Family: something Waynesburg University is all about. Alumni are the backbone of the university, with a high percentage of alumni on the faculty and staff, carrying on the Waynesburg tradition. Victoria Beppler, associate director of alumni relations and Waynesburg graduate of 2011, is part of that tradition. Her title on campus and passion for Waynesburg … Continue reading
After a three-day duel election, the Student Senate welcomed five newly-elected members into its body, Friday, Sept. 22. From the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 19 to Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m., freshman students could vote for the freshmen senator election, while sophomores voted between candidates involved in a three-way tie for one of the senate positions during Spring 2017 semester’s … Continue reading
Last Nov., the week before Thanksgiving break, Waynesburg University’s Office of Institutional Advancement held its first ever campus-wide Day of Giving. Students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with anybody else who wanted to lend a hand, donated to the department or organization of their choice. Donna Nypaver, associate director of development, said that the reason … Continue reading
During this year’s Homecoming celebration Saturday, Sept. 30, the newly-opened visitors center in the Paul R. Stewart Museum will feature its first art exhibit: “Do I Know What I’m Doing: The Multifaceted James D. “Fuzzy” Randolph.” The exhibit will feature a glimpse into the life, interests and talents of the late Fuzzy Randolph, a member … Continue reading
At Waynesburg University and college campuses across the United States, Homecoming weekend is one of the most celebrated annual traditions. Among the key aspects of the weekend is the Homecoming Court, which culminates with the crowing of the King and Queen at halftime of the school’s football game. Wednesday, Sept. 20, Waynesburg University announced the … Continue reading
During the week leading up to and including Homecoming weekend, the Student Activities Board (SAB) is hosting a variety of events for students, faculty and alumni to gather and celebrate Waynesburg from Sept. 25 through to Sept. 30. Pat Bristor, associate dean of students and head of SAB, helped arrange each of the activities that are taking place throughout the week. Kyla Wolper, junior electronic media … Continue reading
This summer, Waynesburg University students lived out the campuses motto, Faith, Learning and Service, by taking part in projects through the Coalition for Church Outreach (CCO). The CCO is an organization that serves students at 122 campuses, and partners with First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg, along with the university itself. Senior psychology major Lauren Bailey … Continue reading
Friday, Sept. 15, Waynesburg’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) hosted the first student speak of the year on the subject of professionalism. Topics in previous years covered more controversial subjects such as human trafficking. Senior Maura Fenske, president of Waynesburg’s chapter of PRSSA wanted to inform students on how they can … Continue reading
A group of 43 students left from Miller Hall and went to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Sunday, Sept. 17, for a fun day of exploration. For Resident Director Elizabeth Diviney, this was her first time ever going to the zoo and aquarium in Pittsburgh. “It was really awesome for my first trip there,” … Continue reading
To the delight of many high school athletes, parents and broadcasters across western Pennsylvania, the Management Science Associates (MSA) Sports Network announced publicly this past Monday that it will stay in operation after being purchased by Trib Total Media. The network will now go by the name ‘TribLIVE High School Sports Network,’ after the purchase is complete this October. … Continue reading
