TEN10THINGS TITAN things making us pretty Titan proud right now ALL THE SPORTS
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Warm Westminster Welcome
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Move-in Day was hot. It was humid. And for most people, it was sweaty. But our dedicated and energetic orientation leaders never seemed bothered as they helped new arrivals haul belongings into residence halls. Hats off to all the Titan helpers—from orientation leaders to football players to Student Affairs crews—who lent a hand on day one, offered warm welcomes to the new first-years and truly demonstrated what the “We” in Westminster is all about.
Parental Guidance
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A Titan shout-out to Celebrity Series Director Connie McGinnis. When COVID-19 forced the curtains to close on in-person live performing arts events, Connie didn’t remain idle. Instead she took on the role of director of parent engagement, serving as the College liaison to Westminster parents. Connie has been keeping parents informed about all things Titan on the Westminster Parents Facebook page. And as a parent of a first-year student, she’s been able to relate with other parents and offer invaluable insight and guidance.
Raise the curtains!
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Speaking of Celebrity Series, we are Titan proud to announce the return of our live performing arts series after a long hiatus! The Midtown Men will kick off the holiday season on Dec. 4—and we hope to see you there! For upcoming performances, check out www.westminster.edu/celebrity. 16 w w w.w e s t m i n s t e r. e d u
The Westminster Magazine went to press before the end of all the athletic competitions last spring, but it’s not too late to acknowledge our tireless Sports Information Director Nathan LaRiccia. Nathan masterfully navigated his way covering nearly all the sports last spring, after the Presidents’ Athletic Conference voted to postpone highand medium-contact fall sports— football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country—until spring 2021. A normal sports season keeps Nathan busy, so we were impressed with his ability and professionalism reporting on combined seasons. We’re still not sure when he slept, though.
Music maker
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Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Perttu, music, on the world premiere of his original composition, Phoenix, by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra in Cocoa, Fla., in August, followed by the world premiere of his viola concerto “Merlin” with Brett Deubner on viola and the Perrysburg (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra in October. This is music to our ears!
