From lectures to concert performances, art shows to football games, there's always a lot going on at W&J and much of it is open to the public as well as members of the College community. To check out what's going on around campus, click on the calendar below.
Collection for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan
Location:The Hub
Covenant Life Fellowship Church is collecting items for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan. Drop off toiletry items, magazines, nonperishable snacks and letters of encouragement in the collection bin in The Hub through Thursday, November 5. For more information, e-mail vbeck@washjeff.edu
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11/2/2009
Collection for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan
Location:The Hub
Covenant Life Fellowship Church is collecting items for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan. Drop off toiletry items, magazines, nonperishable snacks and letters of encouragement in the collection bin in The Hub through Thursday, November 5. For more information, e-mail vbeck@washjeff.edu
Career Services: Medical Sales Careers
Location:Yost Auditorium
Start:2:15 PM
End:3:15 PM
Jonathan Pons, '02, will talk about medical/pharmaceutical sales careers
This event is sponsered by Professor Kinder, The Business Club, and Career Services
Career Services: One in a million- Brand you, marketing yourself to employers
Location:Burnett 109
Start:6:00 PM
End:7:30 PM
The Business Club and Career Services will host Alumnus Mike Withrow, presenting One in a million- Brand you, marketing yourself to employers.
* Career aspirations
* Reconnaissance-know the company, their industry and their competition
* Skill sets and experience
* Connecting the two, how to differentiate you from the masses
* How to make the interviewer remember you at the end of the day
* Role playing and questions
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11/3/2009
Collection for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan
Location:The Hub
Covenant Life Fellowship Church is collecting items for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan. Drop off toiletry items, magazines, nonperishable snacks and letters of encouragement in the collection bin in The Hub through Thursday, November 5. For more information, e-mail vbeck@washjeff.edu
RUSH shopping shuttle
Location:Leaves Rossin Campus Center
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
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11/4/2009
Collection for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan
Location:The Hub
Covenant Life Fellowship Church is collecting items for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan. Drop off toiletry items, magazines, nonperishable snacks and letters of encouragement in the collection bin in The Hub through Thursday, November 5. For more information, e-mail vbeck@washjeff.edu
Western PA's Premier College Job and Internship Fair - WestPACS
Want an opportunity to meet with a large number of employers? As members of the WestPACS Consortium, W&J students and alumni can attend the Fair, held at the Monroeville Convention Centerin Monroeville, PA.
Spoken Word Artist
Location:Yost
Start:6:00 PM
End:9:00 PM
Words to Make the Darkness Visible
Location:Old Main
Start:7:00 PM
End:10:00 PM
Come join Franklin Literary Society and Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, for an evening of spooky poetry readings and gothic tales to greet the coming winter season in the foyer of Old Main. Refreshments to be served.
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
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11/5/2009
Collection for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan
Location:The Hub
Covenant Life Fellowship Church is collecting items for the 4th Infantry Division in Afghanistan. Drop off toiletry items, magazines, nonperishable snacks and letters of encouragement in the collection bin in The Hub through Thursday, November 5. For more information, e-mail vbeck@washjeff.edu
Faculty Colloquium: Dr. Michael Pettersen
Location:Media Room
Bring lunch and join us in the Media Room for "Super Fluids and Superficial Physics." All are welcome!
Presentation by Composer Oliver Caplan
Location:Olin 213
Mr. Caplan has written an original piece for the W&J Wind Ensemble. He will be discussing the process of music composition. This will be a great forum for any creative artist, or an arts appreciator. Hope to see you there.
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
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11/6/2009
Turbulent Times in the City: A Brief Introduction to Urban Pollutant Dispersion
Location:Thistle 22 at 11:45 AM
Dr. Cheryl Klipp of the Army Research Lab will give a guest lecture in EVS 150. The campus community is invited to attend.
FREE Bowling!
Location:Alpine Lanes
Start:1:00 PM
End:3:00 PM
With W&J ID.
Pittsburgh Pipeline
Location:Departs from Rossin Campus Circle
Start:6:30 PM
End:10:30 PM
6:30 pm, 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities
Please join us for the opening reception for artists Tracy Featherstone and Roscoe Wilson. Using familiar and ordinary household objects both, Featherstone and Wilson explore the notion of growth and consumerism.
The exhibition continues through December 6, 2009.
Open daily 12-7pm.
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
Monticello's Coffee House
Location:The Hub, Lower Level
Start:9:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
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11/7/2009
Pittsburgh Pipeline
Location:Departs from Rossin Campus Circle
Start:6:30 PM
End:10:30 PM
6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 pm
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities
Monte Carlo Night
Location:The Commons, Ski Lodge
Start:8:00 PM
End:10:00 PM
Come out and enjoy the casino-style entertainment, featuring an exciting array of authentic games such as Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold 'em, Let It Ride, and genuine casino slot machines. Prizes and refreshments!
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
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11/9/2009
Junior Pre-Health Essay Workshop
Location:Dieter-Porter, Room 106
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
All current juniors or seniors that are planning to apply to health professions schools in the near future are invited to attend an essay writing workshop led by Dr. Kay McEvoy. Dr. McEvoy will discuss the function and importance of personal statements in health professions school admissions and provide advice about writing (and proofreading!) personal statements.
Lecture: Mr. Richard Crosbie '65
Location:Yost Lecture Hall, The Howard J. Burnett Center
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:30 PM
Mr. Richard Crosbie ’65, Manufacturing Consultant for Crosbie Consulting, will present a lecture about the Greening of the Footwear Industry on Monday, November 9 at 7 pm in Yost Lecture Hall. Mr. Crosbie served as head chemist at Nike for twenty years, spending much of his time overseas. During his time at Nike, Crosbie worked diligently to improve the company’s quality assurance and environmental record in the manufacturing process. Today, he is one of very few experts in the chemistry of running shoes and a leader in “green” shoe manufacturing.
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
Students in need of transportation to and from the Pittsburgh airport during Thanksgiving break must fill out the Shuttle Service Form.
The deadline for sign up is today.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
Ext. 5139.
Career Services: Government "Hot Jobs Panel"
Location:Yost Auditorium
Start:6:00 PM
End:7:30 PM
Hear from W&J alumnus & trustee, Guy DuBois ' 70 about his work with the CIA. Attorney John Friedmann '02 will be speaking about his legal career including working as a District Attorney. Current senior Dan Mason will talk about his embassy internship with the Department of State.
RUSH shopping shuttle
Location:Leaves Rossin Campus Center
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
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11/11/2009
Sign-ups for SAB's Sunday Skating
Location:The Hub
Stop by The Hub to sign up for SAB's free trip to PPG Place Ice Skating Rink. Vans will leave the campus circle at noon on Sunday, November 22. Limited spots available.
You're invited to W&J's Newman Center for a Rock Band tournament! Enjoy free food and win prizes, including gift cards and t-shirts. Sign-up at the Hub or G&Ts. Sponsored by the Newman Club.
Diversity In Reflection (Meditation Practices)
Location:The Hub, Alley
Start:6:00 PM
End:9:00 PM
Athletics: Women's Swimming & Diving at Chatham
Location:Chatham University
Start:7:00 PM
End:9:30 PM
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
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11/12/2009
President's Open Office Hours
Location:President's Office
Staff - 1pm to 2pm
Sign-ups for SAB's Sunday Skating
Location:The Hub
Stop by The Hub to sign up for SAB's free trip to PPG Place Ice Skating Rink. Vans will leave the campus circle at noon on Sunday, November 22. Limited spots available.
Living in a Global World: Understanding Yourself and Others
Join Dean Teanca Shepherd and the Office of Student Transitions for an interactive workshop that will address what it means to be a member of a “Global World,” explore different definitions and understandings of “diversity,” and why it’s important to talk about it in the first place.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Media Room (Open to all students)
***There will also be a follow-up session directly following the workshop. The Office of Diversity Programs and Multicultural Affairs will be presenting a Tai Chi demonstration as a part of their “Diversity in Reflection” series. The demonstration will take place from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in The Alley in The HUB.
RUSH shopping shuttle
Location:Leaves Rossin Campus Circle
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
Diversity in Reflection (Meditation Practices)
Location:The Alley
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
Come and discuss the Student Bill of Rights with the Student Affairs Committee!
Location:Fireplace Lounge, The HUB - 7 pm
Come share your ideas in an open forum with the Student Affairs Committee, so that your voice can be heard. We want to know what rights you think you should have as a student on campus. Hope to see you all there! If you have any questions please email Catherine Rowley at rowleycr@washjeff.edu. Refreshments will be provided.
Economics Alumni Panel Discussion
Location:Yost Auditorium (Burnett 114)
Start:7:30 PM
End:8:30 PM
Come hear what two members of our alumni, Angela Henderson (’08) and Brent Kennedy (’08), are doing and how they got there. They will talk about the path they took after graduating from W&J, with a focus on some of the things they learned here that are proving useful and important in the real world. This is a great networking opportunity for students and also will show some ways that alumni are utilizing their degrees.
“Light” – The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Location:The Byham Theater
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Friday, Nov. 13 @ 8pm, The Byham Theater
Sign-up in The Hub to reserve your ticket. Cost is $5.00, includes transportation.
Limited tickets, so please sign-up soon.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Involvement and Leadership.
For additional information, visit: http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=17442
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11/13/2009
Department Chair Meeting
Location:Media Room at 3:30 PM
Sign-ups for SAB's Sunday Skating
Location:The Hub
Stop by The Hub to sign up for SAB's free trip to PPG Place Ice Skating Rink. Vans will leave the campus circle at noon on Sunday, November 22. Limited spots available.
6:30 pm, 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities
Monticello's Coffee House - Chinese Food Night
Location:Lower Level, The Hub
Start:9:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Enjoy your favorite Monticello's treats, plus egg rolls, General Tso's chicken, and more!
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11/14/2009
Sign-ups for SAB's Sunday Skating
Location:The Hub
Stop by The Hub to sign up for SAB's free trip to PPG Place Ice Skating Rink. Vans will leave the campus circle at noon on Sunday, November 22. Limited spots available.
An opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about Washington & Jefferson College.
This is a time when we open the doors to our campus and encourage prospectives to come visit and learn about the exciting academic and extracurricular opportunities available at W&J.
At Showcase, The Office of Admission hosts high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors and their families. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends with lunch and tours of campus.
6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 pm
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities
Dana Alexandra, live performance
Location:Monticello's Coffee House
Start:9:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Dana has appeared nationwide on Fox Television's Fearless Music Television and has lent her voice to nationally broadcasted commercials.
Performance begins at 10 pm.
Stop by The Hub to sign up for SAB's free trip to PPG Place Ice Skating Rink. Vans will leave the campus circle at noon on Sunday, November 22. Limited spots available.
Stop by The Hub to sign up for SAB's free trip to PPG Place Ice Skating Rink. Vans will leave the campus circle at noon on Sunday, November 22. Limited spots available.
Meal Donation Sign-Ups
Location:The Commons and G&T's
Sign up to give up one of your meals on Friday, November 20. For every meal you skip, Parkhurst will donate $2.30 worth of food to the Greater Washington County Food Bank. Sign-up tables will be located at The Commons. Sponsored by GIVE and Alpha Phi Omega. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.
Voter Registration Drive at Washington City Mission – Student volunteers will be running voter registration drives at the Washington City Mission from 10:30 – 12:00 and from 3:30 – 5:00. For more information contact vbeck@washjeff.edu
Athletics: Women's Basketball vs. Case Western
Location:Henry Memorial Center
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
Junior Pre-Health Interview Workshop
Location:Dieter-Porter, Room 200
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
All current juniors or seniors that are planning to apply to health professions schools in the near future are invited to attend an interview workshop led by Dr. Stan Myers. Dr. Myers will discuss the function of interviews, the importance of and instructions for doing mock interviews, and provide advice about preparing for interviews. Dr. Myers will also provide the paperwork needed to schedule a mock interview with the Committee on Health Professions during January or February.
Athletics: Men's Basketball vs. Penn State-Altoona
Sign up to give up one of your meals on Friday, November 20. For every meal you skip, Parkhurst will donate $2.30 worth of food to the Greater Washington County Food Bank. Sign-up tables will be located at The Commons. Sponsored by GIVE and Alpha Phi Omega. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.
Join us for a screening of this award-winning documentary about the challenges faced by homeless women. Discussion to follow. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.
Movie Screening - It Was A Wonderful Life
Location:Tech Center 118
Start:7:00 PM
End:8:30 PM
Join us to watch the documentary It Was A Wonderful life followed by a discussion. This event is a part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week sponsored by the Office of Volunteer Programs.
Please join us for the 8th Annual Pittsburgh Federal Career Day with over 80 federal, state and local government agencies represented. Features include a networking breakfast, job fair, keynote speaker, breakout workshops on the job-search process and information sessions by select federal, state and city agencies.
The event will be held at Carnegie Mellon University, University Center, 1st Floor Weigand Gymnasium.
Career Services will be taking a van on a first come first serve basis.
Hunger Banquet
Location:Media Room
Start:5:30 PM
End:6:30 PM
International Justice Mission is sponsoring this interactive experience that demonstrates the unequal distribution of food throughout the world. To reserve your spot, contact Amanda Soraiz at soraizah@washjeff.edu. Donations will benefit the International Justice Mission. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.
"A Quantum Leap into Dutch Culture: W&J's Science Abroad Program with Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands"
25th Quarter
Location:George & Tom's
Start:9:00 AM
End:5:00 PM
Donate your spare change to create life change during the 25th Quarter monthly fundraiser. Delta Gamma will be collecting money for the Interfaith Hospitality Network at a table at George & Tom’s. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.
Freshmen and Independent women are encouraged to attend this event to meet the sorority women of W&J. Canned goods will be collected at the door for the Greater Washington County Food Bank. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Ballroom. Part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2009.
Matinee performance Saturday November 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Laser Tag
Location:Ballroom
Start:8:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
Sponsored by Student Activities Board.
Monticello's Coffee House
Location:The Hub, Lower Level
Start:9:00 PM
End:11:55 PM
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11/22/2009
Steerler Sunday in The Hub
Location:Fireplace Lounge
Start:1:00 PM
End:4:00 PM
FREE refreshments!
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11/23/2009
Pre-Health Portfolio Workshop/Chat
Location:Living Room outside of Career Services
Start:7:00 PM
End:7:45 PM
The Pre-Health Portfolio Workshop/Chat is scheduled for Monday, November 23rd, 7-745 p.m., in the "Living Room" area outside of the Career Services Office (near the mailroom). Roberta Cross, from the Career Services Office, along with three senior pre-health students that have applied to health professions schools this year will bring along examples of their portfolios and will answer questions and provide advice about putting together a high quality portfolio. We held this more "informal" meeting last year, and we've heard from students that it was very successful. Although this meeting is intended primarily for juniors and seniors applying to schools this coming summer (and thus are in the process of putting together their portfolio), any pre-health student is welcome to come and listen in to the conversation about creating a portfolio.
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11/24/2009
Athletics: Women's Basketball at Allegheny
Location:Allegheny College
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
Athletics: Men's Basketball at Kenyon
Location:Kenyon College
Start:7:30 PM
End:9:30 PM
11/25/2009
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11/26/2009
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11/27/2009
FREE Bowling!
Location:Alpine Lanes
Start:1:00 PM
End:3:00 PM
With W&J ID.
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11/28/2009
Athletics: Men's Basketball at DePauw (DePauw Tournament)
Location:DePauw University
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM
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11/29/2009
Athletics: Men's Basketball at DePauw Tournament (TBA)