The Fall 2022 Common Hour brought thought-provoking and informational speakers to campus to cover the topic "Honorable Leadership". The theme continues into Spring 2023 with the Feburary speaker schedule covering the sub-topic "Access to Healthcare". Join us Mondays at noon starting February 13 for another compelling series of talks and presentations. You can watch videos from the fall series and get more information at https://www.wilson.edu/common-hour
Wesley R. Fugate, President of Wilson College; Gladys Leon, Board President of First Start Partnerships and Member of the Board of Directors, United Way of Franklin County; and Gretchen Natter, Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Gettysburg College’s Center for Public Service
The Media and the Refugee Crisis with Edward Webb, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies, Dickinson College
Danica Starks, Senior Policy Advisor on detail to the U.S. Helsinki Commission at the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
During January break a group of Wilson College students and faculty traveled to La Romana, Dominican Republic on a service learning trip.
The group provided health care to the people living in the sugar cane worker villages known as bateys.
The students formed a dedicated, enthusiastic, and smoothly functioning clinic team that provided health assessment and medications.
“Going to the Dominican Republic with Wilson College was a great opportunity. As a nursing student enrolled in the Spanish course, it allowed me to not only apply the skills I have gained in the nursing program, but also to practice communicating with people in a way that was comfortable for them. This trip gave me the experience to work with a community in much need of medical care and expand my knowledge of the world. I am excited for the future Wilson students that will get this opportunity to serve those in need.” - Abigail Buck ‘24, Nursing major
Over the course of five days they saw 375 patients, gave 288 children a dose of anti-parasite medicine, and interviewed 87 adults about blood pressure.
“Being able to go on a service learning trip, especially as a nursing major was amazing! I never thought I would have the opportunity during college to go abroad but the trip offered me a memory that will last a lifetime. Not only did I get hands-on nursing experience taking manual blood pressures but I also made many friendships and had such a fun week. If you have the opportunity to do a service learning trip do not hesitate because it will be so worth it.” - Jordan Yeager ‘23, Nursing major
It was a very busy week where the students learned about the health care and socioeconomic needs in a resource-poor country.
“While most students worked in the clinic I was out with kids in the bateys. I taught them English and Spanish using Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes and Simon Says-this was the kid's favorite. I even got the kids to teach me Creole. It was a great experience as a future English teacher.” - Mariah Kiefer ‘24, English major
They coped with language barriers, supply problems, and hygiene difficulties.
The students were also immersed in Spanish language practice with the patients and partners, revealing insights into another culture.
“The trip to the DR placed me in an environment where was I forced to communicate in Spanish in order to serve well, thus naturally developing my skills. The opportunity to get to know people by speaking their language and helping them to learn my own, significantly boosted my confidence and desire to continue practicing and furthering my knowledge of Spanish.” - Emma Lowman ‘24, Equine Studies major
"This trip was so enlightening for myself, the staff, and the students. Being able to set up a dental clinic, a medical clinic, a family planning clinic, and a pharmacy with limited space and resources was amazing. In addition, students were able to visit clients in the villages for blood pressure monitoring and also teach children English. The trip helped us all realize what we are truly capable of achieving in one week. I am beyond proud of what this group accomplished and the memories will forever be in my heart!" -Pamela Hollenbach, Coordinator of Wilson College Online Nursing Programs
To celebrate the end of the week the team spent a day at the beach relaxing and enjoying the Caribbean waters.
Downtown Chambersburg was a cool place to be the last weekend of January as visitors attended IceFest 2023. Wilson College had an impressive presence in the Courthouse Plaza with a giant, life-size ice sculpture.
Onlookers gathered to watch the Wilson College ice sculpture take shape.
It took several hours to complete.
The letters spelling out W _ LSON was missing the "I". Festival attendees were encouraged to stand in the place of the I, take photos, and post them to social media tagged with #WilsonBold and #IceFestPa. President Wes Fugate was the first to try it out.
Blaze was spotted at IceFest too.
Blaze, President Wes Fugate, and the Wilson field hockey team.
The Wilson College women's soccer team.
Students, staff, faculty, alums, and community members were all spotted posing with the Wilson ice sculpture.
Blaze makes friends with everyone.
The Wilson College field hockey team volunteered to work at the ice slide.
Can't resist a friendly race with the president!
It was a great event and we are already planning for next year!
Irina Agatii Paige Madison Albright Brady Lee Andre Chloe Elizabeth Antalek Hannah Anastasia Aument Brady C. Bakner Emily Teresa Barclay Taylor Noelle Barker Averi Joan Bassett Annmarie Batey Natalie Olivia Beckner Jenna C. Benke Hannah Rae Berrier Rachel M. Biesecker Connor Michael Bowers Emily Jean Brechbiel Madison Katherine Briggs Haiden Lynn Brookens Cailey Broseker Hailey Hannah Bucha Cassidy Renee Bumbaugh Reagan Faith Bush Sarah Elizabeth Bushey Sophia Gianna Callahan Elisabeth M. Camplese Samantha Brooke Cantrell Tiyas Chakraborty Hailey Nicole Chaney Victoria Joy Cooper Rachel M. Coulter Jonae Ashley Covington Kendle Grace Creager Geneva Luree Dardick Colin Lee Davidson Bryan Richard DeCarlo Cheyenne I. DeGraeve Hannah Alysabeth Deline Paige Katelyn Dill Kassandra Lynn Dotterer Anika Eigen-Zucchi Marissa Hope Eisenhauer Julia Leigh Elliott Taylor Leigh Emlet Olivia R. Ewing Teaghan Elise Ewing Anaida Fahradyan Morgan M. Faith Alexandra Christine Fishel Shannon L. Flaharty Justin Michael Fleig Raegan Helene Franz Delaney Madison Fulfer Claudia Abigail Fumagalli Marie Carmela Gallagher Mary J. Gantt Emily Jean Garner Olivia Barbara Gelbaugh Jarrett H. Gelsinger Efelomo Vanessa George Andrew Stephen Gervasi Anna Elizabeth Gibaud Anna C. Gibson Kelly Elizabeth Gibson Pheonix S. Gilbert Lainnie Sharon Glenn Erin C. Gohegan Lexie Saige Goshorn Shannon Renee Gouge Kaesey Greene Grace Virginia Gregory Elizabeth R. Grim Abigail Mae Gross Jasmine Marie Alexia Gruver Alecia Marie Hamilton Dino Hamzabegovic Shelby L. Harmon Mia Deanne Harris Jordan Faith Hastie Ella Kathryn Hawbecker Ramona Simone Hawkins Mary Elizabeth Heaton Haden M. Hoff Eleni Makella Houck Anna M. Householder Alexander Thomas Howlin Michael Wayne Jeffries Jaeseong Jeong Blake Giovanni Johnson Julia Melissa Johnson Min Gyo Jung Simone Alaire Karustis Casey Jo Kauffman Catarina M. Keifman Breaunna R. Kelso Everyn Connor Kenney Mariah Kiefer Krystal Lynn Kienast MacKenzie Rosemary Kling Alexis Marie Knowles Madison Renee Koontz Gracen Lorraine Kreider Sage N. Lague Rachel Marie Laidlaw Elizabeth Reynolds Landon Aura Kathryn Langley Maddyson Grace Lasalvia Kayleigh Nicole Layfield Michaela Caterina Lee Hailee Skye Little Shannon Blaine Little Aliya Corynne Lockman Kendi Delgado Long Emma G. Lowman Adrian Lugo Sarah Elizabeth Lyon Kobe Scott Macpherson Anas Mahdad Olivia S. Martin Sarah Nicole Mateer Nicholas Hunter Mattson Molli T. Mayberry Cy A. McCleaf Max C. McDowell Michael R. McGee Sierra Haven Mckimmy Carley Rae McNew Deahnirah Ranee Menedis Klarissa L. Miley Bailey A. Miller
Irina Agatii Paige Madison Albright Brady Lee Andre Chloe Elizabeth Antalek Hannah Anastasia Aument Brady C. Bakner Emily Teresa Barclay Taylor Noelle Barker Averi Joan Bassett Annmarie Batey Natalie Olivia Beckner Jenna C. Benke Hannah Rae Berrier Rachel M. Biesecker Connor Michael Bowers Emily Jean Brechbiel Madison Katherine Briggs Haiden Lynn Brookens Cailey Broseker Hailey Hannah Bucha Cassidy Renee Bumbaugh Reagan Faith Bush Sarah Elizabeth Bushey Sophia Gianna Callahan Elisabeth M. Camplese Samantha Brooke Cantrell Tiyas Chakraborty Hailey Nicole Chaney Victoria Joy Cooper Rachel M. Coulter Jonae Ashley Covington Kendle Grace Creager Geneva Luree Dardick Colin Lee Davidson Bryan Richard DeCarlo Cheyenne I. DeGraeve Hannah Alysabeth Deline Paige Katelyn Dill Kassandra Lynn Dotterer Anika Eigen-Zucchi Marissa Hope Eisenhauer Julia Leigh Elliott Taylor Leigh Emlet Olivia R. Ewing Teaghan Elise Ewing Anaida Fahradyan Morgan M. Faith Alexandra Christine Fishel Shannon L. Flaharty Justin Michael Fleig Raegan Helene Franz Delaney Madison Fulfer Claudia Abigail Fumagalli Marie Carmela Gallagher Mary J. Gantt Emily Jean Garner Olivia Barbara Gelbaugh Jarrett H. Gelsinger Efelomo Vanessa George Andrew Stephen Gervasi Anna Elizabeth Gibaud Anna C. Gibson Kelly Elizabeth Gibson Pheonix S. Gilbert Lainnie Sharon Glenn Erin C. Gohegan Lexie Saige Goshorn Shannon Renee Gouge Kaesey Greene Grace Virginia Gregory Elizabeth R. Grim Abigail Mae Gross Jasmine Marie Alexia Gruver Alecia Marie Hamilton Dino Hamzabegovic Shelby L. Harmon Mia Deanne Harris Jordan Faith Hastie Ella Kathryn Hawbecker Ramona Simone Hawkins Mary Elizabeth Heaton Haden M. Hoff Eleni Makella Houck Anna M. Householder Alexander Thomas Howlin Michael Wayne Jeffries Jaeseong Jeong Blake Giovanni Johnson Julia Melissa Johnson Min Gyo Jung Simone Alaire Karustis Casey Jo Kauffman Catarina M. Keifman Breaunna R. Kelso Everyn Connor Kenney Mariah Kiefer Krystal Lynn Kienast MacKenzie Rosemary Kling Alexis Marie Knowles Madison Renee Koontz Gracen Lorraine Kreider Sage N. Lague Rachel Marie Laidlaw Elizabeth Reynolds Landon Aura Kathryn Langley Maddyson Grace Lasalvia Kayleigh Nicole Layfield Michaela Caterina Lee Hailee Skye Little Shannon Blaine Little Aliya Corynne Lockman Kendi Delgado Long Emma G. Lowman Adrian Lugo Sarah Elizabeth Lyon Kobe Scott Macpherson Anas Mahdad Olivia S. Martin Sarah Nicole Mateer Nicholas Hunter Mattson Molli T. Mayberry Cy A. McCleaf Max C. McDowell Michael R. McGee Sierra Haven Mckimmy Carley Rae McNew Deahnirah Ranee Menedis Klarissa L. Miley Bailey A. Miller Julia Marie Mohler Skylar Morgan Molnar Jacqueline Suzanne Morrison Breauna Mae Myers Vincent Michael Natale Madeline Rachel Neway Marianne Ngo Bapa Ba Boumtje Ariel Kathleen Noel Kylea Daun O'Donnell Kaitlyn Jade O'Shea Isabelle Michele Passmore Blake E. Perry Tiana Nicole Pezzino Alexis M. Pflumm Rosa Marie Portilla Lexanda A. Ramirez-Teo Carolyn Alice Randolph Allyson C. Reese Kassie Sierra Reeves Taylor Jade Reikie Ryan Joseph Reinhardt Elizabeth Lan Yu Rentsch Paige Ashley Reynolds Elizabeth Marion Rhyne Kayla Richards Katie N. Riley Gary Magic Robertson Kristina Rose Robinson Rachel A. Rodriguez Kara Marie Rosander Abigail C. Rosenberry Emma Ann Roset Madison Ann Ross Erin Rebecca Roszkowiak Shelly Lynn Rotz Timothy Joshua Royal Emma Morgan Rubey Julie Ann Ruggiero Rose K. Runyan Nicole Sadlowski Eryka Nicole Sager Terrell Samuels Javier Sanchez Kathleen Adelle Sarra Jessica Marie Scheel Jayce A. Schwartzbeck Toni Marie Senn Halley Grace Shaffer Megan Grace Shank Allyson Lynne Shindler Nurali Shonavruzov Connor Matthew Shope Megan Nicole Simms Amanda P. Smida Jamie D. Smith Makenna Lynne Snodgrass Regina A. Snyder Bianca Joy Sommers Cassidy Alexis Sowers Rachel Elizabeth Staley Hailey Mckenna Steele Mazie G. Sterner Ashley Mae Stevens Lydia Jane Story Hennessy Jordan Strine Hayden Leena Sturgeon Chase Weber Supensky Adrianna Rose Swanson Alexandria Grace Swanson Alexis Nicole Swanson Ava M. Swartz Raina Catherine Sylvestre Peyton W. Taylor Alexus Nicole Testerman Megan O. Thompson Mandi Jo Tomlin Benjamin Alexander Tunnell Gretchen Alissa Turner Megan Rose VanScoyoc Jack McElroy Vener Elizabeth Claire Vuxta Ryder David Wallace Jakob Robert Wallauer Gillian G. Walters Emma R. Walton Julie Marie Warnick Janae Leigh Watkins Laci Mae Weinhold Alyssa Corin Wenger Melissa Kay West Noah Mark Wickenheiser Lea Rylee Wilhelm Amanda Marie Wilson Danielle Marie Wilson Morgan Patricia Wineburg Judith Arlene Wolf Jade A. Wolfe Hannah M. Woodward Jordan Nicole Yeager Liam R. Yeatman Emily Doris Young Monserrat Zavala Chelsea June Zimmann
The Foundry, at 100 South Main Street in downtown Chambersburg, will host an exhibition of artwork by our studio art and graphic design students. The show will open on February 3 and continue through March 5, 2023. The event is free and open to the public.
Wilson’s history as a community partner dates to the institution’s founding in 1869. And her commitment to rich and meaningful local partnerships continues and evolves as the community grows and changes. This exhibition is the seventh show in an ongoing collaboration between The Foundry and Wilson. As a grass-roots, artist-led organization, The Foundry has a vision and mission to encourage local art and artists by fostering local partnerships. Together, the College, our department of Arts and Letters, and the Foundry promote critical and creative thinking through artistic exploration and expression and provide venues for the exhibition of creative works of art that educate, inspire, and provide a framework for the cultural expression of local and regional artists.
The partnership provides opportunities for exhibition exchanges. Foundry artists exhibit their artwork at the College each fall, and Wilson students have the chance to exhibit at The Foundry each spring.
For additional information, contact Professor Philip Lindsey at 717-264-2783 or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu or Anne Finucane at The Foundry at 717-261-0706.
Wilson will host an exhibition of artwork by students from Hagerstown Community College (HCC) in the Bogigian Gallery from Feb. 1 through Mar. 3, 2023. An opening will be held in the gallery on Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The show features drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs by current visual arts students from HCC’s Department of Visual Arts. HCC and Wilson are partnering to provide opportunities for students seeking growth in their disciplines and an exhibition venue outside Hagerstown. The exhibition also provides a professional gallery experience for those students wishing to transfer to Wilson or other four-year institutions. Both colleges offer degrees in visual art, graphic design, and web design and collaborate to benefit students thinking about furthering their education and working toward a bachelor’s degree.
HCC and Wilson work with students to develop broad disciplinary skill sets, content knowledge, and critical and creative thinking skills to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the challenges of a complex world. The exhibition celebrates institutional collaboration, student scholarship, and artistic voice.
The Bogigian Gallery, on the second floor of Lortz Hall, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For additional information or an appointment, contact Professor of Fine Arts Philip Lindsey at 717-264-2783 or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Levi Baker is a Wilson College Teacher Certification Pathways completer who earned his teaching certification in PK-12 Health and Physical Education.
His college supervisor shared, "Levi takes an active interest in the well-being of each of his students. His students respond to his engaging approach with genuine interest. He is very well-organized, committed, and provides numerous opportunities for class participation. He ensures that his students experience success by challenging their abilities in order to encourage as much growth and development as possible. He understands the active nature of student learning and acquires information about levels of development for individual students. I have been impressed by his caring dedication to his students and the high-quality teaching skills he brings to his lessons."
Wilson College and Franklin County Career & Technology Center Veterinary Assisting Program have signed an articulation agreement. FCCTC Veterinary Assisting Program students who complete the program with certain criteria can roll hours of credit into the Veterinary Nursing program at Wilson College. This agreement will be a benefit to the students, employers, and the community in the region. Veterinary nurses play an important role in quality care of our animals. Their duties help veterinarians work efficiently and optimally. The care they provide animals and the communication with their owners increase the success of the animal practices they work for.
Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Franklin County Career & Technology Center provides education for both high school students and adults in Franklin County. The Veterinary Assisting Program is a three-semester preparatory program connecting classroom theory and laboratory experiences in areas including overall care in husbandry of companion animals, assisting with preparation and recovery for surgical procedures, proper nutrition, preventative medicine, basic grooming techniques, laboratory procedures, upkeep of medical records, and interpersonal relationships.
For more information on this articulation agreement, contact: Tammy Ege, Associate Professor of Veterinary Nursing at tege@wilson.edu
Wilson Instructor of Psychology, Alexandra Toms, knows firsthand how Wilson College is a special place for students. She shared, "People genuinely care about each other. I asked students recently what they love about Wilson, and a student said, 'Nobody wants to see you fail.' This is true in the way we care for our students but also for each other as faculty and staff." Read more about Alexandra at https://mag.wilson.edu/meet-wilson-alexandra-toms
The College launches show choir
If you’ve seen the Fox Network’s long-running show “Glee,” you’ll know that a show choir performs energetic live music, song, and dance routines before live audiences. With the launch of Wilson’s new show choir program, regional and local audiences will soon have a chance to see professional-grade performances like this in person. “The enthusiastic, energetic singing, high energy dance, and consummate performance skills featured in “Glee” are a good reflection of what show choir is all about,” said Dillon Beede, Wilson’s new director of choirs and chair of music. “It’s the combination of the art of entertainment, healthy vocal production, dancing, and showmanship. It’s meant to be a high-energy and fun spectacle, and that’s what show choir will bring to Wilson College.”
The first students are slated to enter the program in the fall of 2023 and will perform before live audiences that same semester while working up to performing a full-length show scheduled for the end of the academic year. “I am delighted Wilson has added a show choir to her performing arts offerings,” said Wesley R. Fugate. Ph.D., the College’s president. “Students will have the opportunity to develop their vocal, musical, and performance skills under Dillon Beede, a choral director who has performed with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic.”
Before Beede was performing with world-famous orchestras, his musical career began less auspiciously on his parents’ horse ranch in Nebraska. As an only child, he entertained himself by singing to the horses and goats. The livestock has not commented on his talent for this article. In high school, he discovered show choir and was the dance captain and section leader. During his undergraduate studies at Hastings College, Neb., he sang traditional choral masterworks. In graduate school, he learned a deeper appreciation for classical masterworks when singing with the Westminister Symphonic Choir, N.J. “I pull from these three threads – show choir, traditional choral ensemble, and symphonic choir,” Beede said, “and recombine for my own unique style and choral sound.” His goal for the Wilson College show choir is to “combine the elegant and profound with the brash and energetic.”
Wilson’s rich music tradition began in 1881 when we offered a Bachelor of Music degree. In the early twentieth century, this changed into the more familiar bachelor of arts degree with a major in music. Our choirs toured widely and hosted and performed with choirs and glee clubs from other colleges. In the late 80s, due to nationally low enrollment in music programs at liberal arts colleges, we sunset our music program. Thanks to an endowment funded by generous alums, Beede has been hired to revive, revitalize, expand, and grow the music program. The College also received a grant from the Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment to help establish a show choir.
“At Wilson, we pride ourselves on developing well-rounded students who excel academically, socially, and emotionally and have the broad skill set to be future leaders,” Fugate said. “The show choir continues Wilson’s long history of fostering artistic and musical talent.” Beede added that show choir develops skills that are transferable to other areas of life. “The far-reaching impact of an ensemble like this is that students develop the confidence and the ability to carry themselves with a certain amount of dignity and learn how to present themselves to others.”
Students interested in participating in the new show choir program can get more information from Beede at dillion.beede@wilson.edu
