WVUToday

After being away for 16 years, WVU alumna Nikki Bowman returned to Morgantown to follow her dreams.

WVU's Erickson Alumni Center recently received two prestigious awards in recognition of the overall architectural design and excellence in construction.

John R. Marler, M.D., 1980 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medicine, will receive the school's Distinguished Alumnus Award on Friday.

The WVU Alumni Association will host a post-game reception immediately following the WVU-UConn game on Saturday (Oct. 24) in celebration of Homecoming.

Oliver Luck, a two-time Academic All-American who led West Virginia University to victory in the 1981 Peach Bowl, and Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Huff will join two team owners for a discussion on "The Business of Sports" at 6 p.m.., Wednesday, Nov. 4, at WVU's Erickson Alumni Center. (Webcast available at http://webcast.wvu.edu.)

The alumni center is one of 47 entries being considered for in the architecture category for this prestigious award.

As part of the 2009 Homecoming celebration, the WVU Alumni Association will honor five alumni for their exemplary service. These dedicated Mountaineers will be honored during the WVU-UConn game (Oct. 24).

Alumnus H. Stan Cavendish has a distinguished record as a corporate leader, civic volunteer and opinion leader in West Virginia, and for his various contributions to the state and WVU, he has been named a recipient of the Eberly College Alumni Award.