PARKERSBURG — West Virginia University at Parkersburg will host a series of upcoming events, like a bonfire and coffee meet-ups, designed to give the community and prospective students a chance to learn more about the college.

“By attending upcoming events hosted by WVU Parkersburg admissions you will be able to meet with the recruitment team and learn more about what WVU Parkersburg has to offer,” said Nicole Shutts, admissions and recruitment coordinator. “I think the events we are having like the meet and greets at local coffee shops and the event at North Bend State Park are beneficial to the community as well because we are meeting potential students in their spaces and allowing them to enjoy their products, while also helping them learn about our college’s opportunities.”

Whether it is a parent wanting to learn more, a student who recently graduated high school or someone searching for a new career path, the events are open to anyone as a way to get questions about WVUPg answered, university officials said.

Events:

Oct. 5

* 6-9 p.m. – North Bend Bonfire, North Bend State Park

Stop by North Bend State Park at 202 North Bend State Park Road in Cairo for a community bonfire event. WVUP’s recruiters will be in attendance to speak about programs available, campus life and how students will be supported in their academic careers.

Oct. 15

* 3-6 p.m. – Stoked Coffee, south Parkersburg

Join us at Stoked Coffee at 1606 Blizzard Drive in Parkersburg to drink coffee and talk about the resources WVUP has to offer to its students.

Oct. 28

* 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Pitch Competition, WVUP

The college will host the first stage of this year’s Pitch Competition, where students will show off their entrepreneurial prowess by sharing their business ideas to a panel of judges. The top participants will advance to the second round, where they will have the chance to earn $10,000 to help build the business of their dreams.

Nov. 19

* 4-6 p.m. – Lock No. 4 Coffee, Vienna

Recruiters will visit Lock No. 4 Coffee at 3916 Murdoch Ave. in Vienna to answer questions about admissions, financial aid and opportunities for the college’s current and future students.

Dec. 10

* 3:30-5 p.m. – Jeremiah’s Coffee House, Marietta

WVUP will wrap up the season at Jeremiah’s Coffee House at 165 Front Street in Marietta. Learn more about academic programs, extracurricular activities and how WVUP can help with achieving educational and career goals.

To learn more or if people have questions, email admissions@wvup.edu or call 304-424-8310.