At every level of athletics, you will often see a player or coach pray before a game or after a big play, which brings upon a question of how much student athletes depend on faith. Waynesburg University offers a time and place for athletes, both past and current, as well as coaches to draw closer … Continue reading
While most Waynesburg University students are preparing to head home for Thanksgiving dinner with their families, some end up spending holiday breaks on campus. Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday, Nov. 22, and classes resume Monday Nov. 26. To stay on campus during holiday breaks, students must submit a form to the Housing Dand meet campus requirements … Continue reading
Through volunteer opportunities, campus organizations and various mission trips, Waynesburg University offers unique scholarship opportunities that enhance its programing. One opportunity that grabs the attention of many females is the Vira Heinz Scholarship, which is awarded each year to at least three women and gives them the opportunity to travel to a foreign country in … Continue reading
For Dining Services at Waynesburg University, the annual Thanksgiving is one of the biggest events of the year. The dinner itself is prepared to serve to around 900 people, said Lesley Davis, director of Dining Services. “Last year we [served] 869 and that’s including faculty and staff and students,” Davis said. As of Tuesday of … Continue reading
Waynesburg University and Butler County Community College have announced a partnership between the two schools for BCCC nursing students to be able to attend Waynesburg University’s Southpointe location to complete their bachelors of science in nursing or enter the second-degree program for registered nurses. According to Dr. Lina Hixson, director of the RN to BSN … Continue reading
Waynesburg University’s third annual Day of Giving, Thursday, Nov. 15, will allow alumni, staff, faculty, students and their families to support the university. Each person who gives a monetary amount may leave the donation either undesignated or put it toward any department of their choice. Donna Nypaver, director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving, said … Continue reading
Something that students often hear, throughout their freshman year especially, is that someone has changed their major. “Some students come in with this idea,” said Registrar Vicki Wilson. “They want to do it cause of a good paying job but it is more intense than they realize. Some pursue a major mom and dad picked … Continue reading
Every fall semester, the Student Activities Board hosts a Winter Semi-Formal. This year, the dance will be held Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Party Center with a cost of $15 to attend. “I think [the Winter Semi-Formal] is really important because it’s the one opportunity I can think of that we allow … Continue reading
With Harvestfest behind us, it’s time for the student senate to prepare for activities they have coming up for the rest of the semester. There were many activities taking place during Harvestfest this year, but the big highlight was the annual pumpkin bowling tournament put on by the campus radio station WCYJ-FM. Tyler McCoy, student … Continue reading
The Ethnic Food Fair was held Nov. 6 on the third floor of Stover. The different kinds of foods ra n ged f ro m R u s s i a n borscht to Chinese dumplings. From beginning to end the room was packed with students, faculty and staff to get a taste of culture … Continue reading
