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Premium Night Scheduled for April 20 at GSC
The public is invited to Mollohan’s Restaurant at Glenville State College on Wednesday, April 20 from 4:30 until 7:00 p.m. for a BBQ-themed Premium Night.
Pioneer Showcase to Kick Off with Ecology Presentations
The annual Glenville State College Pioneer Showcase is taking place on Tuesday, April 19. The event gives students from all disciplines the opportunity to present their class and independent projects in a formal setting. The forum is open to all full-time undergraduates enrolled at GSC. This year will feature several students presenting on topics ranging from in-depth scientific research, literary projects, social science experiments, natural resource management studies, and fine arts exhibits.
GSC Students, Employees Take 'It's On Us WV' Pledge
Glenville State College students, faculty, and staff took part in the ‘It’s On Us WV’ pledge this week. The goal of the ongoing program is to raise awareness about sexual violence on college campuses throughout West Virginia. The event took place concurrently with similar events at other West Virginia colleges and is part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to make a commitment to help end sexual assault.
Murphy to hold Senior Art Show at GSC
Glenville State College senior studio art major Quentin Murphy from Grantsville, West Virginia is getting ready for his senior art show. The show, titled ‘Larger Than Life,’ will be on display until Friday, May 7th. His exhibit features original photography, drawings, and paintings. The exhibition will begin with an opening reception on Monday, April 4 from 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. The reception is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
GSC Employee Named to Humanities Council Program Committee
Glenville State College archivist and reference librarian Jason Gum has been elected to the program committee for the West Virginia Humanities Council. Gum and the other new members will serve a three-year term beginning June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2019.
GSC Schedules Off-Campus Natural Resource Exploration Day in Marlinton
Faculty in Glenville State College’s Land Resources Department and staff in the Office of Admissions invite prospective students to attend an event to learn more about Natural Resource Management programs offered at GSC. The Natural Resource Exploration Day will take place on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at 6455 Huntersville Road in Marlinton, West Virginia.
GSC Professor Collects Data at World Weightlifting Championships
This past November, Glenville State College Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Dr. William ‘Guy’ Hornsby, was part of a three-person research team that collected kinematic data at the 2015 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships in Houston, Texas. The ten day event, televised by ESPN2, was the largest in history with around 300 lifters. It marked the first time in nearly 40 years the Championships, which determine how many spots each country qualifies for in the 2016 Summer Olympics, were hosted by the United States.