Student Life

While our society is well aware of female victims, often male victims of sexual assault are forgotten or neglected due to shame, stigma, and the like. The public may hear the words men and sexual assault and automatically assume that men are the perpetrators. Somehow seeing men as the targets of sexual violence is difficult to comprehend. The truth is it is hard for most men to see themselves as victims or as someone who has been abused. This session will explore this and reasons why we need to encourage the men with whom we associate to see themselves as survivors-a small but important change in language that connotes resilience and empowerment.

Intended Audience: Students, faculty and staff
Length of training: 45 minutes

Registration Links:
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
https://wvu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcu2orjkoH93ORHJeJsMx_DeuKxzyys8d

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The event will take place in the Vandalia Lounge in the Mountainlair on Tuesday, December 3 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Resources available at this event will include free at-home HIV test kits, free syphilis testing, fentanyl test strips, safer sex supplies, and PrEP education and referrals. Free “treats on us” cards will be available to anyone who gets tested! Come on by! 

Friday, November 15

MOUNTAINEER WEEK

The Arts & Craft Fair will showcase the work of 70 Appalachian artisans selected by jury on the second floor of the Mountainlair and the Quilt Show will pay homage to the region’s rich quilt and needlework heritage in Elizabeth Moore Hall tomorrow (Nov. 15) through Sunday (Nov. 17).

All items for sale at the Fair are handmade. Shoppers will find unique wooden products, hand-woven scarves, pottery, jewelry, hand blown glass and more from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday (Nov. 15) and Saturday (Nov. 16), and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 17).

West Virginia University Student Health Services will be closed Nov. 25-29 during the university’s fall recess.

For non-emergency issues, visit WVU Medicine Urgent Care at Suncrest Towne Centre. Urgent Care is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Urgent Care will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Rising sophomores at West Virginia University now have the unique opportunity to participate in the SOAR (Sophomore Outdoor Adventure Reflection) program. Designed for students who have completed their first year, SOAR offers a transformative experience to recharge, build resilience, and develop connections—all while adventuring in the spectacular landscapes of Utah and Colorado.

What is SOAR?
This immersive 13-day adventure takes students beyond the classroom to reflect on their first year, build new friendships, and gain skills for a successful sophomore year. Participants will canoe a portion of the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon, explore Goblin Valley and Arches National Parks, discover Moab, Utah, and relax in the Glenwood hot springs of Colorado. With group discussions, leadership activities, and time to explore their personal strengths, students will be guided in building optimism, learning healthy habits, and developing strategies for sophomore-year success.

Adventure for Academic Success
SOAR Utah utilizes outdoor adventure activities to craft an immersive and experiential environment, allowing students to learn as they go. Adventure WV staff lead all activities, ensuring that every participant—whether experienced in the outdoors or new to it—can fully enjoy and benefit from the journey.

Fall Follow-up for Continued Success
After returning to WVU, participants will reconvene in the fall semester for a series of classroom meetings, delving into trip reflections and exploring strategies for academic success, career interests, and making valuable connections with WVU faculty and staff.

Program Cost and Scholarships
SOAR Utah costs $879, which includes gear, entrance fees, most meals, transportation, river shuttle, and instruction. Students are responsible for their own flights to and from Denver International Airport. Scholarship opportunities are available to help make this experience accessible,

How to Apply
Ready to take the next step? Complete the SOAR application and apply for scholarships by visiting our SOAR Utah page.

For questions or to schedule a time to meet with one of our Program Coordinators, reach out via email - awvguidetrips@mail.wvu.edu. We’re here to help guide you through the application process and discuss program details.

Get ready to SOAR! Apply today to start your journey toward a meaningful and successful sophomore year at WVU.

WELLWVU is offering students FREE medication lock bags while supplies last.

The Cardinal brand Locking Medication Bag is a secure and lockable solution for storing and transporting medications. The Locking Medication Bag provides a safe way to carry prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and other important pharmaceuticals. Particularly essential for individuals who rely on narcotic pain medications, insulin syringes, sleeping pills, cancer treatment medications, anxiety pills, and anti-depressants.

If you would like to claim a medication lock bag or view an example photo, please use the following link: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0pJL3egYlUSTAsS

Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to come together through Nov. 16 to learn about the realities of hazing, including what it looks like and how it impacts lives. 

The week will also spotlight Medical Amnesty and the legacy of Nolan Burch, who tragically lost his life in the fall of 2014 due to overconsumption of alcohol in an unsanctioned fraternity hazing incident.

Log in by 11:59 p.m. Monday (Nov. 11) with your WVU credentials at https://wvugame.com/students to request a student ticket for the WVU vs Baylor game at 4 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 16) at Milan Puskar Stadium. 

Graduate student socials are perfect for students who want to add some socialization and relaxation into their busy schedule. 

National Pickle Day Celebration

Celebrate at Chick-fil-A in the Mountainlair on Nov. 14. Purchase extra pickles for 15 cents to win a pickle prize pack that includes a 40 ounce limited edition h2go insulated tumbler, pair of pickle fuzzy socks, limited “with extra pickles” baseball cap, pickle keychain and pen.

The WVU community is invited to attend a Mental Health First Aid training hosted by WELLWVU and the West Virginia Collegiate Initiative to Advance Healthy Campus Communities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 on Zoom.

This international, evidence-based program teaches participants a five-step action plan to identify and interact with a person experiencing mental health or substance abuse challenges. 

Students can now begin signing leases for College Park, University Park, University Place, and Vandalia for the 2025-2026 lease year. You can find details about our current pricing and floor plan options online at https://universityapartments.wvu.edu/. 

Are you interested in touring one of our showrooms and communities? No problem! Stop by our communities during leasing office hours for a tour—no appointment is necessary.

The WVU community is encouraged to help build the 25th annual Toy Mountain by donating unwrapped toys for underprivileged children in Morgantown. 

Toys can be dropped off at various locations on campus or shipped directly by visiting the Amazon Wishlist before Friday, Nov. 29.

Log in with your WVU credentials at https://wvugame.com/students to request your WVU men's basketball tickets for the next three basketball games.

Student Engagement and Leadership invites all freshmen and first-year transfer students to become a member of the First-Year Leadership Academy. Each first-year student in the program will be assigned an upper class student mentor for the year, learn about numerous campus resources and have the opportunity to work in groups on a service project.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated an active interest and meaningful involvement in areas of human rights, civil rights, social justice and/or world peace, or other activities exemplary or reflective of the ideals and life of Martin Luther King Jr.

The recipient of the award will be announced during the 2024 MLK Unity Breakfast slated for 9:30 a.m. Jan. 18 in the Mountainlair Ballrooms. 

Housing and Residence Life is recruiting students become resident assistants for the 2025-26 academic year. 

Need a place to live next year but don’t want to pay rent? Or are you looking for a job that can expand your professional development and leadership skills? Consider being an RA in the residence halls. To apply, a student must attend one of the information sessions to learn more about the position and receive the password for the RA application. The deadline to apply is Dec. 4.