The West Virginia University Police Department is issuing a Community Notice advising caution after a black bear was reported in the Core Arboretum Tuesday afternoon (April 23). Officers immediately responded to the area and canvassed the trail but were not able to locate the bear. If you encounter the bear, call 911.
Announcements
As West Virginia University marks Adviser Appreciation Day today (April 23), results show investments designed to enhance the University’s academic advising community and culture are paying off when it comes to student success.
Rebecca “Becca” Fint-Clark has spent much of her life involved in community and civic engagement. In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments, Becca Fint-Clark will receive the Mary Catherine Buswell Award on April 24 from the WVU Council for Gender Equity.
The Open Enrollment period for Plan Year 2025 for WVU benefits-eligible faculty and staff will continue through May 15 — your only opportunity to make changes to your elected insurance benefits for the plan year without a qualifying life event. All changes for Plan Year 2025 will be effective July 1.
Renée K. Nicholson, director of the WVU Humanities Center, is the recipient of the 2024 Neil S. Bucklew Social Justice Award presented by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
A portion of parking lot ST-6 at Blaney House will be closed tomorrow (April 23). The remainder of the lot will remain open. During this time, parking is available in other short-term lots on the Evansdale area of campus, like ST-1 at the Art Museum, ST-4 at the Rec Center or ST-9 at Evansdale Crossing.