To better enhance communication among faculty and staff, the Administrative Staff Development Committee will produce this monthly newsletter Information will be received from both academic and non-academic departments.
The Administrative Staff Development Committee wishes our faculty and staff a blessed Thanksgiving!
Prayer Requests
Would you like to submit a future prayer request or celebration that will be listed in the upcoming newsletter? Then, complete this form.
Upcoming Campus Events
Faculty Meeting, 2pm, GPAC.........November 5 Jane Ogren Fiber Art Exhibit, BFA.......Nov. 1-15 Lamplighter’s Touring Choir, Roberts Chapel November 7
Day to W/D November 8
Crime Workshop......................November 9
Fall Overnight Visit.............Nov. 10-11 Veterans Day Guest Speaker, AH, 2pm.Nov. 11
of Giving...........................................November 14 Self-Defense Class, 1pm, WR, November 14 Admissions Fall Open House November 16 WU Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Benedum Dining Hall.....................................Nov. 20 Fall Play, GPAC, 7:30pm.........................Nov. 20-23 Thanksgiving Break...........November 27-Dec. 2 Classes Resume December 2
Check out the Jacket’s Sport Beat for the November Athletic Events!
Division Updates
Celebrity Barista Contest
In August, Waynesburg University received designation as a Hunger-Free Campus
During the month of November, Student Engagement will focus on Hunger and will host a Celebrity Barista contest
When: Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: RGB (30 N. Washington St)
Contestants include:
8:00 AM - Evonne Baldauff
9:00 AM - Pat Bristor
10:00 AM – Robert Aberegg
11:00 AM - Kelley Hardie and Provost Mindy Walls
12:00 PM - Chris Hardie
1:00 PM - Andy Heisey
Throughout the time, RGB will be donating a percentage of all sales to Sting’s Pantry In addition, there will be a donation jar at the counter After each person’s time, we will count the donations
The person who collects the most donations, will be the Celebrity Barista
Note: if you plan to support, you cannot put the donation on your credit card Cash and Checks (written to Waynesburg University) only Tips on your credit card will go to the RGB employee
What’s new in the WU Museum?
-Waynesburg College 1966 NAIA Footbball championship
-General Edward Martin, governor of Pennsylvania and Waynesburg College graduate, -US Congressman Thomas Morgan, Chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee during the Vietnam War
-Exhibit in planning stage: Women's History and Waynesburg College
Financial Aid
Don’t forget! When advising students on either dropping classes or in scheduling classes for next semester, there may be financial aid implications that affect their final decisions. Don’t hesitate to contact the Financial Aid Office (724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburg.edu) if there are any questions regarding those implications or decisions
Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities
Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities: 3rd Thursdays have a new name and date!
They are now 3rd Tuesdays at 2 p.m.!
Due to the new academic schedule, the Administrative Staff Development Committee’s Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2 pm in the GPAC, rather than on Thursdays These programs are open to ALL Faculty and Staff
Please mark your calendar for the following programs:
11/19 - “Marketing & Communication,” Do you have an idea about how to market WU? This is the time to share it Come to this Third Tuesday to learn more about how WU is being promoted this year and share your ideas
12/17 - “Brain Break,” Team Building Activities with Faculty and Staff.
Campus Updates
Feedback Welcomed!
The Administrative Staff Development Committee would like your feedback regarding this publication, WU In A Nutshell. Please complete this form. Thank you!
Adventure Awaits! Explore the World!
We are excited to invite you to share in a once-in-a-lifetime experience in May of 2025!
In 2024, Dr Solomon experienced a life-changing European trip through EF Tours with members of the WU community. Now, she is sharing an opportunity with others by traveling to Germany, Italy & Switzerland in May of 2025 with EF Tours. Dr. Solomon has always loved to travel, and it seemed natural to combine her love of teaching with her love of travel Travel is the best gift you can give to yourself. It is fun, educational, and helps you develop new perspectives and appreciations for so many different facets of life Consider joining the adventure this coming summer Dr Solomon will hold an information meeting on Monday, November 4, at 3:00 pm in 301 Miller Hall on the Waynesburg University campus. If you can't make the meeting, email Dr. Solomon to receive more information Current WU students will have opportunities to fundraise for this adventure! See additional details in the comment area of the post Register for the meeting at: https://bitly/4f7DizO
Contact: Kelley Solomon ksolomon@waynesburgedu
Open Enrollment
This year’s Benefits Open Enrollment will take place between November 11, 2024 – November 20, 2024
During open enrollment, you can:
·Review and/or compare the different insurance offerings that are available to you for the upcoming year
·Change your current coverage to a different plan, add or remove dependents, or cease coverage. You will be receiving additional information about the 2025 Open Enrollment Period in the near future Please remember to check your emails
Thank you!
The annual Criminal Justice Job Fair was held on Wednesday, October 24 in the Marissa Fieldhouse. We had nearly 50 agencies there and might have broken a record for the number of students attending. We couldn't have done this without the hard work of our Staff and Faculty, and they deserve our thanks It was a wonderful way to showcase our great students, beautiful campus, and to partner with so many Federal, State, and local agencies and employers. Thanks to all involved!
Campus Updates
Save these dates!
We invite you to join us in supporting WU Day of Giving on November 14. Your participation can make a significant impact on our community and help our departments and teams achieve their goals. Every contribution counts! Thank you for your support!
Join us in shaping the future of Waynesburg University Scan the QR code or give online at waynesburg.edu/ornament to order your ornament. To ensure delivery by Christmas, please make your gift before December 14
Campus Updates
Let’s Celebrate WU!
A Resident Mentor (RM) is a Waynesburg University student staff member who lives in a residence hall and works to support students' academic, social, and personal needs Each month, Residence Life celebrates two Resident Mentors for their outstanding leadership. For the Month of September, we celebrated Christal Kislan, Denny Hall, and Logan White, Martin Hall. These RM's continuously go above and beyond with their leadership role. They both have excellent, detailed duty logs, they have made great connections with their residents and, they have done many community initiatives.
Hurricane Relief Service Trip Opportunity
Hurricane Helene Relief Trip; All Hands & Hearts
January 2-12, 2025
Cost: $450
All Hands and Hearts is an organization committed to effectively and efficiently addressing the immediate and long-term needs of global communities impacted by disasters All Hands and Hearts arrives early for first response and stays late to rebuild schools and homes in a disasterresilient way. Many of us watched the destruction of Hurricane Helene and have felt a call to help. Join Waynesburg University and All Hands and Hearts on a relief trip January 2-12 in Asheville, North Carolina Volunteers will be assisting teams on the ground in the Asheville region Space is limited. Anyone interested in participating will need to register here and pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit The remaining $350 will need to be paid by Friday, December 20 Cost covers all transportation, lodging, and food. For more information or questions please contact Adrienne Tharp at 724-852-3460 or atharp@waynesburg.edu
