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Friday, October 19, 2018

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

31st Pumpkin Drop
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

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

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
Presented by the Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society 
Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair First Floor 

11:30 am

Opening Ceremony
Featuring keynote speaker D. Lyn Dotson, Retired WVU & WVU Foundation Administrator Mountainlair Ballroom and Hallways 

12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Crazy Quilts and Coverlets Presented by Anna Schein, Associate Curator, West Virginia and Regional History Center, WVU Libraries 
Area Outside Cathedral Room, Mountainlair 

12:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hammered Dulcimer
Presented by Pat Harper
Second Floor, Mountainlair

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Country Store in memory of Robert F. McWhorter, Former Director of Mountainlair Student Union
Presented by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization Club at West Virginia University
Potomac Room, Mountainlair
Hammered Dulcimer
Presented by Pat Harper
Second Floor, Mountainlair
Empty Bowls Information Booth 
Second Floor, Mountainlair
Craft Fair
Shop among over 60 vendors from all over West Virginia and neighboring states. Ballrooms and Hallways, Mountainlair
Quilt Show
Presented by the Country Roads Quilt Guild
Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair Second Floor

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Country Vittles Dinner Buffet
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

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hammered Dulcimer
Presented by Jeff Fedan
First Floor Hallways, Mountainlair

7:00 pm

Mountaineer Idol
Fourth Elimination Round - Country and Bluegrass

Presented by Coca-Cola and Mon Hills Records
Food Court, Mountainlair

9:00 pm - 1:00 am

WVUp All Night: Appalachian Weekend
Presented by WVUp All Night
Mountainlair

9:30 pm

The Hillbilly Gypsies
Live music Presented by WVUp All Night
Food Court, Mountainlair


Saturday, October 20, 2018

All Day

ASE Foundation and WVU Heart & Vascular Institute CHOICE 2018: Community Health Outreach Imaging with Cardiovascular Examinations
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
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!
First Floor, Mountainlair

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

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
Presented by the Mon Valley Railroad Historical Society 
Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair First Floor
Country Store in memory of Robert F. McWhorter, Former Director of Mountainlair Student Union
Presented by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization Club at West Virginia University
Potomac Room, Mountainlair
Empty Bowls Information Booth

Second Floor, Mountainlair
Craft Fair
Featuring fine-quality Appaliachian handcrafter objects by over 60 artisans from West Virgina and neighboring states Ballroom, Mountainlair
Quilt Show
Presented by the Country Roads Quilt Guild
Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair Second Floor

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Civil War Encampment

Plaza, Mountainlair

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Fun Day
Presented by Mylan Pharmaceuticals
First Floor and Outside of Mountainlair

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Hammered Dulcimer
Presented by Pat Harper
Second Floor, Mountainlair

2:00 pm

Tellabration!
Storytelling at its finest featuring members of the West Virginia Storytelling Guild. First Floor, Mountainlair

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hammered Dulcimer
Presented by Jeff Fedan
Second Floor Hallways, Mountainlair

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Appalachian Music: Shirley Stewart CD Signing
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.” 
Second Floor Hallway, Mountainlair

6:00 pm

Mountain Music Concert
Featuring the WVU Bluegrass and Old-Time Bands
Gluck Theatre, Mountainlair
Fiddle Contest Registration

Hatfield Main, Mountainlair

7:30 pm

Fiddle Contest
Elmer Rich Memorial Appalachian Old-Time Fiddle Contest and WV Heritage Fiddler Award
Gluck Theatre, Mountainlair

9:00 pm - 1:00 am

WVUp All Night: Appalachian Weekend
Presented by WVUp All Night
Mountainlair

9:30 pm

Old-Fashioned Square Dance
Presented by The Friends of Old-Time Music

Featuring:

Taylor Runner, Caller
Emily Miller and Jesse Milnes, Band
Food Court, Mountainlair


Sunday, October 21, 2018

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Country Store in memory of Robert F. McWhorter, Former Director of Mountainlair Student Union
Presented by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization Club at West Virginia University
Potomac Room, Mountainlair
Empty Bowls Information Booth

Second Floor, Mountainlair
Craft Fair

Featuring fine-quality Appalachian handcrafted objects by over

60 artisans from West Virginia and neighboring states.

Ballroom, Mountainlair
Quilt Show
Presented by the Country Roads Quilt Guild
Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair Second Floor
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
Presented by Pat Harper
Second Floor, Mountainlair Hallways

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Pepperoni Roll Contest
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
North Fork String Band
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.
Food Court, Mountainlair

2:00 pm

Discovering West Virginia Quilt History
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


Monday, October 22, 2018

4:00 pm

PRT Cram
Presented by Student Events Board

A traditional fun-filled competition for our students.
Outside, Front of Mountainlair
"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
Proceeds will benefit the Norma Mae Huggins' Charity. 
WVU Rec Center

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Health and Wellness Day

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Campus Flu Vaccine Clinic
Employee Wellness has partnered with WVU Medicine to offer flu vaccinations. 

http://employeewellness.wvu.edu/flu-season-info

Vandalia Lounge, Mountainlair

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Extended: Bonnie's Bus
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

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Safe Community

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
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

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
Sign up at redcrossblood.org  to donate blood.

Presented by WVU Red Cross Club and American Red Cross.
Ballrooms, Mountainlair

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Bob Huggins 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Proceeds will benefit the Norma Mae Huggins' Charity. 
WVU Rec Center

7:30 pm

Russell Moore & Illrd Tyme Out
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



Wednesday, October 24, 2018
National Food Day

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Extended: Bonnie's Bus
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

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Supports "The Rack" 
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

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Extended
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
Mountaineer Week Health Fair

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
Presented by Sheetz

Watch the finalists compete to see who grew the longest beard.
Grand Staircase, Mountainlair First Floor

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Biscuits and Jam, Just Like Grandma's
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

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

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Bob Huggins 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Proceeds will benefit the Norma Mae Huggins' Charity. 
WVU Rec Center

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 

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Canning Demonstration by Hannah Fincham Presented by Hannah Fincham          
Shenandoah Room, Mountainlair


Thursday, October 25, 2018
Game Day

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Extended: Bonnie's Bus
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

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

WVU Downtown Farmer's Market 
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
Presented by Erickson Alumni Center

Enjoy food, live bluegrass music, and much more before the big game.
Erickson Alumni Center

7:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Game vs. Baylor
Naming of Most Loyals and Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer
Milan Puskar Stadium
WVU Women’s Soccer Game
Presented by WVU Athletics with Halftime Performance featuring the WVU Bluegrass Band

FREE ADMISSION!!
Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium


Friday, October 26, 2018
Blue and Gold Day

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

WELLWVU Bartender School
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.
First Floor, Mountainlair

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Mountaineer Week Art Crawl
Presented by Mountaineer Week, the WVU Office of Multicultural Programs, the Art Museum of WVU, and the WVU Libraries
First Floor, Mountainlair

9:00 pm - 1:00 am

WVUp All Night: Harvest Fest Weekend
Presented by WVUp All Night
Mountainlair


Saturday, October 27, 2018
National Make a Difference Day

All Day

Volunteer through iServe
For opportunities, please visit iserve.wvu.edu Local Communities

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Crafting with Cooper
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

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mountaineer Week at Evansdale Crossing: Davisson Brothers Band
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

9:00 pm - 1:00 am

WVUp All Night: Harvest Fest Weekend
Presented by WVUp All Night
Mountainlair


Sunday, October 28, 2018

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mountaineer Idol
Mountaineer Idol Finale
Ballroom, Mountainlair


Ongoing Events

Photo Contest Display
Presented by All-Pro Photography
First Floor, Mountainlair
Funnel Cakes
Kidwell’s Funnel Cake and other Appalachian Treats
Outside, Front of Mountainlair
Kettle Corn & Pork Rinds 
Wild West Kettle Corn and Pork Rinds
Outside, Front of Mountainlair
Bavarian Nut Man    
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
Presented by Anna M. Schein, Associate Curator, West Virginia and Regional History Center, WVU Libraries 

Exhibit Hours
Second Floor, Evansdale Library
"Justice for All: Law and Lawyers in West Virginia" Exhibit 
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