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Who will I become? ISAIAH COCHRAN SENIOR, BIOLOGY - PRE MED _______________________
Meet the Chaplain
Get to know one of the newest members of the University’s leadership team. pg. 3
_____________ Day in the Life Gain insight into the typical day of two Waynesburg students. pg. 4
_____________ Internship Highlight Learn about the experience of a Waynesburg student interning in Germany. pg. 5
_____________ Letter to Parents
Hear from parents of a current student about their experiences. pg. 7
He has relished the hands-on learning opportunities
Isaiah Cochran believes that his decision to attend Waynesburg led to many blessings, including an esteemed internship at Harvard University in Boston, Mass.
coaches and even the President of Waynesburg University for personal help and support along the way.
The senior pre-med major gained both research and hands-on experience as a Catalyst SCRPT intern at Harvard University during the summer of 2014.
“I have learned so much at Waynesburg. The professors give us a support system. They know you and they know what will make you successful,” Cochran said. “I have had
Cochran worked mostly in the laboratory alongside Dr. Charles Nelson, a cognitive neuroscience professor, where he studied the 4:1 male to female ratio seen in neurological disorders. He also assisted with clinical observations in regards to Autism Spectrum Disorder, completed a biostatistics course and shadowed physicians.
grade. With the opportunities that I have been given, I know that it is just a matter of time before I do.”
Cochran, who also interned at Yale University in the summer of 2013, attributes much of his success and the opportunities presented to him to Waynesburg University.
This fall, Cochran received medical school acceptances to the Wright State University MD program in Ohio and The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. While he hasn’t chosen which school to attend, he does know that he would like to obtain a master’s degree in global health along with his medical degree.
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DIRECTOR’S NOTE 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 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. 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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TOP PLACES TO DRINK STARBUCKS ON CAMPUS
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EBERLY LIBRARY
“ I like to be in the library while I’m studying or doing homework with a cup of coffee in hand.” –Josh Hausler, sophomore criminal justice major from Califon, N.J.
ENROLL ONLINE BY MAY 1 waynesburgunited.com/enroll
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IN CLASS
“ I often enjoyed my coffee while in McCance Auditorium attending my Tolkien Fantasy and Literature class. Sometimes I even brought some for my friends.” – Andrew Zahn, 2014 computer science alumnus from Titusville, Pa.
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JOHNSON COMMONS
“ Sitting in the commons on a nice day with my friends, it’s so nice to drink Starbucks and catch up!” – Cassidy Graham, sophomore public relations major from Washington, Pa.
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ALUMNI HALL IN MILLER HALL
“ The stained glass windows in Alumni Hall make for the perfect peaceful, coffeedrinking setting.” – Rachel Sharp, junior elementary and special education major from Washington, Pa.
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IN MY DORM ROOM
“ Drinking my coffee in my room with my friends while watching a movie was always a good time.” – Dominic Zappa, 2014 accounting alumnus from Monroeville, Pa.
Meet the Admissions Counselors
Renee McElligott
Dave Floyd
Assistant Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
Jackie Palko
Bob Barnhart
Matt McNeil
Central Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Contact: rmcellig@waynesburg.edu
Westmoreland County Eastern Pennsylvania Northeast Region Texas Contact: dfloyd@waynesburg.edu
Allegheny, Beaver and Butler Counties Northwestern Pennsylvania Contact: jpalko@waynesburg.edu
Greene and Fayette Counties Ohio Contact: rdbarnha@waynesburg.edu
Washington County Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West Regions Contact: mmcneil@waynesburg.edu
Sr. Assoc. Director of Admissions
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A PASSION FOR THE LORD Rev. James Tinnemeyer recently joined Waynesburg University as the director of the Center for Leadership and Christian Ministry. The vision for the Center for Leadership and Christian Ministry is to provide a resource for developing and sharing service and leadership skills in the various fields of ministry. “We are pleased to have Rev. Tinnemeyer in this role,” said Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee. “With his leadership experience in all aspects of congregational life, he brings to the University a diverse professional background.” Tinnemeyer, who has experience in leading worship, preaching, teaching, pastoral care and administration, as well as fundraising and law, said he looks forward to the opportunity to bring people together to explore and grow as Christian leaders in churches, vocations and neighborhoods. “I am most excited about the people at Waynesburg – what a great community of faith and learning!” Tinnemeyer said. “Every time I have been to the University to preach or speak, I have been so impressed by the wonderful students, faculty, administrators and staff.” In addition to his role in the Center for Leadership and Christian Ministry, Tinnemeyer serves as the University chaplain. In this capacity, he oversees Christian life at the
University, including the leading of chapel worship services, working with campus ministry programs and providing leadership and pastoral care to the University community.
Through its 2008 Capital Campaign, “Building Community,” Shadyside Presbyterian Church raised $5 million for renovations to the church under Tinnemeyer’s leadership.
Beginning in 2005, Tinnemeyer served at Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, which has 950 members. There, he was the acting senior pastor, head of staff and previously executive pastor. Among his responsibilities, Tinnemeyer led Sunday worship, offered weekly pastoral visitation and periodic pastoral counseling and oversaw and monitored all of the church’s financials.
A member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery, Tinnemeyer serves on various committees for the organization.
He also served in leadership roles with various committees at the church, including the stewardship, representative/ nominating and communications committees. Additionally, Tinnemeyer periodically led young adult fellowship meetings and taught adult education classes, confirmation classes and college ministry.
Tinnemeyer holds a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.
Previously, Tinnemeyer served as associate pastor at Oakmont Presbyterian Church in Oakmont, Pa., and as an associate attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C., and Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
Top 7 WU Traditions
Top 5 signs you’re a Yellow Jacket
1. President’s Breakfast 2. Pumpkin Bowling 3. Waynesburg Idol 4. Thanksgiving dinner served by faculty 5. Light Up Night 6. Tye-Dye Ice Cream Social
1. Y ou have chatted with the President on the way to class. 2. Faith isn’t just a word; it’s a way of life. 3. P rofessors become great friends and teach you far more about life than you thought they might. 4. E very time you see clothing in “Waynesburg Orange” you buy it. 5. A larm clock is set 10 minutes earlier to make time for a Starbucks run.
7. Mini Relay for Life
MISSION TRIPS Waynesburg University provides its students with unlimited opportunities to serve the world around them in fun, exciting ways. Whether you are interested in traveling outside of the country or helping the local community, within every mile there is someone in need of your service. This semester, students will take their compassion and Christian faith around the globe to inspire change and lend a helping-hand With more than 50,000 hours of community service completed annually, Waynesburg students continually answer the Lord’s call, living out His commandments:
“Be shepherds of God’s f lock that is under your care, watching over them— not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.” 1 Peter 5:2
Spring 2015 trips include:
• The Pittsburgh Project – Pittsburgh, Pa. • Habitat for Humanity – Concord, N.C. • Strong Missions – Carrillos, Costa Rica
“I love using my hands and doing work that has such an impacting mission and heart behind its purpose, and Habitat for Humanity embraces that perspective.” –Cody Hillberry, junior sociology major, Sycamore, Pa.
“Mission trips like the one to the Dominican Republic allow students to make new discoveries about themselves and others and enable them to feel they are forming social bonds and strengthening the world around them. It is a way to personally experience ministries of compassion, justice and evangelism in a cross-cultural setting.” –Northe Campbell-Escalante, senior exercise science major, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Explore A DAY IN THE LIFE of two very different Waynesburg University students With hometowns more than 2,700 miles apart, you might wonder what Waynesburg University students Paige Carter and Pedro Torrez could possibly have in common. They have different majors, different interests and different friends, but they share a confidence that God has led them to the right University.
Pedro Torrez Paige Carter Pedro Torrez is a sophomore finance major from Coban, Guatemala. He enrolled at Waynesburg University on pure faith — without even knowing what the campus looked like — and wasn’t disappointed. He volunteers daily at the Open Arms drop-in Center, weekly at St. Ann’s Soup Kitchen and seasonally at Ten Thousand Villages. A self-proclaimed morning person, Pedro spends early hours at the fitness center while the rest of campus is asleep.
Paige Carter is a sophomore pre-law major from Coraopolis, Pa. She came to Waynesburg because she has a passion for serving others. When she is not in class, you will probably find her chatting with legal professionals at a Stover Scholar function or planning events for students as a resident assistant. No matter how busy her schedule, she always makes time to have fun with her friends.
Pedro
Paige
8-9 a.m.
I usually wake up before 5 a.m. each day. By 8 a.m., I’ve already studied, exercised and eaten breakfast in the cafeteria, and I’m either in sociology or accounting class, depending on the day.
10-11 a.m.
This is my free time. I usually have a lot of accounting homework, so I’ll go to the library because it’s quiet. If I finish my homework early, I like to play ping pong in the Beehive. I never played until this year, and I’ve gotten pretty good!
Noon-1 p.m.
Every day I serve at Open Arms, which is just a block away from campus. There are people there who I care for a lot. I love spending time with them.
2-3 P.m.
I’m usually in either public speaking or business class during this time. I like all of my classes, but I think marketing has been my favorite so far.
4-6 p.m.
I work in the cafeteria most days from 4 to 8 p.m. If I’m not working, I’ll eat dinner with friends or go to the gym. Our fitness center is one of the nicest facilities, plus it’s open early and late, which is great for my schedule. I also play intramural volleyball and dodge ball, so when those are in season, I go to practices and games.
7-9 p.m.
You can find me in the computer lab catching up on emails with professors or typing reports. On Sunday evenings I go to Upper Room, which is really cool. I hear people talking about Upper Room on campus, so it makes me feel comfortable to go and to talk about it, too.
10 p.m.- Midnight Even though I wake up early, I usually don’t go to bed until late. I’ve never needed a lot of sleep. I get together with friends in the residence hall lounges to watch movies or study together.
I wake up usually a half hour before class everyday. My roommate and I get ready at the same time and talk about the day ahead.
Depending on the day, I am either sitting in class or working in the Offices of Institutional Advancement or Admissions. I work on various projects, insert data or give tours of the campus during these times.
By noon, I am headed to the third floor of the library to meet with a speaker who is typically involved in the legal field. Dr. Stratton, the director of the Stover Program, always has such insightful and inspiring guests. Lunch is usually served during lectures, and I get a chance to ask questions along with my fellow Stover Scholars. My afternoons consist of classes, and usually after class, I head to my meeting with my resident director where we discuss student life and residence. At this time, I am usually in my room talking about my day with my roommate. By five, I head back to the dining hall to eat and socialize before I get started on my homework. My friends and I try to eat dinner together because we all have busy schedules. We try and convene for lunch at noon. We always talk and have fun traditions such as making milkshakes and playing games while sitting in Benedum Dining Hall. I usually work on my homework for a couple of hours and then head to the fourth floor of Buhl Hall to film a television show about politics and social issues. After I film, I am on duty in my residence hall, so I spend the night conducting rounds, communicating with girls and connecting with residents. Sometimes I make cookies or pass out fliers. This is a great time to socialize and hear about what is going on in everyone’s lives. Once my rounds are completed at midnight, I finish up any last minute homework or projects and head to bed, so I am rested for the next day.
Any Tips for Freshmen? Pedro said that incoming students shouldn’t be intimidated, especially at Waynesburg University. “Sometimes when you come to a new place, it might seem like everyone knows more than you or is more experienced than you,” he said. “But everyone here is so welcoming. It feels like home.”
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Paige said to immerse yourself on campus as soon as you get here because there is nothing stopping you from getting involved. Any opportunities for upperclassmen are the same as those for underclassmen, so do not feel intimidated.
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INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT JERRY LAWMAN JUNIOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR A junior International Business major here at Waynesburg, I am currently interning in the Controlling Department for Bosch in Ludwigsburg, Germany. I knew from the beginning that this international internship was going to be a huge step out of my comfort zone, especially because I’ve never traveled outside of the U.S. I was introduced to everyone in the controlling department where I will work, and everyone speaks at least a little English, so I can communicate with everyone. The first few days I started to learn some of my tasks and what I will be doing. A lot of my work will involve Excel, but the first few days I had to learn Excel in German, so it was very difficult at first. I am trying to learn as much as I can from the two other interns, as they will be done with their internships in a couple weeks—then I will be the only intern in this department. Our main tasks include resources controlling, business planning, monthly business reporting and other controlling-related activities. In my first week of work, I tried to show my willingness to learn and perform, as well as show them how I can be proactive and a strong team player, which is something I do as a member of the Waynesburg football team. Being the only American in my department at Bosch is definitely a great experience to learn about cultures different from my own.
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% OF GRADUATES WORKING OR STUDYING IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD
OTHER STUDENTS HAVE INTERNED AT: • ABC News Radio • Cleveland Clinic • CNN • Department of Defense • Disney • Enterprise • FBI • Hasbro, Inc. • Heinz • Mary Kay, Inc. • Mylan • Pittsburgh Pirates/Penguins • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette • Pittsburgh Public Theater • PPG • ROOT Sports • UPMC Sports Medicine • U.S. Secret Service • 84 Lumber (corporate headquarters)
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STEWART SCIENCE HALL R E N O V A T I O N E T A PD
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Waynesburg University’s Paul R. Stewart Science Hall is in the middle of a major, multi-year renovation. The comprehensive overhaul of the exterior is now complete, as is the interior work done on the fifth floor. That fifth floor houses the Department of Chemistry and includes brand new, state-of-theart labs as well as office spaces for faculty members in the department. The next phase of the renovation is now well underway on the third floor of the building. Expected completion for the third floor renovations is this August, while the entire project is slated to be finished within the next one to two years.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS • Bob Evans • China 88 • Dairy Queen • Domino’s • Don Patron’s Mexican Grill • Golden Wok • Grandma’s Attic (Boutique) • Hardee’s and Red Burrito • Hibbett Sports • Hot Rod’s House of BBQ • KFC • Lam’s Garden Chinese • Little Caesar’s • McDonald’s • Pizza Hut • Scotty’s Pizza • Sheetz
• South Side Deli • Subway • Taco Bell • The Fashion Shop (Women’s Boutique) • The Locker Room (Sporting Goods and Apparel) • Wal-Mart • Wendy’s • 5 Kidz Kandy (Candy and Ice Cream Shop) • …and many more! Coming Soon: Applebee’s
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COMPLETED FIFTH-FLOOR LABS: • Analytical Chemistry • General Chemistry • Instrumental • Organic Chemistry • Research
$8,322
RISE UP
$6,000
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RJ Tonks Goal
Campus raises more than $8,000 for student In support of RJ Tonks, a senior sports management major and marketing minor at Waynesburg University, business students held Rise Up for RJ Saturday, Nov. 1, during half time of the football game. President Douglas G. Lee and members of the Waynesburg University Business Club presented Tonks with a check for $8,000 at the game, although donations continued to pour in, totaling $8,322 as a last count. Ashley Clark, a senior marketing major and accounting minor from McDonald, Pa.; Joshua Dains, a senior business management major from Clarksville, Pa.; and Kaitlyn Marteney, a senior forensic accounting and criminal justice major from Berlin, Pa., spearheaded the fundraiser to help Tonks defray the costs of treatment. The funds raised went toward treatment and travel costs for Tonks. When he was eight, Tonks developed a virus that left a scar on his brain, which impaired Tonks’ hand eye coordination, mobility, speech, balance and fine motor skills. As a freshman, Tonks became dependent on a wheelchair for mobility.
Raised
The senior Business Club majors designed and sold over 600 shirts to staff, faculty, students and community members. The front of the shirt read “Rise Up for RJ,” while the back contains Tonks’ personal motto, the Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11. “It’s an incredible feeling to know I have support from the entire Waynesburg University community,” said Tonks. “I am so thankful for my classmates in the Business Club that organized the fundraiser and everyone that bought or sold a shirt.”
A LETTER TO PARENTS a little late on a Saturday night and we waited for the letter in the big envelope that joyously announced that one period of waiting was over and that the Waynesburg University family would be welcoming a new addition to its campus come September. We hugged him, called for the extra-large pizza, phoned Grandma, wiped away a tear, offered a prayer of thanksgiving and of course, ordered the sweatshirt! Once the euphoria passed, which it did all too quickly, we began to hear the voices, the ones with all the questions. Did we make the right choice in Waynesburg? Can we afford it? Will our child be as cherished far from home as he has been in the confines of our home, congregation and high school?
DEAR FELLOW PARENT, As we jot down these rambling thoughts, we remember a time not long ago when our son graduated high school and began a new chapter of his life at Waynesburg University. You may be approaching that point with your child, and you may have doubts and worries, as all parents do. As parents, we reflected on the joys and tribulations that preceded our son’s college departure. From trying to get the volcano just right for the elementary school science fair, to chaperoning the junior high dance, to faithfully making another batch of cupcakes— usually at the last minute—for the PTA bake sale. We also spent a lot of time waiting. We waited patiently for soccer and marching band practice to end, we waited outside the SAT center on a chilly Saturday morning, we waited to hear footsteps
Take it from us; the answer is a resounding YES! Yes, you did make the right choice spiritually, academically and financially. Our son is well into his junior year at Waynesburg University. He has grown physically (when did he get taller than his father?), and he has been nurtured through challenging times by caring professors, coaches, mentors and a community of other young people who embraced him, cried with him, prayed with him and refused to let him falter. He has challenged his faith and found it worthy. He has learned that he has a lot more to learn both in and out of the classroom. He has grown from a wide-eyed, nervous freshman who found himself seven hours from home into a more self-confident young man of integrity and hope. His mother and I do continue to wait, to see what God has in store for him next year. Congratulations, parents. Celebrate your children, and celebrate the learning, loving and caring community that is Waynesburg University. Go, Jackets!
Jim and MaryAnn Simmons
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