LA ROCHE UNIVERSITY TO HOST PRESIDENTS DAY ADMISSION EVENT
Incoming freshmen and transfer students can explore La Roche University and earn a $1,000 visit grant by attending an upcoming admissions event this Presidents’ Day, Feb. 19. There will be several types of events, including a Presidents’ Day Visit that will run from 12:30-3 p.m. Students can join a group visit to tour campus, meet admissions counselors and learn about life at LRU. There will be a specialized criminal justice visit from 12:30-3 p.m, as well. Students will learn about the following majors: criminal justice & criminology, national security studies, and cybersecurity & forensics. Another specialized tour will be for design and film from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Students will explore the fields of film, photography, graphic design, or interior architecture and design. They’ll test their creative skills by participating in a hands-on design or film project and hear firsthand accounts from current La Roche students, faculty and professionals about opportunities in each field. Students must preregister by Feb. 12. Space is limited. Priority is given to high school juniors and seniors. For more information contact the Office of Freshman Admissions at admissions@laroche.edu or 412-536-1272. Transfer students should email transferadmissions@laroche.edu or call 412-536-1260.
SENECA VALLEY ROBOTICS TEAM COMPETE IN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Seneca Valley robotics teams were geared up for the challenges ahead as they competed in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Western Pennsylvania Grand Championship, at Aliquippa High School in December. Approximately 65 teams of students in grades 4-8 participated in the robotics competition. Seneca Valley’s FIRST LEGO Lords team from Haine Elementary earned the “Elementary Excellence Award,” by scoring as the top elementary school team. Each team competed in four rounds of the table robot challenge game, where the students designed, built, and programmed a robot to solve various challenges on a competition board. In addition, each team gave a presentation to a panel of judges, describing their robot, programming design, game play strategy and research project.
I MADE IT! MINE RETURNS TO THE BLOCK ON NORTHWAY
The annual Valentine’s Day event, I Made It! Mine, will be held at The Block Northway on Saturday, February 3rd from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shop 100 local artists, makers, and small batch food sellers for yourself or someone you love! A few vendors include Cherish Creamery, Una Biologicals, Little Pittsburgh Flower Shop and Shelly Cubarney Pottery.
FCAHS STUDENTS WIN AWARDS IN SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENTS
Six Fox Chapel Area High School students placed in the Dalmasse Sterner Steel City Invitational on December 15th and 16th. A total of 274 students representing 22 high schools from across Pennsylvania competed at the event. The team of senior Adhitya Thirumala and junior Moonyoung Hwang won first place in Policy Debate and earned a bid to the Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) State Championships. Additionally, the team of sophomores Joanna Li and Zachary Rubin were named semifinalists, meaning they were in the top four of Policy Debate Teams; sophomore Ulyana Kubini won fourth place in Persuasive Speaking; and junior Swati Mylarappa placed sixth in Impromptu Speaking.
WILLIAM WATT IN THE HIDDEN SHOW AT LIBERTY MAGIC
William Watt is a new generation of magician and mentalist with a unique blend of elegance, humor and quirky and bold charm. The Hidden Show is a brand new adaptation of a show born out of the pandemic- a conceptual, theatrical and (of course) virtual magic show set in the rich ambiance of a 1920’s speakeasy during the days of prohibition. Originally inspired by the decade we found ourselves in, this live iteration created exclusively for Liberty Magic, will play upon the intimate nature of Pittsburgh’s very own speakeasy magic theater to immerse its audience in a world of secrecy, rebellion and beguilement. William’s suave style fits the era perfectly and his magic will transfix and transport you in time.
THE CARNEGIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS TWO NEW PRODUCTIONS
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center will be presenting two new productions for children: Alice in Wonderland and the ballet, Madeline, at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center. After 45 years of bringing performances to the Carnegie area, the Carnegie Performing Arts Center, for the very first time, will showcase their performances at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center. During their absence from the Carnegie area, the Music Hall in Carnegie, where they are a resident company, will be totally renovated with a state of the art lighting system and construction of a new backstage. Alice in Wonderland will take place February 24 at 7 p.m. and the ballet, Madeline, will take place April 13 and 14. Madeline will have original choreography by Monica Ryan, director of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center for 22 years. Tickets for the performances range from $18-$24 and can be obtained by visiting he Carnegie Performing Arts Center website: www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com.
CUPID’S UNDIE RUN ON THE NORTH SHORE
Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities across the U.S. come together, whether it be in-person or virtually, to support those affected by NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off on February 17 with drinking and dancing at noon at McFadden’s on the North Shore, then partygoers jog it out around 2 p.m. with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party!