Mark Paris, who has most recently served as associate university librarian for Scholarly Resources and Discovery at Brandeis University, will replace Dean Karen Diaz who is set to retire May 1 after nearly 40 years in higher education and academic libraries.
Announcements
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WVU Zoom to require SSO beginning April 15
To further enhance security, Single Sign On will be required to use WVU Zoom beginning April 15. The vast majority of faculty, staff and students already use their SSO credentials to access WVU Zoom.
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WVU program assistant uses robotics engineering to inspire young minds
Annie Harmon, program assistant for the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, never dreamed she’d end up teaching, but after a string of seasonal teaching experiences, she discovered a passion for exposing young minds to the world of science.
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WVHEPC grant expands mentorship for first-generation students
First-generation faculty and staff are collaborating with FirstGen Initiatives, housed within REACH Student Success, to expand resources and mentorship for first-generation students through a $22,500 grant from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
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Engage WVU Giving Circle accepting grant applications
The Engage WVU Giving Circle is accepting student and faculty grant applications for projects and programs that benefit students and the state.
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Printing software upgrades to improve reliability, reduce outages
To improve reliability and reduce service interruptions, ITS will upgrade Managed Printing servers to new, vendor-recommended software from March 16 through April 1.
Events
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Samyn to read from new book of poems
Mary Ann Samyn, acclaimed author and a professor of English, will give a reading from her new book titled “The Return from Calvary” at 7:30 p.m. March 26 in the Downtown Library, Milano Reading Room. A book signing will follow the reading.
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University Police hosting self-defense training March 24
Join University Police for an open P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training to learn valuable self-defense techniques from 5-9 p.m. March 24 in the Student Health Building, Room 101.
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Carruth Center offering Mental Health 101 training March 25
Faculty and staff are invited to learn about mental health statistics, warning signs and interventions used to help others who are in distress from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 25 on Zoom.
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Inaugural Get Moving! 5K set for March 21
Runners, walkers and families are invited to hit the ground running this spring by joining the Stepping into Spring 5K, a community-focused event from 9 a.m. to noon March 21 at Milan Puskar Stadium. Open to all experience levels, this one-of-a-kind event will start in front of the Milan Puskar Stadium and finish directly on Mountaineer Field.
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Workday in Action: The Basics of Workday Finance — Financials 101 set for March 31
Tailored to anyone who completes financial transactions or reviews financial data, this high-level introduction to Workday’s financial management environment will help prepare you for future sessions on specific functions such as expenses and procurement.
