For Doina Jikich, the inspiration to support international students at WVU began with a journey shaped by her own journey of hardship, resilience and gratitude. Now retired and living in Daytona Beach, Florida, she is creating opportunities for a global community with a scholarship gift to benefit WVU international students.
Announcements
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Staff Council to meet June 17
The meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (June 17) via Zoom.
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Floating holiday hours to expire June 30
Effective July 1, any employee who has not used all available floating holiday hours through Applaud will forfeit those hours. The unused hours will be removed from the employee’s available floating holiday balance in the system.
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PEIA announces updated retiree insurance eligibility
The WVU Benefits Strategy team is sharing important information on behalf of PEIA regarding a change in retirement eligibility for retiree insurance(s) for employees participating in the 401(a) retirement plan through TIAA.
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Art in the Libraries to highlight 2026 winning collection
Created through community focus groups, the “I Became Myself Again” mixed media art collection is set to open in the Downtown Library, Room 1020.
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2026 Student Life Hall of Fame, Outstanding Achievement Award nominations open
The Student Life Hall of Fame recognizes former employees who have made extraordinary contributions to Student Life and alumni who have positively influenced students through their contributions to the University. Nominations for the Student Life Hall of Fame and the Outstanding Achievement Award are due July 17.
Events
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Mental Health First Aid training offered July 10
The WVU community is invited to attend a Mental Health First Aid training hosted by WELLWVU and the West Virginia Collegiate Initiative to Advance Healthy Campus Communities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10 on Zoom.
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West Virginia Writers’ Workshop registration open
Designed to give writers at any stage of their careers the opportunity to improve their craft in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, the Department of English will host the 29th annual West Virginia Writers’ Workshop from July 16-19.
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Support Squad Book Club to discuss ‘How To Break Up With Your Phone’
Faculty and staff are invited to discuss “How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan To Take Back Your Life” by Catherine Price at noon every Thursday from July 9 to Aug. 6.
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RSVP to attend WVU Child Learning Center open house June 17
The Center will host prospective families from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 17. Stay for 10 minutes or an hour — whatever works best for you.
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West Virginia Writers’ Workshop features ‘Country Roads’ book writer
Sarah Morris, an assistant professor of English and the author of “Lessons from Take Me Home, Country Roads,” will give a reading and lead a craft talk at the 29th annual West Virginia Writers’ Workshop from July 16-19 on the Downtown area of campus.
