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Originally named the Bullock School for Boys began in what year to prepare young men for “entry to college?”
What is 1821
100
Graduates of which school of Widener University commissioned more graduates as officers in the US Army than any other college or university in the United States in two of the last five years.
What is the School of Nursing
100
The building that houses an extensive collection of print, periodical, audiovisual and multimedia materials and on-line services, including our sexuality archives.
What is Wolfgram Memorial Library.
100
The official mascot was recently changed to the Widener Pride. The names of the male and female mascots are:
Who are Chester and Melrose.
100
This member of the university was Awarded the 2011 Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District II and a Member of the faculty of the Management Development Program and the Management in Leadership Education Program at Harvard University.
Who is Dr. James T. Harris III, university president
200
In 1846, the name changed to this when Samuel Alsop became the headmaster.
What is the Alsop School for Boys
200
Which School offers a quality Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis on field experience and hospitality leadership.
What is The School of Hospitality Management.
200
This area is home to the university’s collection of 18th, 19th,and 20th century American and European paintings as well as African and Oceanic pottery.
What is Widener Art Gallery located in the University Center.
200
Members of this department can be seen on almost every corner of the campus in all types of weather and manage to always have a smile on their face.
What is Campus Safety
200
Working under the direction of this faculty member, Students in an Environmental Science course worked in Costa Rica to produce an organic coffee brand, WU Brew, which can be purchased in select stores or online.
Who is Dr Steven Madigosky.
300
In 1858, Theodore Hyatt introduced which discipline to “develop the muscles, expand the chest, and impart an erect gentlemanly carriage …” when, according to legend, he found his pupils performing drills with broomsticks in the gym?
What is a military discipline.
300
The mission of this school is with many connections to the region’s leading schools, agencies, clinics, hospitals and other health, education, and social service providers, graduates are given the opportunity to develop a rewarding career, help your community, and add to your existing personal and professional accomplishments.
What is the School of Human Services Professions.
300
Located here? The PMC Museum, in partnership with the Widener University Archives, brings to life the history of the Pennsylvania Military College and honors the military and civilian achievements of its distinguished alumni.
What is Alumni Auditorium
300
Located here, We give you a bunch of alternatives, such as group fitness classes ranging from Zumba to spinning, a variety of competitive club sports and intramural programs.
What is the Wellness Center
300
This long time faculty member assumed the interim Dean position for the College of Arts and Sciences for the 2013-2014 academic year?
Who is Dr. Harry Augensen.
400
In 1892, now under the direction of General Charles Hyatt, the son of Theodore Hyatt, the Academy applied for and received collegiate status, becoming what? An all-male cadet college, modeled after the legendary U.S. Army Military Academy at West Point
What is the Pennsylvania Military College (PMC).
400
Students from this school benefit from a unique academic experience and a hands-on approach to experiential learning with real-world projects in psychology, creative writing and environmental science?
What is the College of Arts and Sciences.
400
Located in the new wing of this building, The Widener University Observatory has 12- and 16-inch computerized reflecting telescopes available for use by students and for public star-gazing programs.
What is Kirkbride Hall.
400
Widener University honored the top faculty in the areas of teaching innovation, research, and civic engagement at its annual Faculty Awards Banquet. Which 2 faculty members garnered top honors at the event coordinated by the Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Who are Dr. Jill Black, assistant professor of physical therapy; and Dr. Scott Van Bramer, professor of chemistry,
400
This member of the executive team serves as the chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Widener Partnership Charter School. He has frequently been a member of accreditation site visit teams for the Middle States Commission of Higher Education and for the Commission of Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education, and he has served as a member of the Commission on Learning, Instruction, and Technologies of the University Continuing Education Association.
Who is Stephen C. Wilhite, DPhil Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
500
By 1972, the PMC Corps of Cadets (about 277 members at the time) was disbanded, and PMC Colleges became known as what? Named after the prominent family of Philadelphia.
What is Widener College.
500
Google. Facebook. The iPad. Android Apps. These ubiquitous products and services are only a few examples of how the world’s media landscape has transformed in less than a decade. This major is the only one of its kind in the northeast to prepare leaders of tomorrow.
What is Widener’s digital media informatics.
500
In 2006, this building with a dual purpose as a student residence hall and the Wellness Center were added to the main campus facilities in Chester.
What is Metropolitan Hall.
500
What annual tradition was split into 2 separate event this academic year?
What is Commencement
500
This faculty member currently serves as the Dean of the School of Business Administration.
Who is Savas Özatalay
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