Archive, 2006

DECEMBER

Campus Combined Campaign.  The campus WV State Employees Combined Campaign is complete.  Thank you to all who contributed to the many health and social service agencies through your pledges.  The campus total is $2,568.  Thanks for caring.  (Submitted 12/14/06; Revised 1/4/07)

Curriculum Agenda.  The Curriculum Committee Agenda for January 2 has been posted on the Curriculum Committee website at http://www.wvup.edu/currcomm/cchomepage.htm (Submitted by Kim Fluharty 12/19/06)

Room Change.  The In-Service workshop on Grant Writing has been moved from Room 1330 to the Library.  (Submitted by Kim Fluharty 12/15/06)

Posting of Temporary Position.  As many of you know, Human Resources has posted a temporary position of Office Administrator in the Dean's Office of Academic Affairs.  This position is needed to cover a short-term leave.  Current employees are welcome to express interest in this position or make referrals of qualified applicants.  Please see Nancy Hindy in Human Resources with your question.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 12/13/06)

Library Hours.  The library will be open 8 AM-4 PM Monday, Dec. 18 - Friday, Dec. 22.  (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 12/13/06)

In-Service.  The Spring Semester In-Service agenda is available on the Intranet.  (Submitted by Kim Fluharty 12/11/06)

Mountain Stage Broadcast.  The Mountain Stage radio show recorded at WVU Parkersburg on Oct. 1st is scheduled for broadcast on member radio stations nationwide during the week after Dec. 15.  Check local listings.  Performers included David Hildalgo and Louis Perez of Los Lobos, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jeff Lang, Matt Keating and Emily Spray, and Cracker.  (Submitted by Connie D. 12/09/06)

Payroll Deduction Drawing.  Janice McCue is the first winner of a drawing initiated and sponsored by the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation.  Those participating in the Foundation's new payroll deduction plan are automatically entered into the monthly prize drawing.  (Submitted by Jenny Keup 12/08/06)

Luncheon Centerpieces.  Just a reminder that if you can, please get me the centerpieces for the Christmas lunch by next week. In the past, each division has been asked to donate a center piece for table settings. At the end of the lunch they are given away as door prizes. To date, I only have one division's donation. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. Have a great finals week and look forward to seeing you at the luncheon.  (Submitted by Pat Mollohan 12/8/06)

- Pat M

Holiday Break Paycheck.  The Business Office will be open on December 29th from 10:00 am until noon. You may pick up your paycheck then. If you do not pick it up at that time, it will be handled on January 2nd as usual.......delivered to your office, Division Office (for adjuncts), etc.  If your check or direct deposit stub is normally mailed, it will be mailed on December 29th.  If you have any questions, please contact Melody Mercer at (304) 424-8331.  (Submitted by Melody Mercer, 12/05/06)

Production Canceled.  The performances of "A Company of Wayward Saints" have been canceled. (Submitted by Carson Soelberg, 12/7/06)

Holiday Performances.  The College Chorale will join the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra and other local singers this weekend for its "Home for the Holidays" Concert. Performances will be at the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston at 8 PM on Friday and Saturday nights (Dec. 8 and 9) and at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg at 3 PM on Sunday (Dec. 10). This always popular concert will feature a wide variety of holiday music. For tickets,  call (304) 561-3570 (Charleston), (304) 485-4200 (Parkersburg), or order online at www.wvsymphony.org. Join the College Chorale and celebrate the season. (Submitted by H.G. Young, 12/4/06)

Library Notice.  The Library is serving free coffee, tea and cocoa during the last week of classes and finals week.  Please stop by and enjoy.  Good luck on finals and happy holidays.  (Submitted by Stephen Hupp, 12/4/06)

Honors College Reception.  You are cordially invited to join in the Celebration of Success of our Honor Students next Thursday, Dec. 7 from 6-7pm in the Community Room. The reception is in recognition of the achievements of our honor students and the continued commitment to excellence demonstrated by the Honors Faculty and Honors Council. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is encouraged to stay from 7-8pm for the Honors Seminar featuring Dr. Marie Foster Gnage as our guest speaker.

Honor students poster demonstrations and projects will be on display, having been open to the public from 10-2 earlier in the day. Many of the honor students will be on hand to discuss their projects and research and you are encouraged to visit with them and learn more about their special interests.

Remember, all honor students wishing to earn honors credit must have attended at least one honors seminar. We are strongly encouraging students to attend Dr. Gnage's presentation. Please encourage your students (especially honor students) to attend the open exhibition from 10-2 and I thank you again for helping me get messages to the students until the new email system is in place for me contact them directly.

I look forward to celebrating a great semester with you next Thursday evening.

Gregg Busch
Director, WVU Parkersburg Honors College  (Submitted by Gregg Busch, 12/1/06

Employee of the Month.  Congratulations to Al Collins, Campus Police Officer, who has been selected as Employee of the Month for December.  Al began working for West Virginia University at Parkersburg in 1985, and has worked in campus security, student activities, and maintenance for 21 years.   He earned his associate's degree from Parkersburg Community College.

Al has served as Staff Council President as well as many other campus wide committees.  He is currently serving on the Safety Committee and the Christmas Luncheon Committee.  Al lives on the south side of Parkersburg with Kelly, his wife of 18 years, and his two daughters, Tara (a senior at South) and Kyla (a sophomore).  Al and his wife Kelly are active members of Bethel Baptist Church in Lubeck.  They are in charge of the AWANA and the Sunday School teachers programs.  They are leaders in the Fairview 4H Club, and are very active as community volunteers.  They received an award from President Bush last year for having volunteered over 3,000 hours as a family.  Al & Kelly also enjoy watching their daughters compete in several different sports. 

 Al expressed his gratitude for being selected Employee of the Month by saying “I would like to thank the staff at WVUP for over 20 years of support as part of the WVUP family and let them know that I am looking forward to the next 20 years working with them.”  Following are excerpts from the nominations that served as the basis for Al’s selection as Employee of the Month.

“I would like to nominate Al Collins for employee of the month.  He is just an awesome example of a dedicated employee.  He always lends a (big) helping hand to everyone.”

 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 by Karen Branham 12/01/06)

Used Textbook Project.  Phi Theta Kappa is presently collecting used text books for a project called Better World Books, Books for Africa, Book Drives for Better Lives. Text books that the bookstore does not buy back can be donated to this cause. (rather than throwing them away).  Phi Theta Kappa will receive fifty cents (.50) for every text book that can be used and a school in Africa gets the benefit of the text book. It is a win/win situation for all. 

Any text book that is less than five years old will probably qualify. (No workbooks that have been written in please) There will be boxes for drop off on both campuses. See Lisa Flowers-Clements or Violet Mosser on the main campus and Dianne Davis at Jackson County for more details. (Submitted by Dianne Davis, 12/01/06)