The University’s administrative offices will remain open during spring break; however, some campus services may be limited from March 16-20.
Announcements
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Education alum turned children’s author nurtures learning with whimsy
Nate Whiting, a former physical education teacher who holds two degrees from WVU, is the creator of the “Whimsies of an Accidental Poet” series, a collection of rhyme-driven children’s books built around whimsy.
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WVU Extension Fire Service earns gold standard reaccreditation
The WVU Extension Fire Service has received another five-year accreditation from the Pro Board, reaffirming its commitment to delivering nationally recognized, high-quality fire service training.
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WVU Zoom to require SSO beginning April 15
To further enhance security, Single Sign On will be required to use WVU Zoom beginning April 15. The vast majority of faculty, staff and students already use their SSO credentials to access WVU Zoom.
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Innovative and strategic leader selected as new dean of WVU Libraries and Press
Mark Paris, who has most recently served as associate university librarian for Scholarly Resources and Discovery at Brandeis University, will replace Dean Karen Diaz who is set to retire May 1 after nearly 40 years in higher education and academic libraries.
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WVU program assistant uses robotics engineering to inspire young minds
Annie Harmon, program assistant for the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, never dreamed she’d end up teaching, but after a string of seasonal teaching experiences, she discovered a passion for exposing young minds to the world of science.
Events
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TEDxWVU announces speaker lineup for March 29
Six local voices will present talks surrounding “The Art of Resilience” theme at 2 p.m. March 29 in the Mountainlair Gluck Theater.
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Samyn to read from new book of poems
Mary Ann Samyn, acclaimed author and a professor of English, will give a reading from her new book titled “The Return from Calvary” at 7:30 p.m. March 26 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room. A book signing will follow the reading.
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University Police hosting self-defense training March 24
Join University Police for an open P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training to learn valuable self-defense techniques from 5-9 p.m. March 24 in the Student Health Building, Room 101.
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Carruth Center offering Mental Health 101 training March 25
Faculty and staff are invited to learn about mental health statistics, warning signs and interventions used to help others who are in distress from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 25 on Zoom.
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Inaugural Get Moving! 5K set for March 21
Runners, walkers and families are invited to hit the ground running this spring by joining the Stepping into Spring 5K, a community-focused event from 9 a.m. to noon March 21 at Milan Puskar Stadium. Open to all experience levels, this one-of-a-kind event will start in front of the Milan Puskar Stadium and finish directly on Mountaineer Field.
