July 14, 2010
College Of Science Sponsors Riverboat Tour For Children Who Have Completed Library’s Summer Reading Program
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Marshall University’s College of Science is sponsoring a riverboat tour at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16 for children who have successfully completed Cabell County Public Library’s summer reading program.
“We thought rewarding students with a ride on the Mark Twain Sternwheeler would be an exciting incentive for participants,” said Dr. Charles Somerville, dean of Marshall’s College of Science. “This outdoor classroom experience should help the children as they learn about the world of water, plus it’s just fun for them.”
The guided tour of the Ohio River is for children in grades 3 and up who completed the reading program.
Somerville, Marshall biology professor Jeff Kovatch and Steve Foster with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will ride along with the children, answering their questions about the Ohio River, its rich history and how it affects the community.
“The partnership with Marshall has added a stimulating learning experience for the children involved with our summer reading program, Make a Splash-READ!,” said Niza Uslan, Cabell County Public Library’s Coordinator of Youth Services. “We’re very appreciative Marshall has partnered with us on this initiative.”
For more information on the riverboat tour, contact Somerville by phone at 304-696-2424 or by e-mailing somervil@marshall.edu, or contact Uslan by phone at 304-528-5700 or by e-mailing nuslan@cabell.lib.wv.us.
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College Of Science Sponsors Riverboat Tour For Children Who Have Completed Library’s Summer Reading Program
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Marshall University’s College of Science is sponsoring a riverboat tour at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16 for children who have successfully completed Cabell County Public Library’s summer reading program.
“We thought rewarding students with a ride on the Mark Twain Sternwheeler would be an exciting incentive for participants,” said Dr. Charles Somerville, dean of Marshall’s College of Science. “This outdoor classroom experience should help the children as they learn about the world of water, plus it’s just fun for them.”
The guided tour of the Ohio River is for children in grades 3 and up who completed the reading program.
Somerville, Marshall biology professor Jeff Kovatch and Steve Foster with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will ride along with the children, answering their questions about the Ohio River, its rich history and how it affects the community.
“The partnership with Marshall has added a stimulating learning experience for the children involved with our summer reading program, Make a Splash-READ!,” said Niza Uslan, Cabell County Public Library’s Coordinator of Youth Services. “We’re very appreciative Marshall has partnered with us on this initiative.”
For more information on the riverboat tour, contact Somerville by phone at 304-696-2424 or by e-mailing somervil@marshall.edu, or contact Uslan by phone at 304-528-5700 or by e-mailing nuslan@cabell.lib.wv.us.
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