GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State University is honored to host the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) for an on-campus session on April 8, 2025. The session will take place at the Fine Arts Center, providing students and the community an opportunity to witness the judicial process in action.
As part of the event, students will observe oral arguments in four cases, with opportunities to engage with arguing attorneys through question-and-answer sessions. The day will conclude with a luncheon at the Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom, featuring remarks from Glenville State University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin and the presiding judges.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for our students to gain firsthand insight into the legal system,” said Dr. Mark A. Manchin, President of Glenville State University. “We are grateful to the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals for bringing this session to our campus, and we look forward to an engaging and educational experience.”
“We are thankful for our gracious hosts at Glenville State University, and we are eager to work with them to provide a learning experience for students in the area,” said ICA Chief Judge Charles O. Lorensen.
“I look forward to continuing this great tradition of allowing college and high students to see the judiciary at work in person. The interaction with students in the classroom and following oral arguments is always a highlight for me,” said ICA Judge Daniel Greear.
Judge Ryan White said, “I am looking forward to traveling to Glenville State University to allow the students to see the state’s newest appellate court in action.”
The schedule of events is as follows:
ICA On-Campus Session – April 8, 2025
Location: Glenville State University Fine Arts Center & Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom
- 9:30 AM – 10:10 AM – Students hear Rule 20 Argument in 24-ICA-340 – Ameriprise Financial, Inc. v. Charles E. Vallandingham
- 10:10 AM – 10:17 AM – Arguing attorneys take questions from the student audience about 24-ICA-340
- 10:20 AM – 10:50 AM – Students hear Rule 19 Argument in 24-ICA-291 – William Jordan v. Pansy Jordan
- 10:50 AM – 10:57 AM – Arguing attorneys take questions from the student audience about 24-ICA-291
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Students hear Rule 19 Argument in 24-ICA-335 – In re: W.S., a minor
- 11:30 AM – 11:37 AM – Arguing attorneys take questions from the student audience about 24-ICA-335
- 11:40 AM – 12:10 PM – Students hear Rule 19 Argument in 24-ICA-193 – George Nicholas Parsons v. Wiley Tyler Raines and Calhoun County Commission
- 12:10 PM – 12:15 PM – Arguing attorneys take questions from the student audience about 24-ICA-193
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch at Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom
- Remarks by President Manchin
- Remarks by Judges
- Official proclamation to GSU
This event underscores Glenville State University’s commitment to experiential learning by bringing real-world opportunities to its students. The university invites all interested students, faculty, and community members to attend this unique educational experience.
“Hosting the West Virginia ICA for oral arguments on our campus presents a wonderful educational opportunity for the students and prospective students,” said Dr. Joshua Squires, Assistant Professor of Political Science at GSU. “While learning about the judicial system in the classroom is valuable, witnessing the legal process firsthand brings that knowledge to life in a meaningful way.”
