Faculty News

Faculty member is keynote speaker at annual convention

Fr. Thomas Hart, O.S.B., chair of the Religious Studies Department, was the keynote speaker on April 4 at the annual convention for the Harrisburg Diocese Council of Catholic Women, which was devoted to the Catholic Church's "Year of the Eucharist." ( Read More )

People/Features

English major attends Association of Writers and Writing Programs Annual Conference

Sarah Keehnle, a junior English major, recently attended the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Annual Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.  After attending the AWP Conference in Chicago last year, Ms. Keehnle knew that it was an experience she wanted to have again.  Thanks to the A.J. Palumbo Student Research Grant, Ms. Keehnle was able to spend March 30 – April 3 in Vancouver at this year’s conference.  For three days, Ms. Keehnle attended seminars on topics such as writing revisions, legal issues in the publishing world, and using truth in the genre of fiction.  Additionally, Ms. Keehnle had the opportunity to interview five successful creative writers.  These five writers provided Ms. Keehnle with a wealth of information regarding technique, motivation and advice for aspiring writers.  The material Ms. Keehnle obtained from her interviews will be compiled into an article that she will submit to Saint Vincent College’s student newspaper, The Review, as well as various literary magazines and journals for publication.  ( Read More )

Two seniors honored by Opportunity/Act 101 program

The Opportunity SVC / Act 101 office honored two Saint Vincent College seniors, Brandi Cheatom and Katherine Couknas, as Outstanding Act 101 students of the year.  The two students were recognized at a Region G Act 101 Awards Luncheon held at the Westmoreland County Community College on Saturday, April 12. Nancy Rottler, Act 101/Opportunity director, and Peggy Smith, tutorial coordinator, were in attendance to honor the recipients. Shown left to right in the photo are Ms. Rottler, Ms. Cheatom, Ms. Couknas and Ms. Smith. ( Read More )

Senior attends Association of Writers and Writing Programs Annual Conference

Senior English major Lisa Snyder recently attended the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Annual Conference.  This year’s conference was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, and without the A.J. Palumbo student research grant Ms. Snyder would not have been able to attend.  While there Ms. Snyder had the opportunity to interact with other students, writers and professors as well as attend seminars.  She had the opportunity to interview several writers and professors about their individual writing processes, what inspired them to become writers, and the steps that led them to where they are in their careers today.  Ms. Snyder will use the information provided in the interview to write an article to be submitted for publication.  This article is intended for those who enjoy creative writing and may desire to pursue a higher degree within the field. ( Read More )

Students attend annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association

The annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association was held Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.  Justine Lohr and Sarah Johnston attended the  “Self-Assessment of Readiness for Grad School” talk hosted by Psi Chi. In this workshop, students were given interactive materials and were shown how to assess their own readiness to attend graduate school and how to evaluate their GPAs, undergraduate course work and other important criteria.  Tara Nolan, Maria Pacella, Sarah Johnston and Justine Lohr attended the “Applying to Grad School” talk hosted by Psi Chi on Saturday. During this workshop, students were provided with several different handouts about graduate programs in clinical and counseling psychology and general graduate school admission information. The purpose of the workshop was to help prepare students for grad school by providing valuable information about the necessary requirements for the application process. Camal Robinson attended several presentations.  The following seniors presented their senior research: Megan Roble, “The Effects of Music Tempo on Exercise Intensity;” Autumn Toplak, “The Perceived Father-Daughter Bond in Relation to the Daughter’s Body Image;” Correne Clark, “Hardiness and Religiousness as predictors for Anxiety;”   Margaret Poole, “Bullying Among At-Risk Youth: The Relationship Between Victimization and Self-Esteem;” and Jessica Twaddle, “Spirituality and Self-Actualization.” Faculty attending the conference included Dr. Mark Rivardo and Dr. Christopher Oldenburg. Also attending the conference was student Crystal Crouse. Shown in the photo are several of the students who attended the conference including, top row, left to right, Maria Pacella, Tara Nolan, and bottom row, Correne Clark, Margaret Poole and Megan Roble. ( Read More )

Special Announcements

Saint Vincent receives Award of Commendation

Saint Vincent College has been selected to receive an Award of Commendation from the National Safety Council. The award is in recognition of the fire safety project conducted with the Christ, The Divine School, senior citizens, and the Latrobe and Saint Vincent volunteer firemen last year. The award was given "in recognition of work promoting safety and health and contributing to the advancement of issues that affect our nation's youth." The fire safety project was underwritten by a State Farm Insurance Grant written by Dr. Doreen Blandino, chair of the Modern and Classical Languages Department, and Career Services. ( Read More )

Invitation extended to IUP Teacher Recruitment Fair

Saint Vincent College students and alumni are invited to participate in the IUP Teacher Recruitment Fair, slated for Thursday, April 21. The event will be held at the Memorial Field House on the IUP campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no pre-registration required and admission is free. Participants are asked to bring plenty of resumes and dress appropriately for interviewing. ( Read More )

Library announces hours for exam and commencement week

On Friday April 29, Library hours will be 8:30 a.m.-6:45 p.m.; Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; Sunday, May 1, 12 noon -11:45 p.m.; Monday, May 2, Tuesday, May 3, andWednesday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m.; Thursday, May 5, 8:30 a.m.-10:45 p.m.; Friday, May 6, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.; and Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. The Library will be closed Sunday, May 8. ( Read More )

Pittsburgh Technology Council hosts Career Fair on April 20

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is sponsoring a Hire UP! job fair on Wednesday, April 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Riverwatch, Strip District, for candidates with work experience. This is a casual event with one-on-one, three-minute speed interviews. The event will conclude with an open session for networking. There is no cost; however, registration and a resume are required for admittance. Students can register online at http://careers.pghtech.org/hireup.cfm or call Career Services at 724-537-4570 for information. ( Read More )

Family fun planned for Westmoreland Earth Day April 23 at Saint Vincent

The fourth annual Westmoreland Earth Day, featuring over 70 local environmental organizations from throughout the region, will be held on Saturday, April 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at Saint Vincent College. This year’s event includes educational activities, thrilling live shows and informative displays and booths for all ages and interests.  The event is free to all and is proudly sponsored by Dominion and the Western Pennsylvania Watershed Program, along with other state, county and local environmental groups. ( Read More )