The fall play, “A Farce of Nature,” is already getting started at Waynesburg University. Auditions took place last Wednesday and Thursday evening in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center, where Director Edward L. Powers observed his potential cast members as they read various scenes and displayed their acting abilities. “A Farce of Nature,” a comedy set … Continue reading
The Fostering Independence Through Education Act, a bill that provides a unique opportunity to those who remain in the foster care system after the age of 16, was passed by Gov.Tom Wolf on July 28. For fostered students, the bill waives tuition and general fees for up to five years of education. These five years … Continue reading
Last year, 236 blankets were made by Waynesburg University’s students and 236 children’s lives were changed.Rachel Pellegrino, The Yellow Jacket This was made possible by the national non-profit organization Project Linus, which provides security blankets to children in need. Kelley Hardie, assistant dean of Student Services, started a chapter of Project Linus in Greene County … Continue reading
As students and faculty approach the new school year, they are not only adapting to new classes, but are being introduced to an up-to-date online portal. Throughout the last three years, Waynesburg University has utilized the Blackboard program for access to grading and other educational links. However, knowing the contract was coming to an end … Continue reading
Waynesburg University was recently recognized with the 2019 Educator Award by the western Pennsylvania chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The award was presented at the foundation’s annual Out of the Darkness walk in Pittsburgh Aug. 17 and is given to schools that lead efforts to train students on suicide prevention. Briana Ryan, … Continue reading
Change is constant throughout higher education, whether it be in trends, student resources or teaching styles. This year, in an effort to adapt to those changes and anticipate the changes of the future, Waynesburg University underwent a realignment of resources, a process which began with the start of the university’s new strategic plan more than … Continue reading
The Glenn A. and Jane L. Crosby Lecture Series began the 2019 fall semester on Sept. 5 with Dr. Tim Clydesdale visiting Waynesburg University. Clydesdale, vice provost, dean of graduate studies, and professor of sociology at the College of New Jersey, led a lecture titled ““Holy Grit! Why Waynesburg needs Purposeful Graduates.” The title and … Continue reading
September means that Waynesburg University’s very own version of NBC’s “The Voice,” known as “WU’s Voice”, will be taking the stage of the Goodwin Performing Arts Center . Show dates will be Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. in the GPAC. “It’s an opportunity to be able to encourage your fellow classmates … Continue reading
Live music, freshly squeezed lemonade and iced coffee can only mean one thing: Noon Tunes is back. The Student Activities Board hosted this semester’s first Noon Tunes Tuesday, Sept. 3. Students gathered outside the Stover Campus Center to hear live music from Steve Everett, singer and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. Everett has performed at various … Continue reading
With summer quickly approaching, some students prepare for internships, work and relaxation back in their home towns. However, Pat Bristor, associate dean of students, and Ryan Smith, assistant director of student activities and 16 students will be traveling internationally. They will head to Guatemala, Central America, where Waynesburg faculty and students have attended since 2002. … Continue reading
