2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog - Westminster College

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THE COLLEGE
to learning about the world, its numerous cultures, social and political systems, and fostering
understanding and active cooperation among people of all backgrounds. MUN takes upon itself
the responsibility for preparing its members to be leaders of the greater global community, whether
at the local or international level.
Newman Club/CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRIES is the campus community of Catholic
Christian students dedicated to promoting Catholic identity and fellowship. Newman Club is
open to all students.
PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (PANHEL) is a national organization with a chapter at Westminster
that was created to facilitate a spirit of communication and cooperation between sororities.
Membership in one of the campus sororities is required.
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (PCMEA) was
designed to promote statewide communication among music educators. Prerequisites for
membership include national dues and invitation by chartered members of the group.
PHILOSOPHY CLUB seeks to promote philosophic dialogue among students at the College
through weekly meetings (open to the entire campus community) and through attending philosophy
conferences. Opportunities will be provided for students who are taking a basic philosophy
class or students who major in philosophy to discuss topics addressed in class in an outside-theclassroom
setting.
The PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY was organized to provide support for students interested in dentistry.
Members are encouraged in academic achievement and urged to participate in activities relating
to dental medicine both on and off campus.
PRE-VETERINARY SOCIETY, founded in 2007, seeks to encourage student interests in achieving
goals and advancing studies in the field of veterinary medicine.
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB, formed in 2005, encourages participation in and contribution to
psychology-related activities by building a network of peer support.
PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSSA) is comprised of
undergraduate and/or graduate students interested in public relations. Bi-weekly meetings, guest
speakers, and special events allow students to further their knowledge of PR and gain valuable
experience in the field. Only those students enrolled at Westminster College of Pennsylvania shall
be eligible for membership in this chapter.
ROTARACT CLUB is an international service club that is open to the entire student body. It is a
club that focuses on community service and gives students a chance to get involved and make a
difference. Planned events and projects include Lawrence County Elementary School Clothing
Drive, Zoo Day with the children of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of New Castle, and various other
projects in cooperation with Rotaract’s parent group, New Wilmington Rotary Club. Rotaract is a
committed organization that meets every week to discuss new ways to improve our communities
while improving ourselves.
SCRAWL–See Student Publications, p. 19.
SEEKERS COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP meets weekly with the purpose of growing in faith by
building relationships through speakers, group discussions, worship and events. A core group of
8-16 students, selected through application and interview process, facilitates small groups, then
plans and leads each meeting.
SHOW CHOIR promotes musicianship and provides opportunities for students to enhance their
singing and dancing skills. Membership is open to all Westminster students through an audition
process that includes sight singing and dance selection.
The SIERRA STUDENT COALITION is an organization comprised of members of the
Westminster community with the objective of collectively working to cultivate positive interaction
between the College and the natural world. The group works to achieve this objective through
efforts to increase environmental literacy throughout the campus, community and curriculum;
through efforts to encourage appreciation of the environment through direct interaction between
the SSC and the natural world; and through efforts to alleviate the impact of the campus and