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WVU Extension: Wear purple on April 15 to support military families
April 11th, 2013West Virginians are encouraged to wear purple on Monday, April 15, in support of military children and their family members who serve. The event, known as "Purple Up!" helps raise awareness for the state's 8,000 military families, according to Laura Davis, WVU Extension Service's Operation Military Kids representative. -
As part of an effort to boost interest among talented students in science, technology, engineering and math programs, WVU's Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources is partnering with The Edventure Group to promote STEM learning environments in several Preston County schools this fall.
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The WVU Collegiate 4-H Club was recently named national club of the year at the 2013 National Collegiate 4-H Conference in Columbia, Mo.
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Educational program on natural gas and private water supplies offered by WVU Extension Service
March 11th, 2013Learn more about private water supplies and the regulations that accompany natural gas well drilling at a one-day educational program from the WVU Extension Service on Monday, March 18 at the Mollohan Center, located at the Wetzel County 4-H Camp grounds. -
WVU students recognized with President's Volunteer Service Awards
March 11th, 2013A total of 185 West Virginia University students will be honored with the President?s Volunteer Service Award by the Center for Civic Engagement. -
WVU Extension Service educational program to focus on natural gas pipelines
February 7th, 2013WVU Extension Service will continue its series of educational programs with community discussions on issues related to natural gas pipelines used to transport gas from well sites to facilities and consumers. The educational programs are in Kingwood Feb. 13 and Beverly Feb. 19. -
AmeriCorps seeks 500 individuals to help children through summer reading and nutrition program Energy Express
January 14th, 2013Applications are now being accepted for summer positions in a unique statewide program administered by the WVU Extension Service and AmeriCorps that helps 3,000 West Virginia children maintain and improve their reading skills. -
WVU Extension Service to host Aquaculture Forum
January 10th, 2013Aquaculture producers, regulators and educators are encouraged to attend a two-day conference hosted by the WVU Extension Service. The 2013 Aquaculture Forum takes place Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan 26. at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg, W.Va. -
The WVU Extension Service will hold educational programs related to Utica Shale development in Parkersburg and New Martinsville in late January.
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WVU holiday book drive aims to make difference close to home and around the state
November 19th, 2012WVU's College of Human Resources and Education Alumni Association and WVU Extension Service's award winning summer literacy program, Energy Express, have joined forces and are organizing a children's holiday book drive starting Nov. 23 through Dec. 17. The drive will benefit low income children grades K-6 in north central West Virginia and around the state. -
WVU Extension Service's financial expert provides credit building advice
November 16th, 2012Having little or no credit doesn't have to mean your financial future is in jeopardy, according to Ron Hatfield, a financial expert at WVU Extension Service. -
125th anniversary of engineering education focus of exhibition at WVU's Watts Museum
November 9th, 2012Coinciding with the 125th anniversary of engineering education at WVU, the Royce J. and Caroline B. Watts Museum in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources presents its latest exhibition, The Story of Engineering: West Virginia University, 1887-2012. The exhibition explores the history of engineering at WVU and traces the College's growth since the founding of its first department, civil and mining engineering, in 1887. -
National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey coming to WVU Mountainlair
October 10th, 2012The National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey, an alternative fuel awareness event, is Oct. 18, but a preview of the Odyssey will be on display Friday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WVU Mountainlair. -
WVU School of Journalism launches project to help transform rural economies; Hosts competition to select additional pilot community
September 18th, 2012The WVU P.I. Reed School of Journalism launched a project Monday (Sept. 17) that could help strengthen rural communities in West Virginia and beyond. -
President Abraham Lincoln to visit WVU for Constitution Day celebration
September 11th, 2012President Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by historian and actor Michael Krebs, will be on campus Monday, Sept. 17, as part of WVU's Center for Democracy and Citizenship Education Constitution and Election Literacy Program. -
WVU Extension Service offers free farm management training for women in agriculture
September 6th, 2012WVU Extension Service is offering a free, six-session training course designed to help women build viable, efficient and sustainable farm businesses. The course, titled Annie's Project, covers risk management training in business planning, record keeping, financial analysis, farm and food safety and networking. -
WVU field day to focus on pasture possibilities
June 15th, 2012WVU scholars will translate years of research into an educational afternoon for practitioners of animal agriculture at a field day set for Saturday, July 7, at WVU's Reedsville Farm in Preston County. This field day will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7, rain or shine. -
Walk your way to better health at LiveWellWV kickoff walk
May 21st, 2012WVU's Extension Service will host a walking kickoff event to promote their new website LiveWellWV.org. The walk takes place on Wed., May 23, at noon at Knapp Hall and helps introduce the first LiveWell Community Challenge: Summer Steps. -
New website provides resources, challenges and trackers to help West Virginians improve health
May 11th, 2012Telling West Virginian's stories and providing easier access to resources like walking trackers, recipes and research are the main goals behind the new website LiveWell West Virginia (http://livewellwv.ext.wvu.edu/), a partnership between the WVU Extension service and The Charleston Gazette. -
WVU Extension Service to host a series of educational programs regarding Marcellus Shale
March 7th, 2012The WVU Extension Service is offering three informational events to help educate community members on issues related to the Marcellus Shale.
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