Eberly News
Native American Studies to host 24th annual Peace Tree Ceremony Oct. 6
The Native American Studies program at West Virginia University welcomes the public to its annual Peace Tree Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
History, English to host annual Rush D. Holt lecture Sept. 29
The Department of History and Department of English at West Virginia University will host the annual Rush D. Holt lecture on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Alumnus donates joint gift to Eberly, B&E
Two-time West Virginia University graduate Mark Roth recently demonstrated how alumni of multiple colleges can blend their entire academic experience through their philanthropic goals.
Professor emeritus of geography endows scholarship for future students
As a first-generation high school and college graduate who grew up in a working family of Slovakian immigrants, West Virginia University Professor Emeritus Ken Martis is grateful for the life-changing opportunities sustained to him through higher education.

'little green men' to premiere Sept. 29
No, it isn’t about aliens. While the title of the upcoming documentary “little green men” suggests an extra-terrestrial theme, it actually features life in our own backyard.
John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics to host open house event Sept. 16
The John D. Rockefeller IV School of Policy and Politics will host its first-ever open house in WVU’s Wise Library on September 16, bringing together students, faculty, and staff from the School’s degree programs, as well as a special look at our political archives.

Continuing education courses available for social workers and other helping professionals
The West Virginia University School of Social Work announces the 2016 fall season of professional and community education programs for social workers, nurses, counselors, psychologists and addiction and prevention professionals who wish to earn continuing education credit.
History professor awarded fellowship at the Max Planck Institute
Yucatec Maya women in the 20th century were a crucial element at the center of the traditional Maya culture, both inside and outside the domestic sphere.

WVU in partnership with Itaipu Dam, one of seven wonders of the modern world
Rising 65 stories from the bedrock of the seventh largest river in the world, the Itaipu Dam harnesses the immense power of moving water to generate electricity. Now the mega-structure will also be able to harness the knowledge and expertise of West Virginia University’s engineers and scientists.
Geologist explores ancient air pockets changing the history of Earth’s oxygen
Ancient air trapped in rock salt for 813 million years is changing the timeline of atmospheric changes and life on Earth.