The Student Employee Appreciation Committee proudly recognizes Chayce Hill, a junior chemical engineering major, and Nishat Alam, a doctoral student in industrial engineering, as the Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year and Graduate Student Employee of the Year, respectively.

Announcements
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MOUNTAINEER E-News on hiatus Friday
MOUNTAINEER E-News will be on hiatus Friday (April 18) during the Spring Holiday. Daily editions will resume Monday (April 21).
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Literacy education earns ‘National Recognition with Distinction’
The literacy education online graduate program has once again earned national acclaim, receiving the International Literacy Association’s National Recognition with Distinction for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals.
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Humanities Center establishes advisory board
The newly-formed Humanities Center Advisory Board welcomes its inaugural members who will provide oversight, guide establishment of goals and support the Center’s mission to grow a united and thriving humanities community at WVU.
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2024 Performance Review schedule changes announced
To provide supervisors with additional time to complete evaluations for classified and non-classified staff and certain FE/AP employees as part of the University’s 2024 performance review process, the WVU Talent and Culture team is shifting the performance review schedule.
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Grant opportunities available through Engage WVU Giving Circle
Students and faculty are invited to apply for grants to support work in several service areas, including enhancing educational opportunities, removing health and wellness barriers, supporting children and families, STEM field growth and education, and advancing cultural enrichment and achievements.

Events
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Updated youth guidelines and document templates released to WVU community
To further support the safety and well-being of youth participating in University-affiliated programs, the Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance has updated program policies and guidelines designed to standardize best practices in youth protection. Youth program directors are encouraged to attend an overview training session.
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Purpose Center to host Strengths 101
This introductory session, recommended prior to attending other strengths-focused workshops, will help faculty and staff lay the foundation for CliftonStrengths from noon to 1 p.m. April 28 on Zoom.
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Farmers market planned today
The Division of Student Life will host a variety of vendors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today (April 16) outside the Mountainlair.
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Earth Week activities to focus on protecting land and water
The WVU Office of Sustainability will kick off Earth Week with a “Make It, Take It” seed planting kit giveaway at the Mountainlair on Monday (April 21). The annual celebration offers ways to learn about sustainability and get involved through activities on campus and includes events hosted by other organizations across the University.
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Register to attend Health Savings Account webinar
The WVU Benefits Strategy team invites all employees to join Kendra Smith, co-designer and developer of the TIAA Health Savings Account, as she presents “Understanding Health Savings Accounts” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday (April 22).