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CONFUSED ABOUT COLLEGE? FROM WHAT TO BRING, HOW TO DECORATE AND HOW TO MANAGE THE STRESS OF LEAVING HOME, WE HAVE THE SOLUTIONS FROM STUDENTS LIKE YOU!
DEFINING THE MISSION 8 LIFE-CHANGING EXCURSIONS
ROAD TRIPS
350+ MILES FROM CAMPUS. WE HAVE THE SCOOP ON THE HOTTEST ROAD TRIPS WITHIN YOUR REACH!
10 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS FOUND ON CAMPUS WHO THEY ARE & WHAT MAKES THEM TICK
WHAT DID YOU SAY?!?
PA SLANG & HOW TO DECIPHER
6 COLLEGE BOUND 29 ON-CAMPUS THINGS TO KNOW 6 campus visits
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FIND OUT WHAT MAKES THESE STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS ONE OF A KIND. Ten individuals answer questions about embarrassing moments, lifechanging events, ice cream flavors and the personalities of the Seven Dwarfs. From “The Nomad” to “Doc Wheels,” these are the people that make Waynesburg unique.
APPLICATION CALENDAR stay on track with your applications for college
10 I’M ACCEPTED! NOW WHAT?
12 ACADEMICS
4 INTERNSHIP STORIES
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UNMATCHED OPPORTUNITIES studies taken from the classroom to the field
15 BEST SEMESTER TESTIMONIALS
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N THE ROAD AGAIN O road trips within your reach
CLOSE TO HOME/FAR AWAY: students from across the country share why they chose WU
36 MORNING AND NIGHT the best parts of each
50 CHEAT SHEET
TOP 5: see what ranks supreme for WU students
51 STRESS LESS tips for reducing stress 52 BIG FAT LIE the truth about college life 53 PARENTS GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AID learn the basics of financial aid 54 REST ASSURED helping your parents let go
DEPARTMENTS
On the cover: Josh Hoobler, a senior pre-physical therapy major from Steubenville, Ohio, is a member of Waynesburg Outdoor Experience, an outdoor activities club dedicated to giving students a chance to experience outdoor recreation in a fun and friendly environment.
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Executive Staff Editor-In-Chief Associate Editor Layout & Design Assistant Design
Getting Here
Find your way to Waynesburg
Bethany Doyle Pam Cunningham Erin Crawshaw Bryan Leones
Contributors Tyler Amy
The Change Journals
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Victoria Kamicker Thomas Schlosser
8 life-changing excursions
Leah Smith Sarah Spicuzza Katie White Sarah Zwinger
Photographers
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Day in the Life
We’ve followed one student for a day to discover how a typical student spends time in the ‘burg.
Pam Cunningham Bill Ingall Randy Laskody Nick Kelsh Tom Ondrey Sarah Zwinger
Admissions Office Staff
Sr. Vice President for Robin L King Enrollment and University Relations
Director of Admissions Sarah Zwinger
Sr. Associate Director Renee McElligott of Admissions
Assistant Director of James Patterson Admissions
10 Unique Individuals
Sr. Admissions Counselor Thomas Schlosser
Who they are and what makes them tick
Secretary of Admissions Debbie Kuis
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Sr. Admissions Counselor Katie White Secretary of Admissions Ellie Kiger Secretary of Admissions Joyce Mankey WU Unscripted is published by the Office of University Relations, Waynesburg University, 51 W. College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive university, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.
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ett n g here g CLEVELAND 3 hrs 9 mins 180 miles INDIANAPOLIS 5 hrs 50 mins 357 miles
COLUMBUS 3 hrs 2 mins 182 miles WASHINGTON 31 mins 25 miles
LOUISVILLE 6 hrs 19 mins 385 miles
LEXINGTON 5 hrs 22 mins 351 miles
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CINCINNATI 4 hrs 39 mins 281 miles
CHARLESTON 2 hrs 45 mins 179 miles
COLLEGE BOUND FEATURES
How far is it from Waynesburg to nearby major cities? ERIE 3 hrs 3 mins 174 miles
NEW YORK 6 hrs 53 mins 395 miles
PITTSBURGH 1 hr 2 mins 53 miles
WAYNESBURG
PHILADELPHIA 5 hrs 34 mins 330 miles BALTIMORE 2 hrs 45 mins 179 miles
MORGANTOWN 33 mins 26 miles
WASHINGTON DC 4 hrs 5mins 239 miles
VIRGINIA BEACH 7 hrs 24 mins 430 miles
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THINGS TO KNOW
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campus visits 1. TAKE DETAILED NOTES
AND PHOTOS: In today’s high-
tech world, taking a digital camera along for your visit can be most beneficial. Most families will visit up to three campuses in a day! How do you keep them straight once you get home?
2. GET TO KNOW YOUR TOUR GUIDE, PROFESSORS AND ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR:
These representatives provide a window into the heart of an institution. By taking time to really listen to what each is saying, you will have the best picture of what a college truly holds important and how the institution’s mission is advanced.
3. TAKE A FRIEND ALONG
FOR THE VISIT: Most students
will bring along their parent(s); however, bringing a friend along who may or may not be interested in the same college can be extremely beneficial. Your friends know you well. After the visit they can provide beneficial feedback on whether they feel the campus is the “right fit” for you.
4. STAY OVERNIGHT: Once
you have your choices narrowed to a couple, stay overnight in a residence hall. This gives you the ultimate experience in college life.
5. PRAY: “I prayed that the right
type of college, finances and the major would fall into place; that the doors would open to where I was supposed to go. I then believed and trusted that this would happen.”
6. STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR: Admissions
Counselors are a wealth of knowledge about everything from Financial Aid to procedures. Use them! Foster a relationship with them and ask them every question you have. Find your personal Waynesburg admissions counselor at waynesburg.edu/admissions.
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Become my friend on Facebook! Just type “Show me Waynesburg” in the search box.
APPLICATION
JUNE
Look for specific info on financial aid that will help you make your decision. Check out www.fastweb.com, but start by having a brainstorming session with your family! Comprise a list that covers illnesses and diseases that run in your family, family heritage, religious connections, military connections, etc. This will help in searching for scholarships nationwide!
Put together a list or resumé of courses taken, awards received, and activities both in and out of school. This list will help when you fill out applications.
JULY
If you have not visited your list of interested college/university campuses, go and visit… take a friend or family member along…as well as a digital camera! Narrow your list of college choices to about five, and start working on applications for each of these schools.
If you’re unhappy with your earlier scores, retake the ACT and/ or SAT.
If possible, schedule longer visits or overnight stays at your top two or three schools.
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Get the up-to-date catalogs from your top 10 schools. Ask selected adults to fill out any recommendation forms required by your chosen schools.
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Write down answers to questions like: “What are my strengths and weaknesses as a student?” and “What do I hope to get out of college?” These answers will help you fill out application questions and prepare you for admissions interviews.
Keep asking your guidance counselor about scholarships.
OCTOBER Send in applications. (Many are due as early as November.)
M B E R
Make sure all documents are received by your colleges
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(i.e., transcripts, online application signatures, scholarship applications, etc.).
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible.
J A N U YRA
Make sure all scholarship applications are completed and sent to your schools by their deadline. Most private schools have a Scholarship Day when they bring in students to interview for competitive scholarships. Deadlines range from the end of December to the beginning of February.
If attending any scholarship interview days, be sure to confirm your time and location for your interviews. Also, make sure you keep looking for scholarships at places like www.fastweb.com!
FEBRUARY
The acceptance letters have arrived and you’ve chosen your school. As a courtesy, contact those schools you’ve decided not to attend. This allows them to cross you off their list and pursue other candidates.
Make sure you have sent in your deposit to the school of choice. This secures your residence hall (if living on campus) and allows the college of choice to determine
Make sure FAFSA has your school of choice as their Number One hire more professors in a so all funds will be sent to the particular subject area. proper school. whether they need to
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t? ! ! a ! h d w e t ep ...now c c A I’m • Make sure FAFSA has your school of choice as its number one so all funds will be sent to the proper school. • Packets from your school’s Student Services Office will be mailed in April. Make sure you get all pertinent information back to that office so they can get housing assignments, class schedules, etc. out to you!
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• Once you receive your housing assignment make sure to connect with your roommate! Maybe you can even plan another trip to campus to check out your residence hall room! • Wear a T-shirt with your new university's name on it. Now everybody knows your college plans! Also, make sure your Guidance Office knows your plans so they can send a final transcript to your school of choice.
With Open Arms Waynesburg graduate Andrew Smith poses for a striking photo imitating the 120 ft tall statue, Christ the Redeemer, in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Discover parts of the world you have never seen before. Every year, Waynesburg students find out what it means to study abroad.
Earn a semester’s credit!
DAY-TO-DAY: Taking vitals, performing assessments, feeding, wrapping and
turning the babies that sometimes weighed as little as two pounds. After I became comfor table, I performed necessary tests including respirations, heart rate, blood pressure and temperature and assisted my preceptors with other necessary tasks.
OUTCOME: My experiences with Waynesburg University, along with my
summer internship, have solidified my desire to work with children whethe r in the NICU, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Labor and Deliver y.
CHALLENGES: My most challenging job was to complete rounds with the
physicians and give reports to my preceptors on the babies I was assigne d to care for during my shift.
QUOTE: “This greatly improved my confidence in my communication skills and stressed to me the importance of collaboration between different areas of the health care system.”
NAME: ASHLEY JOHNSON MAJOR: NURSING LOCATION: MAGEE
WOMEN’S HOSPITAL OF UPMC IN THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PITTSBURGH, PA)
NAME: MISSY FOX MAJOR: ELEMENTARY/SPECIAL EDUCATION LOCATION: GREENE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE (GREENE COUNTY, PA)
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Internship Stories
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DAY-TO-DAY: Answering the phones, helping with specific projects and working on organization of files and indexes.
VALUABLE LESSON LEARNED: Every person you meet is important.
It does not matter who the person is; what they say counts and has a purpose.
BENEFITS: I have formed so many relationships and have met very interesting people.
FAVORITE ASPECT: The people I have worked with have been so
encouraging and supportive. I really enjoy coming to work just to get to know them better.
GROWTH: Working in the Commissioners’ Office has helped me become more responsible and accountable. I am in charge of my work, and they expect me to do it correctly.
COLLEGE STUDENT OR INTERN: I enjoy the consistent
schedule of my internship and having no homework to do when I go home. As a student, my schedule is typically packed with assignments, meetings and speakers. At work, I know that if I do not finish a project, I can always work on it the next day.
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DAY-TO-DAY: Writing, desig ning, interacting via socia l media, camera shooting, reading, resea rching, asking, listening and thinking.
VALUABLE LESSON
LEARNED: The old way of do ing things may still be the best way, and au dience dictates medium, design, writing style and so much more.
NAME: TYLER AMY
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MAJOR: PUBLIC RELATIONS
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LOCATION: COALITION FOR CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MAIN OFFICE (PITTSBURGH, PA)
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ORS: I have certainly made connections with folks hope, remain a part of who, I my life. My coworkers ha ve helped me in many ways, from equipping me with knowledge about the city (i.e. good restaurants) to becomi ng a more marketable co llege graduate. GROW TH: My supervisor an d I read a book titled Th e Brand Gap by Marty Neumeier. He has helped me to gain an understanding of brand and its vital impo rtance for a marketing and communications department. COLLEGE STUDEN
T OR INTERN: The internship is different in the sense of having to multitask. In school, we often take a course in one area, then a course relating to another topic, rarely integrating all areas of the field tog ether. The internship, on the other hand, demands versatility and the integration of a varie ty of skills.
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four-walled space, in a textbook or even in an
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indoor laboratory.
of the experience and connections of their
“Hands-on learning is an integral part of my
professors. One such professor is Bill Molzon,
teaching style,” Paladino says.
director of TV operations and assistant
Since joining the University in 2005, Paladino
professor of communication.
has built a lab into her environmental science
“I like to get our TV students out of
courses and has also encouraged her students
the classroom, off campus and into the
to conduct service-learning projects, internships,
marketplace,” Molzon says. “I enjoy creating
field surveys and reflections on nature at Tally
learning opportunities you just can’t do in the
Hollow Farm.
classroom.”
The 66 acres of rolling hills and scenic
Special learning opportunities have included
woodlands that make up Tally Hollow is located
the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rose Garden
o Dr. Janet Paladino, assistant
aynesburg University
professor of biology, the classroom
students have received
does not exist in the confines of a
in Wayne Township, just south of Waynesburg. The land is leased from Consol Energy, Inc., by Sustaining Greene County, a local non-profit that advocates sustainable economic growth. The 10-year lease was signed in 2004 as a way to create a long-term demonstration project. The efforts of Paladino, Waynesburg University students, and others involved with the restoration projects have proven that the onceblighted land, damaged from longwall mining, can be reclaimed and sustained. Waynesburg University students have studied stream-bed stabilization, habitat restoration, free-range chicken farming, stream habitat evaluation, and the development of the site’s
a number of unmatched
opportunities in their academic fields by way
Classrooms are often pictured as boxes full of students with furious pens scrawling across notebooks. Waynesburg offers something different. Here are two stories of teachers who take their students out of the classroom and into the field.
Ceremony held at the White House after the team won its first Stanley Cup in 1991. Molzon returned to the White House with students in 2006 and 2009 after the Pittsburgh Steelers won its fifth and sixth Super Bowls. Preparation to attend the fall celebration of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2009 Stanley Cup victory is currently underway. Locally, Waynesburg students shoot news and sports footage for the three Pittsburgh network affiliates. Student camera crews are often called upon to shoot the first half of an area high school football game. Upon completion, students deliver the tape to the sports producer at Pittsburgh’s ABC affiliate
maple sugaring stand.
and work with the station’s video editor on the
“One of the goals in my classroom is to be
selection of game highlights.
able to demonstrate to the students how to use
“The students have a strong sense
what they learn,” she says. “One of the best
of accomplishment when they see the
ways to do that is to get them engaged and
footage they shot being shown throughout
involved.”
Southwestern Pennsylvania during the 11 p.m.
The University will soon enter into an official
sports segment that night,” Molzon says.
partnership which formally recognizes the
In addition to these experiences, Waynesburg
land as an environmental field station for
University communication students have the
Waynesburg.
ability to learn in one of the most nontraditional
With the agreement, Paladino anticipates
classrooms on the University’s campus. The
expanding the field station offerings to include
program’s remote TV production truck allows
students interested in field biology, ecology,
students to learn multi-camera production while
botany, zoology, animal behavior, and even forensic science.
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promoting University athletic programs and community events.
ACADEMICS
Study Abroad Dave Mesing attended Oxford University in Oxford, UK, for the fall semester 2008. His study abroad experience proved to be one of the best of his life. “What I enjoyed the most was living in a house with other students of similar interests,” he said. “The conversations were consistently the best part of the week because the different perspectives offered a number of different avenues for discussion.” These discussions, according to Dave, became sanity for the students studying in a demanding academic program where the element of challenge was present daily. “If anyone is interested in this program, they should be prepared for a rigorously academic program,” he said. “It is rewarding, but you won’t get as much out of it if you aren’t up to the challenge.” At the conclusion of his semester abroad, Dave realized that he has what it takes to attend graduate school and study philosophy. “Going to Oxford was one of the greatest mental
challenges I’ve ever had because I wanted to prove to myself that I could handle the academics of a philosophy graduate program,” he said. “I am presently in the process of deciding where to apply.” Like other Waynesburg University students who have studied through the CCCU’s Best Semester Program, Dave recommends research. “Talk to everyone you can,” he says. “Know what you are getting yourself into. Take advantage of opportunities and be open to something different. Had I not tried new things, my semester would not have been the experience it ended up being.” His philosophy (no pun intended) on the college experience is worth noting. “Don’t be passive; take hold of your education and engage with it, because education forms you as a person,” he said. “If you are content to just let things pass you by, or to sit through classes just to get the grade, then you are wasting your time and money with college.”
For three months, Mary Beth Crouch studied abroad at the Uganda Christian University in Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Studies Program and her time in Africa taught her a lot about life. Living a little outside her comfort zone, Mary Beth embraced a challenge that she said she wanted at that moment in her life. Her advice to those currently seeking a college or university is this: “Look for a school that focuses on cross-cultural experiences.” “When you have a school that supports the growth of a student outside of the classroom, you find a quality education that is supporting individuals towards wholeness,” she said. “I would also say that if studying abroad is something you have an interest in, don’t get caught up with what to bring and what you may have forgotten, but learn to be present with what you have.”
Studying with the CCCU’s Best Semester program allowed Crouch to take courses for credit including African Literature, African Ethics, African Traditional Religions, African Christian Theology, and Faith and Action. “I went to Uganda thinking I had a lot of my life and how to be a servant figured out, but I was blown away with the realization that I knew little of God’s plan, especially in Africa,” she said. “As much as I want to control things in this world and provide food or an education to every African, God’s purpose is not for me to change the world.” Crouch said a simple analogy helped her to grasp God’s will. “In Africa, we used the analogy that a tidal wave is coming and God gives us each a bucket to catch and help out any way we can, but we cannot catch the whole wave alone,” she said. “Instead we all use our buckets and hope that all the buckets together are enough.”
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THE MISSION: Waynesburg University has partnered with Madre Reyna and the Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Ninos (The Nutritional Center) since the fall of 2002. University students, faculty and staff have faithfully contributed time and financial support to aid the Center’s mission. The Center provides necessities to children who are developmentally delayed or malnourished. Many of the children are not true orphans but are there because their families are not able to adequately provide for them.
THE RESULT: University bake sales, pot luck lunches, spaghetti dinners, raffles and child sponsorship programs have helped the center grow from approximately 20 to 30 children in 1990 to more than 80 children today. University students visit the Center annually to assist with repairs including painting, cleaning, landscaping, digging drainage ditches, among other projects. Donation drives including toys, clothes, medications, personal hygiene items,
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school supplies and bed sheets have aided the Center’s day-to-day operations. In addition to the annual assistance, University students, faculty, staff and friends raised more than $6,000 to facilitate the building of a playground to be used at the Center for years to come.
THE IMPACT: The meaningful partnership creates a lasting impact on University students and children of the Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Ninos in Patzun. “I never thought it would take an eight-year-old boy from a third-world country to teach me how to live like a man,” said Adam McGinnis, a forensic science major from Ducansville, Pa. Many Waynesburg University students find themselves participating in this mission service trip year after year. Those who return are always remembered by the children of Patzun.
THE MISSION: In 1995, Waynesburg University established a student chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Waynesburg students are committed to working with Greene County Habitat for Humanity, increasing awareness regarding the need to eliminate poverty housing and raising funds to support the local affiliate. In addition to weekly volunteer hours with the local affiliate, students hold annual fundraisers including penny drives, spaghetti dinners, luncheons and hammer sales, among others. In addition to serving locally, students participate in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge, one of the country’s largest alternative spring break programs. Waynesburg University has been involved with the Collegiate Challenge for approximately 15 years. During those years, approximately 225 students have volunteered more than 7,000 hours with affiliate chapters in the U.S. Locations include Biloxi, Miss.; Orange Park, Fla.; Houston, Texas; Miami, Fla.; Daytona Beach, Fla.; Fayetteville, N.C.; Anniston, Ala.; and Jacksonville Beaches, Fla.
THE RESULT: In the last two years, Waynesburg University students, faculty and staff, have participated in a campus-wide service initiative involving the building of two Habitat for
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Humanity homes. Located just blocks from the University’s campus, the University-sponsored homes are a result of the University’s $50,000 donation to the local nonprofit. More than 500 Waynesburg University students, faculty and staff members volunteered more than 4,000 hours. The partnership, formed from a basic need, has changed the lives of many individuals representing the Waynesburg University community and those of the families selected to receive the homes.
THE IMPACT: Dave Calvario, dean of students and director of the Center for Service Leadership, said Habitat provides the University and its students with a wonderful opportunity to leave fingerprints on the community. “As a community service-minded institution, working with Habitat reaffirms our mission,” he said. “We learn about the responsibility we all have as human beings to use the talents and gifts we have been blessed with from God.”
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The Change Journals THE MISSION:
THE RESULT:
Waynesburg University students set out each spring to share God’s love with the 81 children that live at Sunrise Children’s Home in San Nicolas, Argentina. The children come from a variety of backgrounds and have many reasons for living at the Home, including abandonment, abuse, low-income or neglect. The four to five caretakers are not able to give the children the deserved attention that they so desperately need. This is where Waynesburg University students come in and make a difference. For one week per year, Waynesburg students show these children and teens what it means to be loved. Waynesburg students and the children make crafts, play soccer and, most importantly, love one another. Waynesburg University students, along with faculty and staff who serve as trip leaders, beautified the grounds of the home by painting a mural on a small building in the yard where the children play. The building, which once had graffiti on it and looked dilapidated, now displays a large sunrise with the Home’s logo and slogan, “Por Un Amanecer Feliz,” which means, “For A Happy Sunrise.” The children also placed their hand prints on the wall next to those of the Waynesburg students so that the time spent together would be remembered.
Waynesburg University students left Sunrise with a sense of accomplishment and the hope that the connections made would be remembered for a long time. This year, two students who returned to Sunrise for their second visit were able to reconnect with the children they had kept in contact with throughout the year. New friendships were developed and old friendships were strengthened by the time spent together. More importantly, the hearts of the Waynesburg University students participating in the service mission trip were left forever changed.
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THE IMPACT: According to Katie White, senior admissions counselor at Waynesburg University and trip leader, the impact of the mission trip was summed up perfectly by Tom Feeney, the chaplain at the Home. He said, “You guys can’t begin to understand the impact you make in one week on the lives of these children. You coming here is the highlight of their year. There is no other group that comes here and does what you do — show attention and love to each child.”
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While in the village of Gracie Rock, the group worked on constructing a playground at the local school, provided educational assistance for the local kids, interacted with various locals and learned about a unique culture.
THE RESULT: At the end of the week, a playground stood in what had been a deserted lot. Excited children were climbing, running and sliding on a recreational facility that was now in their immediate neighborhood. Unity Presbyterian School received a “face lift” that brought pride to both teachers and students alike.
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Led by Richard “Skip” Noftzger, senior vice president for Institutional Planning, Research and Educational Services, Waynesburg University students traveled to Belize to serve in cooperation with Peacework. The nonprofit organization “strives to alleviate poverty and economic disparity in our world through innovative partnerships of higher education, corporations and communities.” Waynesburg University was proud to parallel the mission.
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As a result of the personal and individualized attention of the Waynesburg University students, many of the children began making improvements in their reading. More importantly, they received the care and relationships from Waynesburg students that exhibited the importance and hope of learning and achievement.
THE IMPACT: “The value of a Waynesburg University education is captured not only in the classroom and scholarship, but in its
application as citizens, workers and neighbors. This mission trip represented a new location for the University to send students to serve, but it continues our commitment to enable students to fulfill those roles locally and around the globe,” Noftzger said. “Our hope is that they not only make a vital contribution to where they serve, but that the students learn the values and responsibilities of receiving a Waynesburg University education.” www.waynesburg.edu | 21
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THE MISSION: Waynesburg University joined the American Hiking Association to create and beautify the trails in Tonto National Forest. Waynesburg University students, led by Janet Paladino, assistant professor of biology at Waynesburg University, explored the wonders of the Superstition Wilderness in Globe, Ariz., a popular recreation destination. The Wilderness was designated in 1939, and was expanded to its present size of 160,200 acres in 1984. Hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, the trip provided an opportunity for students to participate in service focusing on environmental stewardship. Students simultaneously experienced the unique beauty of the Sonoran Desert and the ponderosa pine-forested Mongollon Rim. Their work included trail maintenance and preservation as well as preservation of wildlife and vegetation native to the area.
THE RESULT: “Camping and working outdoors in the beautiful location helped students to develop an understanding of the need to care for and preserve God’s creation,” Paladino said. Waynesburg students camped in tents for eight days, occasionally moving campsites, while performing a variety of service initiatives. At each site, members of the team took
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turns fetching water, helped to prepare meals and assisted with clean up after each meal. The activities led to many laughs and provided fellowship amongst the team. Multiple opportunities to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to the specifics of the trip were offered to the students. Students learned of the species of vegetation that thrived in the arid climates and looked at the soil and its makeup and other environmental issues that threaten species in Arizona.
THE IMPACT: “People sometimes laugh and remark that I am crazy for being so excited and awestruck about each site I see in God’s creation,” said Pamela Engelmann, an environmental science major from Westminster, M.D. “But it is here, in the wilderness, where nature embodies the great power and glory of its Maker; seeing the natural wonder, beauty and creativity of our God is something worth standing in awe of. Being this close to God’s primitive and beautiful creation has opened my eyes to see how everything works with each other. It is a full circle; there is dependency, trust and sacrifice.”
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Each year, Waynesburg University partners with the Mustard Seed Communities ministry in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Waynesburg University students, led by Tom Ribar, chaplain at Waynesburg University, provide a number of services to the Children’s Home located outside of Montego Bay. Services include physical labor to the facilities and providing care to the residents who are severely mentally and physically disabled children and young adults.
Time spent at the Children’s Home has encouraged Waynesburg students to dig deep in their faith in an effort to find answers to questions that only God can answer. Students often feel overwhelmed by the environment because they want to fix or heal every suffering child.
According to Ribar, the team’s goals are to serve the staff and residents of the Mustard Seed home faithfully and energetically, learn about the Jamaican culture and its needs and enjoy the gift of friendship from the Jamaican people they serve.
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Mustard Seed Communities commented, “There are times when working in such an environment causes us to question our beliefs. Without time to reflect on these issues, we can become lost and disillusioned. We can lose a sense of purpose and meaning in the act of service. Ultimately we can lose faith in not only our acts, but in God as well.” This week-long service mission trip allows students to instead turn to Christ for guidance and reflect upon their purpose.
THE IMPACT: Waynesburg University students provide unsurpassed joy to the many suffering children they serve. In exchange, students receive gifts unlike many others – the gifts of spiritual growth and unwavering faith.
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THE MISSION: Waynesburg University students have the opportunity to participate in an annual medical mission trip in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico. The students are led by Dr. Terri Small, professor of nursing at Waynesburg University, and joined by other faculty and alumni members, as well as health care providers that are willing to volunteer their time.
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Students serve with the Mexican Red Cross (Cruz Roja) and Peacework, an international volunteer organization, by providing health care to families that do not have access to medical treatment. Students assess patients to determine their chief complaint and provide basic health education to all who come to the clinic. In addition, they provide support to the health care providers (physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners). Students also set up and dispense medications as prescribed by the providers and offer education about the medications.
THE RESULT: T he partnership has allowed Waynesburg University faculty and students to assess the needs of the area in an effort to make long-term plans to help the community with health care concerns. The medical mission team had the opportunity to help 250 people per day. Each patient left the clinic with anti-parasitic medicine, vitamins, soap and a toothbrush.
Students learn what it means to provide care to those who otherwise do not have access to health care. Those who visited the clinic experienced both physical and spiritual benefits. In addition, the gratitude of the individuals seen was overwhelming to the students and leaders. Participants find that even with nothing, people are resilient and experience joy, even in the poorest of circumstances. The long-term impact on the community is yet to be determined. It is hoped that with annual trips and continuing relationships with Peacework and Cruz Roja, members of the Department of Nursing at Waynesburg University and other trip participants will have a positive outcome on the health of the Puerto Penasco community.
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THE MISSION: Waynesburg University students, faculty and staff continue to assist the rebuilding efforts following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Each spring, a group of students, led by Kathryn Waddel, instructor of computer science at Waynesburg University, and Chad Sethman, assistant professor of biology at Waynesburg University, head to Biloxi, Miss., to offer assistance.
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“It’s odd to think that nearly four years have passed since Katrina decimated the Gulf; yet, the Gulf still hasn’t been rebuilt,” said Adam Swingle, a history major from Montclair, Va. “Our mission was to rebuild what we could, spread the love God has graciously given us and be astounded by the immovable faith that those affected by Katrina show.”
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THE RESULT: Throughout the week, students learned how to be faithful, compassionate and patient, as they worked hard to accomplish as much as they could in the little time they had. Valuable lessons were learned by both the student mission team and those they faithfully served. Students were also introduced to multiple cultures and ethnicities and a varying degree of personality types. These interactions helped students learn the importance of spreading Christ’s love.
S M , i x o l i B THE IMPACT: The presence of the students alone, according to Maggie Graham, a communication major from Greensburg, Pa., lifted the spirits of the people of Biloxi in unimaginable ways. In addition to the physical labor, students enjoyed spending time with the families whose lives were turned upside down by the hurricane.
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Close to Home: Maddie Snyder knew that Waynesburg University would be a great fit from the second she stepped onto the University’s campus during her senior year of high school. Maddie had already decided that staying close to home was important to her. “Because I am so close with my family, I didn’t feel that going too far was an option for me,” she says. “I’m proud of where I’m from, and its fun to meet people who do not live around the area and invite them to my house for a home-cooked meal.” Although the family farm is only 15 minutes toward what Maddie calls the “boonies,” she pretends that she is two hours from home. “I love being able to go home whenever I want, but I also know it’s important to have independence and be involved,” she says. “I still have that comforting thought that home is a short drive away.”
Maddie Snyder
Elementary Education/ Special Education Greene County, PA (15 mins)
Maddie started at Waynesburg University as a commuter student and quickly embraced the opportunities that living on campus would offer. “I didn’t want to miss out on things, and after I connected with a girl in my major, I decided to live on campus, and we became roommates,” Maddie says. The two have lived together ever since.
Aaron Thompson did not start his college experience at Waynesburg University. Instead, he began his college experience at a school a few hours from home, a decision that he soon learned wasn’t the right one for him. “After a semester, I realized that I didn’t really like the school, and I wasn't treated well because I didn't drink,” he says. “I felt it was in my best interest to get back to a school like Waynesburg so I could accomplish all the goals I set out to achieve. The environment is friendly, and the people were easier for me to relate to on both personal and professional levels.” His unique experience of transferring into Waynesburg has allowed Aaron to see the benefits of his decision.
Aaron Thompson Communication- Sports Information/ Sports Broadcasting Carmichaels, PA (15 mins)
“Transferring to Waynesburg and moving back home was one of the best decisions I’ve made, and it changed my life tremendously,” he says. “Once I got to Waynesburg, I settled in and opened up.” Aaron is a commuter student and says his decision to commute allows him to experience the best of both worlds. “At points, college can be overwhelming, so it is great to be able to be close to home and get a break from it all at home,” he says. While Aaron admits that there are ups and downs to living at home and commuting, he says that being involved in his area of study has helped him to meet people and gain priceless experience.
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Far Away: As a high school student, Madison Sano set out to find a Christian college or university with a strong graphic design program. She never expected that her strong faith and determination to succeed would open doors beyond what she set out to find. Her journey led her to Waynesburg University. “I loved the fact that the school has the desire to develop a student as a whole person. Waynesburg doesn’t just focus on academics or spirituality, it strives to make someone a whole, well-rounded person,” she says. Madison has thought about what it means to be away from her family and friends, and she is convinced that Waynesburg University, and all it has to offer, is worth the compromise. “As much as I miss my family and friends, I would miss them anywhere I go,” she says. “This amazing school is definitely worth leaving my home.”
Madison Sano Interactive Design Grover Beach, California (39 hours by car)
In addition to family, Madison can’t help but think about the beaches she leaves behind each semester. “Home is about 10 blocks from the beach, and from my work, I can see the waves crashing on the shore. I miss that view, but there is beauty in Pennsylvania, too.”
Ben Abott believes Waynesburg University’s athletic training program is worth his travels. His decision to leave sunny Florida for the southwestern Pennsylvania snow was a result of his career interests and his desire to attend a school where he would be more than just a number. While Ben admits that he misses continual sunshine, he says Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. “Having been born and raised in Florida, I had never fully experienced snow and the fun that comes with it.” His advice to those weighing the option of close to home or far away is simple. “Do not be afraid to go to a school that will offer you a whole new experience. Choosing to attend a school away from home will allow you to step out of your comfort zone and provide you with an opportunity to grow and find out what you want in life.” Although Ben is more than 900 miles from home, he says Waynesburg is a place where the friendly people, and their willingness to lend a hand, makes it feel like home.
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Ben Abott Athletic Training Longwood, Florida (14 hrs 12 mins)
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A Day in the Life The Waynesburg campus bustles with students heading in various directions. We found one outstanding studentathlete who allowed us to follow him for a day, discovering how a typical collegiate athlete juggles academics, athletics and a social life. 8:15 AM
After five to six hours of sleep, Dylan August wakes to the alarming sound of his stomach stirring. Far from the typical alarm, his stomach provides the motivation for him to jump from his bed. His active life has produced a metabolism that needs fed nearly every hour. His metabolism, he says, burns food about as quickly as he eats it. When he is awake, Dylan eats nearly every hour to keep himself from experiencing stomach pain. “It’s like my body expects me to set an alarm for some ridiculous hour of the morning to wake up and satisfy its need for food,” he says. His first class doesn’t begin until 10 a.m., but due to his rigorous education major, Dylan will observe a class for an hour at Waynesburg Central High School with the hope that what he sees will better prepare him to teach. Before the thought of stepping out of his room, Dylan eats a bowl of cereal to satisfy his stomach. The quick fix is followed by a shower which forces him to be alert. In an effort to save time, Dylan grabs his toothbrush, squirts on the paste and brushes while still in shower mode. “I do this to knock out two morning activities in one – I know, pretty clever!” he says. This morning’s routine is a little more jam packed as Dylan doesn’t venture to the local high school to observe every day. To prepare, he picks out his “fancy clothes,” fit for a classroom observation.
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Waynesburg vs. Geneva Any other day, he says he would get up 10 minutes before class and put on “whatever I see draped over the back of my computer chair.” In an effort to look professional, Dylan skips the sweats and washes off the “smell of sleep.” Before he walks out the door, Dylan carefully checks to make sure he has everything he needs for a class at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. He heads to his 1995 Chevy S10 and prepares himself to walk into a classroom of eager 10th grade English students.
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After a busy morning, Dylan heads to the Benedum Dining Hall for a quick lunch. By this time, he says his stomach has decided to start eating itself, because he hasn’t eaten since the bowl of cereal. He quickly roams the cafeteria to weigh all his options. He sits down with a few friends, socializes while he eats, sips his signature red punch and heads back to his room within 30 minutes of when he arrived at the cafeteria. He changes clothes, ducks into the restroom and is off to lifting. Dylan enters the weight room with a 30-minute workout in mind. As he lifts, he focuses on the fact that he can’t over do it or he won’t have legs enough for football practice. His in-season lift takes 30 minutes as
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The football team meets and the defense and offense are split into opposite groups. Dylan, Waynesburg University’s starting safety, follows the defensive group to the classroom to watch film from the previous Saturday
Chapel is in Alumni Hall (Miller Hall, 3rd Floor) on Tuesdays at 11a.m. Upper Room is on Sundays at 8 p.m. in Goodwin Performing Arts Center.
game. Each play is broken down by Coach Venick and light is shed upon what has been done right and wrong. After watching film, Dylan and his teammates head to the field to run. “We go through about five running exercises to simulate four quarters and overtime,” he says. “By the time we are done we can barely breathe and have removed as much clothing as possible.”
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Dylan heads to the caf for dinner with his teammates. Dinner proves to be one of Dylan’s favorite times of the day because it’s a time to socialize with friends. After everyone has their food, Dylan sits at a table with guys from the team, and they discuss practice and who got “ripped” the worst in the film session. After everyone is done, and they’ve taken time to laugh and unwind, Dylan heads back to the residence hall.
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Dylan works on homework for approximately an hour before heading to chapel practice. In theory, he has more than enough time to make significant progress but unfortunately that doesn’t always happen. Some days, including today, Dylan is distracted by his roommate, Torey. Between Torey playing music and watching YouTube videos and Dylan’s self-admitted attention span of a squirrel, the result is typically little productivity.
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Every Monday night, Dylan heads to chapel practice to prepare for the University’s weekly service held on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. As a part of the worship team, Dylan sings and plays the guitar. “All of the students that participate in the worship band are very musically talented so it is a lot of fun to play with them,” he says. The worship team comes together for about 30 minutes of rehearsal, followed by 20 minutes of informal worship. “I love the last 20 minutes,” he says. “We play whatever worship songs we really enjoy and spend some time praising God.”
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the coaches realize the importance of being able to practice. After the lift, he heads to the locker room to prepare for practice. Oddly enough, Dylan jumps into the shower in an effort to wash away the smell that he says smells “similar to the inside of a shoe.” This shower typically proves to be pointless as it reappears 30 minutes into practice.
Dylan heads to his room to finish homework and makes time to relax. “I typically finish any work that is due the next day before I do anything else,” he says. After his work is complete, his friends Mike and Dylan come down to hang out with him and his roommate. The four of them, sometimes joined by other football players in the hall, have decided to play video games and watch a movie.
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The movie, started around 10:30 p.m., has just ended. “Usually at this point of the night we are all very hungry,” he says. “Fortunately my friends and I share the same metabolism.” The guys venture off campus for a Sheetz run. The proximity of Sheetz, according to Dylan, is just another reason why Waynesburg University is a great place to go to school. A “Sheetz run” consists of piling the car full of people, ordering a ridiculous amount of food and feeling a little guilty when the Sheetz employee sees the orders. “I feel badly, but we’re growing young men who love cheap food!” he says. After piling back into the car with more than the average midnight snack, the guys head back to Dylan’s room. Deemed the perfect brief entertainment for their midnight meal, the guys flip to an episode of Family Guy. After the food is gone and the episode is over, Dylan and Mike return to their room.
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Although he hates to admit it, bedtime is typically 1 or 2 a.m. Before going to sleep, Dylan and his roommate agree on music to fall asleep to from his mellow music library. “Once the music is selected and we have gathered our things for tomorrow, Torey and I exchange a final ‘good night’ before drifting off to Balloonia (one of his favorite stories as a kid). It’s a crazy awesome book about dreaming of a balloon world.” In a few, short hours, Dylan’s stomach will wake him in anticipation of another hectic yet fun-filled day.
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Morning Hush
The 8 a.m. classes at Waynesburg University often offer a unique experience for those students who aren’t so fond of mornings. The walk to class reveals sluggish students with coffee mugs determined to make it to class. Coffee, strategically located throughout campus, assists those in need of an extra push. Exceptions to those who are antimorning can be found at early morning study groups in the library, eating breakfast in the cafeteria or worshipping with friends at a weekly Bible study.
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Organize
Using simple organizers can help transform any room. Furniture with decorative separators will liven up any room and help keep you organized.
Rearrange
Often the major pieces of furniture are the main components of any room. Why not find a unique configuration to add variety for you and your roommate?
Knick-Knacks
Although it may appear cluttered, adding knick-knacks will help achieve the comfortable feeling of home that you miss when you’re away. Find ways to reflect your personal style.
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Midnight
pittsburgheese Do you find yourself confused when someone asks you to “worsh” up before you put “jimmies” on your dessert from the “icebox?” Do you have any idea what “ahr” the game starts “dahntahn” or which towel you should be bringing that is so terrible? Well, if so, we have the dictionary for “yinz” guys to help decipher some of the words that make Pittsburgh unique!
Ahr – Hour (what hour does the game start) Buggy – Shopping Cart Chipped Chopped (Ham) – lunch meat slicing process known as “Pittsburgh style” Crick – creek Cut – slice of pizza “two cuts of pepperoni” Gob – snack consisting of two cake-like chocolate cookies with white crème filling Gumband – rubber band Heinz 57 – mutt dog
Most students will tell you they are most productive in the evening – visit Sheetz at midnight and expect to see one or 10 Waynesburg University night owls. Ask around and learn that most Waynesburg students settle into bed at midnight or 1 a.m. While studying or writing a paper is typically the reason for this, Waynesburg University students have been known to play marathon Monopoly games or take part in Guitar Hero and Wii competitions that last until the early hours of the morning.
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Hoagie – a big sandwich Icebox – refrigerator Jimmies – sprinkles (toppings for ice cream and cookies) Jeet – Did you eat? Dahn – down (dahntahn – downtown) Yinz – you all Poke – paper bag Pop – any type of carbonated soda Sweeper – vacuum cleaner
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Terrible Towel – In the words of Myron Cope (creator of the “Terrible
Towel”), the towel is “a positive force that lifts the Pittsburgh Steelers to magnificent heights – and poses mysterious difficulties for the Steelers’ opponents only if need be. At the least, the symbol of THE TERRIBLE TOWEL will serve as a memento of your having been part of the Steelers’ Dynasty, and if it causes good things to happen to you, so much the better.”
Photo of Myron Cope (left): Copyright©, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2009, all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.
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These students found their reality at Waynesburg University. Visit the Web site below to check out their videos, blogs and photos.
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10 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS
We’ve identified 10 people on campus that have found ways to distinguish themselves. Here are their stories at a glance.
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Natalie Allen 9/29/87
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All About WORLD Club, WU Student Ambassadors, Bonner Scholar, University Relations work study
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omad AKA: The N What is Waynesburg University’s best kept secret? Waynesburg has a wonderful small-town feel, with a one screen vintage movie theater and a street of mom and pop diners. Walking down the street as the seasons change is a little slice of east coast heaven and even Martha Stewart agrees. She named Greene County (Waynesburg) as being in the top two most impressive fall foliages in the Mid Atlantic. The September issue of her magazine Living features a section from the experts called “Wondering Where to Find the Most Impressive Foliage?” and names Greene County.
Describe your most embarrassing moment. The first night in Ray Hall as a freshman we played an all-hall get-to-know-you game. I had to share a special talent. I went to show I could put my whole hand in my mouth only to realize I had not washed my hands all day long. I jumped off the table and ran to the bathroom with a loud squeak! The girls never let me live that down.
If you could be famous, what would you want to be famous for? I would love to have a theater or community center that I was recognized
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“Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations neither the law, nor the democratic government, nor even the market economy Vaclav Havel will function properly.” for sponsoring. Who doesn’t want to be a famous philanthropist?!?
Why did you choose Russia as your study abroad location? My family is German in descent and that is where my interest in Eastern Europe stems from. I had the chance to make friends with a lot of Ukrainian and German teens in my high school. Through the Vira Heinz Scholarship, I was able to choose a program, and the summer of 2007 trip to St. Petersburg had all the language, history, and cultural classes I could have dreamed about. I went to Russia and fell in love with the region. I couldn’t wait for a chance to go back and learn more!
What did you miss most about the United States? I missed the feeling that there would always be someone willing to help me. It was scary to feel as though you had no one to turn to except the small group you were with.
Now that you are home, what do you miss about Russia? I miss how eclectic the people were. The city life significantly contributed to that, which America has but there is a deep cultural difference that has been around much longer than the U.S. has even been a country. The art and the history are overwhelming!
What did studying abroad teach you? I am a planner by nature, but every day abroad I accomplished new things that I had never even dreamed about. It is through this that I have taken on more of an independence and confidence to achieve things that may seem impossible.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I see a picture of who I am not as much of a picture of where I will be. My vision for my future contains a woman that will be filled with confidence and strength. My passions will be guided by the Lord and each person I meet will wonder how I possibly have that confidence. I see a person who is serving others and always learning new and exciting things.
If a movie were made about your life, what would it be about and which actress would you want to play you? If there were to be a movie about me, it would be an independent movie. I would suspect it would be a comedy because I do such strange and unusual things all the time! It would probably have at least one scene where I rush through the airport with a scarf tied around my neck and passport in hand. My character would be Julia Roberts (because of her amazing facial expressions)!
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Dana Baer Title
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Dept. Chair, Criminal Justice
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All About Riding, Walking, Reading, Old House Renovation
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“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.”
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What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time?
What made you choose your current profession?
Anything outside — riding, gardening, walking, spending time with my husband, Thom, or reading.
I chose law because it fit my skills. I chose the practice of law, because it was what I wanted to do. I chose teaching, because it is what God wants me to do.
Where did your passion for horses come from? Truly, I believe that one is born with a passion for animals. I’ve had a connection with all animals, especially horses, since I can remember. “Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of Solitaire. It is a grand passion!” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
If the whole world were listening, what would you say? “Shhhhhhhhh. Listen....”
What gives you peace of mind? Quiet time — knowing that the Master Gardener is tending the garden.
What is one goal you’d like to accomplish during your lifetime? I’d love to write a novel.
What was a major life-changing moment for you? My brother’s death in 1990.
How do you motivate your students? I try to motivate my students by encouraging them to recognize their strengths and weaknesses, identify their goals, and use all of it to motivate themselves.
What is Waynesburg University’s best kept secret? Its people — students, faculty, staff and administrators.
Where do you go when you need a few moments of peace and quiet? In truth, I don’t get too much peace and quiet on campus. However, a walk in or around the park usually does it for me. I do much of my thinking and problemsolving when walking, cutting grass or cleaning horse stalls.
How many horses do you have and what is it about riding that you love? We own two American Saddlebred horses — “Maxed Out” (Hayley) is an eight-yearold mare and “Uwharrie’s Street Legal”
(Nemo) is an eight-year-old gelding (a neutered male). I enjoy the competition and figuring out how to communicate successfully with the horses. Every horse is different and has his or her own personality. Some horses change demeanor from one ride to the next. Also, I enjoy the degree of focus it takes to ride competitively. When you’re riding an animal that weighs over 1,000 pounds, you can’t be thinking about what you’re going to have for lunch!
Do you ride competitively? If so, what types of events are you involved with? I show competitively in an English-style discipline called “saddle seat.” The objective is to show off the high-trotting action of certain breeds of horses, including the American Saddlebred Horse. I show Hayley in the three-gaited division, because she has a very animated trot (seen above). In this division (usually after 6 p.m.), we wear formal attire, including a tux, bow tie and top hat.
What is the most important lesson a student has ever taught you? I learn something from each of my students. Collectively, I’ve learned patience, tolerance and trust.
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Name
Lanny Frattare 3/23/48
Title
Hometown
Birthday
Rochester, NY
Asst. Prof. Communication
All About University Relations, WCYJ-FM Advisor, Frattare Golf Outing, Former long-time “Voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates” Life Quote
rgyle A n i d e m AKA: Ar If you could ask God one question, what would it be? How can I be an instrument of your love?
What scares you? I fear that I may not always be able to physically protect my loved ones.
What makes you happy? Knowing that my family loves me.
If you could learn three new things, what would you want to learn and why? How to retain information more effectively, how to play the piano and how to break 80 on the golf course.
If you could have an endless supply of any food, what food would you choose and why? Wheat Thins - they’re my favorite snack.
The greatest thing about Waynesburg University is. . .
“Deeds not words are the yardsticks by which our lives should be measured.”
and 50 pairs of socks. I believe that I need colorful socks and ties to make up for my dull personality.
What was your biggest on-air mistake? I announced the death of James Earl Jones. I meant to say James Earl Ray.
What did you take from that career? A plenitude of vivid memories. As a Pirates broadcaster I had the opportunity to develop a large number of close friendships and I cherish the memories I shared with those people. I came to realize that I could impact the lives of those individuals who love the game and that meant a great deal to me.
What is it that you want your students to achieve or take away from you or your class? A passion for the opportunity to entertain and inform listeners.
A perfect day includes. . .
The warm hospitality of its people.
18 holes of golf, followed by a picnic in my back yard including a whiffle ball game.
What is with the socks and ties? When did the trend start and why?
My dream as a child. . . To be a major league broadcaster.
About 20 years ago, I began shopping at L.S. Altman Haberdasher and was impressed by his huge assortment of colorful ties and socks. I have 100 ties
My dream as an adult. . .
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To make a positive impact in the lives of those individuals with whom I come in contact.
Something about you that many people would be surprised to hear? I can recite the names of all 44 U.S. Presidents (there have only been 43) in order and I know all the words to the song, “You Can Call Me Al.”
What is the hardest lesson you’ve ever learned and why is it significant? My father always encouraged me to not worry about things over which I had no control. It was not until late in my life that I figured out what things over which I had control. Many of the stressed events of my life were caused by the consternation I experienced in areas in which I was powerless.
Do you have a unique or quirky habit? I love to pay bills. I feel a sense of accomplishment from the writing of checks and from the knowledge that I can afford to pay my obligations.
If you had to give a “last lecture,” what would the title be and why? “What we should leave behind? A legacy” The Lord has put each and every one of us on the earth to make a difference. When I die, I want to know that my life mattered.
ON-CAMPUS FEATURES
Name
Leah Smith Dept.
Hometown
Communication
Birthday
Parkersburg, WV
11/11/86
All About The Jacket (Senior Editor), Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Honorary Society)
Life Quote
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
londe B y l l a g e AKA: L
Romans 8:28
Do you believe in a dream job? If so, what is yours? I do believe in a dream job, and for a really long time because of this stage of life I am in, I have wondered what that is for me. I have realized that instead of having a “dream job” with a specific title that I have to be prepared to accept my dream job whenever God reveals His plan to me. I have had amazing people in my life at Waynesburg that have helped me realize my talents and build upon my strengths. I am fully confident that I will have a job one day soon that allows me to look around and say “Yes, this is the dream job that I was looking for.”
Complete this sentence: Life is. . . Full of the unexpected. Some of my favorite memories at Waynesburg consist of sitting around eating buffalo chicken dip with a group of my very best friends and watching our favorite show. It may sound silly, but I’ll never forget something serious a character said. She said that life is “full of the expected, but the unexpected is what changes our lives.” The more I thought about it, the more I thought about how true it is. Our lives are full of routines day after day. When something, like a boyfriend, a new friend, a new school or even a new pet enters our same old routine — those are the instances that change our lives forever.
Who is Little Lady? Little Lady is my 7-year-old grey and white Italian Greyhound. She is truly a girly girl dog.
What does she like? Little Lady has a lot of favorite things, like walks and car rides, but she particularly loves to sing, especially when I come home from being gone. She’ll sing at the top of her lungs every time. She also enjoys laying in the sun – she and I both could lay out for hours!
Why is she so important to you? I feel like she’s been there through a lot of my life. She’s seen me laugh and cry and loves me the same no matter what happens. She is especially important to me because she’s a part of my life that makes it whole.
Who is your hero and why? My parents are my heroes. They have always supported me in everything I do, whether it’s a major decision like choosing a college or something completely silly. They are always there to talk when I have a problem, and I know that no matter what happens in my life that my family will always be there. Most importantly, they have given me a strong knowledge of who Jesus is, and have made it their priority to do so since I was
born. I hope to be that kind of parent someday, too.
If you could give everyone in the world one personality trait, what would it be? Compassion. It’s amazing how much compassion I have witnessed at Waynesburg and the willingness the University community has to serve others.
Do you play it safe or take risks? I usually play it safe on a daily basis; however, every once in a while, when I see a risk worth taking, I’ll take it.
Favorite thing about Waynesburg University? My favorite thing about Waynesburg University is the size. It’s wonderful to be able to sit in a classroom where a teacher not only knows your name, but cares about whether or not you understand the material being taught each day. It’s so easy to be involved at Waynesburg, and not just get lost in a crowd. Finally, I have made very close friends that I am very grateful for, and I don’t believe I could have found relationships like this anywhere else.
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Name
Blair Zimmerman 9/17/53
Title
Hometown
Birthday
Waynesburg, PA
Cross Country Coach & Mayor
All About Running, Mayor, Relay for Life, Run for Alex
Life Quote
Run e h t n o r o AKA: May What is your coaching philosophy? My philosophy like every coach is hard work. I truly love and appreciate what my athletes give me at practice and in meets. I try to convey my appreciation to them daily.
How does this philosophy carry over into your professional career? I try to mirror my coaching philosophy in everything I do.
Complete this sentence: Happiness is . . . My family, running and ice cream!
If you could thank one person for what they taught you, who would it be and what would you thank them for? That’s a tough one. There are a lot of people I would thank in my lifetime for what they have taught me and for their guidance — my mom and dad for sure. My parents taught me love, caring and compassion for other people.
What motivates you? Life and its many challenges, climbing
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“I shall pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore I can do, or any kindness I can show to any human being let me do it now. Let me not defer it nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
mountains, or dealing with day-to-day challenges.
What is the most imaginative thing you did as a child? I made a canoe and tried to float down the Ten Mile Creek. It floated for awhile!
If you could retire tomorrow, what would you do? I will never retire; I will just do something different. I will coach, run, climb and bike as long as this body allows me to do it, and hopefully, I can share all of my adventures with other friends. I like being mayor, so I might dabble for awhile longer in politics.
Where do you go for advice? Prayer, family and a few close friends
If you could be anybody besides yourself, who would you be and why? I don’t mind being me, but I have always had a lot of respect for President Jimmy Carter. I believe he is one of the greatest humanitarians of our time.
What is the most exhilarating thing you have ever accomplished? Climbing Mt. Rainier last August. I was still running and biking, but I hiked at least three times a week with 35 to 40 pounds in my pack — sometimes a half an hour and as much as two hours. I actually mowed my grass with my pack on and would do the elliptical in the fitness center. Hills were always my focus when I worked out. At first I was cocky, I thought I was in great shape and that I could do this easily. The last three months before we left, I did a lot more research and became scared! There was a guy who died on the mountain a month before we were there. He was an experienced climber! I learned that I was much tougher mentally than I thought and that we as humans need to challenge ourselves. You don’t have to climb a mountain to do that — but I probably will again.
ON-CAMPUS FEATURES
Name
Mary Beth Crouch Dept.
Hometown
Camas, WA Biblical & Ministry Studies
Birthday 7/22/88
All About Study Abroad, Student Ambassadors, Cross Country, Student Activities Board
Life Quote
“Love God, love people and nothing else matters.”
If you were guaranteed honest responses to any three questions, whom would you question and what would you ask them?
crazy life, but I have found that taking the time to absorb my surroundings has helped me find the beauty of life.
I would want to speak with Mother Theresa. I would ask her how she finds God in helpless situations, where she stands on Christian’s doing kingdom work, but mainly, I would like to hear the good and bad of her story.
My decision of unsure situations and beliefs that shape my life.
What is the greatest gift you have ever received?
What are your career interests?
The greatest gift, which continues to occur every semester, is the opportunity I have to spend holidays with other families. Since I am unable to go home due to the distance, numerous families have been very generous in opening their homes to me through cooking, sharing traditions, a place to sleep and great conversations. The gesture of friends letting me into their homes and allowing me to be a part of their family is much more humbling than a physical gift.
Do you stop to smell the roses? Finding and actually taking time to observe God’s creation can sometimes be a struggle amidst my
Complete this sentence: Faith is. . .
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Unique, faithful, spontaneous This seems to change quickly as more opportunities arise, but I know I want to work with people in ministry. I am using college as a time to figure out if I want to do inner city, suburban, small city or multicultural ministry.
Would you ever swim in Lake Juanita? If not, why? I think it would depend on the day, but I probably would, considering the lake is legendary at Waynesburg University.
Where is your favorite place to go in Waynesburg? My favorite place in Waynesburg would probably be the top of the hill by Buhl Hall because it is the best view for a sunset over the town.
dy a L t a C e h AKA: T
What has been the greatest traveling experience of your life? I would say when my parents, my brother and I took a family trip through 10 states on the west coast. The highlight of the experience was being able to see a variety of National Parks and realizing that this world has amazing elements just a few miles away from each other.
What important life lessons have you learned from seeing other cultures first-hand? This summer, I have learned to appreciate other cultures and their traditions. As people we tend to believe that our way is the best, but stepping back from this thought and realizing that we all bring something unique to the table has helped me to get rid of judgments and incorporate different lifestyles into my own. I have learned that stereotypes of race can easily be broken by stepping out of your comfort zone and talking with people. We must approach every situation with appreciative hearts instead of generic expectations in order to understand different cultures.
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Name
Jacob Buss 7/28/89
Major
Hometown
Birthday
Rochester, NY
Music Ministry Creative Writing
All About Band, Percussion Ensemble, Chapel Worship Band, Men’s Volleyball, Muse & Stone, Student Senate
Life Quote
Man AKA: Music What are you passionate about? I am passionate about two things that go hand in hand for me…music and God. My God affects my music and I believe my music is my main gift from God.
Do you have a unique or quirky habit? Freestyle songs or poetry — just kind of a one take expression — in order to get the things on my heart out in the open, I figure that’s unique. I’ve found this to be both beneficial in my relationship with my Lord and my understanding of myself.
If you were an ice cream flavor, which one would you be and why? Chocolate chip cookie dough…because it’s my favorite and also because I feel like I have a wide spectrum of both hard and soft qualities inside. In other words, I am at times very serious or firm — the chocolate chips — and other times I am very easygoing or soft — the cookie dough.
Which of the seven dwarfs’ personalities fit you best and Why? Bashful because I’m actually a very introverted person and my inward anxieties at times express themselves outwardly. I think Bashful has his moments when he is brave, too.
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“It does not therefore depend on man’s design or effort, but the mercy of God.” Romans 9:16
What makes Waynesburg University unique? Waynesburg University creates a protective atmosphere without making a student sheltered. The relatively small size allows you to meet a lot of different people and build a diverse spectrum of friendships. The size has allowed me to build relationships with staff that I don’t think I could at a larger school. It’s a great place, grounded in Biblical principles and filled with people who become family very quickly.
Would you rather dance in the rain or feel no pain? That is tough, but I would have to say that I would hope to dance in the rain because I have no control over the vast circumstances of my life. I can only accept what God’s will is and live my life accordingly.
What has been your favorite Waynesburg University class? Why? My favorite class has been Applied Music (guitar) because my professor has opened a musical door for me as a guitarist and a musician that I had never considered before.
What are intramurals like at Waynesburg University? What do you play? They are highly competitive at times, but still friendly sports tournaments basically. I played football, volleyball and soccer this past year.
If you could meet any world leader, who would it be and why? If time travel was available I would like to meet George Washington and discuss what the founding father’s intentions for our country were and see how they match up with what society has made them today.
What is the greatest movie you’ve ever seen? Why? August Rush because that movie perfectly depicted the true nature of music. It explained that music is far more than just simply notes on a page; it is the melodic expression of the soul. That really hits home for me, which is why I appreciate the movie so much.
ON-CAMPUS
Name
Rea Redd Dept.
Hometown
Eberly Library
Washington, PA
Birthday 5/05/52
All About Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity, Professor
Life Quote
“Your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.”
a-like k o o l e b A AKA:
Abraham Lincoln
What is the most interesting thing you’ve seen in the library? Growth of electronic resources, especially reference works
If you could be a superhero, who would you be and why? Sgt. Rock of Easy Company. During World War II, Sgt. Rock fought in the infantry branch of the U.S. Army in the European Theatre and eventually rose to authority within his unit, Easy Company. Sgt. Rock is: • a crack shot, able to shoot down several German fighter planes with a single submachine gun, and able to throw hand grenades with amazing accuracy, • a highly effective close combat fighter, mostly shown using a style of streetfighting mixed with boxing, • seems to have close to superhuman endurance and strength, surviving large number of gunshot wounds, fragments from hand grenades, exposure to freezing water and other hazards.
attribute skill that flows out of a mindset.
If you could sit down with any author in time, who would you choose and what would you talk about? John the Apostle; The Book of Revelation. I’ve always enjoyed interviewing authors about their work. Mystery and history authors are my favorite interviews.
Tell us something interesting about yourself that many people do not know. I know how to milk cows by hand.
Why is Waynesburg University unique? The transformation over the last 25 years.
How many books do you own? 1,000+ I started buying books when I was in sixth grade and still have books given to me from 1962.
What is the greatest book you ever read? Why?
Yes, close friends and strangers.
The Bible, King James version and amplified version. [It is] deftly plotted with strong characters.
If you were asked to speak to a graduating class, what would you say?
What is the definition of a “perfect day”?
I would tell them how to forgive someone.
79 degrees, windy from the southwest, slightly overcast, in Gettysburg National Military Park, with a small stack of maps
Does anyone ever call you Abe?
Forgiveness is generally a mystery to all in our society. It is a personal and intimate
and a book on the battle, and I am sitting by a monument or walking the battlefield.
Was your love for reading apparent as a child? I read pictures in books before I could read the words. The youngest of five children, I always sat down with my siblings’ school books and paged through them before I started first grade. No kindergarten for me. I always looked at the history books and always found the chapter on the American Civil War, even before starting school at the age of six.
Do you have a library in your home? I have a room at home with about 10 seven shelf units full of books and (sorry to say) a few books on the floor. I also have a list (by Dewey number) of almost all the books I own.
What was your childhood ambition or dream? To be a dairy farmer with a red barn, a red house, a red tractor and all red equipment.
For what would you like to be remembered? I want to be remembered for loving my wife and children well.
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Name
Bryan Hamilton Birthday 10/19/59
Hometown
Title
Madison, WI
Prof. of Biology
All About With three teenagers, my life is principally dictated by them. When I get free time, I’ll ride my bike around beautiful Greene County.
Life Quote
heels AKA: Doc W When did you start cycling? I learned when I was 4 years old riding a neighbor’s bike through the front yard (grass was a softer landing). My first real bike was a Raleigh 3-speed with the thumb shifter up on the handle bars going to a cable that ran into the side of the rear axle (gears were inside). You have to be really old to remember those classics! I think I paid $35 for it out of my allowance. Starting in fourth grade, I was riding my bike to school every day (it was either that or walking – there wasn’t a bus). Forty years later … I’m still riding to school.
What is the longest cycling trip you have completed? At the end of my freshman year in college, my dorm neighbor and I decided to ride from Madison to the end of Door Peninsula (divides Green Bay from Lake Michigan) and back. Round trip was about 600 miles and we rode about 60 to 80 miles per day (about 100 miles on the last day coming home). Last year, at age 47, I rode over 7000 miles, a bit of a milestone as my previous best year had been about 6800 miles back in 1986 (accomplished however without riding more than 50 miles in a day - if you do the math you know that I must have ridden nearly every day). I would
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“By the time you realize what your father was telling you was true, your own kids are telling Wayne Gretzky you you’re wrong.” love to do a cross country trip – maybe someday one or more of my children will accompany me.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose? Oh, there are so many wonderful places in this country, each with their own special qualities — I could probably adapt to most anywhere as long as it had four seasons. My wife and I still have a real affection for our home state of Wisconsin because of the seasons and the scenic beauty. But, really, anywhere that outdoor activities, wildlife and wide open spaces are abundant would suit me — besides cycling, I enjoy cross country skiing, hockey, volleyball, swimming. Southwestern Pennsylvania is a spectacular area for road cycling—though very few are apparently aware of it — the views from the ridge tops are more than worth the cost of climbing. It is too bad that there are not more bike routes and paths encouraging cycling — you can’t beat the fuel efficiency!
Are you an easy professor? No, but I think I am fair. I have high expectations for learning in my class and feel it is my responsibility to provide the highest quality education I can. A college education is not cheap so I would think
that students would want to get the best return on their investment possible. I know they don’t always feel that way at the time but most do come to appreciate it sometime down the line.
What do you do to challenge your students? Why is it important? Many of the courses I teach are dense in terms of the amount of material and it is all important. No patient is going to accept from their health care provider any excuse like: “Oh, I wasn’t in class that day; I didn’t learn that.” I use practical examples to emphasize the importance of especially difficult material. For example, students may start to think that the intricacies of voltage-dependent channel function in excitable cells is a bit over the top until I point out the role of anesthetics in blocking these channels as the reason we feel very little pain when the dentist starts to drill into our teeth. And, actually, I don’t really get many complaints about whether it is really necessary to learn all this “stuff.” I believe many of my students come in hoping the class will be easier, but understand in the end why it is not.
ON-CAMPUS
Name
Maggie Graham Major
Hometown
Communication Sociology
Birthday
Greensburg, PA
3/15/88
All About Student Activities Board, Chapel Praise Team, Bonner Scholar, Resident Assistant, Fiat Lux Mentor, Lambda Pi Eta, DRUS, Life Quote Peer Educators
“If you can’t laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a whole lot longer than you’d like.”
Who is Maggie Graham? Maggie Graham is the girl you can hear laughing across the cafeteria!
Have you ever tried to catch a squirrel on campus?
What is the longest amount of time you have spent on a project or studying for a test?
I can’t say that I’ve ever wanted to catch one but I have fed one out of my hand before. They aren’t afraid of anything!
I think I have pulled two all-nighters in my career at the ‘burg...I am definitely an over-achiever! Average time spent on studying and projects is probably five hours, spread out the week before the test or the due date of the project or paper.
What is your favorite Waynesburg University cafeteria food?
Where does your inspiration come from?
They make really good sweet potato fries, and of course, I love getting a custom-made omelet at breakfast!
My faith is definitely something that inspires me. My motivation also comes from people around me, and the lives that they lead. In particular, I’m inspired by my friends and my grandma.
Who is your favorite Waynesburg University professor? Why? That is a tough decision. I really do like each of my professors, for one reason or another. My favorites were Dr. Kisner and Professor Krause, because I learned so much in their classes. They also cared about my learning and gave me help when I needed it. Doesn’t it help to have a professor who will make you laugh, too?
gher u a L t s e d u AKA: Lo
What’s the hardest lesson you’ve learned? Why is it significant? Everyone needs some help every once and awhile. Don’t be afraid to offer help to someone or accept some yourself! This is significant because I learned the importance of helping others and the humility of receiving some from a friend (or stranger). Also, don’t put your phone on top of your
laundry in the laundry basket...it WILL get washed in the washing machine.
Why did you choose Waynesburg University? My visit to campus was a huge part of my decision. I loved my tour and seeing the Department of Communication. The campus is just so beautiful (even those big hills) and I loved the Christian environment. Having a great time on my overnight visit was a big factor, too!
What is the wackiest thing you’ve done with fellow WU students? I had a tough time picking the wackiest thing I’ve done on campus — I guess my friends and I are pretty wacky people! I’d have to say the annual Johnson Commons sleepout on the last night of school is the wackiest thing I’ve done. I love sleeping under the stars with all of my friends before we say goodbye for the summer! Some of the most fun I’ve had has been through spontaneous girls’ nights in the dorm...even on the nights when we should be studying for tests. Dying your hair in the bathroom can get wacky, as well.
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Great Apparel Better Service
So much more than a bookstore, Waynesburg University’s Bookstore powered by Efollet.com has the latest University apparel, supplies and other necessities for college life. And of course, we help you find all of the right textbooks each semester.
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Top 5
STUDENTS VOTED ON THEIR FAVORITES AND HERE THEY ARE!
Items to Bring:
Res. Hall Activities:
Places to Study:
01. Mini Refrigerator 02. Office Supplies 03. Jump Drive 04. Shower Supplies 05. Television
01. Campfire Cookouts 02. Holiday Parties 03. Game Nights 04. Super Bowl Parties 05. Movie Nights
Places to Eat:
Fast Food:
Past Times:
01. Hot Rods 02. Groovy’s 03. Sheetz 04. Lavern’s Place 05. Bob Evans
01. Wendy’s 02. Burger King 03. DQ 04. McDonald’s 05. China 88
01. Squirrel Chasing 02. Sleeping 03. Going for a Walk 04. Video Games 05.Working Out
People to Know:
Pizza Places:
Foods in the Cafeteria:
01. Skip Noftzger 02. Fuzzy Randolph 03. Joe DeSalvo 04. Pat Bristor 05. Dave Calvario
01. Scotty’s 02. Vocelli’s 03. Dominos 04. Pizza Hut 05. Little Caesars
Activities On-Campus:
Off-Campus / In 01. Sports (Intramural & Varsity) Waynesburg Activities:
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01. Top Floor of Eberly Library 02. Knox Lab 03. 2nd Floor Stover 04. In the Parks 05. Residence Hall
02. Dancing with the Staff 03. Waynesburg Idol 04. Picnics in Johnson Commons 05. Concert Series in the GPAC
01. Movies 02. Bowling 03. Wal-Mart 04. Walking to Sheetz 05. Water Park
01. Pizza 02. Ice Cream 03. Strombolli 04. Buffalo Chicken Patty 05. General Tso’s Chicken
Campus Landmarks:
01. Brick Wall in the Quad 02. Fountain Park 03. Monument Park 04. Guesman Outdoor Café 05. Cemetery
Harnessing your chi
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Go to the gym, take a long walk, register for a 5K or do jumping jacks. Physical activity can provide immediate stress relief, improve self-confidence and increase energy. Exercising doesn’t have to be a chore. Find something that you enjoy, something that fits your personality…like dancing, skating or yoga. Be creative. Check out the University’s 16,000 square foot new fitness center which offers the perfect atmosphere for relieving stress.
Sleeping is Z not overrated!
Z Z
CHEAT SHEET
These 5 tips will help make a happier and healthier you!
Get enough sleep. Sometimes, as a college student, there isn’t enough time for everything. Getting enough sleep should always be a priority. Without it, everything from your immune system to your ability to learn will be compromised. Plus – you don’t want to get caught sleeping in class!
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Procrastinators beware! Study – not just the night before the test – but in small increments leading up to the test. This piece of advice may seem annoying and overused, but it does have merit. Even if it’s simply taking a few moments to review your notes after every class, it will be helpful and reduce the major stress that accompanies cramming the night before an exam.
You’re never too old Relax your mind. Buy crayons and a coloring book. Ignore the haters; coloring and drawing is a simple, effective way to escape daily stressors and relax your mind.
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Utilize the checklist
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rioritize your tasks and stay organized. P Multiple classes assigning multiple homework assignments, papers and projects can seem overwhelming. Buy a planner to effectively keep track of what you need to do. Decide what is most important and take care of that first.
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College will be one of the best times of your life, but it can be scary leaving friends behind and making new ones, not to mention a whole list of classes you are required to take.
Here are some
common myths
about college and what life is really like.
LIE: have to show up to class. TRUTH: Most professors
If you read the book, you don’t
BIG FAT LIE
have a set amount of classes that a student is able to miss before failing the class. Rigorous academics typically require a student to be in class to keep up with the material being discussed.
LIE: Tests require all-nighters. TRUTH: If students properly
prepare for strenuous assignments, including tests, all-nighters are not necessary. Keeping up with reading assignments and taking time to study in small increments will cancel out the need to be up all night studying.
Cafeteria food is terrible. LIE: LIE: It’s hard to make friends. TRUTH: Benedum Dining Hall TRUTH: Waynesburg students offers students the choice of soup and salad, a deli bar, pizza and pasta, a hot food line and grilled items daily. Ice cream and dessert lines also please Waynesburg University students, faculty, staff and the public.
are welcoming and encouraging. Multiple student activities offered on campus allow new students to make friends quickly. Just remember, everyone is in the same situation as you are!
LIE: will do. TRUTH: Although
LIE: before starting college. TRUTH: If you don’t know
Three to four hours of sleep
upperclassmen will swear this is true, studies show that college students need eight to nine hours of shuteye per night. To be most productive, students should prioritize sleep.
You must decide on a career
what you want to do, college is a perfect time to explore. Take general education classes your first year. Students may find their career field while taking a course they didn’t expect to have an interest in.
The Basics of Financial Aid and How to Help Your Student
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
CHEAT SHEET
Parent’s Guide to Financial Aid Fill out this form, even if you think you won’t qualify — very affluent families sometimes qualify for aid. This single application is your gateway to all federal loan, grant, and work-study awards that total in the billions of dollars. The FAFSA’s web site is www.fafsa.ed.gov. Don’t forget to fill it out each and every year your child is in college.
FAFSA is a FREE application
o not Google FAFSA! There are sites that would D like to charge you for this free application — they prey on unsuspecting families!
Pay attention to deadlines
The sooner your child files his or her college applications, the better your chances of receiving aid. To assist with financial aid forms, file your taxes as early in the year as possible. The FAFSA is only available to you after January of your child’s senior year. The recommended deadline for the FAFSA is May.
If you have lost your job, received an inheritance or have been disabled during the course of the year you are filing taxes, inform schools about your situation. Most have standard policies that allow for the use of projected income, which could increase financial assistance. At Waynesburg University, you can complete the Special Circumstance Form located on our web site under Financial Aid Forms.
Make financial aid a part of your campus visits
While visiting on college campuses, make a point of talking with your Admissions Counselor or the Financial Aid Office regarding scholarships and the financial aid process. Take notes! If you don’t understand something, please do not hesitate to ask questions until you do!
Learn a little about marketing your student
Having your student draft a resumé of their accomplishments, organization affiliations, community service, church-related activities, work experience, etc, will mean that your student has an advantage over that student who does not. This is a handy document to attach to applications, scholarship applications, and interviews at the college or university.
Make your college aware of special circumstances
Do a bit of detective work
Speak with your Guidance Office regarding scholarships that are available through community organizations like Kiwanis Clubs or VFWs. Also, there are always scholarships in memory of someone. Your Guidance Office should have a list of these.
Also, visit sites like FastWeb (www.fastweb.com) where you fill out an extensive profile and research through its search engine. We advise sitting down first with your family and brainstorming a list of characteristics about your family that you could find scholarships on. Everything from hair and eye color, occupations, ethnic background, military connections, location, and more can be found! Apply to as many scholarships as you can!
Determine the effect of outside awards
If your child receives an outside scholarship, find out how it will affect your financial aid award. Some schools will lessen grant aid, and others will pare down on loans. The school’s policy will affect the amount you’ll have to borrow.
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REST ASSURED “I still remember the advice that the college president gave to parents when I was just Peter Olson starting college some 32 years ago. He told them to keep our rooms as they had been. It is reassuring to your son or daughter to know that they still have a place at home that is their own. So, don’t rush off to remodel as soon as they leave for Waynesburg. After a year or two, it may be fine – just not right away.” Dad Olson
It helps to know that things become easier from semester to semester. Knowing that Chelsea had developed relationships and friendships with students, faculty and staff made it easier to bring her back to school after her first semester.
Mom & Dad Elter
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Coming to college can be daunting, not only for new students, but their parents as well. Find comfort in the fact that many families have felt the way you feel right now.
Get involved. Being afraid to join a club or an organization because you don’t know someone is exactly the reason why you should join. Have movie and game nights in your room, it’s another way to meet people.
Chelsea Elter
THERE’S ONLY ONE WAY TO BE SURE THAT WAYNESBURG IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU...
Come for a visit Our Admissions Staff will arrange a campus tour and schedule times for you to meet with faculty, staff and current students. To schedule your visit, call our Admissions Office at 1.800.225.7393 or
• Monday, October 12, 2009 • Saturday, October 24, 2009
admissions@waynesburg.edu.
• Saturday, November 7, 2009
You can also visit our Web site at:
• Saturday, April 10, 2010
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There is a separate application process to be admitted into the five-year BSBA/MBA portion of this program. There is a separate application process to be admitted into the five-year BA/MA portion of this program. Option includes Special Education certification. Options within these subject areas may change based on Department of Education standards.
• Saturday, April 24, 2010
SPECIALTY VISIT DAYS Nursing Awareness Day: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Media Day: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Mock Crime Scene: Saturday, October 31, 2009 or Saturday, March 27, 2010 Overnight Visitation: November 15 & 16, 2009 or March 21 & 22, 2010 Creative Writing Workshop: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Merit Scholarship Interviews: Saturday, February 6, 2010 Youth Day: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Waynesburg University admits students without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry or ethnicity. It is the policy of Waynesburg University not to discriminate in its educational programs, admissions policies, activities or employment as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.
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