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Just weeks after moving into a new location at Maple House, WVU Collegiate Recovery will mark Collegiate Recovery Week with fun, inclusive activities through Friday (April 18), showcasing the new Serenity Place.

“Students should visit because we have a ton to offer with an even closer location to campus,” said Sadie Holland, a senior mental health and addiction studies major from Charleston, who is a student worker with Collegiate Recovery.

“I personally love the ‘home away from home’ vibe that Maple House offers. It is the perfect location for students to enjoy hanging out with welcoming, open-minded peers, or to have a quiet place to relax and reflect. If that isn’t enough, we also have plenty of free coffee and snacks.”

In March, Collegiate Recovery moved to Maple House after the LGBTQ+ Center relocated to the Mountainlair. 

The WVU Clay Club will be selling ceramics handmade by students in a ceramics sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9am to 4pm in the lobby of the Canady Creative Arts Center. All proceeds from the sale will go directly to students and student activities.

Mountaineers — Keep an eye out for hidden eggs while on campus Wednesday (April 16).

The Center for Community Engagement invites all students to stop by our new suite (Allen Hall, 8th Floor, Suite 805) between 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and use your creativity for 30 minutes of iServe volunteer hours. We are creating hand-made Easter cards and lunch/dinner placemats for the local nursing homes. All supplies provided.

The LGBTQ+ Center and Carruth Center invite students to shake off the end-of-semester stress with the kickoff of the Dance Your Way to Wellness program on from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on April 22 and April 29 in the Gold Ballroom of the Mountainlair.

The program provides a comfortable, inclusive space for students to focus on their physical and mental wellbeing through dance and community building. No experience is required, and all students are welcome.

Students are encouraged to participate at their own pace and ability. Those with health conditions are encouraged to consult with their doctor prior to engaging in physical activity.

Join Ridge College on Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Mountaineer Room in the Mountainlair for an evening exploring one of the most profound questions: "Did Jesus really rise from the grave?" 

Collegiate Recovery will host an Emotional Eating Workshop series with campus dietitian Leighann Scott, campus dietitian, and Olivia Pape, director, focused on improving one’s relationship with food and body.

Take a break, soak up the sun, and join the Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance for an afternoon of fun, food and community!

Take a break and unwind with a creative evening of painting and relaxation from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 16) in the Mountainlair, Greenbrier Room. 

Don’t miss this chance to de-stress and express your creativity while sipping on a refreshing beverage in a fun and welcoming environment. No experience needed.

All students are welcome to join WVU Collegiate Recovery for the following substance-free events from 5 to 7 p.m. at Serenity Place at Maple House (724 College Ave)—just steps away from the Mountainlair.

Students do not need to be in recovery to participate. Come hang!

Student Government Association (SGA) is in the process of hiring several executive positions for the 2025-2026 academic year. SGA positions are an amazing way for any student to get involved with leadership and service on campus, and there are a wide variety of positions available for students with different interests and commitment levels. If you're interested, the application will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on April 16. 

The Division of Student Life will host a variety of vendors from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (April 16) outside the Mountainlair. 

Parents in Medicine and Operation Blue Sky will host an Easter egg hunt April 18 at the Health Sciences Center Memorial Garden. 

Families can participate in the event for a $10 donation, which includes access to a variety of activities.