WVU Davis College and WVU Extension Service will host a "Grateful Gathering" to dedicate the J.W. Ruby Research Farm at Reedsville and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education and Resource Center.
WHAT: The West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and WVU Extension Service will host a “Grateful Gathering” to dedicate the J.W. Ruby Research Farm at Reedsville and the Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education and Resource Center.
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday (June 2)
WHERE: J.W. Ruby Research Farm, Reedsville
WHO: The following individuals will be providing remarks:
- • Daniel J. Robison, dean of the WVU Davis College
- • Steven C. Bonanno, dean and director of WVU Extension Service
- • Cynthia L. Roth, president and CEO of the WVU Foundation
- • Stephen B. Farmer, member of the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust Board of Trustees
- • John Perdue, state treasurer and chair of the Davis College Visiting Committee
- • Kaye Daniel, chair of the Davis College Comprehensive Campaign Committee
- • Brent Clark, program director for WVU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program
- • Jennifer Robertson-Honecker, STEM specialist for 4-H Youth Development Program
- • Nora MacDonald, professor emeritus of fashion, dress and merchandising
- • Justin Booth, energy land management alumnus and landman with Southwestern Energy
In addition to the dedication, the event will celebrate the completion of a successful comprehensive campaign.
In June 2015, the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust made a $6.7 million gift to transform the farm’s current facilities into a modern teaching, research and extension center. The Hazel Ruby McQuain Equine Education and Resource Center will increase student and community opportunities for learning, provide applied research opportunities for faculty and provide an example of how a sustainable farm is managed.
The gift was among many made in conjunction with A State of Minds: The Campaign for West Virginia’s University. Conducted by the WVU Foundation, it was the largest private fundraising campaign in WVU history, concluding in December 2017 and raising just over $1.2 billion for the University.
The event will feature live music, food and tours of the new equine education facilities, as well as demonstrations by students in the Young Innovators Fellowship Program and West Virginia 4-H STEM Ambassadors.
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CONTACT: Lindsay Willey
Communications Manager, Davis College
304.293.2381; Lindsay.Willey@mail.wvu.edu
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