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Tenacious. Passionate. Driven. These are the words that Sean Piwarski uses to describe himself. Piwarski is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship, given to a student in Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program. The Chancellor’s Scholar Program is intended to recruit, educate and graduate underrepresented minority students in…
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) today announced plans for the 2014 Minority Business Expo to be held Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston. “The Minority Business Expo provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to work with local and regional partners to share best…
Historic Beverly will be kicking off the holiday season with an old-fashioned twist on Saturday December 6th. Old-fashioned Christmas activities, including a holiday-themed children’s coloring contest, a visit from Victorian Santa Claus, and traditional music and caroling will take place throughout the day at the Beverly Heritage Center. Unique shopping opportunities will be available in…
University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® for 2013 by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. Jefferson Medical Center was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety.” for attaining and sustaining…
To meet the demands of the growing oil and gas industry in the region, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is offering a new downhill welding course for welders looking to enhance their skills. The fast track, six-week course begins Dec. 4 and provides API 1104 certification in downhill pipe welding. “In meeting with business and…
A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, in Hampshire County. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) training and business coaching program Three Step Jump Start to help small business owners receive the right information at the right time. The…