WVUToday

It didn't matter if they were from China, Hungary, the Middle East or West Virginia, West Virginia University community members came together Sunday in support of the world's sport--soccer or "football."

James E. Smith, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at West Virginia University, is approaching the end of one of the most exciting and fruitful periods in his career.

WVU faculty members will perform in a recital at the Creative Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall (200A). The event is free and open to the public.

Reducing campus crime is a top priority for the WVU Police. To help their mission they are teaching students and employees to replace fear with confidence.

Michelle Obama's presence in the White House will be the topic of the first Faculty Dinner Series event of the semester at West Virginia University.

Three new faculty members have joined West Virginia University's College of Business and Economics. Dr. Santosh Mishra, Dr. Andrew Young, and Dr. Donald Lacombe have gained appointments in the Division of Economics and Finance.

WVU librarian and head of reference Penny Pugh was recently presented with the Dora Ruth Parks Award for long and outstanding service to libraries and librarianship by the West Virginia Library Association (WVLA).

More support structures for researchers, more faculty, a focus on multiculturalism and globalization -- plus the establishment of a new student health center and an investment in recreational space -- were among plans introduced by West Virginia University President James P. Clements at his first State of the University address.