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Archive 2007

May

Secret Pal Program.  The Secret Pal program will begin a new year on June 11, 2007. Everyone is welcome to join the fun of giving and receiving gifts. It is an opportunity to give and bring a smile to a co-worker. The secret pal sign up form is on the Staff Council web page or you can get the form from Violet (Room 1107). If you would like to participate, turn the form into Violet Mosser by June 8, 2007.  (Submitted by Violet Mosser 5/3/07)

Summer Deferred Payment Program deadline approaching.  The first deadline for applying for the Summer Deferred Payment Program (SDPP) is approaching. Employees whose first annual contract paycheck is issued on July 16, Aug. 1 or Aug. 16 need to apply for the program by June 1 if they wish to participate in the summer of 2008. Application materials and a program description are available at this link.  (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 5/14/07)

Employee of the Month.  Congratulations to Tom Dinnin who has been selected as May's Employee of the Month.  MORE   (Submitted 5/3/07)

Activities On Campus.  Scheduled this week on campus are several events which may cause some minor inconveniences.  MORE  (Submitted 5/21/07)

Sign In.  A caricature of West Virginia University President David C. Hardesty is available at the information desk for your signature and best wishes.  (Submitted 5/15/07)

Payroll Deduction Winner.  Cathy Mutz has won a membership in the National Muffler Car Care Club valued at $89.95. It will save her $433 on car maintenance, including four free oil changes, wiper blades, a wheel alignment and discounts on brakes, her car's exhaust system and other services.  Payroll deduction enrollment forms are available in the Business Office and the Foundation Office. (Submitted by Jenny Keup 5/1/07)

Employee Recognition Brunch.  Retiring faculty and staff with a combined 175 years of service were among those honored at the annual Employee Recognition Brunch. MORE  (Submitted 5/8/07)

Madame Sheng Honored.  At Florida Southern College's recent Commencement, Madame Shao Fang Sheng received an honorary degree, a doctorate of art.  The renowned painter, musician, educator and former apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright is an alumna of FSC, where she studied music and art.  She has also received an honorary doctorate from WVU Parkersburg.  (Submitted 5/7/07)

Spring Concert.  WVU Parkersbug's Music Department will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday (May 11) at Trinity Episcopal Church.  The free concert will feature works by Bach, Britten and recent choral compositions performed by the College Chorale under the direction of  H.G. Young III, professor of music, and organist Dana Steele. (Submitted by H.G. Young 5/9/07)

Pinning Ceremonies.  On Friday (May 11), nursing candidates for graduation will participate in the college's annual Pinning ceremonies at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Featured speaker will be Kathryn Decker, vice president of patient care services, Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.  (Submitted 5/7/07)

Lunch Orders.  WVU Parkersburg's Relay for Life team will take orders this week for lunch for Monday May 7 and Wednesday May 9 when the cafeteria is closed.  Monday's menu is pepperoni rolls at $1.50 each in your choice of plain, hot pepper cheese and American cheese. Wednesday's menu is subs and you may choose from ham and cheese w/chips, Italian sub w/chips, veggie sub w/chips, and turkey sub w/chips at $3.50. We will accept orders through Friday May 4 at 4pm. Please give your orders to any Relay team member. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.  (Submitted by Vickie Yencha 5/1/07)

Travel Reminder. As of May 1, 2007, anyone without a driver's safety training card will not be allowed to check out a state fleet car or be reimbursed for travel expenses. You also need to have your budget code when making the request. To receive a driver card, complete the WVU Environmental Health and Safety Driver's Safety Training and mail your certificate of completion to Michelle Bissell. For more information, contact Dave White, ext. 225.  (Submitted 5/1/07)

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. For additional information on the nomination and selection criteria, please refer to the Staff Council section on the WVU Parkersburg Intranet.  (Submitted 4/30/07)

Reception for Carl Smith. The Technology Division is hosting a retirement reception for Carl Smith on Thursday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Atrium at the Caperton Center. Please join us for cake and punch as we celebrate this special occasion. (Submitted by Vicky Stilgenbauer 5/1/07)

Reception for Charlene.  The Student Services Division is hosting a retirement reception for Charlene McNulty at 1 p.m., Thursday (May 3) in the community room.  Please stop by and offer your best wishes to Charlene and enjoy cake and punch.  (Submitted by Drema Starkey 5/1/07)

Nursing Lab Open House.  The Health Sciences Division invites the campus community to an open house in the Nursing Arts Lab from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday (May 2).  See this state-of-the-art facility and learn about its capabilities.  (Submitted by Rose Beebe 5/1/07)

Retirement Party.  The Business & Economics Division is hosting a retirement party for Bob McCloy, on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 1:00 pm in the Community Room. Please join us for a cake and punch reception. Thank you.  (Submitted by Lauriel Edwards 5/1/07)