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Cover Letter Workshop
Cover Letter Workshop
Join us in the Success Epicenter to learn about best practices and guidelines for writing a successful and effective cover letter. Feel free to bring a (real or imaginary) dream job you would be tailoring your letter to! Email careerservices@wvup.edu with any questions. **A special Zoom session will also be held on October 8 at 5 p.m. https://wvup.zoom.us/j/93214171209
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Career Services Professional Head Shots
Career Services Professional Head Shots
Career Services will be offering professional head shots on Tuesday, October 15 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. for those interested on the main campus in the Success Epicenter. Please contact Jennifer Forster at jforster@wvup.edu for more details.
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Nestfest 2024
Nestfest is WVU Parkersburg’s annual event inviting to dress up and connect with week-long activities. Here’s only some of what we have to offer this year! October 21, High School Alumni Day- Chex Mix bar with Halloween trivia (play with your high school alumni) October 22, Halloween Costume Day- Trunk or Treat hosted in the evening October 23, Movie Character Day- Chili Cookoff October 24, Country vs. Country Club- Food Truck Festival at Discovery World on Market October 25, WVU Parkersburg Spirit Day
Halloween Trivia
Halloween Trivia
Play Halloween trivia with your high school alumni! See which high school’s alumni was paying closest attention in school. A Chex Mix bar will be provided. Additionally, Monday is High School Alumni Day! Represent your high school for Nestfest 2024.
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Trunk or Treat 2024
Trunk or Treat 2024
Join us in our lower parking lot to celebrate Trunk or Treat 2024! The community is welcome to trick or treat at WVU Parkersburg with its many clubs and partners. Additionally, Tuesday is Halloween Costume Day! Sport your most frightening costume for Nestfest!
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Chili Cook Off
Chili Cook Off
WVU Parkersburg challenges you to make the best chili in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Compete to make the best chili this Nestfest and win the grand prize! Additionally, Wednesday is Movie Character Day! Dress up as your favorite movie character for Nestfest.
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Discovery World Food Truck Festival
Discovery World Food Truck Festival
Join us at Discovery World on Market to enjoy our community’s finest mobile dining! Talk with advisors, recruiters, and see all that Discovery World has to offer. Additionally, Thursday is Country v. Country Club!
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Nestfest 2024 Spirit Day
Nestfest 2024 Spirit Day
End Nestfest strong by wearing your school spirit on Friday! Is your closet looking empty? Visit WVU Parkersburg’s new book store for an updated look.
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Helping Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Accessories Drive and Resource Fair
Helping Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Accessories Drive and Resource Fair
Students and members of the community can register their children for Toys for Tots, speak with Department of Health and Human Resources regarding LIEAP, learn about the Salvation Army’s clothing vouchers, bus passes and food pantry and hear from the Eastwood Fire Department about fire safety and prevention. Come donate winter accessories such as scarves, gloves, socks, toboggans, boots, etc. For more information contact krober14@wvup.edu
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Toys For Tots Drive
The Tutoring Center (Room 1123) is accepting donations for Toys for Tots starting Saturday, Nov. 2 to Friday, Dec. 13. Donations must be new, unwrapped and dropped off between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Toys will go to children in Wood, Wirt, Washington and Jackson Counties. For more information, visit the Tutoring Center in the Success Epicenter or contact jconrad2@wvup.edu.
Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event
Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event
Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting its Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event Saturday, Nov 2. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will meet outside of the cafeteria doors. For more information contact Marie Butler at mbutler1@wvup.edu.