Schedule of Events
Friday, October 19, 2018
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
31st Pumpkin Drop
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Presented by WVU Engineering Sciences.
There will be no walk-in registration accepted. Pre-registration forms are available or you may contact the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department in room 813 or at (304) 293-3177 e-mail: kande.brandt@mail.wvu.edu. The non-refundable entry fee is $10.00 per pumpkin. Pumpkins plummet rain or shine!!! |
WVU Engineering Sciences Building
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project |
Presented by West Virginia Quilters, Inc.; West Virginia Division of Culture and History; and West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts The goal of this project is to gather information on pre-1970 quilts that were made or reside in West Virginia. Mountaineer Week will provide a convenient opportunity to bring quilts for documentation. Data gathered will be stored in the WV Culture Center Archives and will be uploaded to the online data base The Quilt Index (www.quiltindex.org). Information about quilt ownership will remain confidential. Contact Jane
Larke (304-370-3239/woodburnchapter@gmail.com).
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Cathedral Room, Mountainlair
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
"CeCe & Roxy: How We Came to Be" | Presented by Pascha Adamo
Pascha Adamo, published author of the "children's book, "CeCe & Roxy: How We Came to Be," is an alumni from WVU and former teacher of Westwood Middle School. Check out her children's book during Mountaineer Week! www.ceceandroxybooks.com |
First Floor, Mountainlair |
"The Relinquished Series" by KL Ramsey | Presented by KL Ramsey
Local author, KL Ramsey, will be featuring her book series, "The Relinquished Series." The series includes "Love Times Infinity," "Love's Patient Journey," "Love's Design," and "Love's Promise." You can also find her books at: https://www.amazon.com/Relinquished-4-Book-Series/dp/B07FTT43YC/ |
First Floor, Mountainlair |
Faith Hunter: Scrap This Mystery Series | Presented by Christina Freeburn, local author
The Scrap This six-book series is a mix of crafty and crime where country roads lead to family, friends, scrapbooking--and sometimes murder. |
First Floor, Mountainlair |
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Operating Train Display
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Presented by the Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society
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Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair First Floor
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11:30 am
Opening Ceremony
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Featuring keynote speaker D. Lyn Dotson, Retired WVU & WVU Foundation Administrator | Mountainlair Ballroom and Hallways
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12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Crazy Quilts and Coverlets | Presented by Anna Schein, Associate Curator, West Virginia and Regional History
Center, WVU Libraries
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Area Outside Cathedral Room, Mountainlair
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12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hammered Dulcimer
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Presented by Pat Harper
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Second Floor, Mountainlair
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12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Country Store in memory of Robert F. McWhorter, Former Director of Mountainlair Student
Union
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Presented by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization Club at West Virginia University
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Potomac Room, Mountainlair
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Hammered Dulcimer
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Presented by Pat Harper
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Second Floor, Mountainlair
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Empty Bowls Information Booth |
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Second Floor, Mountainlair |
Craft Fair
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Shop among over 60 vendors from all over West Virginia and neighboring states. |
Ballrooms and Hallways, Mountainlair
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Quilt Show
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Presented by the Country Roads Quilt Guild
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Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair Second Floor
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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Country Vittles Dinner Buffet
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Presented by WVU Dining Services
Music provided by Dina Hornbaker , a solo musician from Charleston, WV, who uses her passion for music to educate and enlighten people about our beautiful environment and world, while trying to tap the heart and soul of communities striving for positive solutions. Adults: $13.50 WVU Students: $10.00 Children Under 12: $8.00 |
Hatfield's, Mountainlair
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5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hammered Dulcimer
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Presented by Jeff Fedan
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First Floor Hallways, Mountainlair
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7:00 pm
Mountaineer Idol
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Fourth Elimination Round - Country and Bluegrass
Presented by Coca-Cola and Mon Hills Records |
Food Court, Mountainlair
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9:00 pm - 1:00 am
WVUp All Night: Appalachian Weekend
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Presented by WVUp All Night
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Mountainlair
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9:30 pm
The Hillbilly Gypsies
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Live music Presented by WVUp All Night
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Food Court, Mountainlair
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
All Day
ASE Foundation and WVU Heart & Vascular Institute CHOICE 2018: Community
Health Outreach Imaging with Cardiovascular Examinations
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Presented by WVU Medicine
The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), in partnership with the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, will be providing a FREE one-day cardiovascular screening and diagnostic examination event that will take place across four clinical sites in the greater Morgantown, West Virginia area. For more information and to pre-register, click here to visit the event website . |
Morgantown:
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown, WV 26506 877-988-4478 Fairmont 1325 Locust Avenue Fairmont, WV 26554 304-367-7547 Bridgeport 527 Medical Park Drive, Suite 304 Bridgeport, WV 26330 304-842-0007 Elkins 812 Gorman Avenue Elkins, WV 26241 304-637-3897 |
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Clay Lick Brooms
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Nestled in the hills of Kirby, WV, the owners of Clay Lick Brooms, Kim Powell,
Wanda Hott, and Shirley Veach, fashion their brooms using an 18th Century
Broom winder. Stop by their display!
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First Floor, Mountainlair
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
West Virginia Quilt Documentation Project | Presented by West Virginia Quilters, Inc.; West Virginia Division of Culture
and History; and West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts
The goal of this project is to gather information on pre-1970 quilts that were made or reside in West Virginia. Mountaineer Week will provide a convenient opportunity to bring quilts for documentation. Data gathered will be stored in the WV Culture Center Archives and will be uploaded to the online data base The Quilt Index (www.quiltindex.org). Information about quilt ownership will remain confidential. Contact Jane Larke (304-370-3239/woodburnchapter@gmail.com). |
Cathedral Room, Mountainlair
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
"CeCe & Roxy: How We Came to Be" | Presented by Pascha Adamo
Pascha Adamo, published author of the "children's book, "CeCe & Roxy: How We Came to Be," is an alumni from WVU and former teacher of Westwood Middle School. Check out her children's book during Mountaineer Week! www.ceceandroxybooks.com |
First Floor, Mountainlair |
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Operating Train Display
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Presented by the Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society
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Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair First Floor
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Country Store in memory of Robert F. McWhorter, Former Director of Mountainlair Student
Union
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Presented by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization Club at West Virginia
University
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Potomac Room, Mountainlair
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Empty Bowls Information Booth
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Second Floor, Mountainlair
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Craft Fair
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Featuring fine-quality Appaliachian handcrafter objects by over 60 artisans from West Virgina and neighboring states |
Ballroom, Mountainlair
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Quilt Show
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Presented by the Country Roads Quilt Guild
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Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair Second Floor
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Civil War Encampment
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Plaza, Mountainlair
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12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Family Fun Day
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Presented by Mylan Pharmaceuticals
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First Floor and Outside of Mountainlair
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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hammered Dulcimer
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Presented by Pat Harper
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Second Floor, Mountainlair
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2:00 pm
Tellabration!
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Storytelling at its finest featuring members of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild. | First Floor, Mountainlair
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hammered Dulcimer
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Presented by Jeff Fedan
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Second Floor Hallways, Mountainlair
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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Appalachian Music: Shirley Stewart CD Signing
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The music of Wyoming county, West Virginia native, songwriter, and historian
Shirley Stewart Burns will fill the halls. “Her music speaks to the heart
of Appalachia, and through it’s soulful, personal style evokes emotions tied
closely to the culture of the mountains.”
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Second Floor Hallway, Mountainlair |
6:00 pm
Mountain Music Concert
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Featuring the WVU Bluegrass and Old-Time Bands
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Gluck Theatre, Mountainlair
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Fiddle Contest Registration
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Hatfield Main, Mountainlair
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7:30 pm
Fiddle Contest
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Elmer Rich Memorial Appalachian Old-Time Fiddle Contest and WV Heritage Fiddler
Award
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Gluck Theatre, Mountainlair
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9:00 pm - 1:00 am
WVUp All Night: Appalachian Weekend
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Presented by WVUp All Night
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Mountainlair
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9:30 pm
Old-Fashioned Square Dance
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Presented by The Friends of Old-Time Music
Featuring: Taylor Runner, Caller Emily Miller and Jesse Milnes, Band |
Food Court, Mountainlair
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Sunday, October 21, 2018
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Country Store in memory of Robert F. McWhorter, Former Director of Mountainlair Student
Union
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Presented by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization Club at West Virginia
University
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Potomac Room, Mountainlair
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Empty Bowls Information Booth
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Second Floor, Mountainlair
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Craft Fair
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Featuring fine-quality Appalachian handcrafted objects by over 60 artisans from West Virginia and neighboring states. |
Ballroom, Mountainlair
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Quilt Show
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Presented by the Country Roads Quilt Guild
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Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair Second Floor
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Operating Train Display | Presented by the Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society | Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair First Floor |
"CeCe & Roxy: How We Came to Be" | Presented by Pascha Adamo
Pascha Adamo, published author of the "children's book, "CeCe & Roxy: How We Came to Be," is an alumni from WVU and former teacher of Westwood Middle School. Check out her children's book during Mountaineer Week! www.ceceandroxybooks.com |
First Floor, Mountainlair |
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hammered Dulcimer
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Presented by Pat Harper
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Second Floor, Mountainlair Hallways
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pepperoni Roll Contest
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Restaurants will compete to see who has the best pepperoni roll. Each will be
providing free samples of their pepperoni rolls to the public and judges.
Judges for the contest will include the Mayor of Morgantown, the Mayor Clarksburg, and the Mayor of Bridgeport. CBS News will also be covering the event. We hope that you will join us in sampling these iconic Appalachian treats! |
First Floor, Mountainlair
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North Fork String Band
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The North Fork String Band strikes a balance between traditional bluegrass
and pop-infused bluegrass music bringing their audience a high energy performance
enjoyable across many generations.
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Food Court, Mountainlair
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2:00 pm
Discovering West Virginia Quilt History
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Presented by Fawn Valentine, author of "West Virginia Quilts and Quiltmakers"
West Virginia quiltmakers preserved patterns, techniques, and nomenclature from the past, providing a rich repository of traditional ways. |
Greenbrier Room, Mountainlair
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Monday, October 22, 2018
4:00 pm
PRT Cram
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Presented by Student Events Board
A traditional fun-filled competition for our students. |
Outside, Front of Mountainlair
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"Test of Faith: Signs, Serpents, Salvation" Presentation | Presented by the Mary L. Thomas Endowment in the Eberly College of Arts and
Sciences
The WVU Department of English, Reed College of Media, and WVU Libraries present a program and exhibition by Lauren Pond, who will present her recent book, which chronicls the life, death, and legacy of Pastor Mack Wolford, a Pentecostal serpent handler from West Virginia. Lauren Pond is an award-winning documentary photographer. |
Room 104, Wise Library, Downtown |
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bob Huggins 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
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Proceeds will benefit the Norma Mae Huggins' Charity.
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WVU Rec Center
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Health and Wellness Day
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Campus Flu Vaccine Clinic
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Employee Wellness has partnered with WVU Medicine to offer flu vaccinations.
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Vandalia Lounge, Mountainlair
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Extended: Bonnie's Bus
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Presented by WVU Cancer Institute and Wirt County Family Care-Coplin Clinic
The new Bonnie's Bus, a 45 foot, state-of-the-art mobile mammography vehicle offering 3D digital mammograms and breast care education to women. A doctor's order is required for screening. |
Wirt County Family Care-Coplin Clinic, 483 Court Street, Elizabeth, WV - Wirt
County
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Safe Community
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Presented by WVU Medicine Student Health Services
Stroll up and down the neighborhood to learn more about health and wellness resources in our community. |
First Floor, Mountainlair
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WVU ROTC Push-Up Contest | Presented by WVU ROTC
Show off your skills by competing in a push-up contest with the famous push-up platform used at WVU Football games. |
First Floor, Mountainlair |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Strollin' Colon
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Presented by the WVU Cancer Institute and the West Virginia Program to Increase
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Walk through this giant colon to learn more about colon cancer, prevention, and various cancer screenings. |
Front of Mountainlair
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be in the Blue Ballroom, Mountainlair. |
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Blood Drive
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Sign up at
redcrossblood.org to donate blood.
Presented by WVU Red Cross Club and American Red Cross. |
Ballrooms, Mountainlair
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5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bob Huggins 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
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Proceeds will benefit the Norma Mae Huggins' Charity.
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WVU Rec Center
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7:30 pm
Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out
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Presented by WVU Creative Arts Center
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) most awarded Male Vocalist of the Year (5-time career), Russell Moore, is truly at the top of his game. Fronting one of the most popular bands in bluegrass history; Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out are also one of the genres most awarded and influential groups in modern day bluegrass, having set an industry standard for over 27 years. Adult: $20 WVU Student/Senior: $10 Child: $5 Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out Website |
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, Creative Arts Center, Evansdale Campus
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
National Food Day
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Extended: Bonnie's Bus
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Presented by WVU Cancer Institute and Wirt County Family Care-Coplin Clinic
The new Bonnie's Bus, a 45 foot, state-of-the-art mobile mammography vehicle offering 3D digital mammograms and breast care education to women. A doctor's order is required for screening. |
Wirt County Family Care-Coplin Clinic, 483 Court Street, Elizabeth, WV - Wirt
County
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Supports "The Rack"
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Presented by Food Recovery Network and Student Events Board
Appalachian women always ensured that their families, neighbors, and friends were properly fed. Therefore to celebrate National Food Day, we challenge everyone to bring items for donation. |
Outside, Front of Mountainlair
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Extended
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Presented by WVU Health Sciences
We're taking Mountaineer Week across campus for our HSC students, faculty and staff to take part in the fun. Featuring the PRT cram, live music, corn hole, kettle corn and apple butter. |
Health Sciences Campus
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Mountaineer Week Health Fair
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Presented by WVU Medicine Student Health Services
Focusing on student wellness, Mountaineer Week and WVU Medicine Student Health Services want to offer a free health fair by student leaders from Health Sciences! |
Learning Center Lawn, Evansdale Campus
Rain Location: Pylons, Evansdale Campus |
12:00 pm
Beard Growing Finals
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Presented by Sheetz
Watch the finalists compete to see who grew the longest beard. |
Grand Staircase, Mountainlair First Floor
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Biscuits and Jam, Just Like Grandma's
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Presented by Chef Melanie Campbell, Graceland Inn at Davis and Elkins College
Join Chef Mel for cooking demonstrations and free samples of this traditional homecooked meal that any West Virginia grandmother would have made. Presented by Chef Melanie Campbell, Graceland Inn at Davis and Elkins College |
First Floor, Mountainlair
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2:00 pm
Exhibit Tour: "Justice for All: Law and Lawyers in West Virginia" | Presented by West Virginia and Regional History Center, WVU Libraries
All exhibit tour visitors will recieve a free West Virginia Day poster. |
Sixth Floor, Wise Library, Downtown
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5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bob Huggins 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
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Proceeds will benefit the Norma Mae Huggins' Charity.
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WVU Rec Center
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Spook the Sexperts | Presented by WellWVU
Students will also have an opportunity to participate in interactive games and will be eligible to win various prizes including gift cards, prize packages, and t-shirts. |
Gluck Theatre, Mountainlair
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Canning Demonstration by Hannah Fincham | Presented by Hannah Fincham
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Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair |
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Game Day
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Extended: Bonnie's Bus
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Presented by WVU Cancer Institute and Wirt County Family Care-Coplin Clinic
The new Bonnie's Bus, a 45 foot, state-of-the-art mobile mammography vehicle offering 3D digital mammograms and breast care education to women. A doctor's order is required for screening. |
Wirt County Family Care-Coplin Clinic, 483 Court Street, Elizabeth, WV - Wirt
County
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
WVU Downtown Farmer's Market
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Presented by Student Life
Enjoy fresh produce from local farmers! |
Outside, Across the Street from Mountainlair |
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Harvest Fest Tailgate
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Presented by Erickson Alumni Center
Enjoy food, live bluegrass music, and much more before the big game. |
Erickson Alumni Center
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7:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Game vs. Baylor
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Naming of Most Loyals and Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer
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Milan Puskar Stadium
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WVU Women’s Soccer Game
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Presented by WVU Athletics with Halftime Performance featuring the WVU Bluegrass
Band
FREE ADMISSION!! |
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Blue and Gold Day
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
WELLWVU Bartender School
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In conjunction with National Pumpkin Day, WELLWVU will donate pumpkin condoms
and the Student Wellness Ambassadors will offer Bartender School and a hands-on
demonstration for students to make and take healthy non-alcoholic drink alternatives.
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First Floor, Mountainlair
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mountaineer Week Art Crawl
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Presented by Mountaineer Week, the WVU Office of Multicultural Programs, the
Art Museum of WVU, and the WVU Libraries
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First Floor, Mountainlair
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9:00 pm - 1:00 am
WVUp All Night: Harvest Fest Weekend
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Presented by WVUp All Night
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Mountainlair
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Saturday, October 27, 2018
National Make a Difference Day
All Day
Volunteer through iServe
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For opportunities, please visit iserve.wvu.edu | Local Communities
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Crafting with Cooper
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Presented by West Virginia Black Bears.
This event is open to the public and is $10 per person crafting and $5 per non-crafters. Patrons can enter through Gate C, where signage and staff members will direct to the location of the event. Please go to the West Virginia Black Bears website for more information! |
Monongalia County Ballpark
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mountaineer Week at Evansdale Crossing: Davisson Brothers Band
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Presented by Coca-Cola
Featuring Appalachian food and drink in Panini Pete's at Evansdale Crossing. Also, the Davisson Brothers Band will be making a special performance. |
Evansdale Crossing
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9:00 pm - 1:00 am
WVUp All Night: Harvest Fest Weekend
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Presented by WVUp All Night
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Mountainlair
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Sunday, October 28, 2018
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mountaineer Idol
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Mountaineer Idol Finale
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Ballroom, Mountainlair
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Ongoing Events
Photo Contest Display
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Presented by All-Pro Photography
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First Floor, Mountainlair
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Funnel Cakes
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Kidwell’s Funnel Cake and other Appalachian Treats
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Outside, Front of Mountainlair
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Kettle Corn & Pork Rinds
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Wild West Kettle Corn and Pork Rinds
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Outside, Front of Mountainlair
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Bavarian Nut Man |
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First Floor, Mountainlair |
" '...No Loud Talking... No Crowding on the Benches': A Teacher's Rules for Scholars
in a 19th Century One-Room School" Exhibit
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Presented by Anna M. Schein, Associate Curator, West Virginia and Regional
History Center, WVU Libraries
Exhibit Hours |
Second Floor, Evansdale Library
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"Justice for All: Law and Lawyers in West Virginia" Exhibit
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Presented by West Virginia and Regional History Center, WVU Libraries
All exhibit visitors will receive a free West Virginia Day poster. Exhibit Hours |
Sixth Floor, Wise Library, Downtown
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