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Join the Gambol Tradition

Our annual Gambol production is a lively fairy-tale-turned-wrong story this spring. "Into the Woods," with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, takes what is thought of as "happy ever after" and gives it a twist of reality. The musical is presented to the public at 8 p.m., April 6, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. April 9 in Troy Theater.
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Alumni, Students & Professors Combine to Combat Cancer

Our alumni, professors and students are playing a role in cancer research at the Schiffler Cancer Research Center and the newly established Urologic Research Institute, both located at Wheeling Hospital. The University established a concentration in dosimetry and medical physics for physics majors. The concentration will include two courses taught by the Wheeling Hospital staff--one at Wheeling hospital and one at the campus.
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A Degree, Training for Life & More

Our programs and class schedules are convenient, flexible, and responsive to the needs of adult learners. You can come to class on our campus, at other sites in the region, or through online programs. Update your skills, pursue a new degree, or discover a new talent through our Adult & Continuing Education Division. Financial aid, including federal grants, loans and scholarships, is available to adult students who qualify.
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On the Scent for Alert Drivers

The scent of peppermint or cinnamon may keep you more alert and decrease your frustration when you're behind the wheel. That's according to the results of a recent study led by Will Esgro, one of our undergraduate students. According to the study, which is receiving international media attention, both cinnamon and peppermint led to increased ratings of alertness and lower frustration. Cinnamon also decreased drivers' fatigue ratings. Will worked with Dr. Bryan Raudenbush, Director of Undergraduate Research and associate professor of psychology.
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Campus to Play A Leadership Role in Mining Health & Safety

We will welcome legislators, academic, high technology companies and leaders from industry and labor to campus for a two-day international gathering to discuss mining health and safety issues. The International Mining Health & Safety Symposium, hosted by Wheeling Jesuit University under the auspices of our Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center, will occur April 20-21 at the campus and WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. Industry representatives and technology manufacturers from Canada and Australia are signing up for the symposium.
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University Honors Mrs. Erma Ora Byrd

Rev. Joseph R. Hacala, S.J., President of Wheeling Jesuit University, offers the deepest sympathy and condolences of the University community on the death of Mrs. Erma Ora Byrd. Mrs. Byrd lived a graced life, exemplifying the two great commandments of her Christian faith: the love of God, and the love of neighbor. The University held a memorial service in her honor. Her enduring hope for the future will live on as her legacy through the Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational Technologies, on the campus.
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