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September 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.

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Upcoming Campus Events Music Convocation...................................September 1

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Waynesburg Experience and Service Fair.......Sept. 3

Labor Day, University Closed...........................Sept. 7 Jordan Raynor, Rosetta Kormuth DeVito Lecture Series ............................................September 9 Bonner Fall Retreat.......................September 11 & 12 Constitution Day......................................September 17 Accounting & Finance Consortium Interview Day....................................................................September 17 Admissions Information Session.................Sept. 19 Nursing Pinning Ceremony.............September 19 b.f. maiz Series..........................................September 23 Alpha Lambda Delta Induction Ceremony...Sept. 25

Dr. David Docusen to Present Crosby Humanities Lecture ................................Sept. 28 & 29

Division Updates Tuition Remission? Tuition Exchange? All eligible employees are reminded that, if they want to take advantage of the University's tuition remission benefits for the Fall Semester, they must complete the application which is found in the "Informational Documents " folder on the University's N Drive. If you are interested in our Tuition Exchange Program, there will be an informational seminar at a date to be determined in October. Questions? Please don't hesitate to call the office at 724-852-3208.

The Rosetta Kormuth DeVito Lecture Series Waynesburg University is pleased to welcome Jordan Raynor, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and leading voice in the faith and work movement, as the featured speaker for the Rosetta Kormuth DeVito Lecture Series on September 9. Through his bestselling books, including “Redeeming Your Time” and “The Sacredness of Secular Work”, as well as his speaking and leadership experience, Raynor has helped Christians around the world connect their faith with their daily work and calling. His message encourages believers to understand how their work matters for God's purposes and to pursue their vocations with excellence and intentionality. During his visit, Raynor will engage with faculty, staff, and students through a variety of campus activities, including a faculty and staff session, Convocation, and the evening DeVito Lecture Series presentation.

The Crosby Humanities Lecture Endowment Waynesburg University will welcome Dr. David Docusen on September 28 & 29 as part of the Crosby Humanities Lecture Endowment. Docusen is President of The Neighborliness Center and the International Ministry Network and the author of Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus. Cross Dividing Lines. Transform Your Community. Through his writing, speaking, and community development work, he encourages individuals and organizations to build bridges across differences and engage in meaningful community transformation. Drawing from his presentation, "The Spirit of Neighborliness," Docusen will challenge the campus community to consider how faith can inspire acts of service, engagement, and restoration within our neighborhoods and communities. In addition to speaking during Chapel and presenting the evening Crosby Humanities Lecture, Docusen will participate in a variety of campus engagement opportunities throughout the day, including discussions with students, faculty, and staff.

Division Updates The Pathways Center Upcoming Pathways Events (September): WU Experience and Service Fair, September 3 in Johnson Commons, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm PA CareerLink Greene County Career and Resource Fair, Sept. 15 at EQT Rec Center, 9am to 2pm Accounting and Finance Consortium Interview Day, September 17 (Virtual for Selected Students) Business and Communication Career Fair, September 24 in Stover (3rd Floor), 10 am to 1 pm As a reminder, a brief (7-minute) online MUM refresher training is available for review here. Peer tutoring begins on Monday, August 31. Faculty can recommend a class tutor here and refer students who need tutoring in MUM. Early referrals about grade concerns help us get students connected faster! The undergraduate Writing Center opens on Monday, August 31, for appointments Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm in Eberly B16. All tutors are trained for in-person and online synchronous appointments. The "WC Fall 2026" schedule on WCOnline will be available for appointment booking. If you would like a Writing Center tutor to come to your class to provide a 10-minute presentation introducing the Writing Center and to answer questions, please email the Undergraduate Writing Center Coordinator, Sarah Scott. A newly redesigned and expanded LibGuide is available with a variety of resources for faculty and students, including the Writing Center's current AI statement. The number one obstacle to getting students to use the Writing Center or the Knox Tutoring Center is getting the students to make an account on the WCOnline. Please encourage students to make accounts early and have them reach out to the Pathways Center with questions. The updated WU Advising Resource sheetis available on myConnect (Academics tab). Congratulations to Dr. Kari Hanlin, Graduate Writing Center Coordinator, who successfully defended her dissertation in July, completing a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies at Bowling Green State University. Her dissertation was titled "From Insularity to Solidarity: The Influence of Mutual Aid Involvement on Appalachian Identity Content." A Campus Work Study Fair was held in Benedum Dining Hall's Baily Glass Room on Wednesday, August 26 from noon to 1 pm. The Pathways Center's Career Development and Eberly Library staff are pleased to announce the incorporation of the Job and Career Accelerator tool in EBSCO (library database). This online tool will allow students to build and update resumes, receive feedback, take interest inventories, explore career interests, and more. Additional information will be provided soon!

Division Updates Continued Pathways Center Updates. . . . The library has been working on a website update this summer to improve accessibility and refresh the overall appearance. It is still a work in progress, and we welcome any feedback. A big shout out to Caitlin Nguyen, the invaluable student worker who helped with all the website cleanup and redesign, and to graphic designer Megan Morris, who designed the cool, new banner for our site: https:// waynesburg.libguides.com/eberly The ‘Faith and Learning’ tab on the library website has many resources geared toward faculty and staff, including book recommendations and discipline-specific resources. Thanks to Anthony Jarrell for collaborating with us this summer on this project. Staff updates: Katlin Denny (former Graduate Assistant) was hired as a full-time Academic and Career Support Specialist. Michaelena Hammond (RD of Burns Hall) was assigned to Pathways as an Academic Support Liaison for her secondary campus role. Marissa Stanko was hired as a part-time Library Assistant

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.

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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ArochaUSAMarine Conservation Titusville, FL January 2 - January 9 2027

February 28 - March 6 2027

February 27 - March 5 2027

May 5 - May 15, 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

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

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