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January

Library List. A list of recent library acquisitions is available on the library's web site. Click on the "New Materials" Link. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 1/31/07)

Employee of the Month. Congratulations to Tess Martin, Records Office Assistant II, for WVU Parkersburg. Tess has been selected as Employee of the Month for February! MORE

PTK Orientation Sessions, Valentine Gift. Faculty, please tell your students about the upcoming Phi Theta Kappa Orientation sessions. One will be held Friday, February 9th at 10:30 a.m. in the Honors College room in the back of the library and the other at the Jackson County Center Wednesday, February 14th at 11:00 in the commons area. Any student interested in learning more about Phi Theta Kappa should attend. There is a Valentines Gift Box at the switchboard. Phi Theta Kappa is selling tickets at $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 to raise funds to help students attend regional and international conferences. See Violet Mosser, Tess Martin or Dianne Davis to purchase tickets. (Submitted by Dianne Davis 1/30/07)

Executive Women's Conference. The Chamber of Commerce Executive Women's Conference will be held on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Holiday Inn. The group rate for WVUP employees is $70 per person if received by February 1. Registrations received after February 1, will be $90 per person. See Patsy Bee in the President's Office for additional information and registration packets. (Submitted by Patsy Bee 1/30/07)

2007 Call for Proposals. The Judith Gold Stitzel Endowment for Excellence in Women 's Studies Teaching and Learning supports faculty who integrate women 's studies scholarship into the fabric of teaching and learning. MORE (Submitted by Nancy Nanney 1/29/07)

Film Series Schedule. The schedule for this semester's Social Justice Awareness Film Series is available on the Social Justice web page:
http://www.wvup.edu/president/office_of_social_justice.htm. Certificates of participation will be issued to employees who attend. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 1/29/07)

Two Reminders: (1) Don't forget about the movie "The Tuskegee Airmen" to be shown at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 29, in the college theatre. Pizza and softdrinks will be provided. (2) If you plan to attend the February 5 Tuskegee Airman presentation, reception and book signing with Colonel Charles McGee and Dr. Charlene McGee Smith, please RSVP by calling Linda in the President's Office at Ext. 328. Faculty who are sending classes are also asked to RSVP the number of students in the class and whether their attendance is for assigned or optional class credit. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 1/26/07)

Traveling Exhibit. Imagine a collection of vintage photographs of some of Southern West Virginia's most important musicians. Add a listening station with songs from many of those artists and you'll have an idea of what to expect when you visit the WV Music Hall of Fame's latest traveling exhibit "Music of the Coalfields" currently on display through Feb. 23 in the college's student lounge. The two exhibits are a testament to the pervasive presence of music during the mid-1900s. Included are photos of Maceo Pinkard, who penned "Sweet Georgia Brown," the well-known theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters. Other groups featured are the Ink Spots (which included Bluefield pianist Bobby Benson), promoter Ralph Weinberg (pictured with boxer Jack Dempsey) and a striking photo of Duke Ellington performing to a packed hall in the 1950s. Other photos feature a young, fiddling Sen. Byrd and psychobilly pioneer, Boone County's Hasil Adkins. The exhibits have been on display throughout West Virginia. The "Music of the Coalfield" exhibits are sponsored by the United Mine Workers of America, the Regional Coal Heritage Authority, and the WV Humanities Council. MORE (Submitted by H.G. Young III 1/25/07)
Foundation Center Database Materials. The library has printed from the Foundation Center Online database the records for foundations providing grants and other founding specifically for organizations and individuals in West Virginia. These materials are at the Circulation Desk. Please contact Stephen Hupp for additional information. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 1/25/07)

Delta Iota Omega. If there are any students wishing to join the Criminal Justice Club Delta Iota Omega, they need to see Jennifer Metz or Michelle Carvell as soon as possible if they wish to be inducted during the spring inductions. All money and applications are due by February 2nd.

Also, any Delta Iota Omega member who would like to participate in the National Competition in Wilmington, DE needs to see Jennifer Metz, Michelle Carvell or Nelson Ortiz by February 2nd. There is a list of competitions in the forensics lab and on the fraternity's website. (Submitted by Jennifer Metz 1/25/07)

Weather Cancellations, Delays. College announcements regarding any weather cancellations or delays impacting the campus are announced via the college website, main switchboard number and area media. Note: the college rarely closes due to weather-related conditions. MORE (Submitted 1/24/07)

Applications Due. The Foundation scholarship applications are now available in the scholarship/advising center. The deadline for Foundation scholarships is March 1, 2007. For academic scholarships students must have a minimum GPA of 3.2. Please note that current scholarship recipients need to resubmit an application for possible renewal. (Submitted by Chris Kimes 1/22/07)

Relay for Life. The WVUP Relay for Life team is conducting their annual fundraiser of selling Joe Corbi products. Orders and payment are due by Feb. 5th, with delivery on Feb. 27th. Please see Tom Yencha, Vickie Yencha, Augie Kafer, Debbie Kafer, Janice McCue, Dennis Bell, Pat Mollohan, Cheryl Robinson, Amy Richards, Sharon Smith, Sandi Smith, or Leslie Sims if you are interested in ordering. If you do not care to order anything, but would still like to make a donation to the American Cancer Society, we would be happy to accept your donation through our Relay for Life Team. (Submitted by Leslie Sims 1/22/07)

Deadline Approaching. The Lawrence-Berrey Study Abroad deadline is approaching. The deadline is February 12, 2007. Please inform your students about this wonderful opportunity to allow them to study abroad. Students have to be full time and have completed at least 24 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Students also must submit three letters of recommendation and a copy of their college transcript along with the application. Applications are available in the scholarship/advising center, Room 1208. (Submitted by Chris Kimes 1/22/07)
Reminder. Position Information Questionnaire program will be offered on Tuesday, January 23 at 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM in the Community Room. (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 1/22/07)

W2 Forms Online. The State Auditor's Office, in conjunction with WVU Payroll & Tax Services, has employee W2 forms on a secure Web site. The link is at: http://intranet.finance.wvu.edu/pta/index.cfm . (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 1/19/07)

Entrance Carpets. The carpet runners/floor mats at each of the interior doors to the college are provided by a contracted service. Every two weeks, the service picks up the rug runners and replaces them. Several of the carpet runners have turned up missing in recent weeks. Please do not remove the carpet for your offices or to re-locate somewhere else on campus. Questions? Contact Dave White, ext. 225. (Submitted by Dave White, 1/17/07)

Italian Trip, Study Abroad Opportunity. WVU Parkersburg is hosting a 10-day summer trip to Italy. MORE (Submitted by Gregg Busch 1/15/07)

CCE Spring Schedule. Corporate and Community Education offers spring schedule of more than 130 credit and non-credit classes. MORE

Smoking Cessation Classes. Smoking cessation classes begin January 22, 2007 -- 11:00am-12:00 --in Room 2204 for Students, Staff, and Faculty, and open to the public. (Submitted by Charlene McNulty 1/12/07)

Book Reviews Published. An adjunct instructor at WVU Parkersburg has had two literary reviews published this month by the Book Report Network. Joy Held's works appear on the syndicate’s website for young adult readers. MORE (Submitted by Joy Held 1/9/07)

MLK Campus Birthday Party. Faculty, staff and students are invited to a campus birthday party in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. to be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17. Come to the theatre for a video presentation and party favors, then have some birthday cake and punch! Gifts ARE requested. Please bring to the party an unwrapped gift for the Sumner learning center. The center provides tutoring services for first through twelfth grade students. They are in particular need of learning aids for elementary students in various levels of reading and math, such as activity workbooks. They are also in great need of copier paper. Faculty, please encourage your students to participate. This celebration and community service project is being sponsored by the WVU-P Social Justice Committee. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 1/9/07)

HR Schedules Educational Sessions. The Human Resources Department invites you to see the announcement on the WVU-P Intranet website about two educational sessions scheduled for January 23 (Position Information Questionnaire-PIQ) and February 8 (Retirement Planning). (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 1/5/07)

eCampus Replaces WebCT. WVU eCampus has been selected as the new name for WebCT Vista, the university's learning management system. The name change was necessary because of the imminent release of Microsoft's new version of Windows, also called Vista. The University will begin using the name WVU eCampus as of the spring semester. Users will log into the new eCampus at https://ecampus.wvu.edu. A link is on the WVU-P college home page and the intranet. (Submitted by Theresa Cross 1/8/07)

One Dream, One World, One Community. A celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., co-sponsored by DuPont and West Virginia University at Parkersburg will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, January 11, in the Multi-Purpose Room. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to represent WVUP with your attendance. The program will include the announcement of Essay, Poetry and Art Contest winnersand awarding of 1^st through 3^rd place prizes; a keynote address by Dr. G. Christine Taylor, Assistant to the President for Diversity at Ohio University; and performance by the Voices of Triumph Community Choir. The one-hour program is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. Certificates will be issued to employees who sign the attendance roster. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 1/5/07)

Spring Library Hours. Library hours for Spring term are: Mondays - Thursdays 8AM - 9PM, Fridays 8AM - 5PM, Saturdays 8AM - 4PM, Sundays closed. Also, the Library is open regular hours Saturday 13 January and closed Monday 15 January. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 1/5/07)

Employee of the Month for January. Congratulations to Don Lemon, Campus Service Worker, who has been selected as Employee of the Month for January. Don has been a member of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Physical Plant staff since October, 2005.

Don lives in Spring Valley, WV, and is the father of four - two sons and two daughters. He has twenty-two grand and great-grand children. In his free time, Don enjoys hunting and fishing. Following is an excerpt from the nominations that served as the basis for Don’s selection as Employee of the Month:

“I would like to nominate Don Lemon as Employee of the Month for January. He is competent and willing to complete any task quickly, cheerfully and to the best of his ability. He always gives 110% with a smile.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to nominate Don Lemon, from the maintenance department, for Employee of the Month. Don has become a familiar happy face around campus over the last year.

Don greets me every morning, without exception, with a smile and a hearty “Good Morning.” Don will jump on any task set before him and with the same vigor that most have when leaving at quitting time. He truly seems to love his job, and the people he works with.

I cannot think of anyone more deserving than Don Lemon.”

The Employee of the Month program is sponsored by the WVUP Staff Council. Nominations may be submitted to Karen Branham in accordance with the guidelines established by Staff Council. (Submitted 1/4/07)

HIV-AIDS Awareness Program. A special program promoting HIV-AIDS awareness will be held on Monday, January 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in Room 1300, (the Community Room next to the Theatre). Kay Villars, Blood Services Coordinator with the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, will discuss issues regarding HIV-AIDS. The session is sponsored by the WVUP Social Justice Committee. Since January 8 is the first day of classes, faculty teaching early classes on Monday are asked to encourage your students to expand their awareness of these issues by attending this presentation during engagement hour. Certificates of Participation will be issued to faculty and staff who attend and sign the roster. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 1/3/07)

January Winner. Tim Beardsley has won over $25.00 in gifts from United Bank in January's Payroll Deduction Prize Drawing. (Submitted by Jenny Keup 1/2/07)

Library Hours. Library hours for Tuesday 2 January - Friday 5 January: Tuesday 2 January 8AM - 4PM; Wednesday 3 January 10AM-4PM; Thursday 4 January 10AM - 4PM; Friday 8AM - 4PM. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 1/2/07)

Student Ambassadors. WVU Parkersburg students are invited to apply for the position of Student Ambassador for the Parkersburg campus. The primary duties of our student ambassadors are to provide campus tours, help with commencement and other college activities. This is an opportunity for students to enhance their leadership abilities and increase their communication skills. Student ambassadors must have a minimum of 2.5 grade point average, be in good financial standing with the college and have attended WVU-P for two consecutive semesters. Those accepted into the ambassador program will receive training before beginning their duties. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Violet Mosser, Senior Admissions Counselor located in the Welcome Center or be calling her at 424-8213. (Submitted by Violet Mosser 1/1/07)