On Dec. 19, Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation granting a half-day off to state employees on Wednesday, Dec. 24, along with an additional full day off on Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. Since West Virginia University already observed Dec. 24 and 26 as holidays, the University has modified its calendar.
Announcements
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WVU Campus Hazing Transparency Report now available
As part of the ongoing commitment from West Virginia University to student safety and in compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the University has released the first Hazing Transparency Report.
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WVU marks Commencement with new president, graduates and celebratory ‘Let’s Go!’
A new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni.
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WVU president reports positive University outlook to Board of Governors as year closes
A day ahead of pomp and circumstance for thousands of West Virginia University graduates at the Hope Coliseum, President Michael T. Benson told members of the Board of Governors Friday (Dec. 19) the University has hit a 10-year high in applications for the next class of Mountaineers.
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ENews on hiatus until Jan. 5.
There will be no scheduled ENews from Monday (Dec. 22) through Friday, Jan. 2, during the winter break.
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ITS Service Centers, Service Desk adjust operating hours for winter break
All ITS locations, including the Service Desk, will be closed when the University is closed. Additionally, the ITS Service Center at the Mountainlair will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 2, and the Health Sciences Service Center will be closed Dec. 23.
Events
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Tickets available for Winter AD Luncheon
Faculty and staff are invited to be part of the Winter Athletics Director Luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in the Clark Mountaineer Club at the Hope Coliseum.
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WVU Commencement ceremonies set for Saturday
Hundreds of graduates will participate in two Commencement ceremonies at the Hope Coliseum Saturday (Dec. 20) as President Michael T. Benson leads his first Commencement since becoming the 27th WVU president.
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Women’s basketball hosting Holiday Hoops, Family Day Dec. 21
Come out and cheer on the Mountaineers as they take on Houston in the Big 12 opener at 2 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 21) at the Hope Coliseum. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive special WVU Santa hats just in time for the holiday season.
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WVU Army ROTC to commission 8 second lieutenants
The WVU Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion will commission eight cadets as second lieutenants during the annual Fall Commissioning Ceremony at 10 a.m. today (Dec. 18) in the Mountainlair, Mountaineer Room.
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Free personalized aquatic therapy sessions available
The Aquatic Therapy Clinic offers free, one-on-one aquatic therapy sessions to adults and children who have a variety of conditions that may benefit from working in the water.
