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Welcome Back Week 2024

WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United States

We’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 […]

Cover Letter Workshop

Success Epicenter Main Campus WV, United States

Join 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 States

Nestfest 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

Trunk or Treat 2024

WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United States

Join us in our lower parking lot to celebrate Trunk or Treat 2024! The community is welcome to trick or treat at WVU Parkersburg with its many clubs and partners. Additionally, Tuesday is Halloween Costume Day! Sport your most frightening costume for Nestfest!

Helping Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Accessories Drive and Resource Fair

WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United States

Students and members of the community can register their children for Toys for Tots, speak with Department of Health and Human Resources regarding LIEAP, learn about the Salvation Army’s clothing vouchers, bus passes and food pantry and hear from the Eastwood Fire Department about fire safety and prevention. Come donate winter accessories such as scarves, gloves, socks, toboggans, boots, etc. For more information contact krober14@wvup.edu

Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event

Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting its Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event Saturday, Nov 2. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will meet outside of the cafeteria doors. For more information contact Marie Butler at mbutler1@wvup.edu.

Troops Week at WVU Parkersburg Nov. 11 – Nov 15. 2024

Monday Nov. 11 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Free coffee and donuts for student, faculty and staff veterans. 12:30 p.m. - WVU Parkersburg Art Club, Veterans Corps and the campus community are invited to gather at the Poorhouse Cemetery to honor interred veterans. An American flag will be placed on each veteran grave followed by a moment of silence. 3:00 p.m. - Veterans Day ceremony will commence with a Wreath Laying ceremony by Blennerhassett Chapter, NSDAR with guest speaker Melody Zimmerman, and the Marine Corps League Detachment #1087 Color Guard. The Veterans Day ceremony will conclude with the presentation of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters for the late Medal of Honor recipient Chief Warrant Officer 4 […]

Wreath Laying Ceremony

WVU Parkersburg 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, United States

Join the WVU Parkersburg Veteran Resource Center for their Wreath Laying Ceremony on Veterans Day. The event will be held in the Theater. Contact Raymona Grant with any questions at 304-424-8337.

Coats4Kids Drive

The Education Alliance will have a collection site for the Coats4Kids drive on campus from Nov. 13 to Jan. 20. They will be collecting  new or gently used winter items of ANY size. Examples of items include: coats, hats, hoodies, scarfs, gloves and more! All of the items will be donated to a local organization. The drop off location will be in the Success Epicenter near the front desk.

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