‘Freedom Without Walls’ at Boston College Oct 29, 2009
The artist will talk about Breakthrough, her sculpture made from eight panels of the Berlin Wall placed at the site of her grandfather s Iron Curtain speech at Westminster College in Missouri. Sandys will participate in a Q&A. 4:30 p.m. Free. (Boston Globe)
Westminster College to celebrate anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall Oct 28, 2009
Twenty years later, Westminster College has planned the Freedom Without Walls celebration to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall, culminating at 6:53 p.m. on Nov. 9th in the symbolic tearing down of a replica wall in front of the largest existing whole section of the concrete symbol of the Iron Curtain outside of Berlin -- the Breakthrough sculpture on the Westminster campus ... "For a full schedule of Freedom Without Walls events, see the Westminster College Web site at . All Contents... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Around the state Oct 28, 2009
The Panthers gave up 341 yards passing in last week s win over Westminster College, but Tim Hill, Joe Frye (Blessed Trinity) and Kenny Pickens each had an interception. Eight players scored in Georgia Military College s 55-3 victory over Louisburg College. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Numerous events planned in Fulton for Halloween Oct 28, 2009
On Friday evening, fraternities and sororities at Westminster College and William Woods University will welcome Fulton area children and their families to trick or treat on both local campuses. Youngsters can trick or treat at Westminster residence halls and fraternity houses from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Blue Jays lose second straight Oct 28, 2009
-- The Westminster College football team fell on Saturday to LaGrange College 34-17 for its second loss in just as many weeks. Westminster took an early 7-0 lead on a 5-yard pass from senior quarterback Daniel Eidson to junior wide receiver Tyson Kankolenski. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Lady Blue Jays go undefeated at home Oct 28, 2009
The Westminster College Volleyball team lost to St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference foe Eureka College on Friday, but were able to flip the result on Saturday in the first match of the Westminster Triangular. The Lady Blue Jays topped Eureka 25-10, 21-25, 21-25, 25-23 and 16-14 Saturday morning in the first match of the day. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Local college students to simulate life of poverty Oct 27, 2009
Some William Woods University and Westminster College students will learn what it's like to live for a month in simulated poverty. As part of their liberal arts college training, they will experience various conditions, such as a working single mother or a senior living on disability payments. (Fulton Sun, MO)
New group hopes to clear air in Fulton Oct 27, 2009
"The thing I'm most excited about is we are going to be providing a free smoking cessation program to anyone who lives, works or goes to school in Fulton as part of a healthy new year program," said Fresh Air Fulton member Amanda Stevens, who also is the wellness coordinator at Westminster College, adding that program will include free counseling and nicotene patches. She said there are three pieces to the Fresh Air Fulton -- which is funded through a 227,000 Missouri Foundation for Health grant... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Greenville (Ill.) College 3, Westminster volleyball 1 Oct 23, 2009
Freshman outside hitters Alex Berry and Molly Owens paced Westminster College with 16 and 11 kills, respectively. Junior setter Erin Rustemeyer also tallied 33 assists for the Lady Blue Jays and junior defensive specialist Danielle Bazan logged a team-high 15 digs. (Fulton Sun, MO)
PG west: Freedom rings up Section 5-A boys' soccer honors Oct 22, 2009
Among those gone from last year's successful campaign was All-WPIAL center midfielder Josh Cantella, who is playing at Westminster College. Also lost to graduation was goalkeeper Cody Morgan, a three-year starter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Parking woes resonateat Westminster College Oct 19, 2009
Parking woes resonate at Westminster College - NJ.com ... Parking woes resonate at Westminster College. (NJ.com -- Times)
Blue Jays want to extend streak against Huntingdon Oct 17, 2009
Things are going right for Westminster College at the right time. After surviving a 35-34 shootout last week in their Upper Midwest Athletic Conference opener at Eureka College, the Blue Jays are riding a three-game win streak into Saturday's homecoming matchup with Huntingdon (Ala. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Greenville College 2, Westminster soccer (M) 1 Oct 16, 2009
Westminster College (3-8) had taken a 1-0 lead on sophomore back JP Thompson's first-half goal. The Blue Jays host St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opponent MacMurray (Ill. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Greenville College 4, Westminster soccer (W) 0 Oct 16, 2009
Westminster College returns home for a St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match against MacMurray (Ill. College at 5 p.m. Saturday. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Making a statement Oct 16, 2009
A student walks by the Clothesline project at Westminster College on Tuesday. The project was started at Cape Cod in 1990 to raise awareness to violence against women. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Blue Jays enter start of 'real season' in UMAC opener Saturday Oct 10, 2009
So far this year, the Westminster College Blue Jays have experienced tough losses and big wins on their way to a 2-2 record. However, Saturday's contest at Eureka (Ill. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Blue Jays' Eidson collects two UMAC weekly honors Oct 9, 2009
Westminster College senior quarterback-punter Daniel Eidson has been named both the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference South Division offensive and special-teams players of the week for Sept. 28-Oct. 3. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Women's jumpers still hoping for flight in 2010 Games Oct 8, 2009
Westminster College in Salt Lake City offers tuition support. Aside from that, the women are raising funds however they can. (USA Today -- Sports)
Several events to ring in this year's homecoming at IWU Oct 5, 2009
At 1 p.m., the Red Devils face the Westminster College Blue Jays. A free performance by steel drum band OD TAPO IMI and a barbecue dinner are planned from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Rinker Open Air Theatre. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bye refreshes high-scoring Blue Jays Oct 3, 2009
A bye week is just what the Westminster College Blue Jays needed to prepare for Saturday's 1 p.m. matchup with Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan ... "(Minnesota-Morris) played good pass defense against us and then we get a 60-yard run. It's hard to defend us because we are multi-dimensional. If you throw in a quarterback that has a good arm and can run in the mix, how are you going to defend Westminster College?". (Fulton Sun, MO)
Artist in Ferryland Oct 2, 2009
That continued through his undergraduate years at Westminster College and while getting a master's degree in art education at Central Connecticut State University. He first taught in Deep River for just three months before being drafted to go to Vietnam. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Fulton reunion set this weekend for Mo. Native Plant Society Sep 26, 2009
Weekend events in Fulton start at 5:30 p.m. today with a reception at the Hermann Lounge in the Hunter Activity Center at Westminster College, followed by the group's quarterly board meeting. Then on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon the group will take a field trip four miles south of Fulton to the Prairie Garden Trust, a private preserve managed by Lorna and Henry Domke. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Westminster's Mpagi earns UMAC weekly defensive honor Sep 24, 2009
Westminster College lineman Paul Mpagi on Tuesday was named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference defensive player of the week for Sept. 14-20. Mpagi -- a freshman from Houston -- recorded two sacks, forced a fumble and finished with four total tackles Saturday as Westminster earned its first win of the season, 54-14 at the University of Minnesota-Morris. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Local / State Snapshots Sep 23, 2009
Westminster's Kresser earns weekly honor WHITEFISH Talita Kresser of Westminster College was named Frontier Conference Volleyball Player of the Week. Kresser is a 6-foot-1 senior middle blocker from Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bill could increase student aid; narrow borrowing choices Sep 23, 2009
William Woods University and Westminster College both use FFELP, while the University of Missouri uses the direct loan program ... "That is a short period of time to transition all of the schools in the U.S. who are not participating in direct lending, which is the majority of the schools," said Aimee Bristow, Westminster College's director of financial aid. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Quality opposition prepares Blue Jays to face Cougars Sep 19, 2009
Now that a difficult early stretch of the season is over, Westminster College is looking forward to Saturday's noon matchup at the University of Minnesota-Morris. Westminster College head coach John Welty said the Blue Jays' first two games -- a 26-14 defeat at Rhodes College in Week 1 and a 45-31 loss to Washington University in Fulton last week -- served a purpose in preparing the team for the meat of its schedule. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Stonemason reveals Memorial secret Sep 18, 2009
In discussions with Westminster College officials, Hickman decided to reveal part of his secret. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury didn't want a cornerstone in the church and had insisted that one not be placed in the church when it was reconstructed in Fulton. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Ingen Brings Aboard New Director and Medical Advisory Board Member Sep 17, 2009
Charles holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing and a Bachelor Degree in Management from Westminster College. He has been actively involved for over 10 years in the Boy Scouts of America; as well as coaching youth basketball and soccer. (Primezone Releases)
Blue Jays' fourth-quarter rally falls short in home opener Sep 15, 2009
The Westminster College football team was unable to finish off a frantic fourth-quarter comeback in its home opener. Sam Kentor's 1-yard touchdown run with 3 minutes, 41 seconds to play Saturday proved to be the difference as Washington University escaped with a wild 41-35 victory over Westminster at Priest Field. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Enrollments growing at Missouri's higher education institutions Sep 14, 2009
Rob Crouse, spokesman for Fulton's Westminster College, a private, four-year college, reported:the school is experiencing record enrollment for the tenth straight year. Westminster started the fall with 1,080 students -- a 9. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
UW Extension offers honey bee seminar on April 16 in Cody (5) Sep 13, 2009
After Stewart completed his bachelor's degree at Westminster College in Pennsylvania, he worked as a laboratory technician in Cornell University's beekeeping lab, where he collected the world's first sample of dried bee venom. Stewart has a master's degree in entomology from The Ohio State University. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Service agencies discuss tornado emergency plans Sep 12, 2009
Callaway County officials and agencies represented at the meeting included Lee Fritz, Callaway County presiding commissioner; Doc Kritzer, Callaway County Western District commissioner; Dean Buffington, Fulton fire chief; Steve Myers, chief of Fulton Police Department; Colleen Donnelly, environmental health and safety manager at Westminster College; Leah Ann Oestreich, 911 emergency; Ed Lockwood, Ovid Bell Press; Charles Anderson and Linda Ellis of Callaway County Ambulance Service; Fire Chief... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Rider opens twinresidential halls Sep 11, 2009
With housing woes a thing of the past, school officials have set their sights on a new set of big-ticket projects slated for the Rider campus and the Westminster College of the Arts campus in Princeton Township. Planned facilities include two new academic buildings, a state-of-the-art theater and a long-awaited athletic center. (NJ.com -- Times)
Wayne State earns first victory of '09 Sep 10, 2009
The Wildcats return to action 3:30 p.m. Sunday in a non-conference game at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
PG East: 'Stepping up' is the theme for Franklin Regional tennis squad Sep 10, 2009
Bailey is the younger sister of Alexandra Bailey, who is now playing at Westminster College. Tall and athletic, Lauren Bailey figures to have a bright future. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
H1N1 flu virus detected at Westminster College Sep 4, 2009
A small outbreak of the H1N1 virus, or the swine flu, was confirmed Wednesday at Westminster College in Fulton. More students at the college may have the H1N1 virus but have not been tested. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Local briefs: Fresno City ranks 10th nationally Sep 2, 2009
The 6-0 Sunbirds, ranked No. 1 in the NAIA preseason poll, ended their perfect run by sweeping Westminster College 25-18, 25-9, 25-16 at the Special Events Center. Tiffany Marinos led Fresno Pacific with 13 kills and Keke Wang added 10. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Utah Soccer Hosts Weber State, William & Mary This Week Sep 1, 2009
Weber State - The Wildcats enter Wednesday's game with an unbeaten 2-0 record following a 2-1 win against Westminster College and a 1-0 victory over Maine. Jessie Baddley and Nicole Moore have each tallied a goal and an assist to lead the offense, with Moore scoring the game winner against Maine. (Utahutes.com)
Recovery bond deadline for local projects approaches Sep 1, 2009
"No other developers have approached the commission about applying for the bonds.Craighead said the commission is still waiting on a more official estimate of what those projects might cost before it submits paperwork recommending who should get those bonds to the Missouri Department of Economic Development, who has final say about what projects receive bonds.The RZFB allocations provide funding with low interest rates and tax-exempt interest, an enticing benefit for developers.Craighead said... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Coalition aims to help Fulton area residents quit smoking Sep 1, 2009
"The coalition began in March, when Westminster College was awarded a grant of 227,145 from the Missouri Foundation for Health to run a 17-month program to foster tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives."This is just one part of a nine-year program with a goal to reduce the smoking rate and tobacco use in Missouri, who has more tobacco use than other surrounding states," MFH spokesman Scott Beck said. "This particular program looks like its aim is to reduce secondhand smoke in the Fulton... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Local Briefs Aug 30, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Westminster soccer teams are fifth in SLIAC polls Aug 28, 2009
The Westminster College men's and women's soccer teams have both been picked to finish fifth in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference this season in the respective preseason polls voted on by conference coaches. Defending SLIAC champion Fontbonne University and defending conference tournament champion Greenville (Ill. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Westminster enrollment jumps 9.1 percent Aug 25, 2009
New students, including freshmen and transfer students, at Westminster College participate in the annual New Student Columns Ceremony Saturday afternoon in Fulton ... A joyful ceremony at Westminster College Saturday afternoon welcomed new arrivals during the traditional New Student Columns Ceremony. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Bengals to Play New Mexico State Sunday Afternoon Aug 23, 2009
Weber State defeated Westminster College 2-1 in Ogden, Utah. Northern Arizona fell to Utah State 2-0 in Logan, Utah. (Isubengals.com)
Blue Jays select football captains for 2009 season Aug 21, 2009
Seniors Daniel Eidson and Austin Spradling, and juniors Clark Roberts and Wil Lampkin have been named captains of the Westminster College football team for the 2009 season. Eidson is a 6-foot-3, 202-pound quarterback-punter, while the 5-11, 215-pound Spradling plays on the defensive line. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Westminster names Manson as new head softball coach Aug 21, 2009
Shelli Manson -- an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech University the past three years -- has been named head softball coach at Westminster College, the school announced Wednesday. Manson replaces Nicole Stacey, who left Westminster after three years to become head coach at NCAA Division II Lincoln University in Jefferson City. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Husband's nuclear experience brought Nancy Lewis to Fulton Aug 21, 2009
"The educational opportunities we have here with William Woods University and Westminster College are big assets. Even Tanglewood Golf is a big help in attracting firms that are interested in the quality of life in a city," Lewis says. All Contents Copyright. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Alumni celebrate time at Britt-West Hancock Schools Aug 20, 2009
She taught music classes at Youngstown State University in Pennsylvania for 35 years and at Westminster College for 15 years. She is also an accomplished composer having composed hundreds of compositions for band, chorus, schools and hymnals. (Forest City Summit, IO)
127th AES Convention Names Bill McGlaughlin Keynote Speaker Aug 18, 2009
Among his many awards and honors are five ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming; the 1990 Deems Taylor Award (ASCAP) for Saint Paul Sunday; a 1990 Honorary Doctorate from Westminster College; and a 1995 Peabody Award for Saint Paul Sunday. The 127th AES Convention will be held Oct. 9 - 12 at New York's Javits Center. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Westminster staff adds Berlin coach Aug 13, 2009
The Westminster College football team's coaching staff is adding some foreign flavor. Kim Kuci -- a coach from Berlin -- is joining the Westminster staff as a volunteer observer. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Fulton Colleges Fund kicks off fundraising campaign with record Ameren pledge Aug 12, 2009
Those volunteers will spend the rest of this week calling businesses and individuals in hopes of raising 55,000 for Callaway County students who will attend Westminster College or William Woods University. That effort got off to a good start as AmerenUE pledged a 5,000 lead gift already, twice the amount ever received from the utility in previous years. (Fulton Sun, MO)
WILP names 9 new Hall members Aug 10, 2009
He attended Westminster College and played on the 1960-61 team that was ranked No. 1 in the country by the NAIA.. Vidic was a 1956 graduate of Wesleyville High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lights, Skylights face tough hoop schedules Aug 6, 2009
The MSU-N men, which won 20- plus games for the fifth straight season a year ago, and finished tied for second in the Frontier Conference, will open league play Jan. 7 at Westminster College in Salt Lake City ... Northern, which finished tied for second in the Frontier last season, will begin conference play Jan. 7 at Westminster College, and all of the men's and women's action will lead up to the Frontier Conference playoffs, which are slated to begin March 3. (Havre Daily News, MT)
College student who was homeless isn't alone, but he has a brighter future Aug 5, 2009
"Charles has that vision. His condition keeps him focused on goals - 00004000 a bachelor's degree, a good job and eventually making a permanent home with his girlfriend.The 25-year-old already has come a long way. He got an associate's degree in criminal justice from Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley this spring and enrolled in a pre-law program at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo., for the fall.Federal aid, plus money saved working as a janitor at Penn Valley, will pay tuition with... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
After 130 years Palace Hotel continues to serve as Fulton landmark Aug 4, 2009
The Palace Hotel again was a center of activity during Winston Churchill's historical visit to Westminster College in 1946, when it served as the media center for reporters and photographers in town to cover the event. "Western Union set up offices there to send out the speech ... (and) camera men covered the roof with equipment to obtain better shots," according to Ogle. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Wage increase brings little change locally Jul 29, 2009
Westminster College Vice President of Business and CFO Terry Bowmaster said that the increase won't have much of an impact for his college. "Student employment, some part-time employees and others were impacted by this increase," Bowmaster said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Penn State is nation's top party school Jul 28, 2009
Westminster College ranked No. 10 in least politically active students, No. 17 for best college radio station and No. 19 for good town-gown relations. West Virginia University, which ranked No. 1 in the 2008 edition, fell to No. 6 this time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Confab encourages missionary service Jul 27, 2009
Westminster College conference encourages missionary service ... Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette Shane Bennett, left, a writer for Mission Catalyst, an electronic magazine about Christian Missions, joins in a song during a session for young adults on Tuesday at the 104th New Wilmington Mission Conference at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Lawrence County ... In an amphitheater by a placid lake on the Westminster College campus, nearly 2,000 people were at prayer last week -- as others have... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Dalai Lama's giggle wins over Liverpool Jul 26, 2009
city of westminster college. central london. (Yahoo News -- Tibet)
Westminster softball coach steps down Jul 24, 2009
Westminster College softball coach Nicole Stacey has announced her resignation, effective July 31, to accept the same position at NCAA Division II Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Stacey spent three seasons at Westminster. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Churchill vandal released on reduced bond Jul 21, 2009
They wrote letters in behalf of Victor Louis Caldeon, 24, son of Lino and Rosie Gamez, Houston, Texas, after he was arrested for spray painting graffiti on the Winston Churchill Memorial on May 31 on the campus of Westminster College ... misshoneybee wrote on Jul 20, 2009 12:18 PM:" If you are involved in criminal activity or you feel that you wish to make criminal activity your career, Callaway County is NOT the place to be!!! Unless you are a student at Westminster College, of course;)! ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Warner visits Churchill Memorial Jul 18, 2009
From left, former Virginia Republican Senator John Warner, Winston Churchill Memorial executive director Rob Havers, Westminster College president Barney Forsythe, and retired vice admiral Dennis McGinn look towards the pipe organ in the Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury during a private tour of the Memorial Thursday. Warner and McGinn stopped in Fulton to tour the Memorial while traveling between St. Louis and Kansas City where they are participating in forums with the Pew Project on National... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Crossbow curb likely blunted Jul 17, 2009
Martone has written outdoors articles for the New Castle News and Pennsylvania Game News, volunteers as a hunter-trapper education adviser and recently served on a citizen's advisory committee for Wildlife Management Unit 1A. A member of several outdoors groups, he holds a bachelor's degree in physics from Westminster College and an associate's degree in business administration from Penn State. Board members serve with no salary. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Westminster College deals with enrollment increase Jul 14, 2009
A 43 percent surge in admissions applications has prompted Westminster College to impose a waiting list for freshman students. Despite a tough economy, applications have been flowing to Westminster from around the nation. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Westminster student rescues St. Louis area girl from drowning Jul 3, 2009
To Cody Blount, a Westminster College student, it was no big deal. But to many people what he did about a month ago was nothing short of heroic. (Fulton Sun, MO)
