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Archive 2007

December

Retirement Planning Videos.  WVU's Division of Human Resources, in cooperation with WVU Television Productions and News and Information Services, has provided several sessions on-line from the recent Retirement Planning Conference, including keynoter Ralph “Jake” Warner’s remarks. To access the videos, click here. (Submitted by Peggy Jameson 12/20/07)

 

Fax Machine Relocation.  The facsimile machine that receives faxes from the main college fax number (424-8315) has been relocated from the Institutional Advancement office to the mailroom complex in the Print Shop.  (Submitted 12/20/07)

Reception.  A retirement reception for Cecelia Malhotra will be held from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3.  MORE  (Submitted by Leslie Sims 12/18/07)

Employee Combined Campaign.  The campus community contributed $1,719 toward the 2007 West Virginia State Employees Combined Campaign.  Thank you for your generosity in supporting the charitable agencies that touch many lives.  (Submitted 12/17/07)

Additional Holiday.  Governor Joe Manchin has declared an additional holiday to be observed as half days for December 24 and 31. Since WVU at Parkersburg has already assigned holiday time to these dates, staff (and 12-month faculty) may observe the additional holiday on an individual basis with prior supervisory approval by June 30, 2008.  (Submitted by Debbie Richards 12/12/07)

Employee of the Month.  Congratulations to Lauriel Edwards, administrative associate, for the WVU Parkersburg’s Business and Economic Division.  Lauriel has been selected as Employee of the Month for December.   MORE

In the News.  A new addition to the virtual Bulletinboard is a compilation of on-line news stories and video related to or about WVU Parkersburg.  The news summary is in the upper left hand corner of this page and includes links to news and video.  (Submitted 12/10/07)

Teaching Demonstrations.  As part of the search process for the position of English Faculty/Coordinator, the screening committee extends an invitation to the campus community to attend teaching demonstration for two of the candidates.  The subject will be English composition.  The demonstrations will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday (Dec. 11) with Sandra Kolankiewrocz  and 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 13 with Arthur Bethea.   A notice of the exact room number where the demonstrations will take place will be posted on the door to the community room by 8:45 a.m. (Submitted by Maggie Berdine 12/10/07)

Library Materials.  A list of new library materials is available on the library's web site. Click on the "New Materials" link in the lower left corner of the main page. Also, the library has funds in the acquisition budget for purchase of books and other materials. Contact Stephen Hupp for additional information.   (Submitted 12/7/07)

Human Resources Relocates.  The college's Human Resources Office has relocated to the former Academic Affairs Office suite (Room 1008).  (Submitted 12/07/07)

College Hosting Mock Disaster Communications Drill.  More than 200 participants are expected to be involved in a mock disaster exercise Saturday (Dec. 8) designed to test the ability of multi-state emergency responders to provide communications in the event of a disaster.  MORE  (Submitted 12/6/07)

December's Payroll Deduction Winner.  Vicky Stilgenbauer has won a $25 gift certificate from Heavenly Ham because she’s a participant in the Payroll Deduction Program. More than $900 in prizes were distributed to payroll deductees in 2007.  Don’t forget - 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 12/5/07)

Weather Advisory.  A reminder regarding weather-related campus closings: WVU Parkersburg rarely closes.  In the event a weather delay/cancellation is necessary, check by calling the switchboard (424-8000), the toll-free number (1-800-WVA-WVUP) or the Institutional Advancement Office (424-8203).  Also, the college web site and intranet will list any announcements.  Area media will also announce the college's status; verify their information by using one of the above-listed official notifications.  Decisions are made by 6 a.m. for day classes and 3 p.m. for night.  (Submitted 12/4/07)

Imagine.  Imagine what a nice Christmas present you could give all the children and parents who use our Children's Room. Call the Foundation today at 424-8340 to donate to the proposed Child Development Center through the Payroll Deduction Program. (Submitted by Jenny Keup 12/4/07)

Employee of the Month.  Leslie Sims was Employee of the Month for November.  MORE

Books for Africa.  Phi Theta Kappa will be collecting used books for Africa at the end of the semester. Please donate books that the bookstore will not take back and leave them in the box outside of Violet Mosser's office or in the foyer of the computer labs at JCC. These books are used for schools in Africa and are sent to Better World Books. PTK receives $.50 cents per eligible book and the students in Africa benefit also.  (Submitted by Dianne Davis 12/03/07)

Complimentary Beverages.  The Library is serving free coffee, tea and cocoa during the last week of classes and finals week. (Submitted by Stephen Hupp, 12/3/07)