Folk Life

After a special meeting of the Fairmont State University Board of Governors, the Board voted to select Dr. Michael Davis as its president-elect. Davis and three other finalists, Rocco Fucillo, Bill Phillips, and Rosemary Thomas visited campus for several days in mid-April. 

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center has two remaining events scheduled for their spring season: a storytelling concert on April 14 and a flatfoot dance lecture and lesson on April 16.

The West Virginia Storytelling Guild presents their spring concert at the Folklife Center on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m.It is titled “Tadpole Tales: We are Hatchin’ and Hoppin.’” 

On Thursday, April 6 at 6 p.m. the Frank and Jane Gabor Folklife Center will host Emily Reitz and her workshop “The 10 Herbs You Should Know.” This lecture will be held in the first floor classroom of the Folklife Center at Fairmont State University and it is free and open to all. 

On Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center will present a lecture titled “Gravestones, Cemetery Plants, and the Upper Mon Valley Deathscape” by Dr. Travis Stimeling and Mary Linscheid.

Fairmont State University prepares to welcome prospective students to campus for spring Maroon & White Day on Saturday, April 15. 

Fairmont State hosts its large-scale, on-campus open house every fall and spring where traditional and non-traditional students and their families are invited to explore the University’s offerings. 

On November 6, 2022, Dr. Lydia Warren joined Fairmont State University as the new Director of the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center. Warren brings experience in museums, music, and grant writing to the role. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College, and an Associate of Science from Middlesex Community College. 

For the fourth year in a row, Fairmont State University embarked on its annual Falcon Day of Giving on Thursday, October 27. During this 24-hour fundraising marathon, 891 alumni and friends joined together to raise more than $375,000 supporting 44 colleges and programs throughout campus. During this year’s Day of Giving, donors provided nearly $109,000 for scholarships, and $174,000 for athletic programs.

The 2022 Falcon Day of Giving is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 27. This 24-hour campaign encourages alumni and friends of Fairmont State University to donate to the areas that matter most to them. For this fourth-annual event, the Fairmont State Foundation has set a goal of $350,000.

Fairmont State University will welcome prospective students at its fall Maroon & White Day on Saturday, October 15.

Fairmont State hosts students each fall and spring for its large-scale, on-campus open house where traditional and non-traditional students and their families are provided the opportunity to explore the University’s offerings.

Fairmont State University will welcome prospective students at its fall Maroon & White Day on Saturday, October 15.

Fairmont State hosts students each fall and spring for its large-scale, on-campus open house where traditional and non-traditional students and their families are provided the opportunity to explore the University’s offerings.