Week of Purpose: Find Your Why, Live Your Impact

Week of Purpose is back for its fourth year, helping Mountaineers connect who they are with what they do, both in class and out in the world. This week is designed to spark both reflection and connection, so get ready to push outside your comfort zone even as you let go and relax.

Some moments are light. Think: chair massages while you ponder the meaning of it all or potting up some plant babies. Others go deeper: career workshops, conversations about identity, strengths, and the impact you want to make. There are dogs to cuddle, bracelets to make, walls to write on, and ideas to wrestle with. Plus laughs. Always laughs.

Whether you’re just starting to figure out your “why” or you’re ready to put it into practice, the Week of Purpose (September 22–26, 2025) is packed with opportunities to discover and challenge yourself while you have a great time.

Here are just a few to explore that week:

Monday, September 22

Furry Friends with Therapy Dogs

(11 a.m.–1 p.m., HSC Pylons)

De-stress and recharge with a cuddle break alongside our campus therapy dogs.

Tuesday, September 23

Plant Your Own Herbs

(11 a.m.–1 p.m., HSC Pylons)

Get your hands dirty and your mind clear while potting up your own herbs. Breath in some fresh inspiration for healthy meals and mindful growth, too.

Strengths Friendship Bracelets and Dream Big Wall

(11 a.m.–1 p.m., Mountainlair Lobby)

Show off your top Strengths with a handmade bracelet, then reflect on your big-picture goals at our collaborative Dream Big wall.

Thrive Together: A Strengths-Based Statler Community Experience

(12–2 p.m., G34 ESB)

Join Statler peers for a community event rooted in Strengths and collaboration.

Wellbeing Pod Kickoff with Carruth Center

(4–5:15 p.m., Greenbrier Room, Mountainlair)

Launch into a four-part wellbeing pod that helps you connect your CliftonStrengths with healthier daily habits.

Space limited. Registration required.

Register at https://forms.gle/gcf4z1nSCsBPLeDq6.

Wednesday, September 24

What is Your Why and Strengths Bookmarks

(10 a.m.–12 p.m., HSC Pylons)

Dive into what motivates you through guided reflection and activities. Create bookmarks to keep your strengths top of mind and contribute to our campus-wide strengths chain.

Thursday, September 25

Chair Massages

(11 a.m.–3 p.m., Behind Jazzman’s, HSC Pylons)

Lay back and take a breather. Free chair massages offered throughout the day.

Engagement for Career Development

(4–5 p.m., 301 MRB)

Learn how to connect your strengths with real-world job applications, craft stronger resumes and cover letters, and take ownership of your career path.

Friday, September 26

Finding Your Voice Through Purpose: Lunch and Learn with REACH & LGBTQ+ Center

(12–1 p.m., Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair)

Join REACH and the LGBTQ+ Center for a lunch workshop on finding your voice and connecting your strengths to your passions.

Register at https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eniPzT4lfkYYsLk.

Every fall, Week of Purpose helps Mountaineers reflect and reconnect with their values and their community. From playful pop-ups to intentional workshops, it’s an opportunity to discover more about yourself and step into a new year with clarity and confidence. Find out more about purpose at WVU at purpose.wvu.edu.