WVU students check out food vendors in front of the Mountainlair during Mountaineer Week. This year's Mountaineer Week events run through Sunday (Nov. 13). (WVU Photo)
WHO: West Virginia University will highlight Appalachian traditions and culture during the 75th Mountaineer Week, an event from WVU Arts and Entertainment.
WHAT: Musical performances, art demonstrations, food tastings, student competitions and other events, including the popular Arts and Craft Fair and Quilt Show, are part of the week’s festivities.
WHEN: Nov. 7-13
KEY EVENTS:
Beard Growing Contest Judging
Monday, Nov. 7, noon, Mountainlair Food Court
Wild & Wonderful Women Writers: A WVU Alumnae Reading
Monday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Downtown Campus Library, Milano Room
Witchy Women & Other Appalachian Lore
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Mountainlair, Mountaineer Room
Mountaineer Week Arts & Craft Fair
Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mountainlair Ballrooms
Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mountainlair Ballrooms
Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mountainlair Ballrooms
Mountaineer Week Quilt Show
Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., E. Moore Hall
Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., E. Moore Hall
Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., E. Moore Hall
All events are open to the public.
See the full schedule of Mountaineer Week events and activities.
Read more about the 75th Mountaineer Week.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Seniors who exemplify the Mountaineer values of service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation will be named Mountaineers of Distinction during halftime ceremonies at the WVU vs. Oklahoma football game Saturday (Nov. 12).
The “Most Loyal” Mountaineers will also be recognized at the game.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Kristie Stewart-Gale
Marketing and Advertising Manager
WVU Arts and Entertainment
304-293-8221; kristie.stewart-gale@mail.wvu.edu
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