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The WVU Mountaineer Mascot, Mikel Hager, is pictured here wearing his traditional buckskins and holding his rifle. He has long curly light brown hair cut in a mullet style and a long brown beard.

Mountaineer mascot to receive flu shot

The West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot, Mikel Hager, will get his flu shot to raise awareness about flu prevention on Wednesday (Oct. 4).

Photograph of the exterior of the Erickson Alumni Center on the Morgantown Campus at WVU. The red brick building stands tall agains a bright blue sky with puffy white clouds.
Photograph of WVU President Gordon Gee. He is wearing a navy blue suit with a white dress shirt and a pink and white polka dot bowtie. There is a presentation screen in the photo behind him.
A photograph of cows in stalls at an agricultural facility.
A photograph of a conference. There are panelists seated on the stage speaking to one another. There is a screen with the conference logo printed on it and the words:

WVU to host second Evolving Energy Conference

The 2023 Evolving Energy Conference, hosted by West Virginia University TransTech Energy, will bring together energy and technology experts to discuss the ever-evolving energy sector, as well as key needs for energy transition such as workforce development and community engagement.

A crowd of students is shown turned toward a large stage with the words 'FallFest' on banners on the left and right sides.
Students sit and talk on the Mountainlair Green
A sign with a gold Flying WV at the top and the words 'Beckley Campus' in white lettering is shown against a pink and purple sky.
Former Congressman Nick Rahall stands in with a group of people. He has a big smile on his face and is wearing a gray suit with a white dress shirt. He has white hair.
Undergraduate WVU students present research conducted during the summer at the Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium. Two males and one female stand in front of a poster in discussion.