Call it a slam dunk: West Virginia University is scoring new opportunities for students to pursue and complete their degrees with a $5 million gift from Steve Ballmer, chairman of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, honoring late Mountaineer great Jerry West. The announcement coincides with Jerry West Day, a celebration of West’s memory and legacy at the WVU men’s basketball game Saturday (Jan. 18) versus Iowa State.
Announcements
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University issues cold weather safety tips ahead of projected drop in temperatures
West Virginia will see bitterly cold weather beginning Sunday evening (Jan. 19). Now and throughout the winter months, WVU officials urge students, faculty and staff to be prepared to avoid the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia, and to protect residences and reduce the risk of frozen pipes.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day campus service hours announced
Administrative offices will close Monday (Jan. 20) in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During this time, some campus services will operate as normal or have adjusted hours. MOUNTAINEER E-News will also be on hiatus Monday. Information and resources for faculty and staff are always available at enews.wvu.edu.
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Anderson named program director of employer relations at WVU Career Services
Ali Anderson, who has a remarkable track record in enhancing operations and experiences at the WVU Visitor Centers, is poised to advance the Career Services mission of connecting students with meaningful career opportunities.
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TKE fraternity raises nearly $92K for St. Jude
Members of the TKE fraternity at WVU have raised $91,935 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 2022, making it one of the top chapters in the country for fundraising.
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Complete survey to share your thoughts and help shape the University’s future
Members of the University community are encouraged to take approximately 10 minutes to share their insights by completing a brand study being conducted by Ologie to examine perceptions of WVU. Ologie is a leading higher education branding agency.
Events
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OLLI to host virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
This family-friendly event hosted by OLLI at WVU and the Community Coalition for Social Justice will be held at 2 p.m. Monday (Jan. 20) on Zoom.
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WVU Extension launches revamped Grow This challenge
West Virginia residents are invited to compete in the Grow This: West Virginia Gardening Challenge to potentially win thousands of dollars in grant funding by distributing seeds for chives, mesclun lettuce and pickling cucumbers.
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Attend Carnegie community chats to share your impact
As the Center for Community Engagement continues to collect data for the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, faculty and staff are invited to attend an open house session to learn more about the process and share the impactful work they are doing in the community.
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OLLI to host virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
The program, “Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as Remembered by Storytellers in the Graphic Novel ‘West Virginians’ Experiences in Civil Rights,’” will be held at 2 p.m. Monday (Jan. 20) on Zoom.
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Virtual information session offered on University faculty awards process
Faculty members are invited to join Melissa Latimer, associate provost for faculty development and culture, to learn more about the awards process and best practices for putting together a package or nominating someone from 1-2 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 16) on Zoom.
