West Virginia University issued a WVU Alert Thursday (May 9) announcing the evacuation of Health Sciences Center-North following a localized gas leak. Employees, students and others were allowed to return to the building after 11 a.m.
Announcements
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WVU alumna awarded Rangel Fellowship to pursue foreign service career
Alumna and global citizen Giana Loretta is a recipient of the prestigious Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship. The Shinnston native is the second WVU alumnus to secure a Rangel Fellowship, which provides up to $42,000 annually for two years to students who plan to earn master’s degrees and begin careers in the foreign service.
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Reminder for registering international travel issued
All faculty or staff who are traveling internationally for a University-related purpose or taking University-owned equipment or personal equipment with a University program, including email, abroad on personal travel must register their travel.
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‘Small yet fierce’ WVU Press enters 25th year with new talent to continue legacy of excellence
Recognized as “small yet fierce” by Raj Tawney of NBC News, the WVU Press is pleased to welcome the following to its editorial team: Kristen Bettcher, managing editor; Marguerite Avery, editorial director; and Catherine Venable Moore, editor-at-large.
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WVU Police to hold on-campus training exercises
As part of a commitment to foster a safe environment for the campus community, the WVU Police Department will hold on-campus training exercises on select days this month in the area of Arnold Hall and Apartments.
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University Avenue closed tomorrow for GradFest
A portion of University Avenue on the Downtown area of campus will be closed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday (May 8) as graduating students enjoy GradFest outside the Mountainlair, Elizabeth Moore Hall and in Woodburn Circle.
Events
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WVRHC hosts open house for ‘Women Making History’
The West Virginia and Regional History Center extends an open invitation to help commemorate the closing of “Women Making History: Showcasing the West Virginia Feminist Activist Collection” from 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 17.
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WVU community invited to Collegiate Recovery graduation celebration
Join Collegiate Recovery for its Spring Graduation Celebration at 11 a.m. tomorrow (May 9) at Serenity House.
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Public invited to Army ROTC Spring Commissioning Ceremony
The West Virginia University Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion will commission 14 cadets as second lieutenants during the Spring Commissioning Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow (May 9) in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
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Staff Council meets next week
The Staff Council meeting will be held at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday (May 15) in the Mountainlair, Rhododendron Room and on Zoom.
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Monongahela River Trash Sweep planned in June
Celebrate West Virginia Day this year by cleaning up the Monongahela River with the West Virginia Water Research Institute and Ascend WV from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20.
