June 2007 Archive

Tuition Waivers. The deadline for Graduate Tuition Waiver application (Fall 2007) is quickly approaching. For those who qualify and are interested, forms need to be completed and submitted immediately. For more information, contact Peggy Jameson, 424-8212. (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 6/27/07)

Information Session. The Library will hold an information session on the Foundation Center grant collection on Wednesday, 11 July at 7PM. The program includes a demonstration of the Foundation Center online database of funding sources. The session is free and open to the public. Please contact Stephen Hupp at x418 for additional information. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 6/27/07)

Teaching Demonstrations: The campus community is invited to 2 teaching demonstrations for the Business/Finance and Accounting Faculty positions. The dates and times are: Wednesday, June 27 at 10:30 am in Room 1329; Wednesday, June 27 at 2:30 pm in Room 1330 (Submitted 6/26/07)

Audio conference on Asperger's Syndrome. The campus Disability Services Office staff will participate in an audio conference on Asperger’s Syndrome from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday (June 27) in the dean's conference room. Asperger’s Syndrome is a type of neurological disorder sometimes classified as an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individuals with this disorder typically have normal intelligence and language development but also exhibit autistic-like behaviors and impairment in social and communication skills. An increasing number of students with this diagnosis are attending colleges and universities across the country. Faculty and staff are welcome to participate in this audio conference. Seating is limited; advance registration is required. Contact Pam Clevenger, ext. 378 to reserve a seat. (Submitted 6/22/07)

On-Line Course Schedules. On-line course schedules are currently unavailable as part of the relocation of the college's alpha server. The schedules are expected to be up and running on Monday (June 25). (Submitted 6/22/07)

College's Email Address. The institution's general email (info@mail.wvup.edu) is changing due to the college's alpha server being relocated to WVNET. Please note that the new college email address is WVUPInfo@mail.wvu.edu. The graphics department will begin transitioning publications (brochures, catalog, letterhead, etc.) to reflect the new address. The college web site's numerous pages will be updated in the next few weeks as well. (Submitted 6/19/07)

Grant-Writing Workshop on Campus. Please plan to attend a hands-on grant writing workshop offered on campus Friday, July 20^th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 0414A. Workshop leader is Vicki Elkins, a new WVU Parkersburg faculty member in the Education Division, who has written numerous successful grants during her career in higher education. Among the topics to be covered are:

Reviewing a variety of grants offered in higher education;
Reading RFPs and learning how to answer questions appropriately;
Practicing writing need statements, goals, and objectives for projects;
Preparing outlines and content for writing additional sections of the grant.

Grant acquisition is a goal of President Gnage and the workshop is a step toward achieving that goal. Questions regarding the grant writing workshop should be directed to Dr. Rhonda Richards at x244. Those interested in attending should contact Margaret Bailey x214 so there will be enough materials for the workshop. (Submitted 6/19/07)

Branding Webinar. The WVU at Parkersburg Foundation invites you to attend a Webinar to be offered in the Media Room on Thursday, June 21st from 2:30 to 4 p.m. "Creative Brand Building: Writing and Designing for Brand" will be presented by Fritz McDonald, creative director of Stamats, an integrated marketing communications company that provides strategic and creative services to colleges and universities. If you plan to attend, notify the Foundation Office by calling ext. 340 or by email before noon, Wednesday, June 20th, to ensure there will be enough support materials and refreshments. For additional information, visit this link. (Submitted 6/19/07)

Teaching Demonstrations: The campus community is invited to four teaching demonstrations for the Business/Finance Faculty position. The dates and times are:

Music Professor participates in AP Reading/Scoring. Music Professor H.G. Young III has been selected to participate in the annual reading and scoring of the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Examination in Music Theory this June at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. MORE (Submitted 6/13/07)

Teaching Demonstration Canceled: The Accounting Faculty teaching demonstration has been canceled for today, Thursday, June 14 at 11:30 am. (Submitted 6/14/07)

Teaching Demonstration: The campus community is invited to a teaching demonstration for the Accounting Faculty positions. The date and time is: Friday, June 15 at 9:30 am in Room 1329 (Submitted 6/12/07)

Employee of the Month. Congratulations to Garnet Crites, Administrative Secretary Sr. Garnet has been selected as Employee of the Month for June. MORE (Submitted 6/1/07)

WVU Parkersburg to host visiting lecturer from Bulgaria. But there is more to the story than a faculty exchange. A group of faculty on the Parkersburg campus has embraced "The Bulgaria Project" as an opportunity to extend international relations to a special, caring level. MORE (Submitted 6/5/07)

Picture Frames Needed. The Children's Room is collecting picture frames of all shapes and sizes. If you have any type or size of frame that needs a new home, we will be glad to take it off your hands. Bring the frames to the Children's Room between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm beginning the week of June 11th. Call Linda Novak at ext. 388 for additional details. Thanks for your help. (Submitted by Linda Novak 6/4/07)

Campus Reads. The President's Staff has compiled a list of books it is reading and/or recommends. (Submitted 6/1/07)

Prize Winner. Gregg Busch won a $25 gift card from the Third Street Deli as a result of his enrollment in the Foundation's Payroll Deduction Program. Prizes valued at over $600 have been given away during the last seven months. Payroll deduction forms are available at the Foundation Office or by calling ext. 340. Choose from 117 unique funds to support a purpose or an academic division that means something special to you! (Submitted by Jenny Keup 6/1/07)