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Dr. Michael Schroeder, assistant professor of mathematics at Marshall University, has been awarded a competitive grant to prepare students for local careers in applied mathematics. The grant is part of the Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences (PIC Math) program. “Students are sometimes not aware of the relationship between careers and what they learn…
It’s Homecoming and West Liberty University is pleased to welcome alumni, friends and family back to the Hilltop. Student activities take place from Oct. 6 – 11 and kickoff is 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11. This year, the football game takes on special significance, as the newly renovated West Family Stadium will be officially dedicated…
The Wellness Center will be offering a FREE Quarterly Stress Management Lecture Series with Kara Combs, MPH, CHES. The next program in the series is Thursday, October 16 at 11am in the Cardiac Rehab Area at Berkeley Medical Center in the McCormack Center. The session will be “Stress Resilient Nutrition.” “The purpose of the Quarterly…
Take a hike on the North Bend Rail Trail Oct. 11 and enjoy 10 miles of Ritchie County fall foliage. “This is one of the best times of the year to experience the historic Pennsboro Railroad Depot, the small town charm of Pennsboro and Ellenboro, natural springs, and several tunnels and bridges that make up…
Heron Fest is a family fun day at West Virginia’s largest state park campground, Beech Fork State Park. The Oct. 11 event includes free pontoon boat rides and hay rides, children’s games, arts and crafts, gospel music and other events and activities throughout the day. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
What was it like to live on an island without electricity? Visitors will have the opportunity to find out during the annual Mansion by Candlelight Tour at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10 and 11. The Mansion by Candlelight Tour, sponsored by the Friends of Blennerhassett, began in 1996 and has…