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WVU Council for Women's Concerns | Committed to an inclusive University community that connects & empowers women in a safe & equitable environment. #WVU

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On June 22, 1889 - Faculty votes to allow women into collegiate (i.e. non-professional) classes if they pass required exams via @WVU_WGST

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On this date: June 10, 1891 - Harriet E. Lyon became first woman to receive WVU degree via @WVU_WGST https://t.co/Z3XMEGmWuV

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On May 30, 1868, Francis Pierpont of Fairmont created Decoration Day, which became later Memorial Day via @WVDCH https://t.co/NBMYRQawfR

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On May 10, 1908, the first Mother's Day service was held in Grafton through the efforts of Anna Jarvis via @WVDCH https://t.co/NBMYRQawfR

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On April 27, 1893, the WV department of the Woman's Relief Corps was created to assist the Army & provide aid to widows & orphans via @WVDCH

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On this date: April 23, 1889 - Morgantown Female Seminary burns via @WVU_WGST https://t.co/Z3XMEGmWuV

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On April 22, 1904, the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs was founded & began operating 2 traveling libraries via @WVDCH

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WGST 293 students will be present their work in feminist and queer organizing and activism tonight and tomorrow. Check it out! #WVU

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Engineering student wins National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship https://t.co/hgXV7zScgv

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It’s the time of the year for the Yards for Yeardley 5k!! Register for free to support a GREAT cause!!💙💛 Click the link to read more about the 5k and to register!! https://t.co/Uh4UUkrftd @WELLWVU @WVU_CampusRec

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Yards for Yeardley 5k at the WVU Recreation Center (1 Rec Center Drive) on Saturday, April 21st, 9:00 am – 11:00 am. @WVU_CampusRec @WELLWVU @DiversityWVU

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Tonight from 530-830 is our 3rd Annual Champagne for SANEs fundraiser at @DineTable9! All proceeds benefit Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners in our community. Join us! https://t.co/mQYGGAzgjc

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Join WRC and @WVULGBTQ praxis students for some great events today and tomorrow!

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On April 19, 1889, Susan Dew Hoff, of Harrison County, became the first woman to be a licensed physician by examination via @WVDCH

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TONIGHT at 6pm: @DiversityWVU is hosting a Mock Trial in the Gluck Theater. See firsthand the complexities of sexual violence on college campuses through a mock trail scenario. For many, it will be a truly eye-opening experience! #WVU

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On this date: April 14, 1869 - Elizabeth I. Moore opens Morgantown Female Seminary via @WVU_WGST https://t.co/Z3XMEGmWuV

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There are two feminist Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons happening in the #WVU Downtown Library this month - one on April 13th and one on April 19th. Check it out! https://t.co/LaE8lR0KkR

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This Friday in the 'Lair, @WRC_WVU, @WVULGBTQ and @DiversityWVU are hosting the first ever Gender, Sexuality and Race Research Symposium. https://t.co/LQq9V41oEW #WVU #GoFirst #Mountaineers

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The Women of #WVU Enrichment Fund provides support funding for female students and programs benefiting women at WVU. Applications are being accepted through 4/30/18. https://t.co/OGqgNKBe62