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Archive 2008

April

Free Beverages.  The library is providing free coffee, tea and cocoa during the last week of classes and finals. Please stop by for a cup.  (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 4.28.08)

Pancake Breakfast Canceled.  The campus Relay for Life team pancake breakfast scheduled at Applebee's May 3 has been cancelled.  (Submitted 4.30.08).

Welcome.  Welcome to Tammy Abbott of the Learning Center who will be working this summer as a Mountaineer Temporary Worker. She has been a tutor for three years and will receive her degree this May.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 4.29.08)

Book Fair.  The Children's Room is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair the week of April 28th. Books are available for purchase outside the Children's Room.  Hours are 8:30 am - 7 pm, Monday - Thursday (May 1st) and until 3 pm on Friday (May 2nd).  Proceeds will support the children's garden project and the center's library.  (Submitted by Linda Novak 4.28.08)

Right from the Start.  The WVU Parkersburg Reading Association is holding a bake sale and basket raffle outside the Library on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (April 29, 30 and May 1). The baskets contain items to promote family literacy through baking and cooking activities. Proceeds will be used to purchase books for the Right from the Start program as a way to encourage new mothers to introduce their babies to reading and books as early as possible.  (Submitted by Martha McGovern 4.29.08)

Pancake Breakfast.  The campus Relay for Life team is involved in a pancake breakfast sponsored by Applebee's in Vienna.  It will be held from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Applebee's.  See Leslie Sims for details.  Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.  (Submitted by Tom Yencha 4.24.08).

Textbook Donations.  Phi Theta Kappa is requesting your help in reducing global illiteracy by dropping any textbooks, that you are not selling back, in the box outside of Graphic Services (Room 1107). This is located in the same hallway as the Bookstore.  (Submitted by Violet Mosser 4.25.08)

The Change Starts HERE! Get your teams together because "The Biggest Loser" is coming to WVU Parkersburg.  Session runs May 5th - August 15th. Information session April 29th at 4:00 in the theater. Brochures available in the Wellness Office (1205).  (Submitted by Pamela Santer 4.23.08)

Open Enrollment Ends. Don't forget to make any needed changes to your PEIA Health and FMBC benefits by the last day in April! MORE   (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 4.22.08)

Fitness Center Note.  The flooring in the Fitness Center, Room 1537, is about to be replaced. As part of the desire to maintain the new flooring, please be advised that steel "free weights" will no longer be available in the Fitness Center when it reopens. (Submitted by Tom Yencha 4.21.08)

Welcome Back.  Welcome back to Tim Flowers who has returned to the Facilities area as a Mountaineer Temporary Worker. He will primarily be assisting Jay and Chuck with the lawn care/landscaping duties this summer. (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 4.21.08)

Welcome. Tamela Williams will begin working on April 14th in the Learning Center as a part-time office assistant. Also, welcome to Cynthia Leisure who began working with CCE as a Mountaineer Temporary worker on April 8th.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 4.13.08)

Quilt Project.  Staff Council is raffling a quilt donated by Patsy Bee. The quilt is on display in the Library. See Donna or Linda in the library for tickets.  Proceeds benefit the council's scholarship funds.  (Submitted by Linda Cutright 4/13/08)

JCC Film Festival.  The Jackson County Center is hosting a film festival April 26th.  Admission is free.  MORE (Submitted by Marilyn Love)

Art Exhibit in the Library.  The Biology 108 classes of Dr. Kronberg and Dr. Griffin are having an art exhibit in the library. Items were made by students in teams of two or by solo artists showing various organs, systems, membranes, or functional units of structures studied in Biology 108 (Human Anatomy and Physiology II). Please come visit the display.  (Submitted by Dr. Joyce Kronberg 04.11.08)

Welcome.  Welcome to Pam Santer who accepted regular part-time employment on April 8th as Program Coordinator/Wellness. She reports to Danita Brown.   (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 4.10.08)

Cultural Diversity Displays.  Nursing students in the Physical Assessment class taught by Barbara Lott will present cultural diversity displays they have created as a class project on Monday, April 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room. Some of the displays will provide free food samples. The Social Justice Committee would like to invite you to visit their displays and ask them about their work!  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 04.11.08)

Student Engagement. Disability is not a choice, but the way you interact and treat others is. Learn what you need to know about disability etiquette, awareness and inclusion. Join Christina Smith, Executive Director of the Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley Monday, April 14th at 11:00am in the Multi-Purpose room. Include yourself in making our community all inclusive.  (Submitted by Pamela Santer 4.10.08)

Guest Presenter.  Dr. Mary E. Haas, Chair of the WV Commission on Holocaust Education, will be our guest presenter Wednesday (April 9) in place of Dr. Edith Levy, who will be unable to join us. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the 11 a.m. presentation in the theatre. This educational program is sponsored by the Social Justice Committee in remembrance of the Holocaust. Certificates of Professional Development will be issued to faculty and staff who attend. (Submitted by Debbie Richards 4.08.08)

Employee of the Month.  Jim  Harper is this month's Employee of the Month.  MORE

Change in Mileage Reimbursement.  Effective April 1, 2008, the state's reimbursement for mileage has increased from 44.5 cents per mile to 50.5 cents per mile. (Submitted by Liz Baker 4.07.08)

Open House for Adults.  An Open House for Adults will be held Monday, April 28 in the college’s multi-purpose room. It is part of the college’s new initiatives to attract non-traditional students. The 5-7 p.m. free session will provide an opportunity for adults to learn about the college's different programs and services. Representatives from the academic area, Corporate and Community Education, and Student Services will provide information and answer questions. Also, current adult students will be available to share their experiences. For additional details, contact Karen Branham, #209.   (Submitted by Sandy Swisher 4.04.08)\

Purse Auction.  The WVU Parkersburg Relay for Life team is participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Purse Auction. The idea is simple: each team provides a purse or two filled with items which total $25 or more. Our team would like to have a top five purse again (ours was #2 in total bid two years ago). If you would like to donate any new items (i.e., perfume, cash, key chain, even a new purse), please contact Vickie Yencha, ext. 217. Our team works hard every year to represent the college and raise money for such a worthy cause, not only in terms of hours but in money donated so any help will be appreciated.  (Submitted by Tom Yencha 4.3.08)

Monday Films.  Two films, less than 30 minutes each in duration, will be shown Monday, April 7: "The Courage to Care" and "The Holocaust Aftermath." The films, which are no longer available on the consumer market, are being provided and recommended for viewing by Dr. Edith Levy, Holocaust survivor who will be a guest presenter on Wednesday, April 9. The films on Monday and Dr. Levy's presentation on Wednesday are each scheduled for the 11 a.m. engagement hour in the theatre. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 4.2.08)

Welcome.  Welcome to Ed Beatty who started on March 31 as a campus service worker.  Ed lives in Elizabeth and will be working the night shift.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 3.31.08.

Last Day to Sign Up.  March 31, 2008 is the last day for Open Enrollment for Standard Long-term disability insurance enrollment. See Human Resources for forms and information.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 3.31.08)

Fashion Show.  The Student Government Association is sponsoring a "Spring Back in Style" Fashion Show during student engagement time from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday (April 2) in the multi-purpose room.  The show is free and will  feature new styles for spring and summer; business/interview attire; information on job interviewing, make-up tips and hair styles.  Faculty and staff are invited to join students in learning about the latest fashions.  (Submitted by Jennifer Hitt 3.28.08)

Extended Hours.  The Admissions & Records Office will provide extended hours of operation on Monday, April 7, 2008 through Wednesday, April 9, 2008. The office will continue to be open until 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays through May 8, 2008.  (Submitted by Leslie Sims 3.28.08)

Sunday Hours.  To assist in end of the term projects and finals, the Library will be open 12PM - 4PM Sunday 27 April and Sunday 4 May. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 3.28.08)

Digital Transition.  If you use "rabbit ears" or a rooftop antenna with an analog television, you must take some action before Feb. 17, 2009 to continue receiving television broadcasts.  Visit http://www.dtv.gov/ to learn about your options.  (Submitted 3.22.08)

Office Relocations.  The following offices are being relocated, effective March 20:  Wellness Center, from 1206 to 1205; Westbrook, from 1205 to 1216, and Tom Yencha, from 1535A to 1206.  (Submitted by Dave White 3.20.08)

Open Enrollment.  PEIA Open Enrollment begins April 1.  MORE  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 3.19.08

Health Screening.  The road to good health begins with self responsibility. Take charge of your health today by participating in the health screening through PEIA Pathways to Wellness Program on April 16th. Screenings for lipids and cholesterol are free for PEIA participants - additional screenings have a small fee. Packets with instructions and fees will be available the first week of April. Sign up in the Wellness office (1205) after March 20th.  (Submitted by Pamela Santer 3.19.08)

Job Fair.  Southeastern Ohio/WV Job Fair is Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, 700 Pike St., Marietta.  For questions and details, see either Tim Beardsley or Pat Mollohan.  (Submitted by Pat Mollohan 3.18.08)