Submit Posting

 

Archive 2007

October

Payroll Deduction Winner.  Rod Parker has won an official NASCAR Pit Cap signed by Jeff Gordon and valued at over $25. Payroll deductees have won over $900 in prizes during the past year. The payroll deduction program is a great way to support the new Child Development Center! Forms are available at the Foundation Office or by calling 424-8340. (Submitted by Jenny Keup 11/1/07)

FiddleKicks.  The Distinguished Performance Series presents FiddleKicks, an ensemble of dancers and musicians performing traditional Appalachian clogging and other percussive dances to the rhythms and driving beat of the banjo and fiddle, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the College Activities Center. Tickets are currently available in the business office: Adults $10/Students $5. (WVU-P faculty and staff may buy special advance tickets for themselves and one guest for $5 each). Put on your dancing shoes. FiddleKicks might invite you to join in the fun! For more information visit www.fiddlekicks.com.  (Submitted by H.G. Young II 10/31/07)

American Sampler Reminder.  Just a reminder that the 19th annual American Sampler Craft Show will be held Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Multi-Purpose Room from 8:30a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Also there will be a bake sale, hot dog sale, and white elephant sale. Bake sale items/workers need to see Patsy Bee (President's Office) and/or Sandi Smith (Records Office); hot dog sales/donations/workers need to see Drema Starkey (Advising Center),White Elephant donations see Doris Tustin (Purchasing) and craft show inquires, please see Pat Mollohan (Office 1012).  (Submitted by Pat Mollohan 10/31/07)

Wellness Workshop. Kim Zaph, WVU wellness program manager, will conduct a wellness workshop for WVU Parkersburg employees on Friday (Nov. 2)from 1 to 3 p.m. in the CCE building, Room A. Topics to be covered include five health-related components of fitness; flexibility activities that can be used at work; stress in general and stress in the workplace; stress management; time management, and weight management. Please contact Margaret Bailey (ext. 214) if you will be attending. (Submitted 10/29/07)

GroupWise Client Down.  Please be aware that the GroupWise Client is down.  The Computer Center has been in contact with the OIT Helpdesk in efforts to resolve this issue.  Faculty and staff are able to access their GroupWise accounts via web access.  To gain access to your account, go to www.wvup.edu and scroll down the page until you see the Novell GroupWise icon located on the bottom right.  You will simply log in with your normal username and password.  If you have any questions or need assistance in logging in, please contact Jessie Wass at x334.  Thank you for your patience while we work with OIT to reestablish our connection.  (Submitted by Jessie Wass 11/1/07)

Trick or Treat Reminder.  Just a reminder that the children from the Children's Room will be Trick or Treating on Wednesday, Oct. 31st, beginning at 11 am. We anticipate about 24 children will be participating this year. We look forward to visiting your area! (Submitted by Linda Novak 10/29/07)

Tobacco Cessation Classes.  These classes are being held free of charge to anyone interested. The first class will be Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. in room 1317. Thereafter, classes will be every Tuesday until the end of the semester from 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m., also in room 1317. Please contact Allison in the Wellness Center to sign up. (Submitted by Allison Sayre 10/29/07)

Staph Infections.  With the recent reports of staph or MRSA ( methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection in the state, a reminder that the best way to avoid becoming infected (and preventing the spread of germs) is good personal hygiene, including washing your hands frequently.  More information is available at this link. (Submitted 10/26/07)

Fine Free Fridays.  Fridays in November are fine free at the Library. On Fridays in November, return an overdue book and pay no fines. Return a book that is more than 60 days overdue and pay only half the fine. Also, a donation of a canned good item for the Student Government food drive erases an outstanding fine or fee of under $5. Please see any library staff member for details. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 10/26/07)

Grievance Procedure Workshop.  This is a reminder of the informational workshops on Oct. 30 on the new grievance procedure for higher education employees. The first session will be 10 a.m. until noon and a repeat session at 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in the Corporate and Community Education Building, Room B.  Jim Morris and Bob Brak of the WVU Human Resources Employee Relations Department will present an overview of the process, how to prepare for a grievance, and how the use of good supervisory skills can minimize the chance of a grievance.  (Submitted by Margaret Bailey 10/26/07)

Upcoming Production.  WVU Parkersburg Theatre and the University Players will present Robert Anderson's "I Never Sang For My Father" on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 pm; Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7 pm, and Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 pm, in the College Theatre.  All performances are free.  For further information contact Jeff Byrd, ext. 295. (Submitted by Jeff Byrd 10/25/07)

Current, former PEIA policyholders urged to place a `fraud alert’ on credit file.  PEIA has posted a letter to its website dealing with a fraud alert affecting current and former PEIA members.  The letter is being issued as a result of an Oct. 16th incident involving a missing computer file that contains over 200,000 names of past and current policyholders, along with their dependents, with last known address and social security numbers. The fraud alert service is free, and PEIA officials are urging members to request that the alert be placed on their credit file. There are three firms to choose from to make the request: Experian: 1-888-397-3742; Equifax: 1-800-525-6285; and TransUnion, 1-800-680-7289. To access this letter and other information issued by PEIA, go to this link.  PEIA also has a toll-free line to assist members: 1-800-435-4351. All current and former benefits-eligible employees who are PEIA members should take appropriate steps to protect their personal information.  (Submitted 10/24/07)

DST Extended.  Remember that Daylight Saving Time is in effect longer this year with the passage of the Energy Policy Act. The Act extends Daylight Saving Time by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 10/24/07)

Retirement Reception.  The Business Office is hosting a retirement reception for Jack Simpkin on Monday, October 29th at 2:00 p.m. in the Business Office. Please stop by and offer your best wishes to Jack and enjoy cake and punch.  (Submitted 10/24/07 by Dina Braniff)

Videotape Available.  Tuesday night's public presentation by Jerry Mitchell, Investigative Reporter with the Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi, was videotaped. It is available for viewing in the Media Center.  (Submitted 10/24/07 by Debbie Richards)

ACCE on Campus.  The college will host a meeting of the Advisory Council of Classified Employees on Thursday (Oct. 25), in Room B of the Corporate and Community Education  building from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The campus community is invited to meet ACCE representatives as well as attend the meeting. Also, on Friday (Oct. 26), ACCE will make a presentation to the Council of Community and Technical College Education in the Community Room.  Classified employees are invited to attend the presentation, which will begin at approximately 9 a.m.  (Submitted by Tim Beardsley 10/24/07)

Notice Regarding Missing PEIA Tape.  PEIA has announced a missing computer tape which could compromise some state workers' personal information. See complete information.  (Submitted 10/24/07 by Peggy Jameson)

Employee of the Month.  The Employee of the Month is selected by Staff Council at its monthly meeting.  If you would like to submit a nomination for a deserving classified staff member to be so recognized, please sent it by e-mail to Karen Branham. Additional information on the nomination and selection criteria, is available on the Staff Council web site.  (Submitted 10/23/07)

Date Change.  The dates for the Children's Room Book Fair have been changed.  Books will be available beginning Tuesday, October 23rd through Friday, October 26th. Please stop by and visit. (Submitted by Linda Novak 10/22/07)

Campus Presentations.  Award winning investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell will speak at WVU Parkersburg on Tuesday, (Oct. 23).  He will give a presentation to the campus community at 1 p.m. in the Theatre.  He will also give a public presentation at 7 p.m. in the College Activities Center.  Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend these free presentations.  MORE  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 10/22/07)

Basket Winner.  The WVU Parkersburg Relay for Life Team congratulates Julie Heller for winning the Longaberger basket filled with WVU items. We would like to thank everyone who made a donation to this project. $273.00 was raised to benefit the American Cancer Society.  (Submitted by Leslie Sims 10/19/07)

HR Welcome.  Welcome to Jim Perry who starts Oct. 22 as a part-time Trades Specialist I in the Physical Plant Department.  Jim has an associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance, work experience with the U.S. Navy and will report to Bob Cooper.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 10/16/07)

Book Fair.  The Children's Room will host a Book Fair in front of the center during the week of Oct. 29th.  Books will be available for purchase at that time.  Please stop by and browse between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Thursday and until 3 p.m., Friday. Remember, books make great gifts!  (Submitted 10/16/07 by Linda Novak)

Inauguration Viewing.  The inauguration ceremony of WVU's 22nd President Mike Garrison will be webcast on Friday, Oct. 19, and viewable in the Community Room on campus, beginning at 1 p.m.  (Submitted 10/15/07)

Ebrary Access.  Off-campus access to the Ebrary electronic book database has changed. In addition to using the user name and password, you will also need to enter a WVU Parkersburg library card number. This is the 15 digit number under the barcode on the back of the card. If you need a card, please contact a member of the library staff. Contact Stephen Hupp at 418 for additional information.  (Submitted 10/15/07 by Stephen Hupp)

Trick or Treat.  The Children's Room will hold its annual Trick or Treat of campus offices on Wednesday, Oct.31st. We will leave the Children's Room at 11 a.m. to begin our rounds. We will be staying on the main floor this year due to the young age of many of our children. We regret missing the offices on the upper and lower floors but would be very happy if you wish to meet us in the student lounge area. Email Linda Novak or call the Children's Room at ext.311 if you would like a visit from Spiderman, Dora, and assorted pirates and princesses.  (Submitted 10/11/07 by Linda Novak)

Encouragement. I would like to congratulate Gregg Busch and those involved in Wednesday's successful Appalachian Heritage Day. As he stated at the end of his posting, we do have a very active student body this semester. I would like to remind teachers to please encourage your students to attend the Engagement hour events on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:00. Over the weekend, I went to a national conference in PA where they explained how important the teacher/faculty/staff role was in a commuter-college. Our students need to be persuaded to stay on campus so they connect better in the classroom and with their peers. Much time and hard work go into the events put on during engagement hour and we need the students there to show the appreciation. Signs are posted weekly to advertise the events. Thank you to the professors who do talk about each day's events with your students.  (Submitted 10/11/07 by Jennifer Hitt)

Two Shows Oct. 17th.  Mentalist Craig Karges will bring his extraordinary blend of mystery, humor, psychology and intuition to WVU Parkersburg on Wednesday (Oct. 17) with two shows.  MORE  (Submitted 10/12/07)

Disability History Week in West Virginia.  The third week of October is designated by the State Legislature to be Disability History Week in West Virginia.  In observance, the Social Justice Awareness Film Series will feature two short films to be shown on Monday, Oct. 15.  "A Little History Worth Knowing" and "A Credo for Support" will be shown from 11:30 a.m. to noon in the theatre.  Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.  (Submitted 10/10/07 by Debbie Richards)

Thank You.  A heartfelt thank you to the campus community for supporting the 5th Annual Appalachian Heritage Day. Special thanks to those on campus who helped to make this year's event another successful celebration including, but not limited to, Zach Orcutt, Bubba Holt, Jeff Holland, Martha McGovern, the Education and Health Sciences divisions, Ronnie Atkinson, JB Skidmore, Chuck Murray, Phil and Denise McClung, Connie Dziagwa, Dennis Bell, Ellen Pope, AVI, Debbie Richards, Mary Beth Busch, and, of course, our active student body.  (Submitted 10/11/07 by Gregg Busch)

Apple Butter Available.  The apple butter made at Wednesday's (Oct. 10) Appalachian Heritage Day is for sale. The cost is $3 per pint.  Contact  Gregg Busch (Room 1025). (Submitted 10/11/07 by Gregg Busch)

About E-FYI.  Please note that email from the address "E-FYI" is official WVU Parkersburg email used to disseminate college information and communications.  E-FYI is a college-generated email address.  (Submitted 10/10/07)

Fall into Fitness.  Come join the "Walktober" campaign to "walk across the country" without ever leaving campus.  Use the campus walking trail and log your progress toward your cross-country goal.  Stop by the Wellness Center to sign up and receive your information packet.  (Submitted 10/9/07 by Allison Sayre).

Grievance Procedure Workshop.  Jim Morris and Bob Brak of the WVU Human Resources Employee Relations Department will conduct a workshop here on campus for the purpose of providing information and answering questions about the new grievance policy.  MORE  (Submitted 10/9/07 by Margaret Bailey)

American Sampler.  The 19th annual American Sampler Craft Show is Nov. 15 in the multi-purpose room from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Spaces are still available; see Pat Mollohan, Office 1012 for details. As in previous years, there will be a bake sale and the ever popular White Elephant Sale with Doris Tustin coordinating the sale.  If you have items for donation, please see Doris (ext. 264). Volunteers for baked goods, please see Patsy Bee (ext. 200).  (Submitted by Pat Mollohan 10/9/07)

Retirement Seminar.  WVU Parkersburg employees are invited to a retirement program presented by Toni Christian, WVU Director of Benefits, on Oct.16th in the Community Room from 10 a.m.-Noon.  MORE  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 10/8/07)

Auditions. Auditions for the Theatre Department's fully staged performance of "The Laramie Project" are Oct. 10 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Oct. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m., and Oct. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.  Auditions will be held in the College Theatre and may also be scheduled by appointment by contacting the director, Andrew Clovis, at 304-481-7098.  Performance dates are 8 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, and 2 p.m., Dec. 2.  The production is co-sponsored by the Theatre Department and the Social Justice Committee. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 10/8/07)

Flu Shots.  The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department will be on campus Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 to administer flu shots to faculty and staff. Please sign up in the the Wellness Center, so as we know how many vaccines to order. Flu shots can be received between 10 a.m. and noon in the Student Advising Center. (Submitted 10/5/07 by Allison Sayre)

Casino Night.  Tickets are available for Casino Night, which will be held Oct. 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with an auction to follow.  Casino Night is a Staff Council fund raiser; proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.  For additional information about tickets, contact Pat Mollohan in Office 1012.  (Submitted 10/4/07)

Funding, Grant Writing Sessions.  The WVU Parkersburg Library will hold free information sessions on the Foundation Center Cooperative Collection at 7 p.m., Oct. 24 and 10 a.m., Oct. 27 in the library.  Open to the public, the sessions include a demonstration of the Foundation Center Directory Online, a database of 80,000 foundations and ½ million grants. In addition, representatives from the Bernard McDonough Foundation, the Ross Foundation, and the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation will attend the Oct. 24th session to discuss funding opportunities. Contact Stephen Hupp, 424-8260, for details.  (Submitted 10/3/07)

TV Monitors.  The college's TV monitors' system is a communication tool available to the campus community to provide information, publicize or promote campus activities, opportunities or events.  The monitors are available 24/7 and administered by Institutional Advancement.  A submit form is available in the left-hand column on this page and also linked here.  For guidelines, click here.   (Submitted 10/3/07)

Magical Tickets.  Staff Council is selling tickets to the Grand Central Mall Magical Night of Giving. The event is Nov. 4th from 6  to 10 p.m. The mall stores will be offering added discounts, incentives, door prizes, and entertainment during the event. Tickets are $5 and are available from Linda Cutright, Library; Lauriel Edwards, Business & Economics Division, or Karen Branham, Dean of Students Office. All ticket proceeds benefit Staff Council.  (Submitted 10/3/07 by Karen Branham)

Celebrate Community ~ Honor Diversity Week.  Oct. 8-12 is "Celebrate Community ~ Honor Diversity" week at WVU Parkersburg sponsored by the Social Justice Committee.  Special activities and events are scheduled each day.  Most events are open to the public.  All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend as many activities as possible.  Tickets are available in the Business Office for special evening events to be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; check out the schedule at www.wvup.edu/socialjustice .  (Submitted 10/2/07 by Debbie Richards)

Attention Student Worker Supervisors:  All student workers are strongly encouraged to participate in sexual harassment awareness training.  Workshops for students will be held Thursday, Oct. 11, from 8 - 10 a.m. in Room 1305 (Parkersburg campus), and from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room 107 at the Jackson County Center.  Workshop presenter will be Charles Morris, WVU President's Office for Social Justice.  If possible, please include this training in your student worker's scheduled work hours.  A sign-in sheet will be available to document student participation.  (Submitted 10/2/07 by Debbie Richards)

Sympathy Note.  Norma Hoppie, a long-time staff member in the Corporate and Community Education Department, died Sept. 30, at Cleveland Clinic after a short illness.  She was 65.  During her tenure at the college, Norma coordinated a number of continuing education activities, including the college's Realtors Institute program.  Funeral services are to be held Oct. 5 in Parkersburg.  (Submitted 10/2/07)

Sweet Honey in the Rock. The Distinguished Performance Series is pleased to present the Grammy-award winning African-American a cappella women’s ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11,in the College Activities Center. Tickets are on sale in the business office. Adults $10; students $5.  MORE  (Submitted 10/2/07 by H.G. Young)

TIAA Representative On Campus.  Connie Blaha will be on campus (dean's conference room) for individual appointments on Oct. 15 and 16. If you are nearing retirement and want to speak with her, please call Nancy Hindy at Ext. 290 for an appointment. Times are limited. The goal is to have a TIAA representative on campus up to four times per year. (Submitted 10/1/07 by Peggy Jameson)

Removal of Bulletin Boards.  All bulletin boards located in the hallway near the offices of Financial Aid, Student Services, and Education and Humanities divisions will be removed Oct. 15 and replaced with glass-enclosed bulletin boards.  If you have materials on any of the current bulletin boards in that hallway, you are asked to remove the materials by Oct. 15.  (Submitted by Dave White 10/1/07)