Parkersburg, W.Va. (June 23, 2022) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Phi Theta Kappa Sigma Omega chapter sponsored an Adopt a Highway cleanup Saturday, June 18, to beautify the campus grounds and surrounding roadways.

“Volunteers picked up litter from the edge of the roadways around campus, including Cedar Grove Road, Swisher Lane, Woodberry Lane, and Nicolette Road,” said Andrew Walker, associate professor and PTK Advisor.

PTK is an invitation only honor society on campus. In order to be eligible, students must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average and completed at least 12 credit hours of associate degree work.

“One of the hallmarks of PTK is service, and this event provides an opportunity for our chapter to engage in community service. We also open this up to all members of the campus community to take a few hours to give back to the surrounding community,” said Walker.

The Adopt a Highway cleanup event also fills required community service hours for the WV Invests, Ascend, Elementary Education and Nursing programs.

For more information about PTK, contact advisors Marie Butler (mbutler1@wvup.edu), Andrew Rochus (arochus1@wvup.edu) or Andrew Walker (wwalker1@wvup.edu).