If you have not already done so, be sure to verify your COVID-19 vaccination status with the University at myhousing.wvu.edu prior to the Aug. 1 deadline.
Announcements
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Charbonnette named new director of Women’s Leadership Initiative
The WVU Office of the Provost announces the appointment of W. Constinia Charbonnette as director of the WVU Women’s Leadership Initiative effective July 1.
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WVU Center for Community Engagement created to enhance discovery, service and experiential learning
To further expand upon its commitment to providing students with service-learning experiences, the University announced the creation of a new Center for Community Engagement. The CCE will have a strong focus on academic opportunities that bring WVU faculty, staff and students together with community partners to address the most pressing issues facing communities.
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Expect brief internet and VPN outages early Sunday morning
There will be two brief disruptions of Internet access on all campuses, including the Virtual Private Network and wireless service, between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 1) during important security upgrades. Connectivity may drop for about five minutes around 2 a.m. and again around 4 a.m. Work is expected to be complete by 6 a.m.
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WVU provides guidance on COVID-19 testing requirements ahead of fall semester
As West Virginia University prepares to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus, the University has updated its COVID-19 guidance for the Fall 2021 semester, including testing requirements.
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Restructuring of graduate affairs aims to enhance academic offerings, R1 status
With a focus on providing enhanced service to WVU’s colleges, developing new professional graduate programs and strengthening the University’s doctoral offerings, two experienced leaders have assumed new roles in the Office of Graduate Education and Life.
Events
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Welcome back: Students discover connections, place and purpose at WVU
Following a year of missed traditions and celebrations, West Virginia University will welcome new and returning students to its campus in Morgantown with an array of in-person activities that will allow students to reconnect and find their place and purpose.
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Virtual mindfulness workshops scheduled to begin Monday
The mindfulness team presents its latest round of workshops to learn various experiential techniques and bring focused attention into the “now moment” to enjoy a calmer mental and emotional state.
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Attend the inaugural WVU Lumber Sale
The Office of Sustainability, the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and the WVU Tree Campus USA committee are partnering to host West Virginia University’s inaugural lumber sale from 2-6 p.m. Friday (July 30) and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (July 31) in the event tent outside the WVU Creative Arts Center, 1 Fine Arts Drive.
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Faculty teaching workshop registration: Writing to Think...Creatively
All WVU faculty are invited to a teaching workshop titled "Writing to Think...Creatively" Sept. 3 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Colson 130.
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You’re invited: WVU Shared Services Center Monthly Customers’ Group meeting to be held
This monthly meeting will provide the opportunity for the Shared Services team to share updates on key initiatives and hear directly from our current and future customers.
