In brief: Student news, open house house events and more in Penn Hills

Student news

• The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Westminster College: Kailey Costabile, business administration; Simone Jahn, business administration; and Douglas Salah, business administration. The dean’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who achieved a 3.6 or higher GPA in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

• Emanuel Parker was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at the College of the Holy Cross. Parker is majoring in philosophy. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

• Amber Cerra was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Youngstown State University. Cerra is a criminal justice major, Dean’s list recognition is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have earned at least a 3.4 GPA for not less than 12 semester hours of credit.

Open house events

Penn Hills School District is hosting open house events this summer for families to visit and tour its schools.

It is on Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the elementary school, 5 to 7 p.m. at Linton Middle School and 6 to 8 p.m. at the high school.

There will be registration tables available at the schools to sign up students for the 2021-22 school year.

Contact Stephanie Strauss at sstrau@phsd.k12.pa.us or call 412-793-7000, ext. 5206 for more information.

Summerfest

The sixth annual Summerfest will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7 at Friendship Park.

Join for a fun-filled community event featuring music, food trucks, a petting zoo and a free children’s activity area.

Zambelli Fireworks to follow at 9:20 p.m.

Summer Movie Series

The Penn Hills Summer Movie Series is set, with movies beginning at dusk. The event is free to attend each month.

Rolling Hills Church will provide free snacks. The movies to be shown are:

• Aug. 13: “Godzilla vs Kong” at Friendship Park

• Sept. 10: “Spongebob: Sponge on the Run” at Friendship Park.

Class of 1971 reunion

Penn Hills High School Class of 1971 is holding its 50-year reunion Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. at Fox Chapel Marina Baja Bar & Grill

The reunion will feature Hawaiian attire, and there will be a cash bar/menu. A $5-per-person cash donation will be taken at the door to cover reunion expenses.

If interested in attending, RSVP to pennhills71@yahoo.com.

Women’s Business Network

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups, and ongoing professional education, while expanding their circle of influence in the marketplace.

All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at a meeting for no cost. Some meetings are being held virtually. Please check with the local chapter representative for more information. To learn more, visit wbninc.com.

The Monroeville Chapter holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Jo Luncher at 412-372-3411.

The Allegheny Valley Chapter meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8 a.m. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Susan Kinger at 412-782-4848 or skinger607@dollarbank.com.

The All Virtual Chapter holds regular meetings via Zoom on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend at no cost. For more information, contact Jennifer Pasquale, at 412-908-1663.