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Mental Health First Aid Certification Held at GSC
date_rangeNovember 11, 2014
The GSC Behavioral Science Club hosted a mental health first aid certification course for its students and alumni on Saturday, November 8th. During the eight-hour course, participants learned a five-step action plan to help loved ones, colleagues, neighbors, and others cope with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use.
Conover Named Curtis Elam Professor at GSC
date_rangeNovember 10, 2014
Glenville State College Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Ross Conover has received the 2014 Curtis Elam Professor for Teaching Excellence Award. The award, which is effective for three years, also provides $5,000 per year to support additional professional development for the designated professor.
Recitals Planned for GSC Seniors
date_rangeNovember 10, 2014
Two Glenville State College seniors have upcoming recitals planned in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium. Seth Stemple will perform his senior recital on Sunday, November 16th at 3:00 p.m. and Courtney Cole will perform her senior recital on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m.
Shelly Ratliff Successfully Defends Dissertation
date_rangeNovember 7, 2014
Assistant Professor of Education Shelly Ratliff has wrapped up six years' of effort on her doctoral degree and successfully defended her dissertation at Marshall University. Ratliff, who began her teaching career in Calhoun County, has been an instructor at GSC for nearly six years. Her dissertation is titled 'A Study of Kindergarten Teachers' Ability to Teach the Kindergarten Informational Text Standards in Fifteen West Virginia School Districts.'
Historic Mother Jones Presentation Coming to GSC
date_rangeNovember 7, 2014
Storyteller Karen Vuranch is bringing history to life at Glenville State College through her portrayal of historical activist, Mary Harris, in a presentation of 'Mother Jones: A Presentation on the Life of Mary Harris'. The drama, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 315 of the Mollohan Campus Community Center, is made possible by a grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council and is being organized by the GSC Department of Social Science.
GSC Forest Technology Students Help at Bulltown
date_rangeNovember 5, 2014
Students, faculty, and staff in the Timber Harvesting Techniques class at Glenville State College recently performed community service by removing declining white ash trees at Burnsville Lake's Bulltown Campground.
'Trick or Reading' Event Held at GSC
date_rangeNovember 3, 2014
Members of Glenville State College's Early Education Student Group recently hosted a Trick or Reading Night for local children in PreK through second grades. Many local families attended the event held on Monday, October 20th and enjoyed the educational evening full of reading, activities, snacks, and costumes for children and parents.
Honors Program Continues at GSC
date_rangeNovember 3, 2014
GSC's Honors Program is now in it's second year. The program is designed to offer students a space where they can study and explore academics with like-minded peers. The program has three components including a rigorous academic environment, service to the local community, and a social outlet for networking and making friends.
GSC Students Clean Section of Little Kanawha River
date_rangeOctober 28, 2014
Students from Dr. Ross Conover's Ecology and Field Biology class, and other Glenville State College volunteers, spent nine wet hours hauling trash out of the Little Kanawha River recently. Members of the self-proclaimed 'Little Kanawha Navy' removed trash and debris from this section of the river last year as well.
GSC Veterans and Military Ball November 8th
date_rangeOctober 28, 2014
Members of the Glenville State College Student Veterans Association invite everyone to this year's Veterans and Military Ball on Saturday, November 8th. The event is open to community members, students, faculty, and staff as they show their support for our veterans while enjoying a fun evening together.