Waynesburg University 2019-2020 Senior Viewbook

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Aerial view of Waynesburg University campus, recently named one of the “50 Most Beautiful Christian Colleges & Universities in the U.S. Christian Universities Online

Christian liberal arts university in the northeastern United States near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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At Waynesburg University, growth means more than challenging yourself to do more. It means profound transformation as you connect faith, learning and serving in your life. Whether it’s leadership, service or academics, Waynesburg prepares you to embrace the challenge, climb the mountain and transform the world.

Here, extraordinary growth leads to extraordinary things.

Grant Long: I cannot begin to thank everyone for making the past 4 years at @WaynesburgU incredibly memorable. I crossed paths with many amazing people and I have made lasting friendships. Congrats to all of my fellow graduates. #seeWUlater

“EXTRAORDINARY THINGS”?

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Waynesburg University’s Career Services Center works to ensure the successful transition from college to a career for each student. The Center assists with everything from résumé composition to interviewing skills and offers valuable opportunities such as on- and off-campus job and internship fairs, one-on-one career coaching, mock interviews and employer networking opportunities.

Through this service, along with the knowledge and skills you will gain through your coursework, you can look forward to graduating with

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confidence in your ability to attain a successful career in your chosen profession.

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JORDAN HELMICK ’13

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PENTAGON POLICE OFFICER

LORI URETSKY ’98

ATHLETIC TRAINING OLYMPICS

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EMILE KHOUREY ’11

COMMUNICATION STEELERS

KATIE MAKOWSKI ’10

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – BUSINESS

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ALL HANDS AND HEARTS VOLUNTEERS

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RYAN DEVLIN ’07

EDUCATION

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

VALUABLE As a Waynesburg University student, you’ll experience more than classes and coursework.

You’ll enjoy a faculty invested in your personal growth, curious peers inspired by global service, just like you, and a university-wide commitment to making your investment one of the most valuable in the country.

Yes, you read that correctly. We offer one of the most valuable educational experiences in the country. But don’t take our word for it.

Consistently ranked as a top value school in ranking systems that examine outcomes and fiscal responsibility, Waynesburg University has emerged as a national leader in educational value and has built a reputation on affordability.

Waynesburg ranked at No. 6 on U.S. News & World Report’s Regional Universities North list, qualifying as a Best Value School due to the high quality of academic programs combined with low costs.

The University was ranked No. 12 on Christian Universities Online's list measuring low debt burden among Christian colleges and universities nationwide.

College Factual’s 2019 “Best Colleges Nationwide” ranking, published

by USA Today, ranked Waynesburg in the top 5 percent of the more than 1,560 schools identified across the nation.

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More than 90 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid each year.

Our tuition, room and board is more than $10,000 below the national average for a private, non-profit, four year college.

Our student loan default rate of 4.0 percent is far below the national average of 10.8 percent.

Dr. Chad Sherman loves teaching animation.

Each year, he serves alongside students at Trans World Radio on the island of Bonaire.

your mind.

BJ Durham, a former Yellow Jacket basketball player, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2016 and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling in 2018. Currently, he is a doctoral student at NC State University.

Cultivating lives of greater purpose begins with understanding where to begin.

With more than 70 academic concentrations, you’ll gain realworld experience alongside faculty who are invested in your personal growth as you navigate your academic journey and work toward your degree.

70+ MAJOR CONCENTRATIONS

5 INTEGRATED BACHELORS TO MASTERS PROGRAMS: ATHLETIC TRAINING, BUSINESS, COUNSELING, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION & EDUCATION

100% 13:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

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OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING, RESEARCH AND/OR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

16 STUDENTS IN AN AVERAGE CLASS

ALL WRITING-INTENSIVE COURSES ARE CAPPED AT 14 STUDENTS

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DIVERSE STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ON ALL CONTINENTS EXCEPT ANTARCTICA (YOU COULD BE THE FIRST!)

BIG DREAMS?

Our professors can get you there.

YESTERDAY, Lanny Frattare was calling the play-by-play for the Pittsburgh Pirates; TODAY, he is giving you the playby-play to help earn your sports media degree.

YESTERDAY, Kathy Stolfer was working as a clinical practitioner; TODAY, she is guiding you through first-hand experiences in the Nursing Simulation Lab.

YESTERDAY, James Tanda was a supervisory special agent with the ATF; TODAY he is instructing you in the Laser Shot Simulation Lab.

YESTERDAY, Michael Cipoletti was a certified forensic drug and blood alcohol analyst; TODAY, he is your own individual crime scene expert in the classroom.

YESTERDAY, Melanie Catana was performing with the New York City Opera; TODAY, she is your vocal coach.

“The faculty and staff at Waynesburg University invested in me. They poured their knowledge, love and experience into me. I have made lasting connections at Waynesburg.”

- Caitlin Brooks, mathematics graduate and 2019 valedictorian

“I regularly feel immersed, engaged and challenged in my faith. I so appreciate that our University values faith, service and learning, not as separate entities, but recognizes faith as the primary motivator of our service and learning.”

- Kortney Orwig, biblical and ministry studies graduate

“I have learned the value of service and the value of making impactful relationships with people.”

– Kenny Knouse, history graduate

EXPERIENCES THRIVE Receive a well-rounded education that will change you.

So you can go on to change the world.

Alongside the head athletic trainer, students assess an injured football player.

Waynesburg University is recognized as one of the best colleges in the region and offers one of the most affordable private educations in the nation.

What makes us truly special, though, is that our academics are not just about class.

They’re the foundation for our culture of growth, championed through academic excellence and personalized guidance

Lydia Brennan, an art major from Bakersfield, Vermont, presents her artwork at an exhibit in the Benedum Fine Arts Gallery.

that nurtures mind, spirit and future.

Our undergraduate programs accelerate student growth through hands-on classes, research, internships, leadership work, service trips and career planning.

Courtney Parks, a marine biology major, participated as an intern with Project Terrapin, an organization dedicated to protecting and restoring diamondback terrapin population in the Mid-Atlantic coast.

Your freshman year at Waynesburg will include far more than listening to lectures. Depending on your area of study, you might find yourself: •

Analyzing crime scene blood spatter in the Forensic Science Lab

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Broadcasting events from the University’s remote TV production truck

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Conducting significant research alongside your professors in state-of-the-art laboratories

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Coordinating environmental experiments at a local farm

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Evaluating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions during an athletic practice or game, or in the clinic alongside an orthopedic surgeon

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Gaining first-hand clinical experience in the sophisticated nursing simulation lab

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Leading a local youth group

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Networking with professionals in your industry

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Observing elementary students’ learning habits and writing lesson plans

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Practicing speed, accuracy and dexterity with the University’s Lasershot Firearms Simulation System

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Presenting research at a regional or national conference

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Throwing clay on a pottery wheel

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Writing for the University’s award-winning weekly newspaper

After experiencing the real world in your area of study as a freshman, opportunities for internships will afford you advanced ways to grow your confidence and expertise in a professional setting. Imagine yourself at: •

ABC

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Cleveland Clinic

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JPMorgan Chase

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Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

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Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office

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CNN

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KDKA

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CNX Resources

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Aloutta Sanctuary, Panama

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Department of Energy

LA County Probation Department

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PNC

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Ruby Memorial Hospital

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Benedum Center

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Fox News

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Mayo Clinic

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Sea World

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Bosch

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Campus Crusade for Christ

Geospatial Intelligence Agency

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MTV

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Special Olympics

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Mylan

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UPMC

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Hershey Medical Center

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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Walt Disney World

RANK Nursing Simulation Lab in Stewart Science Hall

Laser Shot Firearms Training Simulator in the University's CSI Center

Trading Room in Hanna Hall

Television Studio in Buhl Hall

Forensics Lab in the Center for Research and Economic Development

Accounting Forensic Accounting Public Accounting

MAJORS & PROGRAMS

Elementary/Middle Level Education (4th-8th Cert.)

Accounting

English/Language Arts and Mathematics English/Language Arts and Science Science and Mathematics Social Studies and Mathematics Social Studies and Science

Art Athletic Training - BS/MS

Engineering (3/2) Chemistry Mathematics

Biblical and Ministry Studies Children & Youth Ministry Christian Missions Media Ministry Religion & Philosophy

English Creative Writing Literature Professional Writing

Biology Biology Forensic Biology Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary

Environmental Science Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy

Business Administration

Forensic Investigation

Business Management Entrepreneurship Finance Marketing Sports Management Applied Business (BA)

Forensic Science Healthcare Management History

Chemistry

History Public and Applied History

Chemistry Biochemistry Forensic Chemistry

Human Services

Communication International Studies

Communication Advertising Digital Design Electronic Media (TV/Radio) Journalism Public Relations

Business Culture

Marine Biology (3/1) Mathematics

Computer Science Business Information Science Cybersecurity and Forensics Information Technology

Nursing-BSN

Sociology Family Studies Sociological Studies

Sports Media Sports Announcing Sports Information/Athletic Communications

Psychology

Data Science Early Childhood Education (Pre-K/4th Cert.)

(Pre-K/4th Cert.)with Special Education Cert.

Accounting Art Biblical and Ministry Studies Biology Business Management Chemistry Child Development Communication

Political Science Pre-Law

Music Ministry

Criminal Justice Administration

MINORS

Social Science

Secondary Education (7th-12th Grade) Biology Chemistry English/Creative Writing English/Literature General Science History/Social Studies Mathematics

Computer Science Counseling Data Science Economics English Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Exercise Science Film Studies

Undecided/Exploring Integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs Athletic Training Business Administration Counseling Criminal Investigation Education

Finance Financial Mathematics Healthcare Management History International Studies Journalism Marketing Mathematics Music

Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Relations Self-Development Service Leadership Sociology Spanish Theatre

through service.

Inspired service has been a pillar of the Waynesburg University community and curriculum since our founding. Through specialized classes and our Center for Service Leadership, which is dedicated to creating service experiences both locally and across the globe, you’ll refine your ability to lead with your values front and center.

New students help build a community garden consisting of five raised beds, which will provide fresh produce to individuals in need.

Communication students serve during the annual Bonaire service trip to Trans World Radio.

Waynesburg University students travel to Patzun, Guatemala, to serve at the Centro Nutricional y Hogar de Ninos orphanage.

Freshmen complete a service project at the Historical Society.

Our students are thinkers and doers.

A student participates in a service project in conjunction with the University’s Bonner Scholar anniversary celebration.

Six out of seven days a week, you’ll find them serving in the local community, and many use their spring and winter breaks to do extraordinary things for others. From providing love and hope to orphans in Guatemala and healthcare to Haitian refugees in the Bahamas, our students grow through serving others. You can too.

service learning and community/civic engagement hours yearly

8 consecutive years on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

A nursing student provides healthcare services at JacketFest during Homecoming weekend.

domestic and international partnerships that provide students with service opportunities such as work weekends and mission trips

A nursing major serves on a medical mission trip in Nassau, Bahamas, during spring break.

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of only higher education institutions in the country to offer the Bonner Scholarship, a prestigious service-based financial aid award

in grace.

Freshmen attend the Matriculation Ceremony in Roberts Chapel – their formal welcome to the University community.

We encourage students to build relationships within our Christian community.

Waynesburg University helps students develop academically and professionally on the foundation of faith. Faith is an integral part of the University’s mission, and students have the opportunity to discuss theory and application of faith in their professions.

Growth in Christian faith is a significant part of the Waynesburg University mission, and students are offered opportunities to grow through Chapel on Tuesday, Upper Room on Sunday evening, discussions in classes, Bible study groups, mission trips and other learning experiences.

Aaron Johnson: Great Bible study at @WaynesburgU. Thankful for our college students

together.

The Alumni Council helps with the Tie Dye and Ice Cream Social during the first week of classes.

Here, the spirit of a supportive community truly exists.

Whether your growth deepens through the relationships you build with your peers and our supportive faculty and staff, or through using your hands and mind to serve, our campus life will foster your potential–on the terms of your own journey.

Our traditional yet modern campus in the foothills of southwestern Pennsylvania is surrounded by beautiful parks, punctuated by historic brick buildings, and distinguished by our community of friends. You’ll form bonds that last long after you leave Waynesburg in spiritually and socially supportive living environments.

Fallon Fisher: People ask me why I go to Waynesburg, and I always say cause it feels like home. Today I was walking in the rain to my truck and the president of the university stopped and gave me his umbrella. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be surrounded by amazing people. @WaynesburgU

CAMPUS As a primarily residential campus, Waynesburg University offers a variety of living opportunities. In traditional residence halls, fellow residents will always be just a few steps away, ready for late night study sessions and, of course, study breaks. And our apartment residences, available to upperclassmen, feature rooms that have a suite-style feel to foster a more independent environment.

Students and faculty stroll through campus in front of the Stover Campus Center.

Students take advantage of studying outside on a beautiful day in Johnson Commons.

With the return of spring weather, students take a break from class with a game of spike ball.

Singer Steve Everett performs for students outside the Goodwin Performing Arts Center.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Campus is full of fun, fellowship and friends, thanks to a robust lineup of activities and clubs. We know the university experience is much more than class lectures and late nights in the lab. Whether you’re looking Rachel Mangan, a communication major from Apollo, Pennsylvania, prepares a sweet treat fireside at Winterfest.

for a fun weekend out of town or leadership roles that stand out on a résumé, an array of student groups are available for you to join.

The Student Activities Board (SAB) plans numerous events each week, from fun activities at Waynesburg to all-day road trips around the region. Together we’ll take weekend excursions to large cities for sporting events and Broadway shows, or go skiing, horseback riding, and ice skating.

In addition to these SAB events, which are selected and planned by students like you, there’s a wide variety of other activities, such as service projects and lecture series, that we encourage you to attend.

The University Pep Band supports the Yellow Jackets at a football game.

Alexis Taylor, a criminal justice major from Bethel Park, shares a meal with friends at a campus event.

Freshmen smile for a “picture perfect” start to their Waynesburg experience.

Students participate in the annual tiedye and ice cream social during the first week of classes.

stronger.

Heavyweight Jake Evans made Waynesburg University sports history in 2018 by becoming the school’s first NCAA Division III champion.

As a member of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC), Waynesburg University offers 20 NCAA Division III varsity sports, 10 each for men and women.

Our athletes continually make us proud by balancing school work with their practice and game schedules. Looking for something a little more casual? We also offer a number of intramural sports for students who cannot commit to a full season of workouts, practices and games. Either way, when you join the roster for one of our teams, you’ll grow stronger in more ways than one.

VARSITY ATHLETICS

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MEN’S

WOMEN’S

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Cross Country

Golf

Football

Lacrosse

Golf

Soccer

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Tennis

Indoor Track & Field

Indoor Track & Field

Outdoor Track & Field

Outdoor Track & Field

Wrestling

Volleyball

honorees on the PAC Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls.

Observer-Reporter: Waynesburg University heavyweight, Jake Evans, a 29-year-old junior, has become the first national wrestling champion at the university and second in PAC since 1983. Observer-reporter.com/sports/evans-p … #NewsOR@WaynesburgU

SCHOLARSHIPS

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ANNUAL AMOUNT

A.B. Miller Scholarship

$16,000

Presidential Honor Scholarship

$14,000

Waynesburg Honor Scholarship

$11,000

University Scholarship

$9,000

Waynesburg Opportunity Award

$6,000

Amounts shown above are the maximum amount that a student can receive. Achievement Awards are reduced for commuters at each level.Â

STATE SCHOLARSHIP Out-of-state students who receive an Achievement Award also qualify for our State Scholarship, worth an additional $3,000/year.

FIND OUT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID ESTIMATE AT WAYNESBURG.EDU/MYCOST. ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES First-time freshman students are encouraged to complete their application for admission by Nov. 1 of their senior year in order to be eligible for additional scholarships. For more information on these opportunities, please visit scholarships.waynesburg.edu.

VISIT US & APPLY TODAY TAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS TOWARD YOUR FUTURE AT WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY. Schedule a visit at waynesburg.edu/visit and apply online at waynesburg.edu/apply.. _______________________________________________________________________ 1.800.225.7393 / WAYNESBURG.EDU / 51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

Waynesburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, age (over 40), or disability status as a Vietnam-era, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or status as a member of any other protected class under federal or state law in the educational programs or activities it offers, and is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

A Waynesburg University Stover Scholar takes in the State Capitol’s grandeur while visiting with some of the state’s cultural, religious and political leaders.

Freshmen introduce themselves and relax after moving in to their new dorm room.

The cheerleading squad fires up crowd support for the Yellow Jacket football team.

Students participate in the Big Dream Gathering on campus.

Christian musician Ryan Corn performs for a group inside Roberts Chapel.

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