The Chambers College gave first-generation military student Jade Porter the tools to strive, overcome and lead.
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Under the baton of Alyssa Schwartz and Shaun Hancher, the largest community orchestra of Morgantown will perform an exciting program that weaves together history, romance and patriotism in celebration of those who have devoted their lives to their country at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 11) at the Canady Creative Arts Center.
Steve Miller, a board-certified master arborist and certified tree care safety specialist for Bartlett Tree Experts, will discuss the care, transplanting and final relocation of the tree back to the Ground Zero site in New York City at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Percival Hall, Room 334.
Nearly 40 graduates from the College of Law have participated in the pilot Peer Bar Exam Consultant initiative that pairs recent graduates with alumni for mentoring and support as the bar exam approaches.
Bella Randle, a freshman from Cincinnati, faced the challenge of Math 124 upon joining WVU. Fortunately, she didn't have to navigate it alone thanks to the Becker Academic Engagement Success Center, a student success resource in Reynolds Hall brought to life by the support of dedicated Chambers College alumni Marty and Kathy Becker.
Michael Tomasky, Reed College of Media alumnus and author of “Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity," and Scott Schuh, associate professor of economics, will discuss economic eras from the past and ideas for economic prosperity in the future. The event, moderated by Hoppy Kercheval, will be held at 7 p.m. Monday (Nov. 6) in Reynolds Hall, Esbenshade Auditorium.