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Special Events

Explore special events and trips we organize throughout the semester.

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Pod Squad

Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Pod Squad.

All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the third meeting of the  Pod Squad on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at noon via Zoom. Each month, the group discovers, connects and enjoys two podcasts from WVU and beyond, gathering on the last Wednesday for a virtual meetup to discuss the selected podcasts. This month's discussion will be held on the third Wednesday of the month due to Fall Recess. This month's Pod Squad selections to be announced soon.

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Nourish Community Dinner and Cooking Class: (11/20, 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.)

Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Serenity Place

Join us to learn how to make a budget-friendly vegetarian curry!

Afterwards you can enjoy a free dinner and good conversation! This event is open to all WVU students. Contact Sadie Holland at sch00006@mix.wvu.edu to RSVP or for questions.

graphic that says "WVU Collegiate Recovery Nourish Community Dinner and Cooking Class on 11/20 from 6 to 8pm at 628 Price Street."


Lunch and Learn Series: (10/4, 10/15, 11/1, 12/3, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Join WVU Collegiate Recovery and campus partners for a series of Lunch and Learn events! Students can register for one (or all) of the sessions below.

Register for Lunch and Learn


From Surviving to Thriving: Mastering Stress, Focus, and Self-Care During High-Stress Periods

Tuesday, December 3, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Mountaineer Room, Mountainlair

Hosted by Courtney Nuzum and Ashley Freeman-Taylor, Carruth Center, and Olivia Pape, Director of Collegiate Recovery

With Finals Week and the holiday season fast approaching, this session will help attendees build practical tools for managing stress, improving focus, and practicing self-care during challenging periods. We’ll discuss actionable strategies to improve mental well-being and boost resilience during stressful times. Stick around after the session for an open all recovery meeting with WVU Collegiate Recovery.

graphic that says "WVU Collegiate Recovery Lunch and Learn Series. From Surviving to Thriving: Mastering Stress, Focus, and Self-Care During High Stress Periods. On 12/3 from 12 to 1pm in Mountaineer Room at Mountainlair"


Squishmallow Bingo: (12/5, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 5, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Serenity Place

Join us for a fun night of bingo and prizes!

Free snacks and drinks will be provided. Open to all WVU students.

graphic that says "WVU Collegiate Recovery Presents Squishmallow Bingo on December 5th from 5 to 7pm at 628 Price Street. Join us for a fun night of bingo and prizes! Open to all students."


Loved One's Paint Night: (12/6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Friday, December 6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Serenity Place

Join us for a fun night of painting!

Paint, connect, and eat some good food! Open to all WVU students.

graphic that says "Collegiate Recovery presents Loved Ones' Paint Night on 12/6 from 5 to 7pm at 628 Price Street. Paint, connect, and eat some good food. Open to all WVU students."


Holiday Open House: (12/12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Serenity Place

Join us to celebrate the semester!

Enjoy some holiday crafts and treats and mingle with other WVU CRP supporters! Open to all WVU students, faculty, and staff.

graphic that says "Friends of WVU Collegiate Recovery Holiday Open House on 12/12 from 11am to 1pm at 628 Price Street. RSVP to olivia.pape@mail.wvu.edu"


Self-Care Night: (12/12, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 12, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Serenity Place

Join us for a fun night of self-care!

Enjoy activities such as making your own body scrub, painting by numbers, and more! Open to all WVU students, faculty, and staff.

graphic that says "WVU Collegiate Recovery Self-Care Night on 12/12 from 5 to 7pm at 628 Price Street. All students are welcome!"


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Recovery-Supportive Fun

WVU Collegiate Recovery provides opportunities for students in recovery and their allies to have fun together in a recovery-supportive atmosphere. 

Connections & Community

Our special event programming is centered around helping students to build recovery-supportive connections with the WVU community.

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