On March 31, Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation declaring an official half-day holiday for state employees on Friday (April 3). Since WVU will already observe April 3 as a holiday, the University has modified its holiday calendar to include an additional 3.75 hour “floating” holiday (pro-rated by FTE) for leave-eligible employees.
Announcements
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Open Enrollment underway for Plan Year 2027
Open Enrollment, your only opportunity to add, drop or make changes to many of your benefits for the 2027 plan year without a qualifying life event, will run through May 15.
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Doctoral candidate receives First-Year Seminar Instructor of the Year Award
The First-Year Seminar Advisory Council, at the direction of the Office of the Provost, has named WenJuan (Helen) Mo as the recipient of the 2026 First-Year Seminar Instructor of the Year Award for her demonstrated excellence in teaching, commitment to student success and innovation in course design.
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Family Nutrition Program encourages families to dye eggs with vegetables
The WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program had the opportunity to share information about the benefits of using plant pigments or natural dyes from fruits and vegetables to dye eggs during First Lady Morrisey’s Rhododendron Roll held at the State Capitol in Charleston.
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ENews on hiatus for Spring Holiday
ENews will be on hiatus Friday (April 3) during the Spring Holiday. Information and resources for faculty and staff are always available at enews.wvu.edu.
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Faculty members recognized as 2026 Foundation Outstanding Teachers
Cody Hood, Jignesh Solanki, Erin Brock Carlson and Muzibur Rahman are being honored by WVU for their commitment to impactful and innovative teaching.
Events
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Core Arboretum spring wildflower walks return April 5
The Department of Biology invites the community to join its spring ephemeral wildflower walks Sunday (April 5) at the Core Arboretum. The free guided walks will begin at noon, 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Sunday in April.
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De-stress at Yappy Hour April 7
Faculty and staff are invited to relax and unwind with the WVU certified therapy dogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 7 in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge.
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Best-selling author to speak on science, storytelling and public trust April 6
“An Evening with John M. Barry: Science, Storytelling and the Public Good” will take place from 7-8 p.m. on Monday (April 6) on Zoom.
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English Department to host talk on literary studies scholarship April 6
The Department of English will host Don James McLaughlin, an assistant professor of 19th-century American literature at the University of Tulsa, as he presents “In the Doghouse: Phobia’s Metaphor in Early American Politics” at 4 p.m. April 6 in Colson Hall, Room 130.
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School of Music presents World Music Concert April 10
Bringing together a wide range of global traditions in one thrilling evening of live performance, the concert will take place in two parts at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 10 at the Canady Creative Arts Center.
