-assume-duties-during-search/) - Westminster College announced today that Dr. Benjamin Ola. Akande is stepping down as the 21st president of the College, effective August 18, 2017, in order to pursue other interests in higher education and new endeavors in the private sector. While the Board of Trustees conducts a search for a new president, Senior Vice President Carolyn Perry
- [Westminster Phi Delta Theta Chapter Nationally Recognized for Excellence](https://news.wcmo.edu/phi-delta-theta-16-17-awards/) - Through the support and contribution of each of its members, the Missouri Beta chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Westminster exemplifies the fraternity's motto that “One Man is No Man." The chapter worked together during the 2016-17 academic year to achieve great accomplishments and was recently recognized by Phi Delta Theta International for its success.
- [Organ Concert To Be Held Sunday, Aug. 20 to Celebrate Eclipse ](https://news.wcmo.edu/organ-concert-to-be-held-sunday-aug-20-to-celebrate-eclipse/) - The magnificent Mander organ in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury will be filling the sanctuary with its glorious melodies as a part of the eclipse festivities planned on campus at Westminster College on Sunday, August 20. Preceding the concert, Timothy Riley, Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the National Churchill Museum, will present a 2
- [Westminster Education Department Achieves 100% Job Placement for 2017 Grads Seeking Teaching Positions](https://news.wcmo.edu/education-department-100-placement/) - Westminster College Education majors who certified during the 2016-17 academic year have a 100% job placement rate. “All the graduates that we recommended for Missouri teaching certification this past year are currently employed,” says Dr. Jim Concannon, Education Department Chair. The College’s teacher placement rate in past years has ranged between 90-100%, with Westminster graduates
- [Take-a-Friend-Home Program: From Columbia MO to Kathmandu](https://news.wcmo.edu/take-a-friend-home-hamilton-thapa/) - Video courtesy of Matthew Hamilton. Introduced in the summer of 2006, the Take-a-Friend Home Program (TAFH) is an innovative global outreach and cultural immersion program through the Churchill Institute for Global Engagement at Westminster College. With TAFH, international students select a friend with whom they would like to travel and share their family experience. Likewise, American students may
- [Westminster Institute for National Security 2017 Recap](https://news.wcmo.edu/wins-2017-recap/) - High school juniors and seniors explored careers in intelligence and confronted real-world crises last week at the third annual Westminster Institute for National Security. During the four-day, three-night program, students participated in hands-on problem solving and national security simulations to consider the problems facing our world today. "It was a great week for the WINS students," says
- [Getting Students Involved in "The First 51 Days of Westminster" ](https://news.wcmo.edu/getting-students-involved-in-the-first-51-days-of-westminster/) - New and returning students to campus were greeted with a colorful new publication this fall titled "The First 51 Days of Westminster." This day-by-day calendar of events gives students a detailed look at what is happening on campus for the first 51 days of school. The idea was the brainchild of Jackie Weber, Director of
- [New CFO/COO Announced at Westminster College ](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-cfo-coo/) - A new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, who brings many years of financial, strategy and operating experience in higher education, will be joining Westminster College. Kenneth "Ken" Maher will assume his duties at Westminster on August 28, 2017. He currently resides in Schaumburg, Illinois, but is relocating to Columbia, Missouri. Upon accepting the position Maher stated, “I
- [Meet New VP and Dean of Student Life Bomani Spell ](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-new-dean-of-student-life-bomani-spell/) - The new fall semester brings with it a new Vice President and Dean of Student Life on campus. Bomani Spell from Tuskegee, Alabama, is ready to hit the ground running. "I am humbled to have been selected to work with such a dedicated and dynamic staff who have shown the ability to put students first
- [Information Technology Students Spend Summer Earning Hands-On Career Experience](https://news.wcmo.edu/it-students-summer-career-experience/) - Above, Westminster students Ian Whittington, Manoj Ghimire, and Pranish Kotha rewired and documented the analog phone cabinet for a new phone system on campus. Below, see before and after photos of the project. Each year, students workers provide service in offices across campus, and while campus is not as busy during the summer months, work continues. This
- [Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser '11 Receives Kappa Alpha Theta's 35 Under 35 Award: Alumni Q&A](https://news.wcmo.edu/kathryn-ayers-wickenhauser-theta-35-under-35/) - Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser '11 (KAѲ) of St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a place on Kappa Alpha Theta's 35 Under 35 list. The national award, new this year, recognizes young alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta for their accomplishments and for embodying the values of the fraternity. "In just 7 short years, Kathryn has cemented her position
- [Order of Kappa Alpha Bestows Highest Individual Honor Upon Westminster Alumnus Jim Schmuck '72](https://news.wcmo.edu/jim-schmuck-ka-knights-commander-accolade/) - Above, Kappa Alpha Knight Commander Darren S. Kay, Westminster College Class of 1991, congratulates fellow Westminster alumnus Jim Schmuck '72 (left) on receiving the Knight Commander's Accolade. Alumnus James M. "Jim" Schmuck, Class of 1972, from Wildwood, MO, received the highest individual honor an alumnus can receive from the national Kappa Alpha Order on Saturday, August 5.
- [Message about Charlottesville, Virginia from Dean Perry](https://news.wcmo.edu/charlottesville/) - As Westminster prepares for the start of its 167th school year, our attention is drawn to Charlottesville, Virginia, where on Saturday we watched — with shock and horror — a white supremacist's gathering, which turned violent and deadly. We at Westminster stand with colleges and universities across the country in speaking out against racism and bigotry. Here on our campus, we value inclusion and diversity.
- [Nominations Open for 2018 Alumni Achievement Awards](https://news.wcmo.edu/nominations-aaa-2018/) - The time has come for Westminster alumni to nominate their fellow graduates for the College's most prestigious alumni recognitions: the annual Alumni Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented during Alumni Weekend, April 19-22, 2018. The Westminster College Alumni Council asks for nominations of individuals who meet any of the following criteria: Alumni who have distinguished
- [New Student Move-In 2017: What You Need to Know for Aug. 19](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-student-move-in-2017/) - Arriving on campus can be daunting for a college freshman. But Westminster is a family, and we're eager to make our freshmen and transfer students feel at home in their first days on campus. Below, learn what to expect on Move-In Day, August 19, 2017. Note: Events marked with * are required activities for first-year
- [Fulton Garden Club Gives New Garden Bench to National Churchill Museum ](https://news.wcmo.edu/new-garden-bench-churchill-museum-2/) - The Isabelle R. Whitmarsh English Garden located on the side of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury gained a new addition on Monday, August 28. In commemoration of its 80th anniversary, the Fulton Garden Club commissioned a new garden bench to be placed in the garden setting next to the Church. "This bench symbolizes the sustained and strong relationship
- [Beta Theta Pi Receives Two National Awards](https://news.wcmo.edu/beta-theta-pi-awards-2017/) - Westminster's Alpha Delta chapter of Beta Theta Pi has received the prestigious Sisson Award and the Charles Henry Hardin Leadership Development Award from the Beta Theta Pi national organization. Ben Davis '18, chapter president (above, right), and Jeremy Schneider '20 (above, left) accepted the awards at the 178th Beta Theta Pi General Convention, August 4-7 in Salt Lake
- [Folk-Rock Duo to Give Coffeehouse Concert Performance on Campus ](https://news.wcmo.edu/hunt-for-hunter-coffeehouse-concert/) - Now that students are getting settled in for the fall semester, the Campus Activities Board is offering a chance to sit back and relax with some good music from the folk-rock duo Hunt for Hunter at a Coffeehouse Concert at 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, in JCI. Based out of Brooklyn, New York, Hunt for Hunter
- [Eclipse at Westminster 2017 (photos)](https://news.wcmo.edu/eclipse-at-westminster-2017-photos/) - The Westminster community and guests enjoyed the 2017 eclipse with a viewing party at Priest Field on Aug. 21, 2017. See photos below.
- [Alumni Q&A: Matt Greaves, DDS '10, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, A.T. Still University](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-qa-matt-greaves/) - Matt Greaves '10 (ΔΤΔ) and his younger brother, Michael, both chose Westminster for its outstanding biology program, knowing it would prepare them for their future careers in dentistry. Below, Matt shares how his Westminster experience helped him to unlock the power in his purpose. Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Major: Biology What other degrees do you hold? I have
- [Dean Perry Shares Message About NAACP Travel Advisory](https://news.wcmo.edu/dean-perry-shares-message-about-naacp-travel-advisory/) - Above, Westminster students gather for lunch and discussion during a Diversity Dialogue event. A signature Westminster program that strives to unify people from different backgrounds with differing life experiences, Diversity Dialogues are held throughout the year and aim to both educate and celebrate diversity. The recent travel advisory issued by the NAACP has generate much
- [Blue Jay Volleyball Coach Spends Summer Coaching USA Youth International Team](https://news.wcmo.edu/koryzna-usa-international-team/) - Westminster Head Volleyball Coach Natalia Koryzna (back row, far left) spent her summer coaching the USA Youth Team, led by the USA Volleyball High Performance Program. Koryzna was one of the coaches in the Girls International Youth Division, competing against other international teams from Brazil, Chile, China, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru,
- [Alumni Q&A: Katie Pilgram-Kloppe '08, Zoological Manager at St. Louis Zoo](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-qa-katie-pilgram-kloppe/) - In her years at Westminster, Katie Pilgram-Kloppe '08 (KAѲ) deepened her knowledge of the natural world, developed her photography skills, and explored the field of education. Today, as Zoological Manager of the River’s Edge at the Saint Louis Zoo, she draws on those experiences daily. Married to Adam Kloppe '06 (ΔΤΔ), Katie is currently working toward
- [Croghan Shares Sports & Entertainment Management Biz Expertise at Conference ](https://news.wcmo.edu/croghan-presents-state-conference/) - Approximately 70 instructors from 70 different Missouri high schools benefited from the knowledge of Westminster's Director of the Sports and Entertainment Business Management Program Jack Croghan. Croghan shared insight into the sports and entertainment management business during two presentations at the MOACTE/MBEA Summer Conference on July 24-27 at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri. MOACTE is the Missouri Association for Career and Technical
- [Derick Heflin '08, From Player to Coach: Blue Jay Alum Still A Blue Jay](https://news.wcmo.edu/derick-heflin-still-a-blue-jay/) - "Once a Blue Jay always a Blue Jay" is the motto of Westminster alumnus Derick Heflin '08 from Rolla, Missouri, who proudly played Blue Jay football when he was a student at Westminster. Heflin is now the football coach for the Washington High School Blue Jays in Washington, Missouri. A secondary education major and a member of the Sigma
- [Alumni & Friends Step Up With Record Support for Westminster — Thank you!](https://news.wcmo.edu/record-giving-16-17/) - Above, photo from the 2017 Summer Alumni Retreat. A Message from Vice President for Advancement Kelly Dopman To our valued Blue Jay family ... As we close the 2016-2017 academic year, we need to pause to say “thank you.” Thank you for your support of the Westminster Fund. Your contribution enables our students to discover and hone their talents
- [Alumni Networking Leads to Career Move: Caleb Herr '17 and Sara Hart Weir '04](https://news.wcmo.edu/herr-weir/) - The personal interest of Westminster alumni in helping the College's graduates be successful when they walk through The Columns following commencement is legendary. The remarkable fact that 96% of Westminster graduates start their first job or enroll in graduate or professional schools within six months of graduation does not happen just by coincidence. Proactive alumni play a significant role. One of
- [Westminster Waves:  A New  Look For Churchill Museum Website](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-ncm-website/) - The National Churchill Museum website has a new look! Westminster Waves discusses the new site with the Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the Museum Timothy Riley. Those interested in the Museum website's updates, enhancements, and new look can listen to Tim Riley's complete interview here.
- [Westminster Promotional Video on Kauffman Stadium Scoreboard](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-promotional-video-on-kauffman-stadium-scoreboard/) - Thousands of Kansas City Royals fans preparing to watch the men in blue trounce the Detroit Tigers July 20 were given a great introduction to Westminster College when a video about "The Power in Purpose" students receive at Westminster played on the massive scoreboard at Kauffman Stadium. Over 130 members of the Westminster community were
- [Westminster Lessons Go Beyond Textbook: Darius Dashtaki '09](https://news.wcmo.edu/alumni-profile-darius-dashtaki-09/) - Above, from left to right, Steven Lee '08, a representative from Aetna, and Darius Dashtaki '09. Lee and Dashtaki have both been recognized as members of the President’s Circle at Aetna — representing the top 10 percent of the company’s account executives. Darius Dashtaki ’09 learned many things in his four years at Westminster, but he
- [Westminster Waves:  Dr. Tobias Gibson on the Westminster Institute for National Security ](https://news.wcmo.edu/westminster-waves-dr-tobias-gibson-on-the-westminster-institute-for-national-security/) - Westminster Waves speaks with Dr. Tobias Gibson, Associate Professor of Political Science and Security Studies Director, about the Westminster Institute for National Security (WINS), a summer academy for high school juniors and seniors. WINS is a four day campus residential program which offers these high school students the opportunity to explore, confront, and challenge the global security issues
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- [Westminster Mid-MO Alumni and Friends Gather in Columbia to Welcome New Blue Jays](https://news.wcmo.edu/mid-mo-senior-send-off-2017/) - Westminster staff, alumni, and students came together at Shakespeare's Pizza in Columbia, Missouri, on Tuesday evening for the annual Mid-Missouri Senior Send-Off. The event celebrates recently graduated high school seniors in the area who plan to attend Westminster in the fall. The newest members of Blue Jay Nation enjoyed a night of pizza and conversation
- [Leading Westminster's Office of Enrollment: Dr. Calvin Smith (A Power in Purpose Profile)](https://news.wcmo.edu/dr-calvin-smith-a-power-in-purpose-profile/) - Wondering about Westminster's efforts to recruit students and increase enrollment? Ask President Akande's newly appointed Interim Vice President and Dean of Enrollment, Dr. Calvin Smith. In his current position, Dr. Smith leads the freshmen, transfer, and international student admissions and financial planning efforts. He also serves on the Deans' Committee and President's Cabinet, providing leadership for
- [Summer Study Abroad 2017: Bio in Belize](https://news.wcmo.edu/2017-bio-in-belize/) - Westminster College's Bio in Belize summer study trip is a favorite among Blue Jay students. Students take a class in the spring semester to prepare for the trip — which includes a visit to the Belize Zoo, canoeing down the Sibun River, snorkeling in coral reefs, climbing Mayan temples, and time exploring the local culture and
- [Summer Internship in D.C.: Sydney Franklin '18, 2017 Emerson Fellow](https://news.wcmo.edu/franklin-2017-emerson-fellow/) - Sydney Franklin, a junior Security Studies major (National Security emphasis) with a Spanish minor at Westminster, is completing a summer 2017 internship in Washington, D.C., thanks to support from one of the College’s most prestigious fellowship programs — the Emerson Fellowship, named in memory of the late Missouri Congressman Bill Emerson. “I am so appreciative,” she says
- [New Display of Blue Jay Pride on Campus](https://news.wcmo.edu/blue-jay-champ-auditorium/) - A drive down 7th St. between Hunter Activity Center and Champ Auditorium now gives members of the Westminster community and guests a new display of Blue Jay pride — The above Blue Jay was installed on the south wall of Champ Auditorium this week. The lower level of Champ Auditorium houses the Office of Admissions,
- [Watch Party Set for Aug. 21: "Eclipse at Westminster"](https://news.wcmo.edu/watch-party-eclipse-at-westminster/) - Westminster invites the entire college community to "Eclipse at Westminster" on campus August 21 as we share a once-in-a-lifetime event—the biggest and best solar eclipse in American history. Westminster stands right in the totality zone for best viewing, and college officials have planned some exciting activities to add to the enjoyment of this rare celestial event for new students, returning students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends.
- [Television Crew Films at Churchill Museum ](https://news.wcmo.edu/television-crew-films-at-churchill-museum/) - A film crew from KMOS-TV, the public television station for central Missouri located in Warrensburg, came to campus to film video of the National Churchill Museum, the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury, and the "Breakthrough" sculpture on Latshaw Plaza. Timothy Riley, Sandra L. and Monroe E. Trout Director and Chief Curator of the Museum, also
- [Meet Your RAs: Upperclassmen Housing](https://news.wcmo.edu/meet-your-ras-upperclassmen-housing/) - Meet the Resident Advisors who will ensure a safe, fun living experience in the 2017-18 school year for upperclassmen living in Westminster's Triangle residence halls, the Grove, and the Westminster Apartments! Sweazey Hall Sydney Pinkerton Minor: None Home Town: Kansas City, MO Describe yourself in 3 words: Spunky, Funky, and Rad Why Westminster? I heard the
- [Missouri Women's High School National Wrestling Team Visits Westminster ](https://news.wcmo.edu/missouri-womens-high-school-national-wrestling-team-visits-westminster/) - A group of young women athletes who just spent five days on campus at Westminster are keeping Westminster Head Wrestling Coach Mike Eierman busy these days responding to emails and Facebook messages as to how they can get more information about attending Westminster. From July 11-17 the Missouri Women's High School National Wrestling Team was on campus for

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