Waynesburg University’s music department will be holding its eleventh annual conducting symposium on Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. Participants in the event will be given the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of conducting and gain experience playing alongside other musicians. The symposium took a hiatus after its first eight years, which means that this is … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s eHIVE is holding a Lunch and Learn Series on Redemptive Entrepreneurship on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Tuesday, Feb. 11 at noon. It will include lunch and consist of discussion on how to become a more redemptive leader. The Praxis website describes redemption as, “…giving or sacrificing to restore something or someone to its … Continue reading
The Shadow Cats, a band dedicated to bringing favorite songs from the ‘60s era to the present day, are available for booking for parties and events across southwestern Pennsylvania. The band travels from Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Fairmont, West Virginia and sometimes beyond. The band officially came together in 2017, but the concept of starting the … Continue reading
The Corner Cupboard Food Bank will be holding their fourth annual Holiday Food Drive on Dec. 5. The event is from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the steps of the Greene County courthouse. The food drive is being held in collaboration with CONSOL Energy, CNX Gas and CESO Inc. Refreshments and raffle baskets are … 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
The Waynesburg Auxiliary to the VFW is holding a craft and vendor show on Saturday. All proceeds will go to the auxiliary to put on events for the community and to help local veterans. Because of the event’s large turnout last year, a larger venue was necessary this year. The craft show will be held … Continue reading
Waynesburg University recently undertook a project to cut down on water and sewage waste throughout campus. Two different grants were awarded to the university to assist in these efforts, including the PepsiCo grant, awarded in March. The school received $8,109 to reduce water use and sewage through the purchasing of new water aerators, toilet handles … Continue reading
For four consecutive years, Waynesburg University has been named a ‘Best College for the Money’ by College Factual. This is not a title that the university must apply for, but is rather earned through several factors. College Factual ranks schools for this title based on the average cost for an undergraduate degree, the quality of … Continue reading
This past March, two large coal mines in Wyoming shut down after filing bankruptcy, Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr. They were the fourth and sixth largest coal mines in the country. While the ripple effect of their closures was felt by Wyoming taxpayers and vendors, how far has the ripple effect spread though, and how … Continue reading
For the fourth consecutive year, Waynesburg University has been named a College of Distinction. Colleges of Distinction awards this title to schools that excel in student engagement, teaching, community and outcomes. According to the website, Colleges of Distinction was created in 2000 to make sure students and their parents are able to find the best … Continue reading
