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Archive 2007

March

"In the Shadow of the Reich: Nazi Medicine" will be the last film on the schedule for this semester's Social Justice Awareness Film Series.  It will be shown on Monday, April 9, in the college theatre from 11:00 to 11:55 a.m.  This chilling documentary chronicles the step-by-step process that led the medical profession in the Third Reich down an unethical road to genocide.  The film is being shown prior to Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is April 15.  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 3/29/07)

Library Hours.  The Library will be open 12 PM - 4 PM Sunday, April 22, and Sunday, April 29.   (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 3/27/07)

Book Fair.  The Children's Room is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair April 2 - 6.  Books can be purchased at the tables located in front of the Children's Room.  Hours are 9 am - 7 pm, Monday-Thursday.  Profits from the sale of the books will help expand the children's library.  Questions, call ext. 311.  Remember, books always make great gifts.  (Submitted by Linda Novak 3/23/07)

Very Special Arts Festival Invitation.  You are invited to join many other volunteers on Thursday, May 24th for the 9th Annual VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL - "Strings 'n Things" at WVU Parkersburg. MORE

WVU Parkersburg Relay for Life team will provide lunch March 26-29. The menu is Monday: Pizza and desserts; Tuesday: casseroles and desserts; Wednesday: Hot dogs on the grill and side dishes; and Thursday: Breakfast. If anyone would like to donate a dessert or an ingredient for breakfast casseroles such as eggs, cheese, sausage or bacon to help defray expenses, please see one of the team members. Any donations would be appreciated. Lunch will be served at 11:30. Come hungry and as always, we thank you for supporting this worthwhile endeavor.  (Submitted by Vickie Yencha 3/23/07)

Bookstore Note.  The campus Bookstore will be closing at 2:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday (March 27-28) (Spring Break) instead of 6:00 for facility maintenance.  (Submitted by Wayne Riley 3/22/07)

Caricature Signing.  WVU President David C. Hardesty Jr. will be visiting WVU Parkersburg on April 2.  Since he is planning to retire in the fall, a caricature has been created of him for the campus community to sign.  Please stop by the Information Desk and add your best wishes.  (Submitted 3/20/07)

One-Act Plays Festival.  The Theatre Department is presenting a festival of one-act plays this weekend.  MORE

College Internet Access to be Interrupted.  On Sunday March 25, 2007 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, WVU Network Operations needs to make changes to the way that Internet and Internet-2 connections are established to the campus.  MORE 

Campus Women Recognized for Outstanding Leadership.  In observance of Women's History Month, the Social Justice Committee invited nominations for Women's Leadership Recognition on campus.  Ten West Virginia University at Parkersburg faculty, staff and student women were nominated.  To find out who they are and to read excerpts from the nominations, visit the Social Justice web page.  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 3/19/07)

Wine Class.  Corporate and Community Education is offering "ABC's of Wine" on Thursday and Friday (March 22-23) from 6 to 8 p.m.  Thursday will involve classroom learning; Friday will include wine tasting.  To be held in the Caperton Center, the class costs $40 and is taught by Wayne Riley.  Contact CCE (ext. 275)for registration information.  (Submitted by Wayne Riley 3/19/07)

Student Productions.  An Evening of Original One-Act Plays will be presented Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, in the College Theatre at 8 p.m.  A special "Sneak Peek Performance & Discussion" offered especially for WVU Parkersburg students will be presented Thursday, March 22, at 8 p.m. A discussion with the casts and directors will follow the performance. All nine plays were written and will be directed by WVU Parkersburg students.  (Submitted by Carson Soelberg 3/18/07)

"Space" Film Location Moved.  The location for the "Women in Space" film scheduled for Monday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m. has been moved to the Student Lounge.  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 3/16/07)

Maintenance Announcement.  WVNET will be performing maintenance on the Internet and State Backbone routers in Charleston on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 5:00 AM. Outage time is expected to be one (1) hour in length. This will affect connectivity in the southern LATA (i.e., Charleston, Huntington, Beckley, Bluefield, and Parkersburg.) for state agencies, K12, higher education and modem users.  (Submitted by Dan Williamson 3/13/07)

Women in Space Film.  Students, faculty and staff are invited to see the film, "Women in Space: Profiles of the First American Women Astronauts" to be shown in the WVU Parkersburg Theatre (Room 1305) from 11:00 to 11:55 a.m., Monday, March 19.  The film features candid interviews with the first U.S. women astronauts to venture into space. Included footage reveals some of the incredible views of outer space that these astronauts enjoyed while completing their missions.  The film is being shown as part of the Social Justice Awareness Film Series in observance of Women's History Month.  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 3/13/07)

History Alive Portrayal.  Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a History Alive! portrayal of "Mad" Anne Bailey, frontier scout, on Wednesday, March 14.  An interactive program, the audience will have an opportunity to engage in a dialogue with the character portrayed by Patty Sue Cooper.  Certificates of Professional Development will be issued to employees who sign the attendance roster.  Faculty, please encourage your students to attend and to participate in the dialogue with their questions!  MORE  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 3/8/07)

Library Materials.  A list of recently purchased library materials is available on the Library's web site. At the main page, click on the "New Materials" link. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 3/8/07)

Employee of the Month.  Joyce Burdette is Employee of the Month for March.  MORE

Foundation Center Information Sessions.  Does your non-profit organization need funding for operations or special projects?  Do you need assistance in preparing a grant proposal? Assistance is available at the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Library.  MORE  (Submitted by Stephen Hupp 3/6/07)

Professor of Year Announcement.  A WVU Parkersburg faculty member is among three finalists for the 2006 Professor of the Year award which will be announced Tuesday (March 6) in Charleston.  MORE  (Submitted 3/6/07)

Poetry Reading.  English Department coordinator John Hoppenthaler has recently had a number of poems accepted for publication in Barrow Street, The Laurel Review, Inkwell, ABZ, and Alehouse.  He will read at Borders in Vienna on Tuesday, March 6^th at 8 pm.  MORE  (Submitted by John Hoppenthaler 3/5/07)

March 7th's Campus Engagement.  World Thinking Day:  Sudoku Challenge Game; Prizes; Free, free, free; various other "thinking" games/puzzles; to be held in the cafeteria.  (Submitted by Tom Yencha 3/2/07)

Foundation winner.  Vickie Stilgenbauer is the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation’s March winner of the Payroll Deduction Plan’s prize drawing.  She has won a $25 gift certificate for Barnes & Noble.  Prizes valued at over $125 have been given away during the past 4 months.  As little as a $1.00 deduction per pay period qualifies for inclusion in the Program.  Call the Foundation at 424-8340 for details.  (Submitted by Jenny Keup 3/1/07)