Alumni Galleries

Each year, Student Affairs and the WVU Alumni Association team up to host the Senior Sendoff/Zero-Year Reunion for graduating seniors. Thsi year, hundreds of students filled Durrett Hall at the Erickson Alumni Center for food, giveaways, prizes and friendship.

Each year, thousands of alumni return to campus to reacquaint themselves with campus, hear about the success stories of the University and re-engage themselves in activities and events. Our Black Alumni Constituent Group held a reunion program in October to get alumni more actively involved in the life of WVU through student recruitment, fundraising for scholarships and community service.

We received some really great photos for our 2009 calendar, unfortunately we can't print them all. So, we've created this gallery site so that you can continue to enjoy some favorite shots from alumni members. Don't forget, we're looking for shots of alumni in their West Virginia gear traveling around the country and world. So, be sure to snap your photo and submit it to http://simpleforms.scripts.wvu.edu/sf/photocontest/. Thanks to everyone who took the time to submit their favorite shots!

Hundreds of alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago returned to campus for the 2009 Emeritus Club Weekend. The event included a dessert reception, tours of campus, breakfast with the president, a luncheon at Health Sciences and the official induction ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.

Each year, alumni, volunteers and friends of WVU participate in community service projects, mentoring activities, social and professional networking events, and pre-game gatherings. Take a look at some of the great things taking place through the country and world as part of the great efforts of our fellow Mountaineers. To send your favorite photo, e-mail Tara at tara.curtis@mail.wvu.edu.

Each year, the WVU Alumni Association & WVU's Office of Student Affairs host a barbecue for graduating seniors. The event takes place at The Erickson Alumni Center is a great way for seniors to celebrate with friends before leaving as our newest alumni. This year's event featured a barbecue, performance by The New Relics, great prizes (including season tickets to football and basketball), and great friendship. The event is typically held prior to Dead Week.

The Academy of Distinguished Alumni honors West Virginia University graduates who have attained national or international distinction in their profession or discipline. The award has been established by the West Virginia University Alumni Association in cooperation with the University's 13 schools and colleges. In its 24th year, the West Virginia University Academy of Distinguished Alumni celebrated a year of firsts with the Class of 2011. Our first international alumni and family—the Al Zamil Family: Zamil ('73), Fahad ('76), Waleed ('86) and Tawfiq ('86) – were welcomed into the Academy. We also inducted our youngest inductee – Dr. Kimberly Weaver ('87). We are also pleased to welcome successful businessman and entrepreneur Benjamin Statler ('73, '09) as part of this elite group. View the wonderful photos celebrating these amazing alumni!

We received many wonderful photos from alumni and friends. Unfortunately, we can't print them all, but we can certainly share them electronically with everyone! Please enjoy and be sure to send us your favorite photos!

Get your favorite WVU and other memorabilia while supporting the WVU Alumni Association's Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund. Our online auction is under way and runs July 6 through August 8 (9 p.m.). Thanks for supporting our scholars!

Alumni professionals from across the nation attended "CAMMP" at The Erickson Alumni Center in July. The three-day conference was part of an annual gathering of professionals to share expertise, exchange ideas and learn about the latest challenges and opportunities facing alumni associations. (And, a chance to have some fun.)

Just as the seasons change, the campus of West Virginia University is always changing. Improvements and enhancements to campus buildings will provide wonderful learning environments for our students. Woodburn and White halls are currently getting much-needed makeovers and touchups. The old Erickson Alumni Center is being made over into a new art museum for the College of Creative Arts. New athletic facilities are also taking shape. The new $22 million basketball practice facility will provide a state-of-the-art center for men's and women's basketball. And, the landscape is often changing in Morgantown. Some landmark buildings were recently torn down, including the old Chico Dairy on Beechurst Ave. and the McDonald's on University Ave. (only to be replaced by a new Golden Arches). We hope you enjoy this gallery. If you have some photos of campus -- then and now -- to share with us, we would love to post on this site. Please send photos to tecurtis@mail.wvu.edu

Our more than 60 chapters host numerous events every year to help extend the reach of WVU. Check out some of the great events!

Hundreds of graduates joined together to celebrate Emeritus Club Weekend 2010. Attendees enjoyed reminiscing with old friends, meeting WVU President James P. Clements, touring campus, and becoming part of the Emeritus Club which recognizes our graduates of 50+ years. The 2011 Emeritus Club Weekend will be held the first weekend in May, so mark your calendars!

Thousands of WVU graduates are proudly serving our country. No matter where they may be, they are always Mountaineers. Send us your photos to tecurtis@mail.wvu.edu.

Hundreds of weddings, meetings, conferences and special events take place at The Erickson Alumni Center each year. Here is a glimpse of a few photos marking these wonderful occasions.