The West Virginia University Potomac State College Theatre Department will hold auditions for their spring 2022 production of Disney's Tarzan, on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 20 from 5-8 p.m.
WVU Potomac State College-Community Concert Band to perform
The West Virginia University Potomac State College-Community Concert Band, under the direction of Brian Plitnik, PhD, will hold a free concert on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church-McKee Arts Center Auditorium.
The Band, consisting of talented members of the campus and community, will perform the following selections: Gavorkna Fanfare by Jack Stamp; Canto by Francis McBeth; Shenandoah arranged by Claude Smith; Folksong Festival by Ryan Nowlin; Chorale and Alleluia by Howard Hanson; Marching Up Broadway arranged by Robert Lowden; A Toonful Tune by Rick DeJonge; and the Quarantiner March by Charles Whitehill.
WVU Potomac State College to offer surgical technology degree next year
The new associate of applied science in surgical technology degree program at WVU Potomac State College is currently enrolling its first cohort of students for the fall 2022 semester and will train students with skills in high demand to become an essential part of the surgical team. To learn more, visit: go.wvu.edu/psc-surgical-tech
Hank Williams, Sr. tribute band coming to Keyser, Nov. 5
WVU Potomac State College-Community Concert Band to perform free concert
The West Virginia University Potomac State College-Community Concert Band, under the direction of Brian Plitnik, PhD, will hold a concert on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church-McKee Arts Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Band, consisting of talented members of the campus and community, will perform the following selections: Gavorkna Fanfare by Jack Stamp; Canto by Francis McBeth; Shenandoah arranged by Claude Smith; Folksong Festival by Ryan Nowlin; Chorale and Alleluia by Howard Hanson; Marching Up Broadway arranged by Robert Lowden; A Toonful Tune by Rick DeJonge; and the Quarantiner March by Charles Whitehill.
Marissa Earle receives first Climb Higher award at WVU Potomac State College
Marissa Earle
WVU to ease some campus protocols, mask requirements for classrooms, labs will continue across all campuses (Info specific to PSC included)
As infection and hospitalization rates due to the delta variant decrease, West Virginia University will lift mask requirements for individuals across all campuses in all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Thursday, Oct. 21. However, the University will continue to require masks in all classrooms, labs or any WVU System facility or building being used as a classroom for the remainder of the semester.
Following CDC guidelines, those who are not vaccinated will be expected to wear a mask in all indoor settings as well as outdoors where large groups are gathered, and masks will continue to be required on the PRT and WVU buses across all campuses through Jan. 18, 2022, under federal guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration.
BSN Class of 2024 Participates in White Coat, Pledge Ceremony
The WVU School of Nursing BSN Program Class of 2024 located on the Potomac State College campus, in Keyser, W.Va., recently participated in their White Coat and Pledge Ceremony. The purpose of the ceremony is to celebrate students’ entry into the study of nursing and highlight their commitment to professionalism, humanism, and compassion in their clinical studies. Additionally, students were given a humanism pin to remind them of the commitment they are making.
Guest speaker for the event was Michelle House, Behavioral Health Therapist, MSW, at Potomac State College.
Tri-State College Night now a virtual event
Tri-State College Night is now a virtual event, so join us from the comfort of your home! The Maryland College Application Campaign is sponsoring the 53rd annual Tri-State College Night on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m.
WVU Potomac State College will be one of the 50 colleges, universities and technical schools, as well as military and public service organizations on hand to provide information and answer your questions.
Few seats remain for Potomac State College’s Alumni Achievement Dinner, Oct. 16
A few seats remain available to attend West Virginia University Potomac State College’s upcoming Alumni Achievement Dinner, scheduled during homecoming, Saturday, Oct. 16. Overall capacity is limited as a precautionary measure to allow for physical distancing. The dinner will be held in the Davis Conference Center starting with a social at 5 p.m., the dinner will start at 5:30 p.m. and the awards program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Honorees this year include Kenneth Haines, Class of 1950, PSC professor emeritus of modern languages, to be awarded the Alumni Achievement award posthumously; A. Jay Root, Mineral County Health Department Administrator, will receive the Distinguished Service award; and Logan DelSignore, Class of 2012, a local realtor and entrepreneur will receive the Young Alumni Achievement award.