News for WVU Potomac State College

West Virginia University Potomac State College is pleased to announce that the College will present Disney’s “High School Musical” as their play production for spring 2020.

The WVU School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program on the Potomac State College campus in Keyser, W.Va., is accepting applications for fall 2020 admission. The application period spans through January 15, 2020.  Acceptance into the program is competitive and spaces are limited to 24 students each fall.

“We are a nationally-accredited program with top-notch faculty, state-of-the art facilities, and strong partnerships with varied clinical facilities,” said April Shapiro, PhD, RN, BSN Program Chairperson and Assistant Professor. “Our small class sizes and personalized attention provide a nurturing environment for student success.  We work closely with students to make sure they are ready to enter the nursing profession as confident practitioners with the clinical-judgment skills needed to thrive as a vital member of the healthcare team.”

West Virginia University Potomac State College President Jennifer Orlikoff is pleased to announce that Keri Whitacre was recently named director of development.  Whitacre previously served as a psychology instructor at the College. 

The West Virginia University Potomac State College Community Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform a joint Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church-McKee Arts Center Auditorium.  The concert is free and open to the public.

The Concert Band will perform a variety of selections beginning with Derek Bourgeois' "Sleigh Bells."  The band will also perform "Star of Bethlehem" by John Williams; "Christmas Medley" arranged by Charlie and Rhoades Whitehill; "Rhapsody for Hanukkah" arranged by Stephen Bulla, and "Wassail!" arranged by Harry Stone.

Under the direction of Judith Brown, community members from throughout the region will join in song as

The West Virginia University Potomac State College/Community Jazz Ensemble will present a big band jazz concert on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church-McKee Arts Center on the campus of Potomac State College. The band will perform a variety of big band jazz styles and will feature many of the band’s outstanding soloists. 

The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Fred Kesner, rehearses weekly at the College and is comprised of the area’s finest jazz musicians.  Saxophone section members include Richard Frush, Brent Weber, Bill Green, Ed Cameron, and Mike Pfaff.  The trumpet section consists of Jay Moon, Cameron King, Bill AuMiller, and David Wall.

Veterans will be honored when Bayfield Brass brings its talents to the region as the Highland Arts Unlimited season continues at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Keyser Presbyterian Church.

The West Virginia University Potomac State College Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams will host Catamount Madness, Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Lough Gymnasium.

The Catamount Madness showcase will begin with traditional “meet the squad” introductions of the Potomac State women’s and men’s teams. Following introductions, a series of events are scheduled to entertain the fans and display the talents of the team members including 3-point shootouts and a dunk contest.

Lucas Taylor, dean of Student Experience at West Virginia University Potomac State College, is pleased to announce the hiring of Garett Sherman as the College’s new athletic director.

By PSC Student Jason Littleton

West Virginia University Potomac State College is holding a Men’s Soccer ID Clinic on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Stayman Field.  Men’s Soccer Coach Ethan Patrick invites high school male soccer players and athletes from West Virginia and surrounding areas to participate in the ID Clinic and discover all the exciting things happening with the men’s soccer team at Potomac State College.