WVU faculty and staff can find links to the Faculty Senate and Staff Council websites at enews.wvu.edu in the “Resources” section. Additionally, MOUNTAINEER E-News shares information about upcoming meetings of both groups.
Announcements
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Mountaineer ID card fee policies have changed; most replacements now cost $30
Most Mountaineer ID Card replacements now cost $30, effective July 1, and free cards will be provided only under limited circumstances.
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International student employee reminder
As a reminder with the start of classes next week, international student employees are limited to working a maximum of 20 hours per week when school is in session under University policy and Immigration guidelines. International student employees who work more than 20 hours during any work week will be notified as it is considered a violation of their VISA status.
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West Virginia ranked #1 AmeriState
Each year, 75,000 AmeriCorps members come from all corners of the nation to put the "national" in national service. AmeriCorps members serve in a variety of programs that strive to fight poverty and address critical community needs such as increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, sustaining national parks, preparing for disasters, and more.
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PRT resumes operation ahead of Welcome Week 2018
The Personal Rapid Transit system resumed operations Thursday (Aug. 9), in time for Welcome Week activities. The PRT came back online for passengers as part of the second phase of a multi-year modernization plan which is designed to upgrade and replace all electronics and train control systems - in essence, everything except the tracks and cars.
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Talent and Culture walk-up support will close today at 2 p.m.
To accommodate parking for this afternoon’s Honors College Induction Ceremony at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, Talent and Culture walk-up support at One Waterfront Place will close today (Aug. 10) at 2 p.m.
Events
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Faculty, staff invited to welcome back BBQ with DJ Dollar
Join the Center for Black Culture & Research (590 Spruce Street) for its annual Belmear Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday (Aug. 16) from noon to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to all WVU faculty, staff and students.
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LGBTQ+ Center hosts welcome back party
The LGBTQ+ Center cordially invites you to its Welcome Back! Party from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 at the LGBTQ+ Center, Hodges Hall G06. Take a break and beat the heat with some cool refreshments and even cooler people.
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WVU to host Veteran Welcome Back Weekend for student veterans
The Office of WVU Veterans Affairs and the Davis College Veteran Professional Organization will host Veterans Welcome Back Weekend for student veterans Aug. 24 and 25. The event is made possible through the generous support of Adventure WV, Boeing and various departments across the University, as well as local businesses.
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Lil Yachty, Brothers Osborne, MisterWives to play FallFest 2018
FallFest, West Virginia University’s annual welcome-back-to-campus concert will be held tomorrow (Aug.14) on the Evansdale Rec Fields adjacent to the Student Rec Center. This year’s performers are Lil Yachty, Brothers Osborne and MisterWives. Gates will open at 4 p.m. and the show will begin at 5 p.m.
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Women of Color Luncheon to be held Oct. 3
The Council for Women’s Concerns announces the annual Women of Color Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. The luncheon is an attempt to inspire the campus and the community. This year, the luncheon will welcome WVU alumna Ifeoma Ike as the keynote speaker. Tickets will go on sale on Monday (August 13).
