Happy mid-summer greetings Mountaineer Nation! I hope you’re enjoying the warm weather and finding some time to relax. The atmosphere in Morgantown is still quiet, but that will change in less than two weeks when our students return to campus! In the meantime, we’ve been hard at work preparing for the fall and I wanted to give you a quick run-down on some of the programs we have planned for you.
· Football Fan Fest – Brand new this fall is a whole new tailgating experience you’re going to love! We’re hosting Football Fan Fest in the Alumni Parking Lot beginning 3-hours before game time. We’ll have outdoor games, a la carte food trucks and beverage trucks, music and a whole lot more.
· The Alumni Collection – Our new Alumni merchandise store grand opening will be the weekend of October 27th at the Erickson Alumni Center. We’ll have a pre-opening the weekend of September 9th, the first home game. Come by and check out the new merchandise we’ve been curating just for Alumni!
· WVU Alumni Smartphone App – The Alumni Association is happy to announce our new app is up and running! The app features an alumni directory so you can connect with old friends, or make some new ones! Download by searching “WVU Alumni” in the iTunes Apple Store or Google Play store.
· WVU Connect – Coming this fall is our new professional mentorship/networking program designed to help you connect with fellow Mountaineers. WVU Connect will include a jobs board, a directory of Mountaineers willing to help, as well as the latest University news. Stay tuned for an opportunity to be one of the first to try out WVU Connect!
This is just a glimpse into some of the events and programs planned for you this fall. I hope to see you in Morgantown soon and when you come to town please stop by your Alumni Center and check out our new Welcome Center and store—The Alumni Collection.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
Let’s Go!
Sean, '89