National Service Members to be Recognized by Legislature during AmeriCorps Week
As part of National AmeriCorps Week, the West Virginia State Legislature will recognize approximately 100 National Service members for their efforts toward improving their communities. Who: Volunteer West Virginia, AmeriCorps West Virginia What: AmeriCorps Week Proclamation When: Wednesday, March 13, 11:00am Where: House Chamber, State Capitol Building Why: Each year approximately 1,000 individuals give […]
Gov. Tomblin and Fitness Icon Jake Steinfeld Announce Multi-Million Dollar Youth Fitness Campaign in W.Va.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and fitness icon Jake Steinfeld today announced the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils will bring its multi-million dollar physical fitness campaign to public elementary and middle schools throughout West Virginia. The Foundation encourages and rewards innovation in the field of youth fitness by awarding fitness centers to schools that use […]
4th Annual WV Mountaineer Short Film Festival at CAC March 15-17
The Electronic Media Area of the West Virginia University School of Art & Design is pleased to announce the screening of the 4th Annual West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival. This international, competitive film festival takes place over a three-day period, March 15-17, at the Creative Arts Center. Admission is free and open to the […]
Delegate Teams Up with WVU Students on Bills
West Virginia University student members of Students Advocating for Legislative Advancement (SALA) met with Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer to ask for help on three issues. They walked away with an agreement to introduce legislation on all three. “Everything the students requested was reasonable and unusually well-researched,” said Fleischauer. “I am pleased to try to help […]
SBA Provides Training at Fairmont DYNET Conference
Are you interested in learning how to do business with the federal government? Are you looking to expand your business through government contracting but don’t know where to start? If so, join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at the fourth annual Dynamic Networking for Small Business (DYNET) Conference. The free day-long event will be […]
Viking Living History Project Offers Traveling History Lesson
West Liberty University Professor Darrin Cox loves teaching history to his students. He finds that hands-on history is especially fascinating to just about everyone. That’s why he’s spent five years working on a project that brings the age of the Vikings to life. “My Viking Living History Project began as a research endeavor. But it’s […]
