WVU Parkersburg Career Fair

The Career Services Office is hosting a Career/Job Fair on Wednesday, April 14 n the multi-purpose room. To ease the flow of students and participants at the college, the following schedule has been created to serve our guest, student, and community members.

• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fair open to WVU Parkersburg students only
• 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lunch and networking for business members and college administrators, campus tours for business members
• 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fair open to the general public

The fair will provide an excellent opportunity for students to practice their interview skills and network with employers. Also, students who attend the fair will be eligible for door prizes such as gasoline cards.

Participating businesses represent the areas of banking, education, electronics, sales, manufacturing, military and more. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Swisher at (304) 424-8304 or go to Office #1407.

New Leadership Positions with the Student Government Association

The Student Government Association of WVU Parkersburg approved extensive revisions to its constitution, increasing the opportunities for representation and participation, which will take effect with the 2010 – 2011 SGA Administration.

The constitution has several major changes that include having three vice president (for Jackson County Center, Finance, and Communications) and five student directors’ positions that have their own area of responsibility, in which they will represent the interests of the student body. The Directors’ positions are as follows:

• Director of Community Service
• Director of Student Affairs
• Director of Legislative Affairs
• Director of Campus Facilities and Safety
• Director of Student Services

Also, every recognized student organization will now have one voting seat available in Student Government.

Those elected to the office of President or one of the three Vice Presidents positions do receive a full-time tuition stipend for the academic year of their term.

We hope that the new constitution allows the Student Government Association the ability to better serve the student body and allow far more student leaders to participate.

Faculty and Staff Tuition Waiver Application Due by May 1, 2010

The Division of Student Services is now accepting applications for Faculty and Staff Tuition Waivers for the Fall 2010 semester.

Subject to a new Board of Governors policy (B-55) eligible faculty, staff, spouses and dependants may be granted tuition waiver in the pursuit of a degree at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

The deadline for applying for a waiver for the Fall 2010 semester is May 1, 2010.

Download application here.

Review policy and eligibility here.

Apply for admission here.

Ceremony Participation Forms Due

Ceremony Participation Forms for the May 2010 Commencement are due by March 26, 2010. Failure to return the form to the Records Office by March 26th will prohibit you from participating in the graduation ceremony.

Summer and Fall 2010 Registration Information

Students may now view their time ticket information for pre-registration for the Summer and Fall 2010 semesters. To view this information, log in to your OLSIS account. Once logged in, select "Student Records", then "Registration", then "Registration Status". The date you may begin online pre-registration will be visible, as well as information that may prohibit you from registering (such as holds and academic standing).

If the following message appears, you will not be eligible to register until April 5, 2010:

You require re-admission prior to registration.

Wellness Works

Do you want to loose weight, stop smoking, get started on an exercise program or work toward a healthier lifestyle? The Wellness Center is offering you a healthy lifestyle program that will give you all the tools for success. "Wellness Works" is a free six week program that will be offered in the theater on Mondays beginning March 22nd. Two sessions will be held -11:15-11:45 and 11:45-12:15 - choose the time that works best for you. Class size is limited, so make your reservations by contacting Pamela Santer (pam.santer@mail.wvu.edu) at 304-424-8205 office 1535. Stop procrastinating, learn how the smallest change or step can lead to a healthier lifestyle so you can live the best life you can beginning with that first step. Remember: "Nothing is impossible; the word itself says, I'm possible" -Audrey Hepburn.

Looking for Talented Faculty and Staff

The Student Engagement and Activities Organization will be sponsoring the first ever WVU Parkersburg’s Got Talent.

This fun-filled event will exhibit the talent of WVU Parkersburg’s own students, faculty and staff.

Student Activities is currently seeking talent to present for this performance. There will be prizes, and other incentives given away to participants and grand prizes for the winners. This performance will be presented in the Multipurpose Room here at the college on April 22, 2010.

Contestants will be reviewed by a panel of special guest judges.

This is not just a singing competition! All talents are welcome, so come on down to the Student Activities office located in room 1407 or call ext.309 for more information or to sign-up.

The deadline to sign up for this event will be April 1st.