The WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative has secured a $1,232,256 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission with an additional $536,155 in match from local partners — totaling $1,768,411. The funding will be used to launch the West Virginia Community-driven Outdoor Recreation Economies Initiative, a strategic suite of programs designed to expand the state’s outdoor recreation economy and strengthen its local communities.
Announcements
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United Way Campaign enters second week
Since kicking off the 2024 WVU United Way Campaign on Oct. 7, nearly $66,000 has been raised thanks to the generosity of the campus community, including retirees.
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WVU Foundation announces 2024 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards
The West Virginia University Foundation is honoring three individuals and a local corporation with 2024 Outstanding Philanthropy Awards for their tremendous generosity, leadership and dedication.
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Enrollment open for WVU Child Learning Center
The WVU Child Learning Center has opened its enrollment for infants, pre-kindergarten and drop-in care. Located in Krepps Park near the Evansdale area of campus, the site offers families flexible drop-off and pick-up times.
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Limited parking at Coliseum, Evansdale Crossing during basketball season
To accommodate the WVU Athletics Department, parking during home men’s basketball games may be limited or unavailable at the Coliseum and lot ST-9 at Evansdale Crossing.
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WVU students rebuild fraternity focused on values, helping others
Andrew Solt and Aidan Priest had no intention of joining Greek life as undergraduate students, let alone building a fraternity from the ground up; however, a few conversations with Paul “PJ” Malafronte, the former director of expansion for the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, changed the trajectory of their lives.
Events
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Get 20% off at newly remodeled WVU Bookstore
Stop by the Downtown Bookstore tomorrow (Oct. 18) to enjoy 20% off your entire purchase.
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Mountaineer Friday set for tomorrow
The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 18) outside the Mountainlair as WVU gets ready to take on Kansas State in the Homecoming game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 19) at Milan Puskar Stadium.
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Campus Recreation hosts Homecoming Trick or Trot
The one-mile walk/run will start at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K run at 10 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 20) at the Student Rec Center. Costumes are encouraged for both race participants and spectators. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans.
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University to celebrate long-form scholarship, WVU Press anniversary
The WVU community is invited to celebrate the achievements of faculty colleagues and the WVU Press from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 22) in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m.
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Engaging our Veterans: Join the Conversation
Faculty who are working with student Veterans and looking for ways to enhance their academic experience while helping them build strong community connections are encouraged to attend this panel discussion at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 on Zoom.
