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Prayer Requests
Would you like to submit a future prayer request or celebration that will be listed in the upcoming newsletter? Then, complete this form.
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It’s not too late!
If you have not done so, it’s not too late to apply for TUITION REMISSION for either your summer classes or the upcoming fall and spring classes Eligible employees can find the application at Tuition Remission Application
If you need assistance or have any questions, please stop by or contact the Financial Aid Office 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburg.edu.
The Yellow Jacket Summit: Growing in Mission and Community
August 5, 2026 - 9am-4pm
The purpose of this conference is to further understand our mission, foster professional growth, enhance student support and encourage collaboration among colleagues The schedule will include an opening and closing session, as well as workshops in the morning and afternoon
9am - Welcome, GPAC
10am-10:45am - Workshop Session 1
11am-11:45am - Workshop Session 2
Noon-1p.m. - Lunch
1p.m.-1:45p.m. - Workshop Session 3
2p.m.-2:45p.m. - Workshop Session 4
3p.m. - Closing, GPAC
Register HEREhttps://waynesburguniversity.forms-db.com/view.php?id=1687893
Digital Accessibility Training
Save the Date! Digital Accessibility Training at Convocation, 818 at 2:30 pm, location TBA
If you create any type of digital content, this training is for you! Faculty and staff who develop course materials, documents, web content, emails, videos, social media posts, or other digital resources are invited to participate in an upcoming Digital Accessibility Training led by higher education accessibility strategist and consultant Dr Laura Romeo
Faculty who successfully complete all components of the Summer '26 Digital Accessibility Challenge do not need to attend this session, though they are welcome to join for real-time, expert-level instruction.
Can't make it? Please email dso@waynesburg.edu to make alternative arrangements to ensure you receive this important information. Watch for additional details coming soon!
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Welcome to the WU Family!
Garrett Closser, Media Specialist
Kaitlin Denny, Academic and Career Support
Marissa Rush, Admissions Counselor
Lailah Castro, Head Coach, Women’s Wrestling
Mara Polczynski, Admissions Counselor
Anna Carrier, Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Seth Robertson, Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Stephanie Vaughn, Assistant Professor, Biology
Amanda Sweeney, Graduate Assistant, Admissions
Logan White, Graduate Assistant, eHive
The EHIVE Marketplace
Did you know that the eHIVE Makerspace can help bring your class, club, team, and department projects to life?
Our Makerspace offers a variety of custom products and services that can support academic programs, student organizations, athletic teams, campus events, and more. We can create:
• Custom t-shirts and apparel
• Stickers and decals
• Posters and banners
• Custom laser-engraved items
• Custom signage
• And much more
Whether you're planning an upcoming event, promoting a student organization, recognizing achievements, outfitting a team, or enhancing a classroom project, we're here to help turn your ideas into reality.
We encourage faculty, staff, coaches, advisors, and student organization leaders to contact us early in their planning process so we can discuss design options, timelines, and pricing. To place an order or learn more about what the eHIVE Makerspace can create for you, please follow this link to place an order: eHIVE & Makerspace Registration or contact Andy Heisey aheisey@waynesburg.edu.
We look forward to partnering with you on your next project!
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New Jacket Summer Orientation
New Jacket Summer Orientation, formally known as Seeds for Success, welcomes our new Yellow Jackets and families to WU! This experience is designed to help our new students feel informed, prepared, and excited for what’s ahead.
Save the 2027 dates -
Friday, June 11
Friday, July 16
Mandatory Faculty and Staff Title IX Training
Waynesburg University worked with United Educators to provide all faculty, staff, students, investigators, hearing officers, and informal resolution facilitators with an annual training program on Title IX Regulations.
Additional Title IX information can be found on our webpage: https://www.waynesburg.edu/title-ix
An email will be sent in early August with training instructions. Please complete this mandatory training by 10/1/2026.
Faculty Convocation Highlights
Monday, August 17 – New Faculty & Staff Programming
Tuesday, August 18 – Faculty Convocation (Required for All Full-Time Faculty and Staff)
All required* faculty sessions will take place on Tuesday, August 18 Please plan for a full day, approximately 9:00 am–4:00 pm, with lunch and breaks built into the schedule
Wednesday, August 19 & Thursday, August 20 – Optional Faculty Support Sessions
Friday, August 21 – New Student Departmental Meetings and Advising Meetings with incoming students and their academic advisors will be held on Friday. Specific times will be shared with the full schedule.
Departments and Committees may schedule additional meetings during Convocation week. Please watch for communication directly from your Department or Committee Chair.
Waynesburg University 2026/27 Student Handbook
For your reference, here is the 2026/27 Waynesburg University Student Handbook: https://issuu.com/waynesburguniversity/docs/student handbook 2026-2027 It is also located on myConnect.
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Faculty and Staff Summer Service Opportunities
Greene County Drive-Up Food Distribution
The monthly event provides hundreds of individuals and families with at least 50lbs of food in pre-packaged boxes as well as fresh produce, bread, and other items from Sam's Club As a volunteer, you will assist with loading vehicles with food boxes, directing traffic, registering vehicles, and more Greene County Fairgrounds from 10:00 am-12:30 pm on August 27
The Food Bank could also use assistance with pre-packing dry goods for the food boxes This is done on the Wednesday prior from 9 am-12 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds on August 26
Stuff the Bus Date and Time TBD
Volunteers will be assigned to various tasks to help Greene County children gear-up for back-to-school!
Please check with your direct supervisor prior to signing-up to volunteer to ensure your respective office has coverage during that time
Service Release Time from regular work hours will be limited to a maximum of four hours per month or a total of five days per calendar year and will only be granted for projects sponsored or endorsed by Waynesburg University Service Release time may only be taken in half or whole day increments
Following are the procedures to be observed when applying for Service Project Release Time:
• A Time Off Request from regular work hours, must be submitted via the ADP payroll/timekeeping system The Service Release Time indicator, on the Time Off Request, should be selected when submitting the request
• The administrative staff member must have their Service Release Time request approved in the ADP system, by their immediate supervisor, prior to the requested date/time, so that primary responsibilities of the administrative staff member will be maintained for the efficient operation of the office/department
• The immediate supervisor of the administrative staff member is responsible for monitoring an employees’ Service Release Time usage and ensuring that it meets all policy requirements
• Union employees can volunteer if they utilize personal or vacation time
Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Human Resources Office
If you have any questions regarding the service event, please contact the Center for Service Leadership at 724-852-3460 or by emailing Adrienne Tharp at atharp@waynesburgedu
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
8:00 AM–11:00 AM ....................Check-in 3rdFloor Stover
11:00 AM–1:30 PM PicnicLunch JohnsonCommons,allare welcome
12:00 PM–1:00 PM Commuter Students Check-in 3rdFloor Stover
1:00 PM–1:45 PM Commuter Student Meeting/Lunch–CommuterLounge 2ndFloorStover
1:00 PM–1:45 PM Parent Meeting Followed by Good Byeto Families GoodwinPerformingArtsCenter(GPAC)
1:00 PM–2:30 PM Math Placement Stewart 302
3:00 PM–4:15 PM Welcome to the JACKET Family Roberts Chapel
5:00 PM–6:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM–7:00 PM ......................Wellness & Personal Safety Men: Alumni Hall, Women: Roberts Chapel
7:30 PM .............................................Graffiti dance with S’mores and more Chapel Parking Lot
7:30 AM–9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM–10:00 AM Life and Learning at WU in Roberts Chapel; Followed by: Advisor Meetings Locations TBD
11:30 AM–12:30 PM Math Placement Stewart 302
11:30 AM–1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Report for Line-Up Marsh Center/lower level of Roberts Chapel
2:00 PM Matriculation Convocation Begins Roberts Chapel
3:00 PM Meet and Greet Ice Cream Social with Faculty & Staff Johnson Commons
3:00 PM– 5:00 PM Free Time
5:00 PM–6:30 PM ......................Welcome to Sting’s Carnival Dinner
7:00 PM .............................................Sting’s Carnival
8:00 AM–8:30 AM Report to Roberts Chapel for service assignment; Sit with your Fiat Lux Class
8:30 AM–12:00 PM Service Project
12:00 PM–1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM–4:30 PM Free Time
2:00 PM–4:00 PM ......................New Jacket SWARM Johnson Commons
4:30 PM–5:30 PM ......................Dinner with Sting 7:00PM WUau Johnson Commons
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
10:30 AM Worship Service Roberts Chapel
11:00 AM–1:00 PM Brunch
1:00 PM–4:00 PM Free Time
4:00 PM Where Do I Go Monday? (optional campus tour) meet in Johnson Commons
4:30 PM–6:30 PM Picnic Dinner with Organization and Church Fair Johnson Commons
7:00 PM .............................................Upper Room Student Led Worship Service Johnson Commons
"Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. " 1 John 3:18:
F A I T H , L E A R N I N G , A N D S E R V I C E I M M E R S I O N T R I P S
ArochaUSAMarine Conservation
Titusville , FL
January 2
- January 9 2027
Students will get hands - on experience in marine conservation , ecology , and environmental ethics , through place - based service to the local community
Cost : $ 1 , 300
SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK WINTER BREAK
February 28
- March 6 2027
February 27
- March 5 2027
Habitat for Humanity
North Carolina
Students will assist with building homes to address substandard housing issues in north carolina
Cost : $ 475
Healthcare Immersion
Nassau , Bahamas
Students will have the opportunity to provide free health assessments , serve in nursing homes , primary schools , and more while in the caribbean .
Cost : $ 2 , 000
SPRING BREAK
February 27 - March 5 2027
SUMMER BREAK
May 5
- May 15, 2027
Project Grow
Dominican Republic
Students willServe andempower a remote village community through Project GROW – The eHIVE ’ s Redemptive Entrepreneurship Learning Lab - & foster business growth , children ’ s ministry , and serve holistically .
Cost : $ 2 , 000
PrayingPelican Missions
South Africa
Studentswillserve on the African continent and experience the naturally beautiful , diverse , and awe - inspiring destination that is the country of south africa through various service projects
Cost : $ 4 , 300
For more information: Visit the Center for Service Leadership, Stover 102, or the Service Tab on MyConnect