Waynesburg University Parent Newsletter [November 2023]

November 2023

Waynesburg University

PARENT NEWSLETTER Here to provide you insight, updates, and information on your student's experience at WU

Updates from the Dean Dear Parent or Guardian, Happy Fall! I hope your student had a relaxing fall break. It is difficult to believe that we are halfway through the fall semester. Student Development remains committed to serving your students through a variety of opportunities to grow outside of the classroom.

We had a very successful fall break service trip to Louisville, Kentucky, where students learned about globalization, immigration, and community development through a variety of community organizations. Please encourage your student to explore the Service Tab, located on myConnect, for additional information regarding service trip opportunities. Our Student Activities Board offered many exciting events during Homecoming week and continues to offer both on and off-campus opportunities. Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Just a friendly reminder, residence halls/on-campus houses will close on Wednesday, November 22, at noon and re-open on Sunday, November 26, at noon for Thanksgiving Break. Classes resume on Monday, November 27.

Wishing you and your family a very blessed Thanksgiving Holiday! As always, we are here to support your student and assist you with any questions along the way. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (724) 852-3206.

November Athletics Football: (1-7) Saturday, November 4 - @ Bethany Saturday, November 11 - @ W&J End of Regular Season

Men’s Basketball: Wednesday, November 1 – @ Mount Aloysius Wednesday, November 8 – Home vs McDaniel Friday, November 10-11 – @ Case Western Saturday, November 18 – @ Bethany Tuesday, November 21 – @ Westminster Wednesday, November 29 – Home vs W&J

Women’s Basketball: Friday, November 3 - Home vs Mount Aloysius Thursday, November 9 - Home vs Muskingum Saturday, November 11 - Home vs Case Western Wednesday, November 15 - @ Pitt-Greensburg Saturday, November 18 - @ Bethany Tuesday, November 21 - @ Westminster Wednesday, November 29 - Home vs W&J

Wrestling: Saturday, November 4 - @ Kings College Saturday, November 11 - @ W&J Saturday, November 18 - Home Waynesburg Duals

Men & Women’s Cross Country: Saturday, November 11 – Regionals @ Lock Haven Saturday, November 18 – NCAAs @ Big Spring

Blessings,

Athletics Facility Updates: Kelley M. Hardie, Dean of Students

Click Here to see the new lighting system at the tennis courts

The new 2024–25 FAFSA Form Will Be Available in December 2023 For students who plan to attend college or career/trade school between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) processes and system will be getting big updates. This includes a new and improved FAFSA experience for students and families. As a result, the updated FAFSA form will be available in December 2023. We’ll reach out to you when the form is available for you to complete and submit.

Stay informed about changes by opting into SMS message alerts, and take steps now to help you prepare to submit your form. Remember, your child needs to complete a FAFSA form every year they are enrolled in school to receive federal student aid.

Questions Regarding a Student's Account, Bill, or Refund?

Please contact the University’s Business Office at 724-852-3403, 724-852-3298, or businessoffice@waynesburg.edu.

Having Financial Issues?

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburg.edu.

Don’t let money be the reason not to complete your Waynesburg University degree!

Criminal Justice As the Director of the Master’s of Arts in Criminal Investigation, our #1 nationally ranked program prides itself in integrating dual-enrolled senior Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation students with law enforcement professionals working criminal investigations in the field.

This is important for students at the undergraduate level to be exposed to (and become peers with) ranking professionals in the federal, state, and local law enforcement careers they aspire to enter. Waynesburg’s MACI program has been ranked #1 in the nation for the last three years for online programs of its kind.

Jim Tanda

Criminal Justice Dear Waynesburg Parents, I wanted to make you aware of something that your sons and daughters have likely noticed already. Next to Waynesburg’s Crime Scene Investigation (CSI House) on the corner of Morris Street and 1st Avenue, two houses were recently demolished, and the land has been leveled. In November, when that land has been cleared, there will be a formal groundbreaking for Waynesburg’s latest addition, a brand-new Criminal Justice Center! The Criminal Justice Center will provide classrooms, a conference area, and the latest in technology, helping the University remain at the forefront of Forensic and Criminal Justice education. Please stay tuned. We will be providing updates as development occurs. When the Center is open, we would love to have you and your sons and daughters pay us a visit!

Kenneth B. Cairns, Ph.D. Department Chair of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences

Demolition of this house and the adjacent one will make way for the building of a new Criminal Justice Center next to the current Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) House at Waynesburg.

Pathways Center Important Deadlines: Friday, November 3: Last Day to Withdraw from Fall Classes Wednesday, November 15: Priority Deadline to Request NEW Spring Semester Housing Accommodations Upcoming Events: Wednesday, November 1: Greene County Job Fair (Open to All Majors!), Marisa Fieldhouse, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, November 8: Business Job & Internship Fair (Primarily Openings in Business & Communication), Stover 3rd Floor, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 9: Interview Preparation Workshop, Stover 3rd Floor, 11 a.m.

Walk-In Tutoring Now Available for: Math: Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Tutoring Center (Eberly Library, Bottom Floor) Nursing: Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Tutoring Center (Eberly Library, Bottom Floor) Midterm Check-Ins: The Pathways Center team collaborated with Student Development to reach out to every student who had a D, F, or W listed on their midterm report in an effort to connect students with academic support on campus.

Department of Business Administration Business students participate in small group brainstorming sessions, simulations, activities and projects strategically planned to allow students to experience hands-on, experiential learning. Tax return preparation for underprivileged families and individuals, prototyping in a state-of-the-art Makerspace, building marketing plans for local business owners, and learning startup skills through the execution of a popup shop are among the many ways our students gain firsthand knowledge.

These experiences afford students the opportunity to grasp course concepts in a creative and innovative way while also gaining necessary skills for their chosen fields. Our students are making connections between what they are learning in the classroom and the skills that are critical to their selected professions. Oftentimes, students find themselves utilizing learned skills in real-world situations that force them to analyze, adapt - and even pivot - in an effort to achieve an end goal.

Some news from the Business Department on internships!

Under our recently signed partnership with Schneider Downs - Ryheem Dive will be interning for the CPA firm during the summer of 2024 in Pittsburgh. Ryheem is an accounting major.

We have our first intern, Gage Fuller, working for Bank of New York Mellon in Pittsburgh this summer. Gage is a Finance major.

Commemorate Your Student’s Time at WU! Support our 175th Anniversary Brick Fundraiser!

Visit waynesburg.edu/175 for more information or to order your brick today!

Upcoming Events: SAB NOV

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Coffeehouse

Board Game Night

Steelers Watch Party

Trip To Tanger Outlet Mall

For more information, check out the Student Activities Board on social media!

Fall 2023 Care Packages: Greetings from Waynesburg University office of Student Engagement. The fall semester is flying by and soon your son or daughter will be studying for semester exams. You can help relieve some of their stress by sending a Fall Care Package. And we can help you by putting the Care Package together. Here is a preview of what will be included! Students who receive a Fall Care Package will receive a long sleeve T-shirt and a reusable WU Tote Bag filled with a variety of late night study snacks.

To purchase a care package, click here.

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For more information, visit www.waynesburg.edu or click here Waynesburg University educates students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world. As a Christian comprehensive University, we strive to inspire and challenge every undergraduate and graduate student to a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.