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Spring Retreat

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Student Rec Center
2025 Retreat Itinerary
8:15 - 9:00 AM

Welcome, mingling, coffee, and pastries.

9:00 AM

Opening Remarks – Dean Farris.
9:15 - 9:45 AM

Staff Connections Activity

9:45 - 10:00 AM

Getting to Know Student Life 

  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Mountainlair
  • Student Engagement and Leadership
  • WellWVU

10:00 - 10:10 AM

Break 

10:15 - 10:45 AM Round Table Breakouts
  • Making Student Employment our Highest Impact Practice
    • Facilitators: Andrew Darling, Madison Cook
  • Student Life Professional Development
    • Facilitators: Ben Maatman, LOD Staff
  • Solving for Student Loneliness and Belonging
    • Facilitators: Alix Ford, Sabrina Cave
  • Advancing Student Life Culture of Gratitude and Recognition
    • Facilitators: Olivia Pape
10:45 - 11:00 AM  Getting to Know Student Life
  • CARE Team
  • Adventure WV
  • Campus Recreation
  • Carruth Center for Counseling
11:00 - 11:30 AM   

Staff Connections Activity 
11:30 - 11:45 AM Getting to Know Student Life
  • Housing and Residence Life
  • Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • WVU Esports
  • Student Family Resources
11:45 - 12:00 PM Closing Remarks
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:15 - 3:15 PM Student Life Open Houses
  • Cafe Evansdale
    • 1:15pm - 1:45pm
    • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Brooke Tower
    • 1:15pm - 1:45pm
    • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Craft Center
    • 1:15pm - 1:45pm
    • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Serenity Place at Maple House
    • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    • 2:45pm - 3:15pm
  • U92 and the Daily Athenaeum
    • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    • 2:45pm - 3:15pm
  • The Downtown Fitness Center
    • 2:00pm - 2:30pm
    • 2:45pm - 3:15pm
The post retreat social will take place at the Apothecary Ale House following the open houses.

FAQ's

Do I have to RSVP?

We strongly encourage everyone to RSVP by May 14 for planning purposes.

RSVP for the Retreat

Should I bring anything with me?

We recommend bringing a laptop or notepad and writing utensils as we will be doing work in small groups.

Where can I park this day?

Parking will be available in lots ST-1 and ST-4. You must enter the coupon code listed below into the pay station:

Coupon Code: SL5212025

What should I wear?

Dress is casual. As a reminder, steam outages at the Student Rec Center are scheduled during this time, so we encourage you to dress for cooler temperatures. 

Can graduate assistants attend the retreat?

Yes! Graduate Assistants are welcome to attend the retreat.

Other Questions About the Day?

If you have any questions or concerns about that day, please feel free to contact anyone on the Retreat Planning Committee.

Retreat Planning Committee

  • Nathan Harlan
  • Sabrina Cave
  • Madison Cook
  • Andrew Darling
  • Alexis Casteberry
  • Jeremiah Kibler
  • Tyler Senall
  • Alix Ford
  • Haley Thigpen
  • Carmen Congelio