informative, as they can see what is new on campus in addition to those places that were special to them when they were students,” says Kristi Wilkerson, director of Alumni Relations. “Alumni can show others the virtual tour as they assist with student recruitment, especially with legacy students.” The virtual tour, however, is more a testimony to the level of investment that Wesleyan students have in their school. Not only is Frye the catalyst for the virtual tour project, but he also assisted in gathering data, writing copy and appearing onscreen as a talent in the project, along with junior Kim Stephens. His active role proved very fundamental in getting the project off the ground. “When Justin came to us with the idea for a virtual tour, we were very excited,” says John Waltz, director of Admissions. “At Wesleyan, we always greet student ideas with enthusiasm. We had been looking for ways to cater to international students who can’t make a visit while also enhancing online content to entice more in-state and out-of-state campus visitors. This concept matched our goals perfectly. I’m proud to say that Justin has been involved from beginning to end in seeing this important project become a reality.” Frye is excited about having a hand in this project, as well. “Seeing my idea come to fruition was amazing. I never imagined this would turn out to be such an elaborate and impressive project.” He hopes the project will allow prospective students to see themselves at Wesleyan.
The grant is part of the Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI)/Community and Technical Colleges (CTC) Incubator Grants Program, designed to foster stronger research and collaboration among PUIs and CTCs. The grants provide funding to PUI and/ or CTC faculty to enhance student training and experiences in nano- and bio-technology to build the work force in these developing fields. Awards are based on collaborative potential, outside funding potential, matching the granting organization’s technical or educational goals, the presence of a CTC partner and quality of the research/education plan. Each incubator grant is renewable for two years with a showing of adequate progress in year one, meaning that the total value of the grant could be $100,000. Dr. Michelle Easton, dean of the UC School of Pharmacy, says, “We are thrilled with Dr. Kaushal’s grant award. The research in which he is involved is a wonderful example of the many exciting things happening at the UC School of Pharmacy. As we continue to strive to become a school of national prominence,
National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey Comes to Morgantown West Virginia University (WVU) students, staff and faculty were the first in the nation to experience the 2012 version of a popular introduction to alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The National Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AVF) Day Odyssey, an alternative fuel awareness event, was held on October 18 with a special event preview on display on October 12 at the Mountainlair.
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University of Charleston School of Pharmacy Receives Renewable Grant for Research University of Charleston’s (UC) School of Pharmacy has been awarded a $50,000 renewable grant from the Division of Science and Research of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, which is funded by the National Science Foundation. The grant is for Dr. Gagan Kaushal’s research related to development of a transdermal patch to treat lower back pain. The title of the project, in which Kaushal is the principal investigator, is “Transdermal patch development of capsaicin using genomic approach for treatment of chronic low back pain.”
professors like Dr. Kaushal are paving the way. The goals of the grant, to enhance student training in nano- and biotechnology, as well as to grow and sustain statewide research collaboration among institutions, align well with our school’s mission of advancing the profession of pharmacy through research. In addition to exposing our students to research, the project outcome, pain relief, will provide value and benefit to those we serve in the Appalachian community and beyond who suffer from chronic low back pain.”
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