* WHO :* Interim West Virginia University President C. Peter Magrath ; student leaders, including Student Government Association President Jason Parsons and Mountaineer mascot Michael Squires ; faculty; and student athletes.

* WHAT :* University Welcome

* WHEN :* Sunday, Aug. 17, 2 p.m.

* WHERE :* WVU Coliseum

* DETAILS :* Formerly New Student Convocation, University Welcome introduces freshmen to key people and programs vital to their success at the University. They learn about such topics as residence hall life, transportation, getting involved, discipline, leadership and tradition. The program will include an introductory video.

In conjunction with the event, information stations will be set up in the concourse area from 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. The stations will combine information and fun. For instance, the Student Government Association will provide information about SGA as well as have games for freshmen to play. To promote Mountaineer Idol , WVU s version ofAmerican Idol,employees of the Mountainlair will have a karaoke machine for students who want to show off their vocal chords.

* RELATED RELEASE :* http://wvutoday.wvu.edu/news/page/7026/

* BROADCAST MEDIA :* A mult box will be set up on the Coliseum floor near the sound system.