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The West Virginia University School of Art & Design is launching its Global Positioning Studies (GPS) program, an interdisciplinary visual arts initiative that gives students a holistic understanding of their place in the world and how that relates to their art practice. Through direct experience, the GPS program encourages students to engage the world as…
“I always loved running. It was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.” Jesse…
The West Virginia University Hospitals-East Board of Directors recently recognized two outgoing board directors for their years of service to the health system. Rick Pill, the immediate past board chairman, and Walter Washington, vice-chairman and a charter member of the WVUH-East board since 2005, were presented plaques at a dinner held in their honor. Board…
West Virginia hunters harvested 2,683 black bears during the combined 2012 archery and firearms seasons, according to Colin Carpenter, Black Bear Project leader for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The preliminary harvest for the combined 2012 seasons was 34 percent higher than the 2011 harvest of 2,009 bears and 12 percent higher than…
Critters Crawl, Valley Vista, and Face are names for the fun and challenging trails for folks who are tubing, snowboarding and downhill skiing at Canaan Valley State Park. The Canaan Valley Tube Park officially opened January 11. Winter ski season began December 29. Canaan Valley Resort’s ski area has 42 trails and reports are posted…
West Virginia University’s College of Human Resources has changed its name to better reflect the educational work and focus of the faculty, staff and students there, dean Lynne Schrum said. Its new name is the College of Education and Human Services. Schrum surveyed faculty, staff, alumni and the College’s visiting committee to initiate the name…