A decade of innovation, record-breaking research, historic donor support and an unwavering commitment to meet students’ needs for today and tomorrow have positioned West Virginia University for continued strength and success in the future, according to President Gordon Gee in his final State of the University address Monday (Oct. 14).
Announcements
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New online resource available for classroom technology
WVU employees can now use the IT Help Center to view ITS managed classroom and conference room technology across the Downtown, Evansdale and Health Sciences areas of campus, including each room’s available equipment and features through ITS Help Center: Technology Classrooms. WVU login credentials are required.
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WVU Center for Community Engagement promotes voter education and civic responsibility
Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned pro, staying informed and making your voice count is essential. To help voters, the WVU CCE has launched the Let’s Go Vote initiative, offering a voting dashboard that covers all facets of the voting process, from how to register to vote to how voting machines work.
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Parking at Coliseum unavailable Friday
Parking at the Coliseum will be unavailable Friday (Oct. 18) as the men’s basketball team takes on the University of Charleston in its exhibition game at 7 p.m. The closure is necessary to accommodate RV parking for the Homecoming football game on Saturday (Oct. 19).
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National 4-H Week celebrates career readiness initiatives to inspire tomorrow’s leaders
WVU Extension 4-H kicked off the week (Oct. 7-12) with a career readiness event for homeschooled teenagers from Barbour, Lewis, Upshur and Randolph counties.
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WVU PRT supervisor keeps campus moving
Ian Frease has served as afternoon shift supervisor for PRT operations for six years. Working in the central control room, he oversees the transport and safety of thousands of students every day.
Events
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Join the Homecoming Trick or Trot
Campus Recreation will host the first Homecoming Trick or Trot starting on Sunday (Oct. 20) at the Student Rec Center. Costumes are encouraged and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their humans.
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Staff Council, SGA partner to host clothing drive
Coats and other clothing will be collected from Monday (Oct. 21) to Nov. 8 to benefit faculty, staff and students. New or gently used, unstained items will be accepted.
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LGBTQ+ Center hosts meet and greet with Rae Garringer
The author and podcaster will share what they have learned during their travels through the Mountain State and beyond from 1-2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Maple House.
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President Gee to deliver State of the University remarks today
The WVU community is invited to join President Gordon Gee as he delivers State of the University remarks at 3 p.m. today (Oct. 14) at the College of Law, Fitzsimmons Event Hall.
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Cormack to discuss ‘How to Raise a Citizen’
Lindsey Cormack from the Stevens Institute of Technology will talk about her recent book “How to Raise a Citizen” at 5 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 15) in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room.
