William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-11-01 / 11. szám
For Starters Spread the fraternal spirit with WPA Holiday Baskets In Brief Scholarship aids students majoring in the arts YPSILANTI, Ml — Students of Hungarian descent studying the visual or performing arts may qualify for up to $2,000 in scholarship grants being offered by the Hungarian Arts Club. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in the fine arts. The number of scholarships and the awarded amounts will vary depending on funding. In addition to completing the application form, students must submit two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student’s work, along with proof of their Hungarian ancestry. Applicants must also submit a portfolio of their work, demonstrating their talent and ability in their chosen field. Those awarded scholarships must attend the Club’s annual Fehér Rózsa Bál (White Rose Ball), to be held Feb. I, 2014, in Dearborn, Mich. Deadline for applications is Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013. For more information and an application form, please contact R. Richard Hayes, Chairman, Scholarship Committee, at 248-505-1171 or by email at Hungarianartsdub@gmail.com Want to 'go green' with your magazine? If you would prefer reading an electronic version of our magazine and wish to stop receiving a printed copv, please contact John E. Lovász at our Home Office. Let us know whether you would prefer to receive a PDF copy sent to your email each month or just read the latest issue online at ximnv.williantpenmssociation.org. To go green with vour William Penn Life, call John at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135, or send him an email at: jlovasz@xvilliampennassociation.org. Nationality Rooms PITTSBURGH - The Nationality Rooms of the University of Pittsburgh invite everyone to a Holiday Open House to be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The 27 rooms, each designed and furnished in the traditions of various European, Asian and African cultures, are located in the University's Cathedral of Learning in the Oakland section of the city. From Nov. 9 until Jan. 18, the rooms will be decorated in the holiday traditions of each nationality. During the open house, guides in ethnic dress will describe the history and meaning of each room's decor. The open house will also feature performances of holiday dances and customs every 15 minutes, as well as to host open house ethnic foods, craft demonstrations and an ethnic marketplace. The rooms are open weekdays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. They will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 to 26 and New Year's Day. From Dec. 27 to 31, guided tours will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On weekends, narrated taped tours are available without prior reservation. The last tours are dispatched each day at 2:30 p.m. Tour fees are $4 for adults and $2 for students ages 6 to 18. To learn more, visit the Nationality Rooms website at www.nationality rooms.pitt.edu, or call 412-624-6000. YOUR BRANCH can share the spirit of fraternalism by participating in WPA's annual Holiday Basket program. Just fill baskets with non-perishable foods and other items, and the Home Office will donate $40 per basket, up to three baskets per branch. Your branch can use these funds to buy a turkey, ham or additional items to fill up each basket. Branch volunteers then deliver them to families in need in their community. Many branches will start early and deliver baskets over the Thanksgiving holiday, while others will participate during the Christmas season. Some will prepare baskets during both holidays. Over the years, the WPA Holiday Basket program has made the holidays brighter for thousands of families across the country. With your help, we can spread the joy and the fraternal spirit to many more this year. Moreover, the spirit of the Holiday Basket program should not disappear after Dec. 25. We encourage all branches to collect food and nonperishable items for donation to their local food bank or other family service agencies throughout the year. Let your community know WPA truly cares. For more information on participating in the Holiday Basket program, call us at 1-800-848-7366. 2 0 November 2013 0 William Penn Life
