All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

GSC Department of Language and Literature to hold annual Trillium reading

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Glenville, W.Va. – The Glenville State College Department of Language and Literature will host the 2019 annual Trillium reading on Wednesday, April 24, at 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Stage. The event will feature works of poetry, music, and an open mic session.

The Pioneer Stage is located at 10 East Main Street.

“I am especially excited that our annual Trillium reading will be held at the Pioneer Stage this year. Holding the reading at the Pioneer Stage will make the event even more accessible to our extended community, and I’m pleased to be in collaboration with our wonderful Fine Arts Department,” said Trillium advisor Dr. Jonathan Minton.

For more information contact Minton, at Jonathan.Minton@glenville.edu. or call (304) 462-6322.

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