Author: Kaelee Byrne
Some students, faculty said they feel optimistic about proposed community hour
Dean of Students Glenn Smith proposed “Community Hour,” a time when students, faculty and staff “might gather informally or at structured events during weekdays,” in an email sent Oct. 27. “We plan to dedicate Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-1:20 p.m. for community time starting Fall 2023,” Smith said in the email. “This will give the entire campus community an opportunity to gather, converse...
Westminster’s campus bookstore manager recommends top books, tips for students
Liz Anderson, manager of Westminster College’s campus bookstore, said she embraced her role to educate and aid students despite being a trained chef and having 30 years of hotel and hospitality experience. “I have a soft spot in my heart for bookstores, gift shops, all of that,” Anderson said. “And I am just so grateful that I’ve been given this opportunity. Anderson said her number one job is to ...
Students promote community-building, connection at Center for Centers Open House
Students weaved in and out of the Center for Centers open house, which featured a conglomeration of Dumke Center for Civic Engagement, the Environmental Center and Student Diversity and Inclusion administration in Bassis Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 15. First-year undecided major Ellie Tille is the lead community engagement coordinator for Dumke. The center works to get students involve...
Integrated Wellness Fair orients students with on-campus resources
Students and faculty members congregated into Shaw Student Center to learn about wellness programs provided on campus at Westminster College’s Integrated Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The Integrated Wellness Fair incorporated Giovale Library staff, Environmental Center workers, Campus Safety’s Westminster’s Emergency Preparedness team, Counseling Center personnel and other campus depar...