Media Advisory: WVU Institute of Technology to hold news briefing, tour Thursday

June 25th, 2007

* WHO :* WVU Institute of Technology President Charles Bayless

  • WHAT :* With the merger of WVU Tech and WVU nearing its completion on July 1, reporters are invited to a lunch and news briefing. President Bayless will discuss the transition and joining of the schools.Following his presentation, reporters are invited to accompany him on a tour of various campus facilities, including Maclin Hall, which is being renovated and scheduled to open in August.Later Thursday at 3 p.m., a significant fund-raising campaign to support completion of the Maclin renovation project will be announced.
  • WHEN :* 12:30 p.m., Thursday, June 28
  • WHERE :* Mezzanine, Vining Library
  • NOTE :* Reporters are asked to contact Mary Ida Nugent, 304-442-3146, to confirm attendance.For more information, contact John A. Bolt, Progressity Inc., john@progressity.com , 304-382-4707