Ahead of the Coal Rush game Saturday (Oct. 12) at Milan Puskar Stadium, former Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources Mining Extension Director Jim Dean and current Mining Extension Director Joshua Brady are reflecting on the program’s profound impact and service to the state over its 111 years and its vision for the future.
Announcements
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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.
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Parking lot ST-6 partially closed Tuesday
A portion of parking lot ST-6 at Blaney House will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday (Oct. 15). The rest of the lot will remain open.
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WVU Alumni Association announces 2024 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards honorees
The award recipients, including Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, will be recognized for their accomplishments and service to their alma mater during Homecoming Weekend slated for Oct.18-20.
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New edition of Under the Dome available
“Under the Dome” delivers a review of issues under consideration by the West Virginia Legislature. This edition includes a rundown of higher education issues considered during the Sept. 30 to Oct. 8 Special Session.
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Dependent Education Scholarship deadline approaching
Employees with dependents should submit spring 2025 applications by Nov. 1. Applications are not required if a student dependent is already receiving the scholarship for the Fall 2024 term.
Events
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Attend lunch and learn on building resilience
Join Collegiate Recovery for “Building Resilience Without Minimizing Your Experiences” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 15) in the Mountainlair, Mountaineer Room.
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Office of Equity Assurance hosts movie and karaoke night
The WVU community is invited to have fun, unwind and create lasting memories while enjoying a movie and karaoke beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 16) on the Mountainlair Green.
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Experience a journey to the past at Harvest Time at the Mill
WVU Jackson’s Mill invites people of all ages to participate in blacksmithing, heritage-themed youth activities, gristmill demonstrations in the historic Blaker Mill and more from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19-20.
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Support, resources available for LGBTQ+ families
The Youth and Parent Pride Network will host its inaugural event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Wiles Hill Community Center in Morgantown. The free event will focus on supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 11 to 14 and/or their parents.
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WVU community invited to Coal Rush Thursday
The celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Oct. 10) in front of the Mountainlair as the Mountaineers get ready to take on Iowa State in the Coal Rush game on Saturday (Oct. 12) at Milan Puskar Stadium.
