When Dr. Richard Pierce arrived at Waynesburg he knew immediately it was a great fit. “I knew Waynesburg was different. It has a lot different of an atmosphere than the university I was formerly at,” said Pierce. Dr. Pierce has been a valued member of the Department of English since he took a job at … Continue reading
“Food brings people together,” Pat Bristor, associate dean of Student Services said. The Ethnic Food Fair that took place Tuesday, Feb. 27 brought more than just people together, but also their cultural heritages. On the third floor of Stover, in all three conference rooms, students and faculty brought their own homemade dishes for others to … Continue reading
This past weekend, high school students who received their acceptance letter from Waynesburg University got a taste of what campus life would have in store for them should they decide to come to Waynesburg. Students had this opportunity through an overnight visitation which turned into “Accepted Students Day.” The event started early Friday evening and … Continue reading
Nominations closed last Friday for the Lucas-Hathaway Teaching Excellence Awards, honors that Dr. Dana Baer, provost, described as “like the Emmys or the Grammys or the Oscars.” “I think it’s always important to recognize and congratulate people for work that is well done,” said Baer. “Oftentimes, faculty are doing work that is not always recognized … Continue reading
Jonathan Sandoval was in sixth grade when he had Mr. Miller for math at Kenston Middle School. Sandoval later said Mr. Miller truly cared about him, as opposed to some teachers who just moved through their day without close interactions with students. Sandoval remembers how the two would talk about life after class. He became … Continue reading
With more than 70 majors offered at Waynesburg University, students have the option to major in unique courses of study ranging from music ministry to biochemistry. Though there may be vast differences in curriculum between students in different programs, one commonality remains; the daily, never-ending quest to get sleep. A student’s consistent effort to get … Continue reading
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. during the school semester Chapel is held and speakers are chosen from the university and from outside the university to read passages from the Bible. The final decision is always made by Rev. James Tinnemeyer who speaks twice each semester. Along with Tinnemeyer, Assistant Chaplain Joshua Sumpter also provides help … Continue reading
For one biblical and ministry major, discovering what he wanted to do with the rest of his life was not an easy task, but there is one description he would want people to know him as. “If I could be known as one thing, it would be a son who is loved by his Heavenly … Continue reading
The season of Lent began last week on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, and will end on Easter Day, which is April 1. The season of Lent is 40 days of remembrance, sacrifice, fasting, prayer and forgiveness. For Roman Catholics, it is a huge part of their tradition and faith. On Ash … Continue reading
While love was in the air this past Valentine’s Day, the musicians of Waynesburg University came together and lifted melodies to join swooning couples in celebration. Waynesburg’s Symphonic Band performed the Mid-Winter Concert Feb. 14. The band put together five pieces for their concert. While the performance was advertised as having a Valentine’s Day theme, none of the songs were picked to fit that … Continue reading
