In addition to hearing updates from representatives with the WVU Hub and learning about opportunities available to University faculty and staff through the Art Museum of WVU, attendees will get an exclusive chance to learn about and explore the new exhibit, “Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist.”
Announcements
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Applaud update addresses morning slowness, outages
Typically, Applaud takes less than 15 seconds to load, but Information Technology Services was seeing instances of hogging sessions slowing down other users’ sessions. To address this, ITS has added a loading timeout of 9.5 minutes.
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Services scheduled for former student life administrator
Following his death at the age of 71, University and other community members will come together to remember Michael Ellington, who retired from the University in 2022 after decades of service, starting Sunday (July 26).
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Campus Recreation seeks impact stories to help mark silver anniversary
Members of the University community are encouraged to complete a brief survey to share how Campus Recreation has affected their lives.
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WVPEC, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation name recipients of inaugural Focus Forward grants
With a focus on preparing today for the West Virginia of tomorrow, the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative at WVU, the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, and Amazon Web Services have awarded $45,000 in grant funding and promotional credits to aid initiatives focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance education, healthcare, and economic development in the Mountain State.
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Info available on staff performance review timeline updates and new check-in component
The staff performance review cycle is transitioning from a calendar year (Jan. 1 to Dec. 31) to a fiscal year format (July 1 to June 30). As part of this updated process, a mid-year performance check-in is being added to the performance management process beginning this August/September.
Events
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Staff Council information sessions scheduled for this week
The information sessions will be held via Zoom at noon Tuesday (July 28). Sector-specific Zoom links were sent out via email to Classified Staff on Friday (July 24).
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WVU Libraries closed Wednesday (July 29)
The Downtown, Evansdale, and Health Sciences libraries will be closed Wednesday (July 29) for a staff gathering. Normal summer hours will resume Thursday (July 30).
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WVU to help welcome and engage thousands of Scouts during National Jamboree in Fayette County
As Scouting America’s National Jamboree opens, University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.
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University Arts Series ticket packages on sale today
Offering more shows and subscription package options than ever, the 2026-27 season will bring more than 15 events to the Canady Creative Arts Center, Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.
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WVU brings pioneering artist Blanche Lazzell home for Art Museum’s largest exhibition on record
The largest collection of artworks by West Virginia University alum Blanche Lazzell, a Monongalia County native and pioneer of early American modernism, is coming back home to the Art Museum of WVU beginning in August as its largest exhibition ever.
