News from Fairmont State/Pierpont Community & Technical College

Culinary Academy Team Takes Top State Honors

apellegrin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:48:16 -0500

The Pierpont Culinary Academy of Pierpont Community & Technical College recently won the American Culinary Federation state culinary competition in Beckley.

New Online Classes Include "Flash CS4" and "Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary"

apellegrin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:16:13 -0500

Pierpont Community & Technical College is pleased to announce the launch of several new, instructor-facilitated online courses. These courses include "Flash CS4," "Intermediate Photoshop CS4," "Write and Publish Your Nonfiction Book," "Web 2.0: Blogs, Wikis and Podcasts" and "Teaching ESL/EFL Vocabulary."

Masquers to Present Musical "Pippin"

apellegrin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:20:06 -0500

The Fairmont State University School of Fine Arts and Masquers theatre group will present "Pippin," a musical about a wandering lad who stumbles by chance into a troupe of players looking for a lead actor.

Student Government Hosts Free Family Movie Night

apellegrin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:36:36 -0500

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College Student Government is sponsoring a Free Family Movie Night and Food Drive on Friday, Nov. 13.

Architecture Students Provide Design Concepts for Mission

apellegrin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:04 -0500

Fairmont State University Architecture students are working with the Clarksburg Mission to design a day shelter for those in need.

FSU Pilots New Tool to Help Students Succeed

apellegrin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:25:55 -0500

This fall, Fairmont State University is one of three state universities piloting a new tool to help improve student retention and academic success.

Fairmont State University Community Orchestra Performs Nov. 8

apellegrin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:36 -0500

Distinguished viola soloist Maggie Snyder will perform works of Wagner, Stamitz and Mozart with the Fairmont State University Community Orchestra, conducted by John Ashton, on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Turley Center Ballroom on the FSU main campus. Admission is free and open to the public.

Veteran Student Panel Planned for Wednesday

apellegrin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:00 -0500

A Veterans Student Panel will take place at noon on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, in the third floor conference center of the Falcon Center. A panel of veterans who are FSU and Pierpont students will discuss their military experiences and campus life. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Gregory Noone, Director of FSU's National Security and Intelligence Program and Assistant Professor of Political Science and Law.

School of Human Services Participates in "e-week"

apellegrin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:37:37 -0500

Pierpont Community & Technical College's School of Human Services participated in "e-week" on Oct. 19-24, part of the planning efforts for academic continuity in the case of an emergency that would cause campus to close.

Lecture Series Continues Nov. 16 with Billy Collins

apellegrin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:42:58 -0400

Fairmont State University's and Pierpont Community & Technical College's Celebration of Ideas Lecture Series brings nationally prominent speakers of diverse viewpoints to campus each fall and spring.

Domestic Violence Awareness Day Planned for Oct. 27

apellegrin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:49:01 -0400

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College will observe Domestic Violence Awareness Day on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Sexuality Awareness Week Events

apellegrin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:05:08 -0400

Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College students will observe Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Sexuality Awareness Week with a combination of events surrounding the theme, "Oksoberfest."

Murder Mystery to Raise Funds for Criminal Justice Students' Travel

apellegrin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:53:41 -0400

Fairmont State University's chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, and Parables Events, LLC, are presenting "A Night of Murder Mystery Mayhem." The date of the event has been changed to Saturday, Nov. 14.

GEAR UP High School Quiz Bowl Planned for Oct. 17

apellegrin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:09:54 -0400

Fairmont State University's GEAR UP Partnership will host the annual High School Quiz Bowl Competition on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Online "Introduction to Dreamweaver CS4" Course Offered

apellegrin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:16:56 -0400

Pierpont Community & Technical College has partnered with ed2go to offer hundreds of online courses.

Kandinsky Trio to Give Masterclass and Present Recital with Connie Regan-Blake

apellegrin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:14:30 -0400

Fairmont State University will host the West Virginia Music Teachers Association State Conference on Friday, Oct. 30. Guest artists are the Kandinsky Trio and storyteller Connie Regan-Blake.

Gala Supports Frank and Jane Gabor WV Folklife Center

apellegrin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:08:31 -0400

The ninth annual Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center Gala will honor a nationally prominent storyteller and the state's storytelling guild. This year's theme is "The Festival of the Story."

Van Bibber to be Guest Lecturer at Mansfield University

apellegrin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:08:11 -0400

A Pierpont Community & Technical College faculty member will speak at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 8, as a Distinguished Lecturer in Criminal Justice.

Roads to Appalachia Through Eastern Europe Trip Planned

apellegrin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:33:55 -0400

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University is sponsoring a travel abroad program called Roads to Appalachia through Eastern Europe 2010: From the Carpathians to the Alleghenies. The trip will explore the life, culture and root heritage of Eastern Europeans in West Virginia.

Exhibit by Mark Soppeland Opens Oct. 8

apellegrin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:31:25 -0400

"The Shrine to Suspension of Disbelief and Other Visionary Images and Objects by Mark Soppeland" opens Thursday, Oct. 8.