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Announcements
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WVU hosts West Virginia State Advising Conference, De Sousa-Brown recognized with advising award
Semoa De Sousa-Brown, senior academic adviser for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences multidisciplinary studies programs, was awarded the inaugural West Virginia Excellence in Academic Advising award during the West Virginia State Advising Conference, which WVU hosted virtually.
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Classified Staff Showcase: Brenda Titchnell
Brenda Titchnell, a campus service worker lead, has been a valued member of the Facilities Management team for nearly 22 years.
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Smith OEDC releases 5-year impact report
Since its founding in 2020, the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative has worked alongside local leaders and partners to reimagine how outdoor recreation can drive economic growth and quality of life.
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International travel registration reminder issued
All faculty or staff who are traveling internationally for a University-related purpose or taking University-owned equipment or personal equipment with University programs — including email — abroad on personal travel must register their travel.
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Alumni invited to submit art exploring freedom
The WVU Art in the Libraries Committee invites alumni to submit their artistic work exploring themes of freedom and independence to be considered for inclusion in the 2026-27 WVU Alumni Art Show.

Events
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Downtown Morgantown to host Halloween-themed Arts Walk and First Friday for the Arts
The October Arts Walk, a collaboration with First Friday for the Arts, will offer a night of eerie art and music from 6-9 p.m. Friday (Oct. 3) on High Street in Morgantown. The event is costume-friendly.
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WVU welcomes families to Fall Family Weekend Oct. 3-5
Campus will be extra busy while thousands of family members visit and parking may be limited at various locations, including the Mountainlair and Student Rec Center, this weekend (Oct. 3-5).
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Help celebrate Custodian Appreciation Day
As National Custodian Appreciation Day approaches Thursday (Oct. 2), join the Facilities Operations team in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our campus service workers who help make our campus shine.
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ADVANCE Center offers mentoring workshop series for faculty
The Fall 2025 Mentoring Workshop is a two-part, in-person program designed for faculty and staff who serve as mentors or administer mentoring programs in their units. Register by Friday (Oct. 3) to attend.
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University community invited to Student Life Hall of Fame induction ceremony Oct. 6
The Division of Student Life will posthumously recognize Doug Skaff Jr. as the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award, and induct Michael Ellington and Sonja Wilson into the 2025 Hall of Fame during a ceremony beginning at 4 p.m. Monday (Oct. 6) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. A reception will precede the event starting at 3:30 p.m.