For Doina Jikich, the inspiration to support international students at WVU began with a journey shaped by her own journey of hardship, resilience and gratitude. Now retired and living in Daytona Beach, Florida, she is creating opportunities for a global community with a scholarship gift to benefit WVU international students.
Announcements
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Input sought for new WVU Faculty and Staff Gardening Club
Organizers with the WVU Campus Food Garden, in collaboration with The Rack Student Food Pantry, are exploring the creation of a Faculty and Staff Gardening Club and your input is needed. An informational meeting will be held in July, with in-person and virtual attendance options.
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WVU Extension strengthens college pathways for middle school students
During the Spring 2026 semester, college-focused engagement efforts connected more than 1,000 youths from across the state to WVU, with over half being middle school students.
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The Omaneers are Omahere
The WVU baseball team continues its historic run in the College World Series.
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Staff Council to meet June 17
The meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (June 17) via Zoom.
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Floating holiday hours to expire June 30
Effective July 1, any employee who has not used all available floating holiday hours through Applaud will forfeit those hours. The unused hours will be removed from the employee’s available floating holiday balance in the system.
Events
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Mental Health First Aid training offered July 10
The WVU community is invited to attend a Mental Health First Aid training hosted by WELLWVU and the West Virginia Collegiate Initiative to Advance Healthy Campus Communities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10 on Zoom.
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West Virginia Writers’ Workshop registration open
Designed to give writers at any stage of their careers the opportunity to improve their craft in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, the Department of English will host the 29th annual West Virginia Writers’ Workshop from July 16-19.
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Support Squad Book Club to discuss ‘How To Break Up With Your Phone’
Faculty and staff are invited to discuss “How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan To Take Back Your Life” by Catherine Price at noon every Thursday from July 9 to Aug. 6.
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RSVP to attend WVU Child Learning Center open house June 17
The Center will host prospective families from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17. Stay for 10 minutes or an hour — whatever works best for you.
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West Virginia Writers’ Workshop features ‘Country Roads’ book writer
Sarah Morris, an assistant professor of English and the author of “Lessons from Take Me Home, Country Roads,” will give a reading and lead a craft talk at the 29th annual West Virginia Writers’ Workshop from July 16-19 on the Downtown area of campus.
