October 2010 Vol. 5, No. 2
IMPACT Inspiring Students to Pursue Lives of Purpose
Mina completes competitive internship with FOX News This summer, Amy Mina had the opportunity to apply knowledge from her classes at Waynesburg to her internship with FOX News in New York.
T
he opportunity to work alongside the best in the business seems improbable to many students
aspiring to be executive producers in the television news business. For Amy Mina, however, a quiet confidence and the technical skills necessary to succeed in the industry assisted her through the process of applying and securing a prestigious internship with FOX News in New York.
Mina, a senior communication major
at Waynesburg University, spent her summer internship receiving handson experience in the largest television
has covered some of the most significant
where she thought, “I can do this
market in the country.
business stories in the nation.
because I learned it at Waynesburg
accomplishment came in the form of
University.”
positive feedback and constructive criticism.
“The hands-on education I received
“Having the opportunity to watch
Mina’s greatest sense of
from Waynesburg was essential in both
the best in the business do what I hope
securing the internship and excelling
to do was the most rewarding part of my
she said. “I realized that the production
at it once I got there,” she said. “The
internship experience,” she said.
process in college is the same as the
learn from talented people, and even
countless hours spent working WCTV
production process at the network level.
more amazing to hear my producer say, ‘I
productions translated into an edge
a seminar featuring Roger Ailes,
I learned tricks-of-the-trade and ways
love it. I wouldn’t change a thing,’ when
over the competition. Without it, I
president of Fox News Channel and
to streamline the process, but I was
talking about my work.”
know I wouldn’t have been selected
chairman of the Fox Television Stations
so relieved that the things I learned at
for this internship. I felt very prepared
Group.
Waynesburg mirror the real world.”
for broadcast news, allowing her to
because of all the practical skills I gained
rest assured in the decisions she has
producing, scripting and crewing WCTV
story, and to glean real-world knowledge
allowed her to expand her resume to
made while a student at Waynesburg
productions.”
from one of the biggest media icons,”
include hands-on experience in the field.
University.
Mina said.
assignment — working for Neil Cavuto,
Tasked with a number of
and software specific to television news,
my career goals into focus. I definitely
senior vice president of FOX’s Business
responsibilities throughout her
but I’ve gained a better understanding of
left my internship experience with a
News. Mina was assigned to Cavuto’s
internship, Mina created banners, cut
how a network operates and how shows
fueled passion for the television news
show, “Cavuto,” on the FOX Business
video, made graphics, booked cars for
are produced,” she said. “I’ve even had
business,” she said. “The experience
Network.
guests, researched story ideas and put
my material critiqued by producers and
taught me that hands-on experience is
together research packets for Cavuto.
published on the website. It’s been an
more important than what you read out
incredible experience!”
of a book.”
Even more notable is Mina’s
Often referred to as “the best
interviewer in broadcast news,” Cavuto
In addition to Cavuto, Mina attended
“We had the opportunity to hear his
Mina said she had many moments
“I actually felt that way every day,”
The internship, according to Mina,
“Not only have I learned programs
“It was amazing to work with and
The internship ignited Mina’s passion
“The experience has really brought
WCYJ-FM moves the dial forward with frequency change
W
aynesburg University’s
campus community.
station to become more accessible by
student-run radio station
the local audience.
and library changes, allowing students
WCYJ-FM has recently
to gain technical skills related to the
“Our students produce a high-quality
product, and for that reason we wanted
undergone significant changes including
to make it available for as many people
which will allow listeners to tune in
production of radio spots that include
a frequency change allowed by the
as possible,” he said. “Stabilizing the
from a larger radius. The station has
the station’s call letters and frequency.
Federal Communications Committee.
transmission capacity by providing a
also been updated with a new antenna,
The frequency change from 88.7 to 99.5
more up-to-date tower will allow for the
transmitter and on-air board.
of communication and special assistant
megahertz provides a clearer sound
increase in reach.”
to University Relations at Waynesburg
quality. The station, which had been
functional professional radio station
University, serves as the WCYJ-FM
off the air for several weeks in August
Hive, “Your Home for Everything
with up-to-date equipment,” said Emily
faculty advisor.
to accomplish the alterations, began re-
Waynesburg.”
Ellis, a senior electronic media major
broadcasting Wednesday, Sept. 1.
and general manager of WCYJ-FM.
Roy Barnhart, senior vice president
WCYJ-FM became 99.5 The
Dr. Robert Graham, Waynesburg
The station will operate at 10 watts
The update requires many production
“The station is comparable to a fully
University Provost, said the increase
“Students will benefit from hands-on
for finance and administration, said the
in power provides the University with
experience similar to what they would
benefit of the change goes beyond the
a middle-range frequency, allowing the
expect in the real world.”
Lanny Frattare, assistant professor
IMPACT NEWS & NOTES
Waynesburg welcomes three new faculty members
to the campus community for the
T
2010-2011 academic school year. The
semester.
Adam Jack was named
joins the Waynesburg
class of 2014 represents the District
“Waynesburg University is pleased to
assistant professor of
University Nursing
of Columbia and18 states including
welcome our new faculty members to the
forensic science and
Program as an
Alabama, California, Colorado,
campus community. They come to us
joined the Forensic
instructor of nursing.
Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maine,
with notable backgrounds and excellent
Science and Criminal
Pochek received her
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
preparation and experience to be engaging
Justice Administration
Bachelor of Science
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New
professors,” said Waynesburg University
programs at
and Master of Science
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
Provost Dr. Robert Graham.
• Waynesburg University welcomed approximately 460 freshmen students
hree new faces appeared amongst
focuses on Palestinian Christians from
Analyst and has been called upon to
the Waynesburg University
1920 through the 1940s, and how they
testify in cases as a fingerprint and crime
undergraduate teaching
related to the Palestinian nationalist
scene investigation expert.
community as classes began this
Washington and West Virginia.
Leslie D. Pochek
movement.
Waynesburg
degrees in nursing from Waynesburg
Dr. Noah Haiduc-
University. Jack teaches Criminal Justice
University.
Dale was named
Administration, American Policing,
Pochek teaches freshmen and
• On Tuesday, Sept. 14, Caron Products
assistant professor of
Advanced CSI, and Biology. He received
sophomore level nursing students in
& Services Inc. donated a Rapid Access
history at Waynesburg
a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal
the classroom and through Waynesburg
Defense System to the Criminal Justice
University. Haiduc-
justice and a Bachelor of Science degree in
University’s Nursing Simulation Lab.
and Forensic Science programs at
Dale teaches Western
biology from Waynesburg University. He
Pochek’s courses include Orientation to
Waynesburg University. The RAD will
Civilization and
received his master’s degree in forensic
Professional Nursing and Fundamentals
Middle East History.
science from Marshall University and is a
of Nursing.
Center’s Laser Shot Simulation
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree
graduate of the Allegheny County Police
Prior to this role, Pochek spent 15
Firearms. The safe weapon storage
from Hope College in Holland, Mich.,
Training Academy.
years working as a registered nurse in
device, along with the simulation
a Master of Arts degree in Near Eastern
Jack spent three and a half years as a
various settings. Most recently, she held
firearms, will present students with
Studies from the University of Arizona, a
forensic detective for the Westmoreland
the position of Stroke Care Coordinator
the opportunity to experience real life
Master of Arts degree in English Language
County District Attorney’s Office. Prior
at Monongahela Valley Hospital. Her
weapon situations without danger to
and Literature from Central Michigan
to that, he was a full-time faculty member
experience includes clinical nursing,
their safety.
University, and his Ph.D. in Middle
and director of the Forensic Science
nursing management and staff education.
store the Crime Scene Investigation
Eastern Studies and History from New
Program at Waynesburg University
• Dr. LeRoy Ashby, Regents Professor
York University.
from 2004 to 2006. From 2001 to 2006,
Emeritus at Washington State
His area of expertise is Modern Middle
he served as a police officer and crime
University, will speak in the Goodwin
East, with a particular focus on the
scene investigator through the Rostraver
Performing Arts Center Wednesday,
Palestinian-Israeli conflict and inter-
Township Police Department.
Oct. 6. Ashby has earned a national
religious conflicts. His dissertation
He is a Certified Senior Crime Scene
reputation as a 20th-century historian. His most recent book and the subject of his lecture, “With Amusement for All: A History of American Popular Culture Since 1830,” earned a starred citation in Library Journal. • During the weekend of Oct. 15 through 17, Waynesburg University alumni will gather on campus to take part in the annual Homecoming events. The weekend will offer a variety of scheduled activities, including a pep rally, fireworks, a 5K run/walk and a Friday night alumni gathering at John F. Wiley Stadium, in addition to the athletic events. Reconnect with friends and network with fellow Waynesburg alumni as you celebrate Homecoming 2010. For more information, or to register, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 724-852-3300 or visit www.waynesburgunited.com/ homecoming10. • The Willis Duo will perform Tuesday, Oct. 19 as part of the University’s Performing Arts Series. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. The Willis Duo includes husband and wife George and EllenMaria Willis. Mr. Willis, assistant professor of music and director of percussion at West Virginia University, teaches applied percussion lessons, percussion ensemble and pedagogy courses. As a percussion and violin duo, George and Ellen-Maria bring their musical abilities together for a unique concert experience.
Biology professor presents paper in Oxford, England
J
anet Paladino, assistant professor of biology at Waynesburg University, recently presented at the 9th Annual Conference on Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship held in Oxford, England. The conference was held at Mansfield College, one of the 38 individual colleges that make up Oxford University. Paladino’s research paper, “Achieving Environmental Literacy Through Educational Outreach In An Undergraduate Environmental Science Program,” was one of only 40 papers selected to be presented at the international conference. The conference was planned to explore the role of environmental issues in the context of contemporary society, global politics and economics, while assessing the implications with regards to fairness, justice and global citizenship. For the last five years, Paladino has explored learning and teaching as they relate to the implementation of service learning in the environmental science curriculum. As a result, Paladino has created a program that promotes handson application through real world experiences. Her students have become accustomed to teaching younger students about the environment, which, in turn enhances student learning while also benefiting the K-12 students and the local community. “I wanted to share our success in promoting environmental literacy to the next generation with an international audience. After conducting some research, I found that service learning is not a model which is commonly used as an educational tool in the undergraduate classroom in other countries,” she said. Paladino also benefited from learning the ways other countries dealt with their own environmental concerns, and how some countries had no infrastructure in place to address environmental issues. “I believe that it is important for me as an educator and scientist to understand global environmental issues and to develop a role in providing ways in which we can address these issues,” Paladino said. “This conference has allowed me to initiate professional relationships which will help to achieve this goal.” Paladino said educating the next generation of society to appreciate and respect local natural habitats, the role of fossil fuels in climate change and sustainable energy alternatives is also important from a global perspective. “Affective global relationships must be developed between technical sciences and social sciences to work toward environmental justice and sustainability,” Paladino said.
Women’s soccer goalie honored by ECAC On Tuesday, Sept. 21, junior goalkeeper Katrina Kelly was honored by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference by being named ECAC Division III South Defensive Player of the Week. It is the first such honor for Kelly, who did not allow a goal in over 200 minutes of action for the Yellow Jackets who went 2-0-1 during the week ending Sept. 18. She put together arguably the top performance of her collegiate career with 13 saves during a scoreless double overtime tie at Penn State-Altoona. She also stopped two shots on goal in a 4-0 shutout of Pitt-Greensburg. On Monday, Sept. 20, Kelly was also named Presidents’ Athletic Conference Defensive/Goalkeeper of the Week and the Waynesburg Women’s Athlete of the Week.
Women’s basketball experiences international competition The Waynesburg University women’s basketball traveled to Kingston, Canada, over the Labor Day weekend and went 2-1 in exhibition games against the likes of The Royal Military College, St. Lawrence University and Queens University. “Our girls showed no rust what so ever. We came out and played hard throughout the trip,” said Head Coach Sam Jones. The NCAA allows a given team one international trip for competitive purposes every four years. Jones attended high school and began his coaching career north of the border, coaching both women’s and men’s varsity basketball teams.