Events

WNMU Permanent Collection Exhibit: Pen, Pencil and Print

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Opening Reception Thursday,  January 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Francis McCray Gallery. Pen, Pencil, and Print consists of works of art from the WNMU Permanent Art Collection, started by Expressive Arts faculty member John Battenberg in 1960, and managed by Cecil Howard during the 30 years he was with WNMU as Expressive Arts faculty and Gallery Manager. The university has recently undertaken the project of updating and archiving the collection. This exhibition will showcase original works on paper such as lithograph prints, pen and ink, and pencil drawings, and is but a small sampling of the total WNMU collection, which includes local, national, and international artists such as Harry Benjamin, John Battenberg, Woodford Johnson, Diana Ingalls Leyba and heavyweights such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Francisco Goya. Artists in this exhibit are collected by universities, museums, and organizations such as the National Gallery of Art. Many of the works of art have only...
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WNMU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

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The WNMU School of Business is providing free tax services (VITA) for the community in Light Hall, room 124. Services are available to families and individuals with an annual household income of $60,000 or less, and for those who are 65 years or older. Services will be offered on a walk-in basis only on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Bring your: Photo ID (Driver’s license or other State ID) Social Security card/number. Tax forms, such as W-2s/1099s/1099-SA from all employers Proof of applicable tax deductible expenditures Bank Account and Routing Numbers or (preferably) a voided...
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Summit Sunday: Eighty Mountain

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Registration opens February 1st and is limited to 10 participants. Eighty Mountain sits at an elevation of 7,438 feet. The route is out and back and roughly 4.5 miles with 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail ascends the north face of the mountain and thus may still have light snow and ice. Wear appropriate attire and footwear for this experience. -Hiking boot or study shoe with and solid sole that can grip on loose uneven wet terrain -Layers: base layers should be wicking (not cotton ideally), then an insulated layer (fleece or puffy) and shell layer that can block wind/rain -Backpack -Minimum 1 liter of water -Snacks you may want -Appropriate health items (epi pens, inhalers, medications) -Sunglasses and sunscreen -Other items that you choose to bring for your enjoyment (no guns, drugs, alcohol, Bluetooth speakers, etc) -PMA (positive mental attitude) COST: Free to Students and Faculty Pre-trip Meeting (required): Sunday, February 12th at 9:25 p.m. in...
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