Student Activities
Welcome Back Week 2024
WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesWe’re welcoming back our students for the Fall 2024 semester with a week of exciting events, free goodies, and tasty snacks. Here’s a taste of what’s to come: August 19 – Welcome Table- 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. FREE drink from Sycamore Sweets and snacks for purchase Morning Yoga with Ricky- 8:45 a.m. August 20 – Welcome Table with FREE pastries- 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Morning Yoga with Ricky- 8:45 a.m. A Visit from Humane Society Dogs- 12 – 1 p.m. August 21 – Welcome Table- 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. CAR SMASH with FREE smash burgers August 22 – Welcome Table- 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Karaoke with the President- 12:15 – 1 p.m. August 23 – Bonfire […]
Morning Yoga with Ricky
WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesLoosen up with Ricky before your classes start! Ricky will be leading a calming yoga class in the courtyard for all who need a morning destressor.
Visit from Humane Society Dogs
WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesUnwind from your second day of classes by spending time with some fluffy friends. Dogs from the Humane Society will be touring our campus from 12 – 1 p.m.
WVU Parkersburg CAR SMASH
WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesJoin us on Thursday the 22nd for our first annual CAR SMASH. Take out your fall semester stress on a beat up, hunk-of-junk car. Artists will be standing by to paint exactly what’s stressing you out directly on the car. Free SMASH BURGERS will be provided.
Karaoke with The President
WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesGet to know WVU Parkersburg’s President, Dr. Torie Jackson, over some karaoke! Let out your favorite song while you make new friends.
Cover Letter Workshop
Success Epicenter Main Campus St. Bernards Catholic Grammar School, 1 Langley Rd, Slough SL3 7AF, WV, United StatesJoin us in the Success Epicenter to learn about best practices and guidelines for writing a successful and effective cover letter. Feel free to bring a (real or imaginary) dream job you would be tailoring your letter to! Email careerservices@wvup.edu with any questions. **A special Zoom session will also be held on October 8 at 5 p.m. https://wvup.zoom.us/j/93214171209
Nestfest 2024
WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesNestfest is WVU Parkersburg’s annual event inviting to dress up and connect with week-long activities. Here’s only some of what we have to offer this year! October 21, High School Alumni Day- Chex Mix bar with Halloween trivia (play with your high school alumni) October 22, Halloween Costume Day- Trunk or Treat hosted in the evening October 23, Movie Character Day- Chili Cookoff October 24, Country vs. Country Club- Food Truck Festival at Discovery World on Market October 25, WVU Parkersburg Spirit Day