and budgets, with an emphasis on fun, in celebration of over 200 years
of historic ties between Pittsburgh and Great Britain.
Whether you are a Beatles and Stones fan, or your taste is more
choral or brass band, there will be great British music throughout
the week. The Pittsburgh Tea Association will be observing the fine
art of English tea at numerous tearooms, for those longing for some
real scones with Devonshire cream. Restaurants and bars will also be
featuring British brews and English dishes. The British Film Festival
will feature critically acclaimed works and celebrated stars of the big
screen from across the pond.
Britsburgh’s partners, including the Carnegie Museum of Art,
Hartwood Acres, Duquesne University, The Frick Art and Historical
Center, and the Arcade Comedy Theater, will all have exciting events
planned with a touch of the British Isles in mind. So come out and
celebrate the best of what’s British!
For more information, visit Britsburgh.com for emerging details.
Sponsorship opportunities exist at several different levels for
businesses and nonprofit entities. To plan a Britsburgh event in your
community, become a Britsburgh partner — just email your interest
to [email protected].
SETON LASALLE STUDENT ACCEPTED
TO BOTH NAVAL ACADEMY AND
WEST POINT
Seton LaSalle’s Joe Farnan
has the rare opportunity to
choose between the Naval
Academy and West Point
after procuring letters of
assurance from both schools,
a feat that has taken years of
hard work.
“I’ve always wanted to be
in the military,” he says. “It’s a
very noble job and requires a
lot of sacrifice.”
Farnan credits his brother,
Michael, also a Seton LaSalle
alumnus and an officer in the
Marine Corps, for inspiring him to join the military.
“By being an officer in the Marines, he showed me that I could do it
too,” Farnan said.
However, achieving his goal was not easy. The process for applying
to the service academies is much different than the traditional
college route. Taking almost a full year to complete the application,
candidates must apply to the service academy of their choice then
separately apply to members of Congress for the nomination.
Farnan received nominations from both Senator Pat Toomey and
Representative Tim Murphy. Murphy even made an appearance at the
school for an assembly.
“It was a very humbling experience; I was expecting some
recognition but not that,” Farnan said. “I was surprised, and everyone
seemed really happy for me.”
In the end, Farnan chose the Naval Academy, where he will study
nuclear engineering. After graduation, he plans to stay in the Navy
going forward: “I’ve always wanted to serve the country and I’m
happy to have this opportunity.”
—By Anthony Mendicino n
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