WVU Parkersburg

Helping Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Accessories Drive and Resource Fair
2024-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, 26104, United States
Students and members of the community can register their children for Toys for Tots, speak with Department of Health and Human Resources regarding LIEAP, learn about the Salvation Army’s clothing vouchers, bus passes and food pantry and hear from the Eastwood Fire Department about fire safety and prevention. Come donate winter accessories such as scarves, gloves, socks, toboggans, boots, etc.
For more information contact krober14@wvup.edu

Toys For Tots Drive
2024-11-02 08:00 - 2024-12-13 17:00 | WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, 26104, United States
The Tutoring Center (Room 1123) is accepting donations for Toys for Tots starting Saturday, Nov. 2 to Friday, Dec. 13. Donations must be new, unwrapped and dropped off between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Toys will go to children in Wood, Wirt, Washington and Jackson Counties. For more information, visit the Tutoring Center in the Success Epicenter or contact jconrad2@wvup.edu.

Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00
Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting its Fall 2024 Adopt a Highway Event Saturday, Nov 2. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants will meet outside of the cafeteria doors. For more information contact Marie Butler at mbutler1@wvup.edu.

Troops Week at WVU Parkersburg Nov. 11 - Nov 15. 2024
2024-11-11 08:00 - 2024-11-15 17:00
Monday Nov. 11
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Free coffee and donuts for student, faculty and staff veterans.
12:30 p.m. – WVU Parkersburg Art Club, Veterans Corps and the campus community are invited to gather at the Poorhouse Cemetery to honor interred veterans. An American flag will be placed on each veteran grave followed by a moment of silence.
3:00 p.m. – Veterans Day ceremony will commence with a Wreath Laying ceremony by Blennerhassett Chapter, NSDAR with guest speaker Melody Zimmerman, and the Marine Corps League Detachment #1087 Color Guard. The Veterans Day ceremony will conclude with the presentation of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters for the late Medal of Honor recipient Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hershel “Woody” Williams. Accepting the degree and special guest speaker on Woody’s behalf, is his grandson, Bryan Casey.
Tuesday Nov. 12
Military Pride Day- Show your support by wearing military-affiliated hats, t-shirts, or patriotic red, white, and blue apparel.
Wednesday Nov. 13
Potluck lunch for students, faculty, and staff veterans in the Veterans Resource Center. Hotdogs with sauce and slaw, pulled pork sandwiches, and chips will be available. Patrons are welcome to bring their favorite side dish, beverage or dessert.
Thursday Nov. 14
Cookies and coffee for student, faculty and staff veterans.
Friday Nov. 15
Cornhole, popcorn and military-themed movies in the Veterans Resource Center. Stop by anytime throughout the day.

Wreath Laying Ceremony
2024-11-11 15:00 - 15:30 | WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, 26104, United States
Join the WVU Parkersburg Veteran Resource Center for their Wreath Laying Ceremony on Veterans Day. The event will be held in the Theater.
Contact Raymona Grant with any questions at 304-424-8337.

Coats4Kids Drive
2024-11-13 08:00 - 2025-01-21 17:00
The Education Alliance will have a collection site for the Coats4Kids drive on campus from Nov. 13 to Jan. 20. They will be collecting new or gently used winter items of ANY size. Examples of items include: coats, hats, hoodies, scarfs, gloves and more!
All of the items will be donated to a local organization. The drop off location will be in the Success Epicenter near the front desk.

Anxiety and Stress Workshop
2024-12-02 12:15 - 13:00 | Success Epicenter Main Campus, WV, United States
Stressed out about finals week? Come to the Success Epicenter on Dec. 2 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to learn about activities and tips to help you deal with stress! Our campus counselor Kelly Wiltsey will be providing take-home fidgets to all attendees to help them cope with stress. Some topics that will be discussed include: What is well-being? Why is well-being important? How can self-care and stress reduction improve mental health? Don’t miss out on an opportunity to improve your well being!

Muffins & Coffee
2025-01-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-14 08:00 - 10:00
Stop by one of the welcome tables on your first week back for some free muffins and coffee!

Career Services Open House (Zoom)
2025-01-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-14 17:00 - 18:00
Join Career Services on Zoom (Jan. 13 & 14) or in-person (Jan. 15 & 16) for their Open House!

Contact Mary Casto at mary.casto@wvup.edu for more information.

Collegiate Resource and Wellness Fair
2025-01-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-15 11:00 - 13:00
Learn all about the different resources available to you in the Multi-Purpose Room.

TV & Movie Trivia With Evan Bain
2025-01-14 12:15 - 13:00
Enjoy lunch at Ricky’s Cafe and TV and movie-themed trivia on the cafeteria stage! The winner will receive a gift card prize!

Career Services Open House (In-Person)
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-16
Join Career Services in-person Jan. 15 & 16 all day for their Open House!

Intro To The Library
2025-01-15 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-16 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-16 17:30 - 18:30
Come down to the Success Epicenter and learn all about the WVU Parkersburg Library and how you can best utilize it this semester.

FAFSA Workshop
2025-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Success Epicenter Main Campus, WV, United States
Need Help with Your FAFSA? WVU Parkersburg’s Financial Aid Team Has You Covered!
If you’re filling out the 2025-2026 FAFSA for the upcoming academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer), let WVU Parkersburg’s Financial Aid Team help you every step of the way. Be sure to bring your 2023 tax information and create your FSA ID at studentaid.gov before getting started.
If the scheduled workshop dates don’t work for you, no problem! Stop by anytime by calling 304-424-8210 to set up a time that works for you.
For more information, visit wvup.edu/finaid. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your financial aid for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 semesters!

Scholarship Workshop
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Success Epicenter Main Campus, WV, United States
The Success Epicenter is hosting a Scholarship Workshop to help students discover resources and apply for scholarships!

Career Discovery Workshop (Zoom)
2025-01-21 17:00 - 18:00
Join Career Services on Zoom (Jan. 21 & 23) or in-person (Jan 22 & 23) to discuss your personal career path!
Contact Mary Casto for more details at mcasto13@wvup.edu

Career Discovery Workshop (In-Person)
2025-01-22 12:15 - 13:00
Join Career Services in-person (Jan 22 & 23) to discuss your personal career path!
Contact Mary Casto for more details at mcasto13@wvup.edu

Club Fair
2025-01-22 12:15 - 13:00, 2025-01-23 12:15 - 13:00 | WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, Parkersburg, WV, 26104, United States
Learn all about WVU Parkersburg’s Clubs at the Student Government Association’s Club Fair in the Multi-Purpose room (Jan. 22 & 23). 12:15-1:00 p.m.

Career Discovery Workshop (In-Person)
2025-01-23 12:15 - 13:00
Join Career Services in-person Jan. 23 to discuss your personal career path!
Contact Mary Casto for more details at mcasto13@wvup.edu

Career Discovery Workshop (Zoom)
2025-01-23 15:00 - 16:00
Join Career Services on Zoom (Jan. 23) or in-person (Jan 22 & 23) to discuss your personal career path!
Contact Mary Casto for more details at mcasto13@wvup.edu

Soup Cook-Off
2025-01-27 12:15 - 13:00
Student Activities is hosting a Soup Cook-Off in the Student Lounge from 12:15 – 1 p.m. Vote on your favorites or enter your secret recipe! Contact bbuchan1@wvup.edu for more info or to register.

Perfecting Your Online Image (Zoom)
2025-01-27 16:00 - 17:00
Join Career Services on Zoom (Jan. 27 & 28) or in-person (Jan. 29 & 30) to create a LinkedIn profile and learn how to polish your online image! Professional headshots will be available in-person only. Contact Mary Casto at mcasto13@wvup.edu for more information.
