Closing out the fall semester while gearing up for the holidays brought excitement
to campus. As a former procrastinating student, I fully relate to the cram studying
at the end of the semester. Luckily, at WVU Potomac State College, our atmosphere
encourages collaboration among students and faculty which cultivates a positive
student learning environment. The past 45 days, which included the holiday break,
have allowed me time to learn more about our institution and the state of West
Virginia.
TGCC 2024 Greater Good Award & Holiday Celebration:
The Tri-state Growth & Commerce Coalition Award and Holiday Celebration
was hosted in good spirits with strong regional collaboration. It was my pleasure
to represent Mineral County, WV, in this group, I am eager to explore collaborations
with other educational entities in our region.
(Right to left) WVU Potomac State College Campus President Dr. Jerry Wallace and
his wife, Allyson, recently created a gift to the WVU Foundation with the assistance
of Dr. Megan Webb, who serves as director of development at the College.
Peyton
Duncan, a pre-nursing major from Romney, W.Va., was presented with the
Catamounts Climb Higher Award for December 2024 at West Virginia University
Potomac State College, by Campus President Dr. Jerry Wallace.
Brenton Ebert (center), a nephew of the late Douglas and Bonita Haines (formerly
of Keyser), finalizes the financial gift to the Douglas E. & Bonita E. Haines
Scholarship with WVU Potomac State College President Dr. Jerry Wallace and Director
of Development Dr. Megan Webb.
Former Keyser resident, George K. Oss and his wife, Joann, recently made an additional
donation to the Dulin Memorial Scholarship, which was endowed in 2016, with the WVU Foundation. The scholarship was
created in memory of his late grandmother, Cora A. Dulin, who raised George and
his sister after their mother passed away.
Thank
you for the opportunity to join the community and lead this historic institution
into the next chapter. During my transition back to West Virginia, I connected with
PSC employees and students and enjoyed getting out in the community. Some of our
initial favorite local restaurants include Queen’s Point Coffee and Castiglia’s
Italian Eatery!
I
have met with staff, faculty and community members who beam with Catamount Pride
and understand with hard work we can serve as a beacon of hope for many more students
in the region. I have multiple engaging employee activities in store for PSC faculty
and staff which also includes a Potomac State College retiree breakfast each semester.
WVU Potomac State College
Interim Campus President Paul Kreider presented Julee Ann Sullivan, a
Bachelor of Science in nursing major from Keyser, with the Catamounts Climb
Higher award at West Virginia University Potomac State College for October
2024.
Skip Homan and his wife, Nancy (l to r), recently donated an additional planned
gift to the Charles I. "Skip" and Nancy J. Homan Scholarship at WVU Potomac State
College. The scholarship focuses on STEM related areas, with first preference
going to students majoring in civil engineering. PSC Professor Vicki
Huffman and Interim Campus President Paul Kreider (right) are also pictured.
West Virginia University Potomac State College Theatre
will hold auditions (by appointment only) for the 2025 musical production, “Anastasia,” on
Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Show dates are March 14-23, 2025, with up to two shows for area schools during
the week of March 17. Please note, in addition to performance dates, performers
must be available from March 8-13 for mandatory rehearsals.
Jamie
Kelly, an elementary education major from Front Royal, Va., was presented with
the Catamounts Climb Higher Award for September 2024 at West Virginia
University Potomac State College.