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WVU Tech announces 2024 Presidential Leadership Award winners
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has announced the 2024 Presidential Leadership Award winners. One graduating student from the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences and the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus were selected for demonstrating extensive involvement in campus and community activities, representing the college and university in local, regional and national forums and achieving academic excellence.
This year’s winners are Carmen Camino Falcon from the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences, Makenzie Holley from the College of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences and Paige Shafor from the WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus.
Head, Heart, Hands, Health and Headed for Success
Alexis Zilinski’s childhood spent participating in 4-H programs instilled in her
a passion for learning, civic engagement and community service.
Junior Nursing Academy returns to WVU Tech’s campus this summer, applications close March 15
The Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, hosted by the West
Virginia University School of Nursing, will be August 13-14, 2024. The day camp
will be held on WVU Tech’s campus and give participants a sneak peek of what it
might be like to be a college nursing student while giving them hands-on
experiences.
There is no cost to attend, but spots are limited. Students must have at least
a 3.0 grade point average and be entering the 8th, 9th or 10th grade in August
2024. Applicants must also submit a one-page essay that explains their interest
in nursing and why they want to attend.
The academy will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, with an award and
pinning ceremony on August 14. Each participant will receive a uniform, shirt,
stethoscope, backpack and blood pressure cuff.
Students will take trips to two local hospitals, learn how to take vital signs
and have a better understanding of the nursing field. Each student is paired
with a professional registered nurse as their mentor for the week.
Hillary Parcell, Assistant Professor and Department Chair of the WVU School of
Nursing Beckley Campus, says she wants the camp to address the nursing shortage
and to reach students in their middle school and early high school
educations so they can be better prepared for a career in nursing.
“We enjoy hosting this camp for southern West Virginia because it is such a
great hands-on opportunity to expose young minds to the profession of nursing,”
says Parcell.
The Southern West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy is sponsored by the West
Virginia Center for Nursing, Raleigh General Hospital, Appalachian Regional
Hospital, AirEvac, WVU Tech and the WVU School of Nursing.
Applications are open now and will be accepted until March 15, 2024. Apply for
the camp or get more information at camps.wvutech.edu. Questions can be sent to
Hillary Parcell at heparcell@mail.wvu.edu or 304-929-1321.
WVU Tech Homecoming basketball games free to public Saturday
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) is inviting everyone in the community to their Homecoming basketball games on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. The games are free and open to the public thanks to Tech’s Communiversity partner, Pendleton Community Bank (PCB).
Doors open at noon for games, prizes and giveaways.
Innovative science experience ‘Clay2Go’ comes to Raleigh County for the first time through a Communiversity partnership with Raleigh County Schools and WVU Tech
Raleigh County Schools
(RCS) and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) are
working collaboratively to host the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences’
Clay2Go mobile exhibit in Beckley.
This experience will give more than 2,000 students from the 17 RCS elementary
schools the opportunity to expand their knowledge of principles in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics through interactive play. It promotes
critical thinking through trial and error, experimentation, problem-solving and
independent learning. During their visit, students will also explore all that
the WVU Tech campus has to offer during a campus tour and enjoy lunch in the
dining hall.
“This partnership is another example of our Communiversity focus that ensures
we are working hand-in-hand with educational partners like Raleigh County
Schools and the Clay Center to provide educational and growth opportunities for
our young people,” said Dr. T. Ramon Stuart, President of WVU Tech. “We want to
make sure that students in our region see what is possible for their futures
and that these educational and career opportunities are available to them right
here at home at WVU Tech.”
“Raleigh County Schools continues to expand the learning environment for its
students,” shared Dr. Serena Starcher, Superintendent of Raleigh County
Schools. “Through this partnership with WVU Tech and the Clay Center, we
believe our students have a tremendous opportunity to explore STEM-related
fields and concepts. Also, as RCS strives to prepare students for their future,
we look forward to providing them the opportunity to tour our local university.
We hope this experience provides our students a small glimpse of what their
future could hold and what is available to them here in Beckley.”
Groups of third through fifth grade RCS students will visit WVU Tech for the
Clay2Go mobile exhibit from February 7 to February 29, 2024. The exhibit will
be housed at the Neville Auditorium located at 410 Neville Street, Beckley,
West Virginia.
In addition to serving students for school-based field trips, Raleigh County
Schools will host family evening events on February 20 and February 26 from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“We are so proud to offer Clay2Go as a resource for public schools throughout
the state. We believe every child in West Virginia deserves to learn about the
scientific wonders of our world, regardless of whether they can make it to our
permanent location in Charleston,” says Clay Center President and CEO Al
Najjar.
For information about the school visits and family events, contact the RCS
Superintendent’s Office at (304) 256-4500, ext. 3308.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) and Beckley Success Closet collaborate to provide opportunities for career support
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU
Tech) and Beckley Success Closet are joining forces to elevate opportunities
for career success. This collaboration aims to transition the three-year-old
Beckley Success Closet into a collaborative offering working with WVU Tech and
other community organizations to meet the needs of the campus and larger
community.
One of the founding members, Robert Dunlap, states the Beckley Success Closet,
“has been a beacon of support for individuals seeking assistance in securing
appropriate attire for job interviews and professional settings.”
“Recognizing the pivotal role attire plays in the employment process, WVU Tech
has embraced the opportunity to enhance the Beckley Success Closet,” continued
Dunlap. “The collaboration is not just about clothing; it symbolizes a
commitment to equipping Beckley students and citizens with the tools and
confidence necessary for success in their chosen career paths.”
"We are honored to partner with the Beckley Success Closet in this
transformative and collaborative effort," said Dr. Ramon Stuart, president
of WVU Tech. "This initiative aligns seamlessly with our mission to
provide holistic support to our students and our Communiversity initiative.
Together, we aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring
that individuals are not only academically prepared but also professionally
equipped," Stuart shared.
Collaborations with community partners will allow for additional resources and
programming to further enhance the career readiness of participants.
“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kristi Dumas, Owner of the Dumas
Psychology Collective, April Elkins Badtke of Conservation Legacy, and all of
our volunteers for making this initiative a success for the betterment of our
City,” shared Dunlap.
Susan Wood, Director of Career and Professional Development, shared that while
an official transition ceremony is not yet scheduled, WVU Tech volunteers will
be working to sort and organize the clothing items in the coming months,
working toward a ribbon cutting in the fall of 2024.
WVU Tech receives HSTA grant that will serve West Virginia high school students
West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has received a grant for more than$70,000 from the Health Sciences Technology Academy (HSTA) for a high school science, engineering, math, technology and medicine (STEM+M) Summer Institute this summer.
The partnership between WVU Tech and HSTA will allow for approximately 100 students high school sophomores and ten teachers from across West Virginia to visit WVU Tech during the summer. The students will explore STEM and health science opportunities by working with faculty at Tech.
WVU Tech announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees
WVU Tech announces dean’s and president’s lists for fall 2023
West
Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) has released its fall
2023 Dean’s and President’s lists.
A total of 319 students earned honors during the fall semester.
In all, 180 students were named to the Dean’s list, having earned a 3.5 GPA
or higher. The University’s President’s list included 139 students
who earned a 4.0 GPA.
The President’s and Dean’s list for both the Leonard C. Nelson School of
Engineering and Sciences and the College of Business, Humanities and Social
Sciences can be found here.
Students majoring in nursing or pre-nursing will be listed under the College of
Business, Humanities and Social Sciences lists.