Waynesburg University’s Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Department hosted their first Criminal Justice Job/Internship Fair Nov. 7 at the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse and the Waynesburg University Gymnasium. Over 50 agencies attended with over 90 presenters said Adam Jack, chairperson of the criminal justice and social sciences department. Most of the attending agencies are local, such … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University chapter of the American Chemical Society [ACS] has a long history. The student run ACS chapter has been around since the 1950s, according to Dr. Evonne Baldauff, chairperson for the Chemistry and Forensic Science department and associate professor of chemistry.The chapter started receiving recognitions and awards in the early 2000s, and has … Continue reading
Students, Kelley Hardie was searching last school year for an organization that Waynesburg students can get involved with on campus. During her research, she found Project Linus; a non-profit organization that has chapters in all 50 states. “Whenever I did research on Project Linus I just fell in love with their mission and I wanted … Continue reading
Andrew Heisey, chairperson of the Fine Arts Department has been working on a new project to commemorate the life and legacy of longtime Waynesburg resident and friend James D. “Fuzzy” Randolph. Randolph, who was the father of the “Lamplighters Choir,” which has been a Waynesburg University institution since 1961, died Nov. 10, 2016. “Fuzzy is … Continue reading
Melinda Walls, W. Robert Stover Chair for Entrepreneurial Leadership and director of the eHive, did not expect the turnout that the first “Something From Nothing” challenge received. “I am thrilled with both the participation, and the quality, of the ideas that were shown,” Walls said. “I had no expectation that we would have as many … Continue reading
“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” Josh Sumpter, assistant chaplain at Waynesburg University, opened his Oct. 30 sermon … Continue reading
Quick comedic monologues. Heartbreaking situations. Characters developing together. At first glance, Tom Griffin’s “The Boys Next Door,” seems to be a simple play, containing these three common character building methods. However, these methods developed characters rarely found on the stage: four mentally disabled men. The Waynesburg University Players are bringing this performance alive in the … Continue reading
With midterm elections finally upon us, new voices have registered to be heard in 2018. For freshman aerospace engineering major Luke Diel, the opportunity to vote in a midterm election is a great way to experience his first time voting. “I’m excited,” Diel said. “I think it’s a very important time in our country, especially … Continue reading
Melinda Walls didn’t always plan on a career in higher education. Originally, fashion merchandising was the intended path for the new Stover Chair for Entrepreneurial Leadership. “At the time I was an undergraduate I was [interested in fashion merchandising],” said Walls. “I like business and creativity, and that has persisted throughout my life.” The realization … Continue reading
Along with his responsibilities as the director of the Department of Public Safety at Waynesburg University, Mike Humiston has been the Yellow Jackets’ head baseball coach since 2006. When recruiting high school athletes, Humiston makes sure to stress a particular aspect of Waynesburg’s code of conduct. “We are an alcohol and drug-free campus,” Humiston said. … Continue reading
