To ensure proper communication during an emergency, West Virginia University will conduct a test of the WVU Alert system on Wednesday (Sept. 18) at 11 a.m. Faculty and staff must manually register for the emergency messaging system. If you are already registered, we encourage you to update your information and ensure it is correct prior to the test.
Announcements
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Let your computer do the work: Open and read PDFs without Adobe software
Modern browsers and tools on WVU computers let you create, view and save PDFs without Adobe software. Downloaded PDFs will open by default using Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 machines and Preview on MacOS without Acrobat DC.
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WVU improves retention rate to go along with larger first-freshmen class
Several changes in approaching freshmen retention issues, plus a multi-year emphasis on keeping students at West Virginia University have resulted in an improved retention rate this semester Provost Maryanne Reed told the Board of Governors
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Student Engagement and Leadership kicks off First-Year Leadership Academy with retreat
Last weekend, 115 first-year students and 22 upper-class student mentors converged at the Outdoor Education Center located in the heart of the WVU Research Forest in Bruceton Mills for a leadership retreat.
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Students can complete registration in Schedule Builder after upgrades
After the normal Sunday maintenance period Sept. 15, students and advisors will see improvements to both the STAR registration process and Schedule Builder. While this work is being completed, STAR and related services, including DegreeWorks, will be unavailable.
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Swimming lessons now available for children
The WVU Student Recreation Center is hosting swim lessons for two age groups: 6 months- 4 years old and 4 years old and older.
Events
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Law hosting climate change public health conference
“Climate Change and Public Health: Addressing the Growing Crisis” will be held Saturday (Sept. 21) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the College of Law Event Hall. Registration is free and includes a buffet luncheon.
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Morgantown Suicide Prevention event hopes to help others ‘walk out of the darkness’
Morgantown’s chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host its annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday (Sept. 21) at Krepps Park.
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West Virginia Farm to Table Charity Dinner
There’s no better way to kick off Homecoming Weekend than with a home-cooked meal right here at WVU. Pull up a chair at West Virginia’s Statewide Farm to Table Charity Dinner and celebrate agriculture in the Mountain State with your friends and family Oct. 3 from 5-9 p.m.
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Don’t miss out on Diversity Week events, State of Diversity Address
WVU’s annual Diversity Week endeavors to promote celebration, education, and understanding of different identities and experiences present on our campus. Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea Poore will deliver a State of Diversity Address Monday (Sept. 16) at noon at the College of Law Event Hall. The event is open to the campus community.
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Register now for Building Trust While Motivating Your Team
Our Leading Through Change workshop will give you the tools you need to help your team overcome obstacles and optimize their morale, regardless of the workplace challenges, concerns, and frustrations they face.
