October 2026
What’s New At WU? Happy fall! The purpose of this newsletter is to keep faculty and staff informed of upcoming campus events and cross-campus news; it is produced by the Administrative Staff Development Committee.
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.
Upcoming Campus Events Homecoming Picnic Dinner & Pep Rally...Oct. 2 Homecoming 5K & FB Game.......................................Oct. 3
Banned Books Event ..............................................Oct. 7 Blood Drive....................................................................Oct. 8 Fall Break.................................................................Oct. 10-13 Classes Resume........................................................Oct. 14 Admissions Open House.....................................Oct. 17 Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Career Fair....................................................................................Oct. 28 Harvest Fest & Pumpkin Drop.......................Oct. 29
Division Updates Tuition Remission? Tuition Exchange? The Human Resources and Financial Aid Office’s will be presenting a review of the eligibility, policies and procedures that affect the Tuition Exchange and Tuition Remission programs at Waynesburg University. If you are currently utilizing one of these programs or you would like to learn more about them please feel free to attend. The review will be held: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 12:00 p.m. (Noon) – 1:00 p.m. 302 Stover Center Questions? Please don't hesitate to call the office at 724-852-3208.
The Pathways Center The annual Business & Communication Job and Internship Fair was held on Thursday, September 24. 11 students were selected to participate in the annual Accounting & Finance Consortium Interview Day. Click here to learn more - and congratulate the students if you see them! The Writing Center and Eberly Library are combining efforts to celebrate the American Library Association's Banned Books Week between October 4-10. A Banned Books Week Celebration will be held Wednesday, October 7 in the library. The annual Criminal Justice & Social Sciences Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 28 in Marisa Fieldhouse. As midterm grades are posted in mid-October, keep in mind that free Peer Tutoring and Writing Center appointments are available for students (they can schedule using WCOnline) 270 students attended the Waynesburg Experience & Service Fair on September 3. The goal of this event was to provide information about resources in an interactive way while giving students the opportunity to connect with staff and local service organizations. Interested in regular updates (and funny videos) from the Pathways Center? Follow us on Instagram at @wu_pathways
Division Updates The Office of Institutional Advancement The Alumni Office invites all faculty and staff to attend the exciting festivities at Waynesburg University's Homecoming Weekend, taking place October 2-3, 2026! Join us in this opportunity to connect with returning alumni and celebrate the University that we all care so deeply about. We encourage you to attend and be a part of the meaningful moments that make this Yellow Jacket experience so special. To see the full schedule of events or to register, please visit waynesburg.edu/homecoming2026!"
The Nursing Department Celebrating 40 Years of Nursing Excellence The Department of Nursing is excited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our first graduating class from the BSN program! As part of this milestone, we will welcome and recognize members of the Class of 1987, along with all nursing alumni, during Homecoming. We also look forward to honoring our inaugural BSN graduates with a special recognition at our annual Pinning Ceremony in Spring 2027.
LPN-to-BSN Program Expands with January Cohort Due to the continued high demand for our LPN-to-BSN Hybrid Fast Track Program, we are excited to add a January 2027 cohort. This additional cohort provides even more flexibility for working LPNs who are ready to advance their education and career. If you know an LPN who may be interested in earning their BSN, send them our way! We would love to welcome them to Waynesburg
Division Updates Peer Leaders Cohort Staff and Faculty, The Counseling Center is recruiting a new class of Peer Leaders for a Spring 2027 cohort. If you know a current Sophomore or Junior who would be a strong candidate, please share the attached document, or you can feel free to send their name to Ed Sutter at edward.sutter@waynesburg.edu Applications are open now, and interviews for participation will take place in early October. Here is a link to the application: https://waynesburguniversity.forms-db.com/view.php?id=1931403 Accepted applicants will: -Be invited to participate in a 1-Credit course in the Spring Semester -Work toward a nationally recognized Peer Educator Certificate -Advocate for student needs and student health -Develop skills to support their peers, campus, and community -Provide an important connection between student needs and campus supports
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 Please complete this mandatory training on Canvas by on10/1/2026.
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.
WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY TH 30 ANNUAL 5K RUN / WALK
Entry Fee: $25 - Community, Alumni $15 - Current Students 03 OCTOBER, 2026
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