WPKM is the first and only community college radio station in West Virginia

WPKM 96.3 FM The Beet, the college radio station for West Virginia University at Parkersburg, will unite with other college radio stations across the world on Friday, Oct. 5 to celebrate College Radio Day. The event aims to raise greater awareness of the many college radio stations that operate around the world and encourages people to tune in to a college radio station in support of them on this day.

“We are excited to participate in this movement which recognizes that college radio is a unique medium that empowers students to be a voice on campus and in their community,” said Dr. Torie Jackson, chairperson and associate professor of the Humanities, Fine Arts and Social Sciences division, WVU Parkersburg. “We encourage everyone to tune in to WPKM on Oct. 5 to support their local student-run college radio station and to celebrate College Radio Day with us.”

In celebration of College Radio Day, WPKM will offer special content and activities throughout the week of Oct. 1, including college-themed radio shows, music trivia and karaoke.

WPKM provides the community with entertaining and educational radio through a wide array of music, news and talk radio. The station’s weekly show list includes:

• “The Breakroom Show with James,” a sports and pop-culture show with a comedic spin, airs every Monday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.
• “Drive Time with Ky and Ty,” a variety show playing the deep cuts and not just the top 40 songs, airs every Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
• “The Psychic Mothman,” featuring college/indie and classic rock, airs every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.
• “The Madhouse,” spinning alternative and heavy metal songs, airs every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 9 p.m.
• “The Strip,” offering a variety of hard rock and punk music, airs every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m.
• “Random Insanity,” covering all things random and fiction, airs every Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 7 to 8 p.m.
• “Nostalgia,” featuring classic hits and interesting news articles, airs every Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.
• “Renegade Radio with Professor Crites,” featuring hard rock, punk rock and heavy metal, airs every Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight.
• “The Great Echo,” offering a deep dive into cinema scores and classic films, airs every Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m.

WPKM can be experienced on traditional radio in most of Wood and Washington counties by turning the radio dial to 96.3 FM. Anyone, anywhere can listen online, through the TuneIn Radio app or live streaming at wpkmradio.com.

For more information or to make a donation to WPKM, visit www.wpkmradio.com.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley are helping small businesses grow their presence online with a Grow Your Business Online workshop, featuring lessons in Google Search, Maps, reaching customers online through Google, and helping them improve their business website. The workshop will be hosted on Oct. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in WVU Parkersburg’s Workforce and Economic Development building.

Google trainer, Drew Tonsmeire, will serve as the workshop speaker. With more than 23 years’ experience, Tonsmiere is an expert in strategic marketing and business management. In addition, Tonsmeire is a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) coach and was president and CEO of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce.

“Our goal is to help small businesses develop strategies that will help get them online and succeed thereafter,” said Michele Wilson, WVU Parkersburg Workforce and Economic Development Director. “When small businesses flourish, our communities do as well.”

Businesses that are online grow 40 percent faster than those who are not. The Grow Your Business Online program is designed by Google to empower local businesses by getting them on Google Search and Maps.

Visit www.movchamber.org for more information or to register. There is a $15 registration fee, and attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop.

 

West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers students the opportunity to gain work experience while completing their Computer & Information Technology (CIT) associate degree through a state-funded program called Learn and Earn.

The Learn and Earn program is sponsored by the West Virginia Community and Technical College System, and is part of the Workforce Development Initiative Program. It is an opportunity to create partnerships between industry and community and technical colleges by allowing students hands-on learning experience, and employers to train ideal future employees.

During their second year of the CIT associate degree program, selected students are given flexible work rotations at The Chemours Company, Woodcraft Supply or iTech Solutions performing work such as infrastructure upgrades, technology support and troubleshooting. Students may work up to 1,200 hours at these partner companies, and receive wages during the internship period. Learn and Earn also provides a year-long interview process in which the company evaluates students as potential hires after graduation.

For the 2018-2019 academic year, four students enrolled in the CIT program were selected to work at The Chemours Company, Woodcraft Supply and iTech Solutions while completing their studies through the Learn and Earn program:

 

The Chemours Company

• Zoë Bookman, of Mineral Wells, W.Va.
• Lawrence Price, of Gay, W.Va.

Woodcraft Supply

• Dustin Gibson, of Washington, W.Va.

iTech Solutions

• Richard Mace, of Sand Ridge, W.Va.

 

“The Learn and Earn program is of great value to the institution, our students and regional companies,” said Dr. Jared Gump, WVU Parkersburg Science, Technology, Engineering and Math division chair and associate professor. “Students gain valuable on-the-job knowledge, and our community partners give us feedback about our programs and how to improve our curriculum with an industrial perspective.”

WVU Parkersburg’s CIT program prepares students for careers in networking, computer technology, cybersecurity and other related fields. Along with general education requirements, students take courses preparing them for Cisco, Microsoft, Linux certifications and more. Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Computer & Information Technology can then continue on into a Bachelor of Applied Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity & Network Administration. The college also offers a career pathway leading from an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science into a Bachelor of Applied Technology with a Software Engineering concentration.

To learn more, contact WVU Parkersburg’s Center for Student Services at admissions@wvup.edu or 304-424-8310.

Zoë Bookman | Mineral Wells, WV	Lawrence Price | Gay, WV
Dustin Gibson | Washington, WV	Richard Mace | Sand Ridge, WV

 

In observance of the 30^th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Social Justice Committee will host Namoli Brennet, transgender singer/songwriter, for her program, “We Belong” on Thursday, Oct. 11 at noon in the college theater. Funded, in part, by the Higher Education Resource Assessment (HERA), the event is free and open to the public.

In reflection of her own coming out, Brennet will relate her story of becoming a musician, living with anxiety, discovering herself and starting a public transition from male to female. Brennet uses her musical talents, humor, and compassion to help audiences leave with a clearer understanding of self-worth no matter who they are or what they choose.

“National Coming Out Day is a time for us to honor those who have come out not only as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ), but also as straight allies for equality,” said Debbie Richards, WVU Parkersburg special assistant to the president for policy and social justice. “We hope this program will promote a respectful and inclusive environment where every campus member will feel safe about living truthfully and openly.”

Brennet is a four-time Outmusic award nominee and was recently named in the inaugural Trans 100 list. She was also the recipient of the Tucson Folk Festival Songwriting Award and finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Brennet’s music has been featured on NPR, PBS and in films including the Emmy-award winning documentary, “Out in the Silence,” which details the struggle of a gay teen growing up in rural Pennsylvania.

For more information about this event, contact Debbie Richards at Debbie.Richards@wvup.edu or 304.424.8201.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg has signed an articulation agreement that will provide its students the opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration degree from Marshall University.

Under the agreement, WVU Parkersburg students who earn an undergraduate degree with a 2.5 or greater grade point average may apply for admission to the MBA program at the Lewis College of Business at Marshall University.

Students are encouraged to complete 27 credit hours of business foundation courses required for the MBA program while enrolled at WVU Parkersburg, which will provide significant cost savings to them. The college will provide academic advising and counseling for students to ensure they enroll in the courses that will prepare them to complete the MBA degree at Marshall.

Before the last semester of study at WVU Parkersburg, participating students may apply for conditional admission to Marshall and must meet all admission requirements prior to acceptance and matriculation. WVU Parkersburg will help students prepare an application package for admission to the MBA program.

Once admitted to Marshall, students may enroll in program courses and participate in activities provided by the Lewis College of Business and will receive program advising from Marshall staff and faculty.

“We are excited about this partnership with Marshall to provide opportunities for our students to seamlessly continue their education at the graduate level,” said Dr. Chad Crumbaker, vice president of academic and student affairs, WVU Parkersburg. “This agreement for the MBA program is an excellent complement to WVU Parkersburg’s four-year business degrees that are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. With this agreement, local residents are able to complete associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees without leaving the area.”

To learn more, contact WVU Parkersburg’s Center for Student Services at admissions@wvup.edu or 304-424-8310.

The second annual Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV) Career Fair presented by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and West Virginia University at Parkersburg will be held Friday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place on the WVU Parkersburg main campus and is free and open to the public.

“It is always an honor to be part of one of these job fairs that will provide hundreds of hard-working West Virginians the opportunity to connect with employers all across the region,” said Senator Manchin. “It is my hope that job seekers will link up with employers or resources that will help them find a new job. More than 100 businesses are expected to be on site and I thank Dr. Gilmer and WVU Parkersburg for the opportunity to be part of this.”

All businesses and organizations registered to attend the career fair are actively seeking employees. The college will also provide a free photo opportunity for those seeking professional portraits. Job seekers should dress professionally, bring plenty of resumes and research registered employers.

WVU Parkersburg will host Christian Martine, Facebook product solutions manager and West Virginia native, for an informative presentation, “Working for Facebook with Christian Martine,” at 1:00 p.m. in the theater. He will discuss how Facebook makes a difference in the world and provide a brief overview about how he became employed with the social media giant.

“We are deeply honored to work with Senator Manchin and his team to showcase Mid-Ohio Valley employers to our students and our students to potential employers,” said Dr. Chris Gilmer, president, WVU Parkersburg. “With more than 100 of the most exciting businesses in the area participating, the event is part of the university’s commitment to fill the workforce needs of the communities we serve.”

The MOV Career Fair 2018 is presented in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Results Radio, the Workforce Development Board Mid-Ohio Valley and Workforce West Virginia.

The complete list of registered employers includes: Addus Home Care; AL REC LLC; Appalachian Oilfield Services; Architectural Interior Products; Armacell LLC; Bankers Life; Basement Systems of West Virginia; Bi-Con Services Inc.; Bowles Rice LLP; Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg; BSSI; Bureau of the Fiscal Service; Burger King; Career Connections; Caron Products & Services Inc.; CCIL / WV’s Choice; Chemours Company; Chick-fil-A; Children’s Home Society of WV; Classic Carriers; Colonial Life; Community Bank of Parkersburg; Conley Fabrication LLC; CSL Plasma; DeepRock Disposal Solutions LLC; Department of Health and Human Resources; DSV Solutions; Eldercare Health & Rehabilitation; Emily Allman / State Farm; Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; Extras Support Staffing; Fresh Plant Pilgrims; Genesis Health Care; H&R Block; Hi-Vac Corporation; Highmark Health; Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc.; Human Resource Development Foundation Inc.; ICL Americas; iHeartMedia; iTech; IVS Group; Jan Care Ambulance Inc.; Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law; JCPenney; Kelly Services Inc.; KVC West Virginia; Local #80 Heat & Frost Insulators; Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center; Lowe’s; Magnum Magnetics; Mancan; Manpower; Mason County Schools; Matheny Motors; Memorial Health System; Minnie Hamilton Health System; Mole Master Services Corporation; Nathan Alfred Insurance; NCOA Senior Employment; NOE Office Equipment; North Central Regional Jail; On-Board Services; Operating Engineers Local 132 Apprenticeship & Training; Pactiv; Panhandle Support Services; Penske Logistics; Perry & Associates; Phoenix Associates Inc.; Pickering Associates; Plexus / PSA; Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565; Ply Gem Industries Inc.; PMA USA; Premier Bank Inc.; Pro Careers Inc.; Rescare Community Living; Results Radio; Roane County Board of Education; ScribeAmerica; Securitas Security Services USA; Simonton Windows and Doors; Somerville Industries Inc.; Star Plastics Inc.; State Electric; Surge Staffing; Suttle & Stalnaker PLLC; Thomas R. Moran Construction; Touchstone Testing Lab; Tri-State Roofing & Sheet Metal Company; United Bank; United States Army; United States Marine Corps; United States Postal Service; Washington State Community College; We Staff Better LLC; WesBanco Bank Inc.; Westbrook Health Services; Western & Southern Financial; Wexford Health Source at St. Marys Correctional Center; Wood County Schools; Wood County Senior Citizens Association; WorkForce West Virginia; Worthington Healthcare Center; WV Carpenters Training Center; WV Department of Transportation / Division of Highways; WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation / St. Marys Correctional Center and Jail; WV Division of Rehabilitation Services; WV Laborers’ Training Fund; WVU Extension Service; WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center; WVU Parkersburg and Xtreme Labor.

For more information on the MOV Career Fair 2018, visit www.wvup.edu/career.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is pleased to announce its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the summer 2018 semester.

President’s Scholars

Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

RITCHIE COUNTY – Ellenboro: Shannon Reilly;

UPSHUR COUNTY – Buckhannon: Brandon Littler;

WOOD COUNTY – Mineral Wells: Carter Grogan;

Parkersburg: Joshua Mays; Emily Niemi; Victoria Poellot-Tauber; Cody Valvo;

Washington: Ryan Dean;

Waverly: Dezerae Davis;

OHIO – Marietta: Clay Paschal;

Dean’s Scholars

Students named to the Dean’s List maintained a 3.5 grade point average while earning six or more hours of college credit. The scholars include:

CALHOUN COUNTY – Grantsville: Sandra Jones; Courtney Lewis;

DODDRIDGE COUNTY – West Union: Kimberly Powell;

JACKSON COUNTY – Cottageville: Michael Miller; Elizabeth Vidrine;

Evans: Hanah Burgess;

Gay: Brittiny Cooper; Charles Cooper; Lawrence Price;

Mount Alto: Heaven Burge; Patricia Ellis;

Ravenswood: Cheyenne Curtis; Stephanie Cutlip; Shane Johnson; Jordan Matics; Sean Matics; Philip Randolph; Colton Rhodes; Megan Stoffel;

Ripley: Matthew Barnette; Carson Broom; Stephen Gainey; Kathy Harris; Tyler Hilbert; Donna Kay; Ayaka Mcbee; Ethan Rhodes; Madison Tanner; Alisha Tribett-Tackett;

Sandyville: Michael Holmes;

JEFFERSON COUNTY – Charles Town: Laura Stottlemyer;

KANAWHA COUNTY – Charleston: Jane King; John Woodrum II;

Dunbar: Tracy Amburgey;

MARSHALL COUNTY – Moundsville: Mitchel Herbold;

MASON COUNTY – Leon: Dusty Smith;

New Haven: Lacy Darst; Lauryn Fields;

MERCER COUNTY – Princeton: Ariel Bowman;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Belmont: Daniel Castleberry; Michelle Neff;

Saint Marys: Allison Elliott; Tina Smith; Clayton Studer;

Waverly: Alisha Riddle;

RITCHIE COUNTY – Ellenboro: Morgan Reilly;

Harrisville: Bryan Ring;

Pennsboro: Sara Lattea; Sherilyn Stahlman; Samantha Waggoner;

Smithville: Chelsea Ayers;

ROANE COUNTY – Gandeeville: Britney Hersman; Rachel Traylor;

Reedy: Darlene Means;

Spencer: Ethan Ash; Lisa Hawkins; Ronetta Nichols; Madison Sutphin;

TYLER COUNTY – Alma: Lauren Seckman;

Paden City: Madison Pierce;

WETZEL COUNTY – New Martinsville: Melissa Beegle;

WIRT COUNTY – Le Roy: Saundra Slone-Crum;

Elizabeth: Ashley Bumgarner; Thomas Mullenix II; Mackenzie Nester; Shawna Nester; Tori Powell; Logan Somerville;

WOOD COUNTY – Belleville: James Chandler;

Davisville: Justen Small; Scott Barker; Zachary Elkins; Becky Ellison; Amy Hudson; Sherry McCay;

Mineral Wells: Krishna Black; Faith Blosser; Fallyn Buffington; Chad Conley; Joshua Davis; Amber Davis; Timothy Elson; Lynette Pahl;

Parkersburg: Abby Anderson; Tammy Barnhouse; Holly Barnum; Darrius Basta; Timothy Bonnell; Morgan Bonnett; Justin Bosley; John Boyles; April Brooks; Chelsie Church; Shelby Dearth; Katy Field; Hugh Fry; Cameron Gault; Serena Graham; John Hickman; Derin Jabour; Donald King; Kelsey Kiser; Kimberly Lipscomb; Kevin Mccomas; Stacy McCune; Madonna Murphy; Sammantha Oglesby; Tia Opel; Joseph Pavelich; Brooke Powell; Anthony Province; Holly Queen; Rachel Rader; Nick Roedersheimer; Andrea Sears; Korey Smith; Amanda Stone; Dylan Taylor; Chana Tepe; Dylan Burkhammer; Megan Trembly; Amy Wood;

Vienna: Tierney Aldridge; Alexis Bannister; Paige Burner; Joshua Byers; Robert Clatworthy; Dawson Cyran; Brianna Deem; Heather Chutes; Christopher Imler; Jared Mugrage; Nachelle Pidcock; Nathan Settle; Lora Stavrakis; Brannon Turner Jr.; Joseph VanClief; Robert VanClief;

Walker: Timothy Bower; Savana Goff; Annaliese Thornley;

Washington: Cynthia Barton; Ginger Busch; Megan Curry; Brittany Dils; Rebecca Eicher; Shawna Hopkins; Breanna Paxton; Kelta Peck; Kaitlyn Reamer; Samantha Suggs; Mary Willison; Shianne Winters;

Waverly: Scott Holbert; James Kelley;

Williamstown: Amanda Brown; Gregory Flanagan; Stephanie Marshall; Sierra McGee; Katherine Radabaugh;

OHIO – Belpre: Kerra Ball; Jonah Fox; Austin Grimmett; Jessica Madison; Amber Roberts;

Caldwell: Joshua Thompson;

Coolville: Melissa Graham; Paul Owens Sr.;

Fredericktown: Jason Rhoades;

Little Hocking: Christine Berg; Mikael Hinton;

Marietta: Brianna Geogerian; Kyly Warner; Tyler Wears;

Newport: Samantha Morris;

Pomeroy: Nadezhda Moore;

Seaman: Kala Bakenhaster;

Vincent: Joshua Frame;

KENTUCKY – Olive Hill: Brent Tackett;

VIRGINIA – Woodstock: Shannon Buchanan;

TEXAS – San Benito: Enrique Guzman.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg awarded certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees to August 2018 graduates. These graduates will be recognized at the Fall 2018 commencement ceremony.

Graduates who attained a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average (GPA) earned academic honors, as follows: 3.50-3.749, Cum Laude; 3.75-3.99, Magna Cum Laude; and 4.0, Summa Cum Laude.  The August WVU Parkersburg graduates include:

CABELL – Huntington: Hannah Boyles, BAS, Child Development;

CALHOUN – Arnoldsburg: Sarah Holbert, BS, Nursing;

JACKSON – Cottageville: Elizabeth Vidrine, CAS, AS, Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Mount Alto: Patricia Ellis, RBA, Cum Laude;

Ripley: Donna Kay, RBA, Cum Laude; Brandy Skaggs, BS, Nursing; Luke Snyder, CAS, Electricity & Instrumentation and Industrial Maintenance, Magna Cum Laude;

JEFFERSON – Harpers Ferry: Heather Haught, RBA, Cum Laude;

KANAWHA – Charleston: John Woodrum II, RBA Cum Laude;

Cross Lanes: Angelina Williams, BS, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude;

Saint Albans: Carla Walker, BS, Nursing;

MASON – Point Pleasant: Ashley Kaylor, AAS, RBA, BOG; Cassie O’Hara, BS, Nursing;

PLEASANTS COUNTY – Saint Marys: Gregory Chandler, AAS, BOG;

Waverly: Alisha Riddle, BAS, Criminal Justice;

RITCHIE – Pennsboro: Ashley Ginanni, BS, Nursing;

ROANE – Gandeeville: Jacqueline Stevens, RBA;

Le Roy: Doreen Mitchell, BS, Nursing;

Spencer: Dylan Deweese, AAS, CAS, Criminal Justice;

TYLER – Sistersville: Erin Gieseke, AAS, CAS, Criminal Justice;

WETZEL – New Martinsville: William Abbott, CAS, Welding;

WIRT COUNTY – Elizabeth: Jacob Wigal, AAS, BOG;

Le Roy: Saundra Slone-Crum, RBA, AA, General Education;

WOOD COUNTY – Davisville: Abigail Delancey, AS, General Education, Magna Cum Laude; Sandra Little, AAS, Business Administration;

Mineral Wells: Faith Blosser, AA, General Education, Cum Laude; Jeanette Lett, RBA; Austin Ritcher, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Tech, Magna Cum Laude;

Parkersburg: John Boyles, AA, General Education; Zackery Burner, AAS, BOG; Payton Devereux, RBA; Hannah Feaster, CAS, BAS, Business Administration; Jessica Fields, BAS, Communications and Media – Broadcast, AAS, Broadcast; Hugh Fry, RBA; Serena Graham, CAS, Business Administration; Joel Green, AAS, CAS, Business Administration; Adam McCray, AAS, BOG; Cynthia Leisure Melrose, AAS, Business Administration, Cum Laude; Austin Luther, BAS, CAS, AAS, Criminal Justice; Cody Lyons, AA, General Education; Kevin Mccomas, AAS, Computer and Information Tech; Emily Perdue, RBA; Yvette Phillips, AAS, BOG; Tashia Powell, CAS, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Nick Roedersheimer, AS, Business Administration; Stephanie Sturm, AAS, BOG; Kristen Suszek, RBA;

Vienna: Brady Carson, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Tech; Megan Freed, BS, Nursing; Joseph VanClief, CAS, Electricity and Instrumentation; Anthony White, CAS, Chemical and Polymer Operator Tech, Cum Laude;

Washington: Amanda Butler, RBA; Bryanna Monroe, AAS, Business Administration; Kelta Peck, RBA;

Williamstown: Amanda Brown, BAS, Business Administration; Summer Devol, BS, Nursing; Sierra McGee, RBA, Magna Cum Laude; Katherine Radabaugh, RBA;

OHIO – Belpre: Kerra Ball, AAS, BOG; Brittian Miller, RBA;

Fredericktown: Jason Rhoades, AAS, Occupational Development, Summa Cum Laude;

Marietta: Alyson Johnson, BS, Nursing;

Middleport: Brittany Dowdy, AAS, BOG;

South Point: Joseph Mundy, RBA;

VIRGINIA – Falls Church: Nefisa Mufti, BS, Nursing;

Hampton: Richard Kozlowski, AAS, CAS, Legal Studies.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the Smoot Theatre will host the film series, “Challenges to Democracy” during the fall 2018 semester. “Lincoln,” the first movie in the series, will be shown Thursday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Smoot Theatre. A panel discussion will follow the film.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, “Lincoln” is a historical drama that recounts the last four months of President Abraham Lincoln’s life. The end of the Civil War is near, and Lincoln attempts to negotiate peace with the South while trying to outlaw slavery by fighting for the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. “Lincoln” received 10 Oscar nominations and won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Achievement in Production Design.

“WVU Parkersburg is fortunate to partner with the Historic Smoot Theatre to explore four examples of challenges to democracy,” said Dr. Chad Crumbaker, WVU Parkersburg vice president for academic and student affairs. “Each one demonstrates times when the founding principles of all people ‘being created equal’ and ‘government of the people, by the people, and for the people’ are put to the test.”

Future movie showings include:

October 11, 6:30 p.m.: “Selma”
Dr. Martin King Jr. leads a dangerous campaign for equal voting rights for African Americans in Alabama, but ultimately promotes a change that forever alters history. The march from Selma to Montgomery, Dr. King’s speech at Alabama’s state capital, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 signing become some of the most significant victories in the civil rights movement.

November 8, 6:30 p.m.: “Milk”
Forty-year-old Harvey Milk gains focus as a gay rights activist in San Francisco, which turns to political activism as Milk sees he can be a more effective voice for the gay community as a politician. In 1977, Milk becomes the nation’s first openly gay man elected to a public office, but he must fight against a statewide initiative that bars gays and their supporters from public school jobs.

December 13, 6:30 p.m.: “Election”
Jim McAllister is a social studies teacher at Carver High, and one of his students, Tracy Flick, is running unopposed for class president. To establish a more democratic election, McAllister persuades a varsity football player to run against Flick. However, Flick uses unethical methods to win the student body’s vote.

Tickets are free to WVU Parkersburg students who present a current, valid student ID and $5 for the general public.

For more information, contact the Office of Academic and Student Affairs at vpssappeals@wvup.edu or 304.424.8209.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors will meet Wednesday, September 12. The meeting will take place at 3:15 p.m. in room 1300A on the main campus.

Click here to view the complete agenda.