Gifts of a Different Nature: Cacapon Captures Outdoor Interests
When the discounts and coupons have expired and cyber thrill is gone, there’s still one shopping experience to consider–discovering a new activity or hobby. “Bird watching, hiking, disc golf, surveying for eagles or owls and other outdoor (and indoor) activities are organized and offered at many of West Virginia’s state parks in wintry months,” said Sissie […]
‘People Before Politics’ to Convene Conversation about Fiscal Cliff
Senator Joe Manchin III (D-WV) will meet with area leaders to discuss the current federal budget debate in Washington and the effects of the fiscal cliff at the John XXIII Pastoral Center on Hodges Road in Charleston beginning at 9:30 AM on Monday, December 3, 2012. Testimonials will be given by those who would be […]
Alternative Fuels Consortium at WVU Earns National Award for Electric Vehicle Safety Training
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium based at West Virginia University has been recognized with a prestigious national award for creating an innovative education package that provides electric vehicle safety training to America’s first responders. The organization won its second National Excellence in Training Award in the past five years from the Automotive Training Manager’s Council, this time for […]
Charity Badges for 2013 Greenbrier Classic Available Soon; Portion of Proceeds will go to Marshall University Scholarship Fund
Friends and fans of Marshall University and professional golf can make someone’s holiday truly “green” this year by giving them the gift of a 2013 Greenbrier Classic Charity Badge. Next year’s Greenbrier Classic, a PGA TOUR FedEx Cup event at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., is scheduled July 1-7. Beginning Dec. 15, […]
Former WVU BBER Director Witt Honored with National Award
The former director of West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research was among honorees presented with national awards recently by the Association for University Business and Economic Research. AUBER honored five universities and select individuals at its annual conference, including Dr. Tom Witt, who was named the recipient of the Thayne Robson Award. The Thayne Robson Award is […]
Wesleyan Participating in Neighborhood Investment Program
West Virginia Wesleyan College is again participating in the West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program. The College was awarded $55,700 in West Virginia Tax Credits for its West Virginia Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to students attending Wesleyan from Barbour, Braxton, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Lewis, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, and Webster Counties that […]
