A variety of musical performances, a record number of old-time craft demonstrations, new student contests and an ample supply of traditional Appalachian cuisine will be featured as part of West Virginia University’s 72nd Mountaineer Week Nov. 1-9.
Events
The Center for Excellence in STEM Education, in partnership with Teaching and Learning Commons, will welcome world-renowned author, educator and activist, Sheila Tobias, to campus for a public lecture Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Erickson Alumni Center Ballroom. A book signing will follow the interactive discussion, which is a part of the Office of the Provost’s Dan and Betsy Brown Lecture Series.
Encourage students to attend Body Image, Understanding and Improving It workshop today (Oct. 28) in Evansdale Crossing, Room 412 from 7-8 p.m. This workshop is designed to help students understand what body image is and identify how to improve their body image or help a friend with body image concerns.
Leadership and Organization Development would like to invite all non-supervisors to register for the Staff Development Series Training session Managing Up Nov. 5 from 1-5 p.m. in the Shenandoah Room at the Mountainlair.
Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music, the West Virginia Council of International Programs and WVU’s Office of Global Affairs, join to present an old-time dance with an international flair Saturday (Oct. 26) at 7 p.m. at the Marilla Center.
The Office of the Provost and the Office of Global Affairs invite all faculty to “Faculty and Staff Fulbright Information Session” Oct. 28 in the Rhododendron Room of the Mountainlair from 1-2: 30 p.m.