Announcements
WVU in the News: Bridgeport fast-track nursing program accepting applicants
West Virginia University School of Nursing and United Hospital Center have joined forces to combat the shortage of nurses plaguing the state. They are offering people with a bachelor’s degree in another field the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in just 18 months.
WVU School of Nursing raises $593,125 during fifth Day of Giving
During our fifth Day of Giving, the WVU School of Nursing received $593,125 from 120 donors!
Graduating students invited to register for Multicultural Graduation Celebration
The West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Multicultural Graduation Celebration ceremony intentionally highlights and honors culture and celebrates diversity. This ceremony is open to WVU students graduating in spring, summer or fall 2022.
WVRHC to host ‘Engaging the Queer Feminist Archive’ discussion
The histories of traditionally marginalized groups have long gone unrepresented in archives. As part of its effort to reduce that disparity, the West Virginia & Regional History Center will host researcher and author Susan Ferentinos to discuss how to better represent LGBTQ+ communities in archival collections. This hybrid event will take place March 31 from 3-4 p.m. in the Milano Room in WVU’s Downtown Library and on Zoom.
STAR, related systems will be down Sunday for important updates
Banner (STAR) and STAR-related applications will be unavailable until 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13, for important updates that require more time than our normal maintenance window allows. This will affect the Banner self-service app (star.wvu.edu), Banner administrative forms (STAR INB), Banner Document Management, Banner Operational Data Store and Degree Works.
Mountaineer Station parking garage closed next week
Beginning Monday, March 14, the roadway near the Mountaineer Station parking garage will undergo paving. In order to complete this paving project, the parking garage will be closed from Saturday, March 12, through Sunday, March 20.
WVU postponing March 16 pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Mountainlair
Due to anticipated decreased demand as a result of spring break next week, West Virginia University and the Monongalia County Health Department have decided to postpone the pop-up COVID-19 vaccine at the Mountainlair originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 16.
WVU’s fifth Day of Giving sets new records for dollars raised, gifts received
Supporters of West Virginia University donated a record $15.5 million Wednesday (March 9) during the University’s fifth Day of Giving, a 24-hour online fundraising event held across the University system. More than 5,600 gifts were made, also a new record. The $15.5 million figure tops 2021’s WVU Day of Giving record of $11.9 million raised from just over 5,000 gifts.
Hernandez, Uqaily, elected WVU student government president, VP
The campaign for West Virginia University Student Government Association ended Wednesday evening (March 9) as the SGA Judicial Court certified Chloe Hernandez and Pareera Uqaily as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2022-23 academic year. Health Sciences students Grace Aiello, Matthew Hudson and Brooklyn Milam were elected as senators.
Women in Science & Medicine podcast features academic equity and diversity advocate Nicquet Blake
The Women in Science & Medicine podcast features discussions with female scientists within West Virginia University and other institutions. This series shares achievements and insights from some of the country’s top female scientists. This includes learning about their experiences becoming passionate about science and overcoming obstacles along the way.