No lazy days of iced-tea sipping on the front porch for some loyal Mountaineers. As the temperature and humidity rises, so does the tempo of WVU alumni activity.

“Whether they are just out of school or from the Class of42, WVU alumni want to remain a part of the larger university community,”said Stephen Douglas, chief executive officer of the WVU Alumni Association.”This summer, our constituents are doing more than ever beforefrom one corner of the state to the other.”

Kevin Berry, assistant director of the alumni organization, explains:”Our upcoming events recapture the spirit of thesummer break,giving folks an opportunity to kick back with old friends in a variety of activities.”

“From golfing to jazz, from tailgating to gourmet dinners, there is something for everyone this summer,”Berry noted.

WVU graduates, friends and family can choose from the following:

• 60th Annual WVU Alumni Association Golf Tournament, July 26, Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV

• With more than 130 players annually, the tournament has raised more than $110,000 for alumni programming over the past seven years. Participants will receive a buffet lunch and dinner as well as a souvenir logo sweater. Prizes will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place net and gross scorers. In addition, the first player to score a hole-in-one on a designated par-three hole will win $10,000. For more information or to register, contact Kevin Berry at 304-293-4731.

• Boone County Pig Roast and Golf Tournament, July 20, Riverview Country Club, Madison, WV

• More than 500 people are expected to enjoy a day of golf and delicious barbecue at this 15th annual gathering. Over the years, the event has raised $175,000 in scholarships for Boone County students attending WVU . Once again, all Boone County students at the pig roast who will be attending WVU or WVU Tech in the fall will receive a $50 book gift certificate. Call Richard Stephens at 304-369-2411 for more information.

• Multifest, Aug. 2-4, State Capitol Grounds, Charleston, WV

• West Virginia celebrates cultural diversity as thousands take to the State Capitol grounds for a weekend of jazz, salsa, reggae, high life, rhythm-and-blues and gospel music. The WVU Steel Drum Ensemble will perform on Saturday evening and WVU representatives will be on-hand throughout the weekend with gifts for children and adults. Featured performers include LL Cool J on Friday, Rachelle Ferrell on Saturday and Isaac Hayes on Sunday. For more information, contact Christy Day at 304-558-3481 or 304-293-4731.

• Spirit Day, Aug. 20, Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston, WV

• The Alumni Association kicks off the 2002-2003 football season in the Kanawha Valley with this annual gathering of fans. The”Pride of West Virginia”pep band will perform for hundreds of true Mountaineers. A tailgate banquet will be provided from 6-8 p.m. For more information, contact Christy Day at 304-558-3481 or 304-293-4731.

• 8th Annual Marmaduke H. Dent Society Benefit Dinner, Aug. 30, Erickson Alumni Center, Morgantown, WV

• This years four-course gourmet dinner and wine-tasting will be prepared under the supervision of Scott Cape, executive chef of the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort&Spa in Farmington, Pa. All proceeds will be used to enhance alumni programming by benefitting the Marmaduke H. Dent Society endowment. Seating is limited. RSVP to Mary Kinsley at 304-293-4733.

Mountaineers seeking to relive old memories and create new ones can find out more about the summer calendar and all Alumni Association activities by visiting http://www.wvu.edu/~alumni/ .

The WVU Alumni Association, chartered in 1873, represents more than 145,000 university graduates residing in every county in West Virginia, every state in the union and approximately 60 foreign nations. With nearly 100 registered chapters and constituent groups, the associations 26,000 dues-paying members support Homecoming Weekend, the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni and dozens of other social and philanthropic programs.