Fairmont State News

Mar 20, 2025

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center Blooms with Spring Events

Spring has sprung at the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center and members of the campus and community have literary gatherings, storytelling concerts, and exhibitions to look forward to. These events are open to all ages and all members of the community at no cost, and each event showcases a different folklife tradition integral to our area. The first event is the Kestrel Celebration, a twice-yearly event that highlights contributors to Fairmont State’s Kestrel literary and art journal, on Friday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. Presenters will read their works of poetry and creative writing.

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Students, faculty, and staff during Day of Giving

Mar 12, 2025

Fairmont State University Day of Giving achieves goal, raising $715,501 for campus-wide programs and initiatives on February 27

Fairmont State University held its sixth Day of Giving event on Thursday, February 27 with a goal of raising $700,000 for programs, teams, and scholarships throughout campus. During this 24-hour giving marathon, 1,686 generous donors participated with a total of $715,501 in funds raised.

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Feb 24, 2025

Fairmont State’s next Day of Giving takes place on February 27

On Thursday, February 27, Fairmont State University will host its sixth Day of Giving event with a fundraising goal of $700,000. This 24-hour campaign inspires Falcons to come together, show pride in their alma mater, and provide essential funding to support current and future students. More than 50 programs across campus, including academic units, athletic teams, student organizations, and student support initiatives will benefit from funds raised during this event.

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Feb 17, 2025

West Virginia Folklife Center Seeks Paranormal, Cryptid and Ghost Stories for New Publication

The Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University, in collaboration with the paranormal podcast group the Mothboys, is seeking submissions of paranormal, supernatural, and cryptid stories for an upcoming zine. A zine is a small, independently published booklet that highlights creative and niche content, often featuring storytelling, art, and personal expression.

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