Pine, Richland area student news for the week of July 12, 2022
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Emma Skundrich of Wexford was among 23 students who participated in Baldwin Wallace University’s faculty-led study abroad program in Iceland during the spring 2022 semester. Skundrich, a graduate of Pine-Richland High School, completed a geology seminar and a course titled “Discovering Iceland” before going on the two-week experience led by Dr. Carrie Davis Todd, associate professor and environmental science program coordinator, and Dr. Jill Stephens Fleisher, professor of sociology and associate dean of the BW School of Social Sciences. The program allowed students to explore Iceland through an examination of its people and natural history. Special attention was given to Iceland’s unique geological setting and commitment to sustainability. Students gained first-hand knowledge of these topics through day trips to various sites of geologic, environmental and cultural significance, including Gullfoss Waterfall.
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication showcased a record 70 films at the 25th Hofstra University Student Film Festival. The annual year-end event, which spanned three days, included 26 thesis films as well as documentary, experimental, intermediate and advanced films. More than 20 students, including Andrew Fernie of Wexford, were recognized for creating exceptional films in categories such as screenwriting, editing, sound and production design, and cinematography.
Jacob Zabela of Gibsonia graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor of science degree in cinema and photography.
Brendan Moyer of Gibsonia earned a bachelor of science in business administration from The Citadel. The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2022 made history as one of The Citadel’s largest incoming classes when they arrived on campus four years ago. Now, after two years of modified graduation celebrations, Moyer is one of more than 600 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets who accepted their degrees during the college’s traditional commencement ceremony held on May 7 in the McAlister Field House.