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SPECIAL COMMENCEMENT EDITION Thursday, April 26, 2012

51 W. College St. Waynesburg, PA

Vol. 88 No. 23

MICHELLE OBAMA

Secretary celebrates 50 years at WU

Nursing chair meets First Lady

By Sarah Bell

By Matt Giardina

Arts & Life Editor

Staff Writer

Before Stewart Hall was built, Johnson Commons existed or the Roberts Chapel was even a thought, Norma Harper worked at Waynesburg University. In fact, she would say that she worked for the University before WiteOut was invented – but she would also say she was 12-years-old when she started. Harper, secretary of Academic Affairs, is celebrating her fiftieth year at Waynesburg this year. “I can’t believe it has been 50 years,” Harper said. “It’s unreal – it is just unreal.” Since starting at the University, Harper has worked in numerous departments and buildings. Now, Harper works as both the secretary of Academic Affairs and as the secretary for the Provost. “We have a bidding process when it comes to new job openings,” Harper said. “I always got what I wanted because I’m the oldest.” When she started at Waynesburg,, Harper did not have a college background. During her first few years, she audited several classes, but never

injuries from February, when they stopped to assist a motorist and then had to jump from an I-79 overpass to avoid being hit by an oncoming tractor trailer. “Cami is home still but getting back to schooling,” said Jillian Fedoris, senior nursing

Dr. Nancy Mosser, professor of nursing and chair and director of the Department of Nursing at Waynesburg University, was one of only 20 nursing deans nationwide invited to attend a meeting April 11, with First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. The meeting announced an important responsibility given to nurses across the country eager to serve our veterans and military families as well as they have served their country. Led by the American Nurses Association, nursing organizations and schools have committed to educating nurses on how to care for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic other combat-related issues, in ways appropriate to each nurse’s practice setting. “Waynesburg University has been and continues to be committed to the care of our veterans and their families by educating our students with the most up-to-date information to ensure the highest quality care,” Mosser said. “Waynesburg’s Department of Nursing is devoted to educating students using best practices relat-

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‘Faith overcomes’

Photos courtesy of Michelle Daino and Alison Busby

After a Feb. 20 incident where two senior nursing majors were seriously injured, several events have been scheduled to raise money to help the students. The most recent event was a walk that was held last Sunday.

By Alex Hinton Op/Ed Editor

The sound of applause filled the entire gymnasium as every person in the bleachers rose to their feet to show appreciation for Alissa Boyle at Sunday’s Honors Convocation. Boyle attended the See CELEBRATING on A3 ceremony held in the

Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse that honored students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the fall semester. When her name was called to receive her certificate of achievement, students, parents, family members and friends gave Boyle a standing ovation. “At the honors banquet, it was so moving

to see everyone support Alissa,” said Chelsea Troutman, senior nursing major. “It brought tears to my eyes. She and Cami have touched so many lives and they have more people praying for them than imaginable.” Boyle and fellow senior nursing major Cami Abernathy are currently recovering from serious

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Walk raises funds for nursing students injured in February accident

Summer trips make a difference to others By Rob Longo Editorial Assistant While many students are heading home for the summer to be with their families, a handful of Waynesburg University students will be traveling to different parts of the United States, and in some cases, the world, to serve others and take part in one of four mission trips the school has to offer. Students will be heading to Arizona, Mississippi, New Jersey and even Argentina. Dean of Students Dave Calvario will be leading the

trip to Urban Promise in Camden, N.J. Urban Promise is an organization that helps inner-city youth get the education they need and the activities to help them stay off the streets. “The Urban Promise is a great fit for our institution,” Calvario said. “Hopefully our work there can help train children to become the next generation of Christian leaders.” The city of Camden has been known to be a rough neighborhood as well as poverty-stricken. “Three of the last five mayors

have been charged with corruption,” said Calvario. “When I was growing up, my father always told me if I got lost on my way home from Philadelphia and I saw a sign pointing to Camden to go the opposite way.” However, Urban Promise is the one bright spot in Camden. Organizations from around the country have visited Urban Promise to learn how to run a successful organization. “Helping out with Urban PromSee MISSION on A3

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The men’s tennis team placed fifth in the recent PAC Championships. See Page C1

Congressman Timothy Murphy will speak to the graduating seniors during the commencement ceremony on May 13. He was selected by a committee for this event. See Page AA1

Former Rep. Bill DeWeese was sentenced Tuesday to 30 to 60 months in prison.

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