FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/10/07
For more information:
Bob Edwards
Public Relations Department Assistant
Glenville State College
Glenville, West Virginia
(304) 462-7361 ext. 7610
Glenville, WV--More than 375 Glenville State College Freshman reported to various locations as part of an enrichment-community service project on Saturday, August 25.
About 60 were assigned to paint metal railings campus-wide. College faculty and staff assisted at all locations. The group seemed to enjoy the work, and together in less than four hours accomplished what may have taken a few weeks for one person to do.
Kipp Colvin, Director of Student Activities, and Academic Support Services Director Amy Fiddler led the planning team. It was the fruition of one of GSC President Peter Barrâs initial goals after his arrival here creating a short-term shared event emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community and encouraging volunteerism.
Other community service project locations included the Wesley Foundation, Gilmer County High School, the hospice thrift store, and Family Resource Network. In all, students and faculty were working at ten different locations throughout the Glenville community.
The projects concluded September 7 and 8.
