Thanksgiving is on its way. But is there anything happening this weekend besides shopping on Black Friday? To plan for the holiday weekend, here is a guide to three local events that will kickstart the Christmas spirit. 1. Thistlethwaite Vineyards’ Annual Holiday Open House & Vendor Show Thistlethwaite Vineyards are hosting a wide variety of … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s Student Activities Board is hosting a trip to the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 23. Michelle Keith, graduate assistant for Student Services, coordinated the logistics of the trip, which costs $5 per student. After the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh trip was added to the university calendar, … Continue reading
Most people at Waynesburg University know Adam Jack as the chairperson of the Criminal Justice Department. Those outside the university know him for his work in Greensburg as a detective. What many might not know, however, is that Jack’s roots were planted in Grove City, and 25 years after leaving Mercer County for Greene County, … Continue reading
“They said multiple times that the robot will never replace the nurse, but who are they replacing,” said Inni Ngijoi-Yogo, a junior biology pre-med major and president of Waynesburg’s American Medical Student Association chapter. Students met to discuss the impact that artificial intelligence will have on the medical field Monday, Nov. 18. The event, held … Continue reading
Students sampled foods from around the world Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the annual Ethnic Food Fair, which is held every year by the Student Activities Board. There was a variety of dishes and desserts from Sweden, Thailand, Japan and many others. Michelle Keith, graduate assistant for the Student Services Office, was in charge of organizing … Continue reading
Thanksgiving break is almost here, but the school work is not stopping. To take a break and regain the energy to finish those projects and tests, here is a guide to three events happening this weekend. 1. 5k Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble For the third time, the Eva K. Bowlby Library is hosting … Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon University, located in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, recently started working with Waynesburg University on the foundation of a universal service accomplishment. Through the partnership, the two schools focus on conquering food insecurity in rural areas — more specifically, Greene County, Pennsylvania. “It’s the notion of looking at a large university that’s world … Continue reading
The air is getting cooler, and the season of giving is here. This was especially apparent last week, as Waynesburg University held its annual Day of Giving. This year, the Day of Giving yielded more than $230,000 from 2,366 individual donors across 43 states. All of those numbers are up from last year’s Day of … Continue reading
New recycling bins have appeared throughout campus at Waynesburg University. These seemingly mysterious bins have popped up in various spots, including the Stover Campus Center and some of the dormitories. The new recycling bins were placed by senior John Pryzybylinski and his classmates, Austin Zurik and Nate Kummer, for their Leadership and Stewardship class project. … Continue reading
With the recent proposal of Senate Bill 350, the state of Pennsylvania may soon see the legalization of cannabis, also known as marijuana, for recreational use. Although the bill has not yet passed due to a lack of support from Republicans in the House of Representatives, many believe the bill will eventually be enacted. However … Continue reading
