component that teaches things like job search skills and financial planning .
Women of all ages and from all locations are invited to apply . Applications and a list of eligibility guidelines are available at wvwomenwork . org / stepupamp or by phone at ( 304 ) 528-9991 .
West Virginia National Guard Responds to Operation Summer Rain 2016
In the scope of Operation Summer Rain 2016 ( OSR ), the West Virginia National Guard has had an active operation area of seven counties and supported areas of interest in an additional 11 counties .
At the height of the operation , 890 soldiers and airmen were supporting OSR , performing missions that included search and rescue , evacuee and patient transportation , debris removal from affected communities and waterways , route reconnaissance , community outreach and data collection , food and water delivery and supply and logistic support , as well as generator supply and transportation .
Approximately 20 million pounds of debris were removed , and more than 300,000 meals were delivered . As directed by the adjutant general , Maj . Gen . James Hoyer , all taxpayer dollars spent by the Guard during the operation stayed in the state .
The National Guard has worked hand-in-hand with agencies such as the Department of Highways and Transportation , Department of Education , FEMA , Salvation Army , Red Cross , WV Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster and the YMCA .
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relatives ,” says Brig . Gen . Paige Hunter , commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard . “ What the soldiers and airmen did here was more than just duty or military training — this was personal . No matter what job they were assigned , our troops were determined to aid the people of West Virginia , and we will continue our support efforts for as long as they are needed .”
Davis & Elkins Names Chris Wood its 15th President
The Davis & Elkins ( D & E ) College Board of Trustees has named Chris Wood as the college ’ s 15th president . He succeeds G . T . “ Buck ” Smith , who will again retire as president-emeritus after serving six of the past eight years as president .
In announcing the appointment , Board Chair June Myles said , “ Early on in our year-long national search , Chris Wood rose to the top of our presidential possibilities . After a year of considering more than 60 candidates , we are delighted to welcome Chris and his wife , Lisa , back home to West Virginia . They bring to D & E the exact qualities we have been seeking in a new president , and we look forward to him leading us into the future .”
Reached for comment on the selection , Smith said , “ I couldn ’ t be happier with the choice of Chris Wood as my successor . He is a person of generous spirit who delights in meaningful interaction with others , especially students . He has a high capacity to listen and inspire . And he is blessed — as am I — with a life partner who will help him serve the college with distinction . D & E will be in very good hands going forward .”
Shew Named Director of Development at WVU Tech
WVU Tech is pleased to announce the addition of Susan Shew , director of development , to the university ’ s executive team .
In her new role , Shew will oversee fundraising efforts and foster new and existing relationships with alumni and supporters of the university to enhance the student and faculty experience at WVU Tech .
“ I ’ m excited to begin working on relationships that create scholarships for WVU Tech students — scholarships that can boost student recruitment and retention ,” she says . “ I ’ m also interested in generating funding and others forms of support for student-focused programming that extends beyond the university , like Camp STEM and our K-12 outreach initiatives . There is an opportunity to build partnerships here that will benefit the WVU Tech community for years to come . I ’ m fortunate to be in a position where I can encourage that kind of growth .”
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