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Article: WVU'S CELEBRATION OF MOUNTAINEER HERITAGE AND TRADITION TO BE HELD NOV. 7-15

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November 6, 2009
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Nov. 5 -- West Virginia University issued the following news release:

West Virginia University has celebrated the state's culture and heritage annually since 1947 with Mountaineer Week, one of the University's most anticipated events and this year's version, set for Nov. 7-15, has been honored as one of the top 20 events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

"Mountaineer Week is organized with our WVU students in mind," said Sonja Wilson, Mountaineer Week advisor. "We want to educate them on the culture and history of our great mountain state."

This week will celebrate Appalachian heritage with events that emphasize Mountaineer pride and tradition, including ...

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