The Second Chances Breakfast & Simulation (Dec. 10 at Evansdale Crossing) is part of the larger effort that aims to document the problem of women’s incarceration, offer evidence-based solutions and create awareness that could lead to changes in policy and practice.
The WV Food Desert Summit (Dec. 10 at the Bridgeport Conference Center) is the third installment of an ongoing effort to generate collaborative strategies to build on the assets and activities already underway in the region. Recognizing the importance of food access to human health and community well-being, the objective of this convening is to understand how food systems efforts can work together toward the same goals, share resources between key players, and build a community-driven plan of action.
Like Lemonade Day, the hot chocolate sale (Dec. 10 in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Cafeteria) will teach children how to run a profitable business while supporting a great cause. All proceeds go to WVU Medicine Children’s. Cash and Venmo accepted.
During the holiday season, many West Virginia families deck their halls with garland, tinsel, lights and most commonly, the Christmas tree. While the ease and convenience of a pre-lit, artificial tree appeal to some, others prefer the look and smell of a fresh-cut Christmas tree. A fresh-cut tree does require a bit more attention and care, but according to West Virginia University Extension Service expert Dave McGill, by taking a few simple precautions, you and your family can safely enjoy your tree all season long.
It’s easy to blow your budget while grocery shopping for big holiday meals. How do you spend money wisely while still preparing a feast your family will remember for years to come? Melissa Painter, a nutrition outreach instructor with WVU Extension Service Family Nutrition Program, has plenty of tips for making your food budget go further.
West Virginia has been invited to submit an RFP for Virgin Hyperloop One to create a certification and testing center to establish regulatory standards. Virgin Hyperloop One will be on campus to meet with experts from the State of West Virginia and West Virginia University for discussions about the resources West Virginia can offer on research and development, operational capabilities, technology, infrastructure, maintenance, talent and security needed to move people and goods Thursday (Nov. 21) at 1 p.m. in the Erickson Alumni Center.
Ashley Brundage, diversity and inclusion educator, corporate diversity leader and board member of GLAAD, will speak to students studying business, law, political science, public policy, among other fields, and will discuss why states like West Virginia should protect LGBTQ+ people in the workplace and in housing Thursday (Nov. 21) at 1 p.m. in the Chambers College of Business and Economics.
Dr. Otis Brawley, keynote speaker, will talk about “Cancer Control in the 21st Century” Friday (Nov. 22) at 4 p.m. at the Erickson Alumni Center.
Topics will include strategies to increase educational attainment rates; how to ensure graduates can meet workforce demands; local flexibility for superintendents, principals and teachers; teacher preparation to ensure current and future educators infuse innovation and personalized learning in the classroom; and best practices to ensure a culture of entrepreneurship programs in schools.
A new GLAAD report recently announced a surge in LGBTQ+ and gender inclusiveness on television at the same time the FBI reports hate crimes against transgender and Latina/o/x people are at a 16 year high. West Virginia University LGBTQ+ Center director Cris Mayo, who recently co-edited two scholarly collections in LGBTQ+ studies in education and co-authored the book Navigating Trans*+ and Gender Complex Identities, notes that there has been progress in media representation but clearly much more work needs to be done to prevent bias-related violence.