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Waynesburg University students are gaining remarkable opportunities through unmatched internships, life-changing study abroad experiences and individualized attention from devoted faculty members and coaches. Alumni are attaining rewarding careers, receiving prestigious awards and most importantly, making a difference in the world. We hope that you will enjoy reading all the ways a Waynesburg University education helps our students and our alumni lead lives of purpose.

Who will I become?

Ryan Devlin, 2007 Graduate, Education

INTERNSHIPS

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difference in the world.”

Ryan Devlin, a 2007 Waynesburg University secondary English education alumnus, was recently named Pennsylvania’s 2013 “Teacher of the Year.” “The current and recently retired faculty members at Waynesburg University are very proud of Ryan’s accomplishments,” said Debra Clarke, assistant professor of education and chair of the Education Department at Waynesburg University. “The mission of the Education Department is to prepare teachers who embrace learning and dedicate themselves to service and leadership in the profession. Ryan exemplifies the fulfillment of our mission.” Devlin, currently in his fifth year at Brockway Area High School, has known since the age of 8 what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. “I spent a lot my childhood and adolescent years daydreaming about the type of teacher I wanted to become,” he said. “Teaching seemed like the perfect outlet for my creativity, and I wanted to do something that would enable me to make a difference in the world.” After graduating from Waynesburg, Devlin was hired as an English teacher at Brockway Area High School in his hometown of Brockway, Pa. In 2009, he completed his master’s degree in Education and soon after was hired as the chair of Brockway’s English Department. On top of teaching and coaching cross country (a program he created at Brockway in 2008), he now oversees the curriculum, plans professional development and analyzes student data for the English Department.

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Greetings from Waynesburg!

The entire Admissions Office is excited about the possibility of having you become a student at Waynesburg University! Our office is here to be a resource for you as you make this major decision in your life. I know when I was deciding on what school to call “home” for four years, I felt overwhelmed. If you utilize your admissions counselor and the resources that we can provide, we can help you avoid feeling this way. We will walk you through specifics of your major, connect you with faculty members, answer questions in regards to scholarship opportunities and show you what it will be like to be a student here. The admissions team is available by phone, e-mail and in person. Please utilize our office as much as possible, and I assure you that your decision will be made with more ease.

Jessica Sumpter Director of Admissions Northwest Pennsylvania Northern Ohio Contact: jsumpter@waynesburg.edu

If you have not scheduled a visit to our campus, I highly encourage you to do so. This visit will give you a true understanding of your opportunities at Waynesburg University and how your four years here will shape you to achieve greatness. Schedule your visit at www.waynesburg.edu/visit, or call us at 1-800225-7393. We welcome your questions, comments and concerns, and we look forward to speaking with you as you make your college decision.

Blessings, Jessica Sumpter Director of Admissions

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S N O I S S I M D A ELORS COUNS

Evonne Bauldauff

Renee McElligott

Sr. Assoc. Director of Admissions

West Virginia Contact: rmcellig@waynesburg.edu

Dave Floyd

Admissions Counselor

Q& A

Eastern Pennsylvania Northeast Region Contact: dfloyd@waynesburg.edu

Bob Barnhart

Admissions Counselor Central Pennsylvania Southern Ohio

Midwest, Southwest and

Western Regions

Contact: rdbarnha@waynesburg.edu

Kari Calvario

How do you hope to make a difference in the lives of your students? Aside from doing all we can to prepare them for a successful career, I always try to really listen to what my students say and take an interest in their lives. We truly want to be a department where our students can benefit from personal attention and a sense of community.

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What morals or values do you strive to incorporate in your daily life? Compassion, justice, forgiveness and integrity.

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What is the greatest lesson you’ve ever learned? To be content with life. I think of the hymn “It is Well with my Soul” and it brings my heart much peace.

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What’s one thing you would want to say to future WU students? Use your time in college wisely: Study hard, make connections and take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities available at WU.

Admissions Counselor

Southern Pennsylvania

Mike Cipoletti

Forensic Science

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What is your teaching philosophy? I think students learn better by actively participating in the process. I try to spend less time lecturing and more time engaging students in practical problem solving and discussion.

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Why did you choose a teaching career? In my former career I testified frequently as an expert witness in court, and spent a significant amount of time training new scientists. I really enjoy the process of helping people understand or discover new concepts.

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What is special about Waynesburg University? We have the ability to provide many of the opportunities major institutions offer and combine that with the individual attention that only a small school can deliver.

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What is the greatest lesson you’ve ever learned? Regardless of talent, skill, or starting position, all successful people have one trait in common – persistence.

Southeast Region Contact: kcalvari@waynesburg.edu

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IN TERN SHIPS

Students Tell All Zack Mason

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If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why? I would like to go to Ireland. My family has a strong Irish heritage, and I have always wanted to visit and look more into their culture and things like that. What is the best thing about Waynesburg University? The small class sizes and the sense of community that the University brings.

Kimber Blair

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What is the best part of Waynesburg University? The people. The friends I’ve made and the people I’ve met have dramatically shaped my life for the better.

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What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? I like to hang out with my friends and watch movies or go out to eat. That may seem mundane to some, but in contrast with my busy schedule, having a few consecutive hours to do nothing but chill is heavenly.

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What would people be surprised to know about you? I love to listen to classical music when I need to get some serious work done.

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What would people be surprised to know about you? Some people may be surprised that I showed pigs, yes pigs, in 4H for 8 years, and I really enjoyed it.

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What’s your favorite place to go on campus? Roberts Chapel. It is a great place to go for peace and quiet, as well as a great place to go and talk with God.

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What’s your favorite place to go on campus? I really enjoy these two trees that are outside of Pollock Hall that are perfect for stretching my hammock accross on a warm, sunny day.

Corey Rearick interns with world’s best doctors at Mayo Clinic Selecting 100 out of 1,100 students for their student research fellowship program from top schools around the country, the Mayo Clinic became the backdrop of an unparalleled learning experience for one Waynesburg University student this summer. Corey Rearick, a senior biology pre-med major from New Castle, Pa., spent his summer interning at the Mayo Clinic, a community consisting of several hospitals, clinics, research facilities and medical schools that houses several of the world’s best surgeons and specialists and was voted the third best hospital in the United States. Though he represented one of the smaller schools at his internship, Corey never felt at a disadvantage, claiming the only difference between his experience and those from Ivy League schools was his need to explain where Waynesburg was located to everyone he met. “My Waynesburg education stacked up pound for pound with that of my colleagues from Berkley and Yale,” said Corey, jokingly adding, “Thankfully the kidney functions the same at Yale and Duke as it does at Waynesburg.” During his time at the Mayo Clinic, Corey focused on the Nephrology and Hypertension Division, which was rated No. 1 in nephrology in the United States. Through his research, Rearick characterized and quantified an anatomical aspect of the kidney.

Hard work equals success for public relations dynamic duo Dedicated and committed, Chelsea Cummins and Samantha Scribner have made the most of their undergraduate education in the Department of Communication at Waynesburg University. The two senior public relations majors have embraced their jam-packed schedules and ever-evolving “to-do” lists because they know that those translate into valuable experiences and success. This summer, Chelsea served as a project coordinator at Judith Kelly + Associates, a marketing communications firm in Pittsburgh. After a month of interning, she was added as a paid employee and will continue to work there after graduation. “It was interesting to apply concepts I’ve studied. My supervisor trusted me with many important projects, including being the point person in planning an annual event for our biggest client,” she said. Likewise, Samantha had the opportunity to put her skills in motion through an internship with Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation in Pittsburgh, where she served as the external affairs intern. “My internship helped to solidify my passion for public relations. In no other profession can you reach such a large audience to educate, inform and persuade people about a cause you truly believe in,” she said. “To be confident in your skills and to have people trust and believe in you is a great feeling.”

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TUDENT P ROFILES SJESSIE KINER “I’m not just a number here.”

Searching for colleges is all part of the experience high school seniors face when entering the next chapter of their lives, but for Jessie Kiner, a freshman nursing major from Millerstown, Pa., the choice was already made. She claims her decision was led by God. “I was looking at small Christian colleges online, and Waynesburg popped up with everything I wanted: a faith based college that lets you make your own decisions, an excellent nursing program, a small beautiful campus and mission trips,” said Kiner. Though feeling homesick at first, a couple of weeks quickly turned into a month with the many activities Waynesburg’s campus has to offer. Kiner says what she loves most about Waynesburg are the people she’s met and the organizations she’s gotten involved with.

“I’m not just a number here,” said Kiner. “People know my name and care about me and take time to get to know me, even the professors.” Among various campus activities, Kiner has taken part in the Outdoor Experience Club where she’s gotten the chance to rock climb. She also is a part of the Leadership Program, where she’s been given the unique opportunity to learn how to lead and serve the world around her.

Isaiah Cochran

Student’s dedication and passion lead to lasting impact In just his first year as a Waynesburg University student, Isaiah Cochran, a chemistry major from Akron, Ohio, made a lasting impact on the campus community. Isaiah, in collaboration with a small group of faculty, staff and a few of his peers, helped form Waynesburg University’s chapter of the American Medical Student Association, a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. Embracing Waynesburg’s spirit of service and the goals of AMSA, Cochran is dedicated to helping current and future students in Waynesburg’s pre-professional programs. His passion stems from a desire to see his classmates reach their goals and according to Cochran, even after he graduates, he plans to stay involved with Waynesburg’s AMSA chapter. “Waynesburg has given me the belief, just through my first year, that anything is open to me, and if I work hard, it will fall into place,” he said.

Waynesburg University’s involvement in the organization and the students’ ability to form the chapter has provided even more clarity for Isaiah as it relates to his decision to attend Waynesburg University. “There is a special feeling you get from professors here,” he said. “You know they want you to succeed and that they are willing to go above and beyond for you.”

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Study Abroad

EVAN KEPHART What: Middle East Studies Program (MESP) Where: Tantur Ecumieical Institute. Minutes from Bethlehem, just outside the west bank, about fifteen minutes from the old city of Jerusalem. Why: The four specialized classes which make up the focus of the program. When: Fall 2012 “I had a moment the other day, the kind where you just have to stop and think really hard about what is going on in your life and realize how awesome it is that you had the opportunity to do what you’re doing at that exact moment in time. I was sitting on a porch with my Palestinian homestay family who were Christians, yet we were sitting on their neighbor’s porch. Their neighbor is a Muslim. That didn’t matter though; we sat and sipped our tea and laughed over my poor Arabic skills. I remember when I first had a conversation with my Mom about studying abroad. I told her, “everyone keeps telling me that not studying abroad was their big regret in college. I don’t want to have that regret.” And here I am, months later, thousands of miles away from home, learning so much about these people, this place and myself. It really is a once in a lifetime experience. I can’t wait to get home and realize how special this trip really is. It hasn’t set in yet. I’m not really sure when it will. Till then I just hang on and enjoy the ride. Salaam, Shalom, Peace.”

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Angele Hagy What: Vira I. Heinz Scholarship Where: Cape Coast Ghana Why: The ability to gain leadership skills and a global perspective. When: May 2012 “During my time in Ghana, I stayed with a host family that truly made me feel at home. I still keep in contact with them and hope to travel back to stay with them. While I was there, I worked with an organization called Hoops Care International. HCI worked hard to help communities instill an emphasis on education. They worked with local schools and clinics and also ran basketball camps. They worked hard to find kids scholarships to schools through sports. I worked at three schools every day, presenting lessons to the children. I worked at a preschool, a school for children with special needs and an elementary school. I also ran a basketball camp in the evenings. I have grown so much from what I experienced abroad. It gave me a large amount of insight to my future aspirations. The children in Ghana made me realize that all children are similar - they just need love and encouragement to flourish. I also gained a new selfperspective. This trip pushed me out of my comfort zone at points and helped me to grow in my confidence as well as my personal strength.”

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Road TripS

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Cedar Point, OH 4 HRS from WU Cedar Point is the only amusement park with four roller costers taller than 200 feet. With more than 75 rides, Cedar Point holds the record for more rides than any other amusement park.

5 HRS from WU Students may travel t side to see Bridal Veil their passports, stude the Canadian side to 2,500-foot wide Horse as take a boat ride o Mist, getting the close

Sam Jones

Women’s Basketball Coach

When you hear the “Oh, Canada” anthem, what comes to mind? The times I got to sing it at the Sky Dome in Toronto with my high school choir. I lived there for 14 years. Being a basketball coach with four children, have you thought about having a fifth to make a complete team? No. I will be a player coach :) What might you call your team? “Can’t keep up with the Joneses” What do you love about Waynesburg University? The small, family atmosphere and the ability to do what I love and still be a good dad and husband. What is your coaching philosophy? Work hard...work together...team before individual... I am passionate, energetic and I HATE to lose. I am harder on myself than I am my players. I think it is important to get to know your players as people - when you build that relationship, it is easier to work in intense situations. What is your best memory so far of coaching at Waynesburg? The atmosphere in our gym when we play the top teams in our conference and back-to-back 20-win seasons. What of your sideline coaching characteristics do you wish you could change or alter? Sometimes I get a little intense with the officials.

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7HRS from WU Visit well-known attractions including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and various shopping centers. Often, red-eye bus trips leave within 30 minutes of the University’s campus.

Who will I become?

Autumn Minor Lemley

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Call 800.225.7393 to schedule a visit A fourth-year medical student at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Autumn Lemley is studying to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Lemley, a 2009 graduate of Waynesburg University, decided during her junior year that medical school was where God was calling her. Focusing on family medicine, her desire is to practice in a small, rural community.

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“I love the challenges, the variety and the continuity of patient care that I will be able to provide,” said Lemley. “It’s really something special to be able to take care of an entire family.”

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The intensity of her studies distinctively shows her passion for the medical field, to which she dedicates the majority of her time. Waynesburg University, according to Lemley, helped her to develop a strong work ethic and a personal commitment to God’s leading.

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“I learned the importance of working hard and that things don’t just come to you, you have to work for them,” she said. “Waynesburg not only offered me guidance and direction but allowed me to learn how to fully rely on God.” Among many achievements such as being a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholar, Lemley’s biggest accomplishment will come in May when she will finally be named Dr. Lemley.

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