Humbling. That is how senior nursing student Hannah Colvin describes her experience volunteering at Washington Health System’s Vaccination Clinic. “As a nursing student, I normally thank patients in clinical settings for letting me take care of them. However, at this clinic I was the one getting thanked for what I am doing,” Colvin said in … Continue reading
Has COVID-19 affected enrollment in graduate and professional studies? James Tanda, director for graduate students in criminal investigation, said that while higher education in general has been affected, the Waynesburg programs have been competitive with other institutions. “None of our programs have been hit particularly hard,” Tanda said. “Even though all of undergraduate and graduate … Continue reading
On Thursday Feb. 25, from 7-8 p.m. Waynesburg University hosted another section of the Rosetta Kormuth Devito Lecture Series. This lecture was hosted as a fireside chat with Dr. Nicholas Pearce, author of “The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work.” The lecture took place virtually on Microsoft Teams to discuss the … Continue reading
The announcement of Food Truck Thursdays was released almost two months ago today, and so far, students are expressing positive opinions about the new weekly event. “I eat at the Chinese truck. It is my favorite and the food comes out very fast,” Meaghan VanSickle, a sophomore Forensic Science major, said. “The food was really … Continue reading
On Thur. Jan. 28, Waynesburg University hosted its first Food Truck Thursday. According to Dr. Shari Payne, vice president of enrollment, the event was a success. “We were thrilled how it went. We [sold] approximately $2,200 in presale for the vouchers, and know that the vouchers can be used all semester long, but the day … Continue reading
Video courtesy of WCTV, Micah Leith Last Wednesday, Waynesburg University hosted Wing Night, a Student Activities Board event held in Benedum Dining Hall. The event featured buffalo, garlic butter, and plain wings that were available to students with a meal plan. Students at the event gave the wings stellar reviews. “I think the garlic … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Writing Center is hosting a virtual APA Style workshop Thursday, March 4. The event will be run by Waynesburg University student Sophie Kipe. The Writing Center is open, but due to COVID is now virtual. “Stephanie Wielkopolan and I have been having some meetings about how to create outreach to the students,” … Continue reading
For the fifth year in a row, Waynesburg University’s Public Relations Student Society of America chapter won PRSSA chapter of the year in the PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards. Pittsburgh Public Relations Society of America, Waynesburg University’s parent chapter, hosts the awards every year, according to PRSA Pittsburgh’s website. The awards honor local individuals and groups … Continue reading
In two months, Waynesburg University’s 2021 graduating class will take center stage for Commencement. “Pomp and Circumstance” will play, and one by one the students will receive their diplomas. As announced in a University-wide email from Waynesburg University’s President Douglas Lee, the tentative date for this year’s Commencement weekend is Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, … Continue reading
Upper Room opened the chapel for in-person attendance Feb. 14. Students are required to wear face masks and sit individually. Although the team hopes that the number of students allowed to attend will increase to 75-100 students, only 50 are allowed to attend. To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, no Bibles or service pamphlets … Continue reading
