Archives for December 2011

• WVU art has good run in Louisiana
• WVU poet and professor receives Caperton Award for making writing accessible to all students
• WVU scores high among universities that attract private industry dollars for research
• Mountaineers land in Miami for 78th annual Orange Bowl

• WVU staff member gets gift through giving this holiday

• WVU center develops smart phone app and training programs for first responders
• WVU Institute partners with volunteers on "QUEST" for Mon River water quality info
• WVU's international students experience the American Dream through mentorship program

• Borman Named MAC Director
• WVU microgravity team to participate in NASA research project

• New dimensions in teaching: Engineering prof earns WVU award for cutting edge educational tools
• WVU researchers successfully test tunnel plug
• Making grower-to-market trip easier earns recognition for horticulture professor
• Last-minute holiday shoppers: Make sure to buy officially licensed WVU merchandise

• Cerminaras endow second gift to WVU engineering college
• WVU expert available to speak on death of Kim Jong Il
• Truth, justice and the poetic way: Law professor/writer marries his two professions at WVU
• WVU develops new programs to support freshmen on academic probation
• Gift from Steptoe & Johnson PLLC adds to WVU College of Law campaign for new building

• Mountaineers prepare to make Miami a second home for Discover Orange Bowl
• WVU Health Sciences Library director named Librarian of the Year
• WVU elementary education students provide children with healthy meals on weekends

• WVU CAFEE completes fuel economy research on military combat vehicles
• Basketball practice facility video tour
• WVU Healthcare seeking hundreds of new faces
• WVU School of Dentistry students to help children in McDowell County discover dental health
• WVU Board approves RTF gifts: Ruby Trust tops off gift at $10 million for graduate research at WVU
• WVU smoking policy changes expected to go out for comment next semester
• Carolyn Long appointed transitional executive officer at WVU Institute of Technology

• WVU School of Dentistry student receives American Dental Association Foundation scholarship
• First new Steinway piano arrives at WVU Creative Arts Center
• WVU engine emission experts help Ralphs redefine "green grocer"
• WVU journalism students take on high-profile internships
• WVU's Tim Carr is expert on Marcellus shale discussions

• WVU Police seek information about identity of person involved in library thefts
• WVU taking long view of hydrofracking's impact on well water quality
• Morgantown is getting a make-ogre; Shrek the Musical to play at CAC Jan. 18 and 19
• WVU accepting nominations for campus provost for Potomac State College
• Major gift from Bowles Rice McDavid Graff & Love LLP to help fund new building at WVU College of Law
• Endowed scholarship to assist engineering students with scouting background
• Cryser named director of development for WVU Davis College
• Statewide Business Plan Competition field narrowed to 10 finalists

• WVU presents a holiday fantasia
• WVU College of Creative Arts students awarded Valerie Canady Scholarships
• WVU students reminded of travel and holiday safety precautions
• WVU scholar's genetics research published in 'Nature'

• A centuries-old mystery hidden in WVU's Rare Book Room

• WVU's December Convocation: 94 feet from student to graduate
• WVU helped this Swedish Mountaineer learn about herself

• Employees, students encouraged to be prepared in an emergency
• Oman Medical College renews WVU affiliation
• WVU research: BPA may contribute to diabetes
• Nursing professor awarded $300K genomics grant
• WVU School of Nursing welcomes research leader
• WVU Children's Hospital receives more than $157,000 from Kohl's
• WVU Healthcare welcomes new heart surgeon

• Winners named in WVU's annual Ecolympics competition
• Short course represents WVU's land-grant mission in action
• ROTC students join WVU's Lunabotics team
• WVU issues weather reminders

• WVU Graduate String Quartet to perform Dec. 8 at CAC
• WVU students showcase semester's creative work in 'A Celebration of Dance!'
• Annual Holiday Pottery Sale at WVU's Creative Arts Center Dec. 9-11
• The eyes and ears of campus: Cadet program helps cops, campus and careers
• Brownfields redevelopment grants to provide momentum for eight projects statewide
• WVU hosts 'Scouting Conclave' for faculty and staff
• Hospitality & Tourism Management program upgraded to 'area of emphasis' at WVU business school

• Ellington, Cave promoted to Associate Vice President and Assistant Vice President for WVU Student Affairs
• Students continue to strive for Toy Mountain donations
• Around the world in a high school classroom

• WELLWVU celebrates chillWELL during dead week
• WVU fans can celebrate Orange Bowl bid together at special website

• WVU to the Orange Bowl
• Football: Orange Bowl Ticket Information
• Orange Bowl travel options available for WVU alumni and fans

• WVU Department of History is publishing powerhouse
• WVU Department of Geology and Geography receives $10.2 million software grant
• At 135, WVU's Woodburn Hall still lights up hearts at the holidays

• AmeriCorps seeks 500 individuals to help children through summer reading and nutrition program Energy Express