Author: Jacqueline Dobbins

Adjunct faculty take on a new role at Westminster

There’s a growing trend at colleges nationwide: Adjunct faculty. Over 40 percent of all faculty members in the United States are part-time, according to a report by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).“It’s an interesting national situation, and it’s been going on for a long time,” said Hikmet Loe, Westminster’s coordinator of adjunct faculty and an adjunct professor. “I just ...

Students take on the wall at Learn to Rock Climb Day

For many novice climbers, the thought of rock climbing conjures up images of quivering arms, death-defying heights and intimidating gear—fears the Outdoor Recreation Program is working to help new climbers overcome.In early October, the outdoor program hosted its annual Learn to Rock Climb Day dedicated to helping new climbers learn the basics of climbing. Nine people showed up ready to take on th...

Westminster’s resident art historian: Hikmet Loe

With dimmed lights and tightly closed blinds, Hikmet Loe brings her classes to life with vivid images of art throughout history and intense discussion of not only the technique and subject matter of art but also its cultural impact. The rest of the world fades away and all that exists in the 110 minutes of her class is art and what it communicates to times past and present.Loe, Westminster’s ...

Students get their reading fix at local bookstore

Attention all bibliophiles, casual readers and reluctant browsers. Skip Barnes & Noble and clean out the Amazon cart—there’s a Sugar House book haunt to check out first. The King’s English Bookshop has been a staple in the Sugar House community since 1977, offering books and more. Located at 1511 S. 1500 East, the shop often hosts community events such as book signings and readings by aut...

The race begins: Students become involved as campaigning ramps up

Candidates: 22—five democrats, 17 republicans. Days until the primaries begin: 151. Days until Election Day: 432. It’s early in the presidential election game, but as more candidates throw their name in the race for presidential nomination, the need to decipher their numerous political, economic and social stances is growing.The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that college stude...