Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the inaugural Mountain State Cyber Summit from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Morgantown Marriott. The event will underscore the power of cross-sector collaboration to outpace cyber threats, protect critical systems, and strengthen state and national security.
Announcements
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Contact Internal Audit regarding impending audits
The Internal Audit Office provides oversight of external audit activity for all departments and regional campuses of WVU and its affiliates.
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WVU Hub to offer FAFSA help
Encourage students to take advantage of in-person assistance during tabling events hosted by the WVU Hub from Oct. 14-17.
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2025 Jamie’s Law report available
The law provides that university staff members be trained in suicide prevention efforts, including sharing information, leading discussions and providing mental health resources.
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Non-Classified Staff Salute: Erica LaRue
An Oakland, Maryland, native, and University alum, Erica LaRue has been a dedicated member of the Career Services team since 2012, where she currently provides strategic oversight to ensure students are career ready and equipped for success beyond WVU.
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Applications open for graduate student scholarships
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Carl del Signore Foundation Graduate Scholarship and WVU Foundation Distinguished Doctoral Scholarship is Oct. 19. Master’s thesis proposals must be approved prior to Friday (Oct. 10) to be eligible for the scholarship.
Events
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Staff Council to meet Oct. 15
The Staff Council meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (Oct. 15) in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room, and on Zoom.
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Silent Witness exhibit to honor domestic violence victims Oct. 13-17
The Women’s Resource Center invites the community to help honor those murdered by acts of domestic violence Oct. 13-17 in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge.
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Workshop on coauthoring course materials with GenAI begins Oct. 16
Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center, instructors will be introduced to Microsoft Copilot Chat, a Generative AI tool within the WVU Office 365 suite.
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Ballin’ planned in Woodburn Circle Oct. 24
The men’s and women’s basketball teams will kick off the 2025-26 season with “Ballin’ at Woodburn,” a new tip-off event following the WVU Homecoming Parade on Oct. 24 in Woodburn Circle.
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Women’s basketball to host Track or Treat Oct. 28
The women’s basketball team will host its annual “Track or Treat” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the outdoor track near the Hope Coliseum.
