Ten doctoral students will compete in the grand finale beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, in the Mountainlair Ballrooms as five faculty and staff members judge for first, second and third place winners. The WVU community is also invited to attend and vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Announcements
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Art Museum of WVU Fellowship program accepting applications
Fellows will collaborate with museum staff to develop a small exhibition consisting of approximately 20 objects that integrates themes and concepts from their teaching and research practice with the Art Museum’s collection.
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WVU students gain international perspective as Gilman Scholars
Six West Virginia University students will expand their horizons through study abroad experiences this spring, summer and fall after being awarded scholarships through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.
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WVU to bring Pride Practice Facility project back to campus
West Virginia University has identified the Med Fields located on the Health Sciences Campus as the best on-campus option for the Pride Practice Field and Facility in development for the Mountaineer Marching Band.
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Grant opportunities available through Women of WVU Enrichment Fund
The Women of WVU Enrichment Fund, created to provide support for female students and programs that benefit women at WVU, is offering up to $2,500 for one-year student project grants and up to $5,000 for one- to three-year program grants.
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WVU Libraries receives grant to support retrospective exhibit
West Virginia University Libraries received a mini-grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council to support the “Art in the Libraries Retrospective, 2015-24” exhibition and create an accompanying brochure.
Events
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Mock crime scene investigation training exercise planned for Evansdale Campus
The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science will conduct an outdoor mock training exercise from 3-8 a.m. Thursday (March 28) near the Student Rec Center. Students and professional volunteers will be participating in the exercise. Emergency vehicles will also be on hand.
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‘Listening to and Learning from WV Artists’ panel discussion set for tomorrow
The WVU Humanities Center will host a panel discussion titled “Listening to and Learning from WV Artists: Taking on Community-Engaged, Collaborative Research in The Humanities” from 4-6 p.m. tomorrow (March 28) in the Downtown Library, Milano Room.
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Focus Forward conference to explore opportunities, risks of a digital world
The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative, based at West Virginia University, and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation will host the sixth annual Focus Forward conference Wednesday (March 27) at the Morgantown Event Center, Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. More than 400 business, government, education and community leaders from across West Virginia are expected to attend.
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WVU Benedum Distinguished Scholars Showcase event slated for April
Join the Office of the Provost and WVU Benedum Distinguished Scholars for an evening of dialogue about research, passion and purpose during the 2024 Benedum Scholars Showcase slated for 7 p.m. April 9 at the Canady Creative Arts Center, Gladys G. Davis Theatre.
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University Police hosting active shooter trainings throughout April for employees
This in-person training will teach employees how to respond if an active shooter is nearby and equip them with the knowledge needed to stay as safe as possible. University Police officers will discuss the definitions of an active threat and active shooter, identifying suspicious behaviors and how to respond in the event of an active shooter. They will also cover de-escalation tactics.