Calendar of Events
Thursday, April 10, 2008
School of Nursing
Awards and Honors Celebration
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Auditorium
7:00-9:00 p.m.
The School of Nursing will begin the awards and honors celebration with the Kandzari Rural Nursing Lectureship, presented by Dr. Joy Buck, Ph.D., RN. Dr. Buck is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing. She has extensive experience in rural health, community outreach, and education. She will present a paper titled, “Rural Health Nursing: Connecting the Past to the Future.” Induction of new members into the Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and recognition of student and faculty achievement will follow Dr. Buck’s presentation. All nursing students, family members, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the program and the reception that will follow in The Commons of the Health Sciences Center North. For more information, please contact Mary Jane Smith (304) 293-4298 or mjsmith@hsc.wvu.edu.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism
Senior Awards Banquet and KTA Induction
Historic Clarion Hotel Morgan , Morgantown, WV
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The School of Journalism will hold its annual Senior Awards Banquet and KTA Induction to recognize students who have excelled in their sequence and those who have been invited to join Kappa Tau Alpha, a national academic honorary. The banquet will include a buffet lunch, with the awards ceremony to follow. Recognized students and their parents are invited to attend. For more information, contact Gina Dahlia at (304) 293-3505 ext. 5407.
49th Annual Davis College Honors Convocation
1021 South Agricultural Sciences
1:00 p.m.
Davis College student academic achievement will be recognized, including the presentation of outstanding seniors divisional awards. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Contact Info: Davis College Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs 304-293-2691
College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Honors Ceremony and Reception
Erickson Alumni Center
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Dean’s list and president’s list students and their families are invited to this honors ceremony for the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. Outstanding teachers, researchers, and advisors for the College will also be honored. A reception will follow. For more information, contact Eva Thomas, eva.thomas@mail.wvu.edu, 293-4821 ext. 2210
College of Human Resources & Education
HR&E Weekend of Honors Reception
Third Floor Lobby of Percival Hall
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The College of Human Resources & Education will hold a reception in honor of students who have received special honors during the past year, such as being named to the Dean?s List, President?s List or other special recognition. Light refreshments will provide an opportunity for students and their families to interact informally with faculty members from the College. For more information, contact Dr. Melanie Rogers at (304) 293-0224 or mbrogers@mail.wvu.edu.
College of Human Resources and Education
Child Development and Family Studies Student Recognition
WVU Nursery School
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Students in the Child Development and Family Studies Program will be recognized for their accomplishments at a program for them and their families. For more information, contact Dr. Carol Markstrom (304) 293-3344 or Carol.Markstrom@mail.wvu.edu.
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology, College of Human Resources & Education
SPA Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony
Room 334 Percival Hall
2:00 -3:00 p.m.
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology will celebrate the accomplishments of its undergraduate students with a recognition program. For more information, contact Dr. Lynn Cartwright, (304) 293-4241 or Lynn.Cartwright@mail.wvu.edu.
The Benedum Collaborative, College of Human Resources & Education
Five Year Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony
Room 315 and 316 Percival Hall
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Students in the Five Year Teacher Education Program will be recognized for their accomplishments at a program for them and their families. For more information, contact Ms. Sarah Steel at (304) 293-6762 or Sarah.Steel@mail.wvu.edu.
Helvetia, Chimes and Mortar Board Induction and Picnic
5:00 p.m.
Blaney House, Home of the President
Participation by invitation only. Students will be notified following the application and selection process in March. Please e-mail the Office of University Events at UniversityEvents@mail.wvu.edu with questions.
School of Dentistry
Awards and Honors Presentation
5:30 p.m.
Historic Clarion Hotel Morgan
Enjoy a social hour, dinner and the annual awards and honors ceremony hosted by the WVU School of Dentistry. For more information, please contact Dr. Bob Wanker at 304 293-5642.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Awards and Honors Recognition Ceremony and Brunch
Mountainlair/Blue and Gold Ballrooms
10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
The outstanding achievements of students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences will be recognized at this special ceremony. Recipients of the college’s endowed scholarships will also be recognized. Following the program, all in attendance are invited to join Dean Mary Ellen Mazey for brunch. Attendance is by invitation only, due to space limitations. For more information, please contact Brenda Riggle at (304)293-4611 or Brenda.Riggle@mail.wvu.edu.
Community Music Departmental Recital
1:30 p.m.
Bloch Learning and Performance Hall (200A),
Creative Arts Center
Free and open to the public.
For more information, please visit www.ccarts.wvu.edu/community_arts/ or contact the WVU Community Arts Program, jeanne.frieben@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-4841 Ext.: 3168
Center for Women’s Studies Honors Reception
7:00 p.m.
Mountainlair Blue Ballroom
For more details, please contact Liz Finklea at liz.finklea@mail.wvu.edu
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Ring Day Ceremony
1:00 p.m.
Erickson Alumni Center/Durrett Hall
West Virginia University invites students who purchase the official WVU class ring to attend a special ceremonial event called Ring Day. On Ring Day, students receive their rings, along with custom boxes, from WVU administrators. Each student’s name is then penned in the Ring Day book, a historical record of those who have received the official class ring. WVU students who have purchased the Official Class Ring will be invited to attend this ceremony, during which they are presented with their rings. Following the ceremony, a special reception is planned for students and their families. For more information, visit http://classring.wvu.edu or contact ParentsClub@mail.wvu.edu
Community Music Honors Recital
1:00 p.m.
Bloch Learning and Performance Hall (200A),
Creative Arts Center
Free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.ccarts.wvu.edu/community_arts/ or contact the WVU Community Arts Program, jeanne.frieben@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-4841 Ext.: 3168
Choir Concert
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, Creative Arts Center
Ticketed Event. For more information, please contact the WVU Box Office at 304-293-7469
