Request for Teaching Proposal for Fall 2015
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU, known as OLLI at WVU, is a membership organization, housed within the School of Public Health at West Virginia University, that recognizes the unique experiences, capabilities and wisdom of mature members of the community. It emphasizes the sharing of ideas through peer learning, member participation and collaborative leadership. […]
Brew Skies Festival 2015 to Coincide with WV Craft Beer Week
Fans of great live music and local West Virginia craft beers will once again have the chance to experience both at the 4th annual Brew Skies Festival, this year to be held at Timberline Four Seasons Resort on August 21-22. Presented by Mountain State Brewing Co. in Thomas, WV, the event will feature a number […]
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Releases Jefferson County Vignette
Real. Jefferson County Video: View Wild, Wonderful West Virginia today released the Real. Jefferson County video, the next in a series of regional vignettes produced as part of the Real. campaign. “Located within close proximity to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. metro areas, the Eastern Panhandle offers visitors the opportunity to experience Real. Wild, Wonderful […]
West Virginia University Experts Offer Commentary on Food and Drug Administration’s Trans Fats Ban
West Virginia University experts say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s mandate to remove artificial trans fats from the country’s food supply by June 2018 is a long overdue move in the right direction for public health. Kristin McCartney, a dietician and public health specialist for WVU Extension, says the ban has been a progressive […]
New Student Orientation Gives Incoming Class Chance to Get Comfortable
New Student Orientation and Registration Sessions are held at West Liberty University throughout the summer and offer incoming students, their parents or guardians, a chance to get comfortable with college. Designated by college major, the daylong event includes everything from campus tours to lunch. But the most important parts of the day are the information […]
WVU Tech Launches Inaugural STEM Summer Academy for Girls
WVU Tech, with the generous support of Toyota and AT&T, will host its inaugural STEM Summer Academy for Girls this Sunday, June 28 through Friday, July 3 on the University’s Montgomery campus. The weeklong academy will bring in high school girls from throughout the state to learn about fields such as computer science, biology, pharmacy, chemistry […]
