IN BRIEF
BUTLER TWP — Nick Neupauer, president of Butler County Community College, was chosen for the 2010 Arthur V. Civero Award from a professional communicator society.
The award from the College and University Public Relation Association of Pennsylvania will be presented March 11 in Hershey.
The award is because of Neupauer's experience as an educator in public relations and communications and his commitment to higher education. Neupauer has been at BC3 since 1999, serving first as dean and vice president.
Improving communications both internally and externally and the media have been his priority. He is the college's key spokesman, speaks monthly on a radio show, has his own Web page and blog, and uses social media to talk to students.
The award goes to a public relations professional, president, higher education advocate, public official, or outstanding faculty or staff member.
GIBSONIA — St. Barnabas Health System re-elected trustees to two boards.• St. Barnabas Nursing Home: Walter DeForest, Hampton Township, chairman; Karen Tabacchi, Penn Township, president; Kellie Kelly, Butler, secretary; Kathryn Turnbull, Hampton Township, treasurer.• The Washington Place at St. Barnabas: Susan Mussman Schwartz, Sewickley, chairwoman; Douglas Day, Richland Township, president; Robert Bergdahl, Richland Township, secretary; Helen Barlett, McCandless, treasurer.
