Events

8th Annual Champagne for SANEs

The WVU Council for Gender Equity presents the 8th annual Champagne for SANEs fundraiser.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

4:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Table 9 on the Wharf 40 Donley St, Morgantown, WV 26501

Enjoy delicious dinner specials and signature cocktails curated just for the event while bidding on auction items and learning about the cause.
This fundraiser is sponsored by the WVU Council for Gender Equity and benefits the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services' Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner's Fund (WVFRIS SANE Fund). These funds are used to train nurses and provide practicum skills workshops for SANEs who conduct sexual assault evidentiary exams for victims of sexual assault in WV. One hundred percent of the profits proceeds WVFRIS SANE funds.

Raffle items will also be available for bidding during the event at Table 9.

If you have any questions about the event, please send an email to: cge@mail.wvu.edu

Chapagne glass with teal ribbon

2023 Family Field Day Announced!

The Council for Gender Equity (CGE) is sponsoring the second annual Family Field Day on Sunday, April 16 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the WVU Rec Center fields.

This event is for families of WVU staff, faculty, and students, and will also be open to community members. Families will come and enjoy different activities sponsored by various campus organizations to learn about health and wellness (and to have fun!) After we have all experienced such a mentally challenging couple of years, our goal is to provide a social, fun, and healthy afternoon for families. We are requesting proposals for student organizations, local organizations, and wellness-related businesses to attend and either host an activity station or set up a table to share information. The event will be targeted to entire families, including children of all ages.
To sign up as a local vendor (business or nonprofit), please complete this form.
To sign up as a student organization, please complete this form.
To RSVP to attend, please complete this form.

Questions can be directed to: cge@mail.wvu.edu

2023 Champagne for SANEs: Save the Date!

The 7th Annual Champagne for SANEs event will take place on April 27, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Table 9! Enjoy delicious dinner specials and signature cocktails while bidding on auction items and learning about the cause. This fundraiser is sponsored by the WVU Council for Gender Equity and benefits the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services' Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner's Fund (WVFRIS SANE Fund). These funds are used to train nurses and provide practicum skills workshops for SANEs who conduct sexual assault evidentiary exams for victims of sexual assault in WV.

Organizers are currently accepting all types of gifts, baskets, and other donated items for the raffle. If you would like to donate, or have any questions about the event, please send an email to: cge@mail.wvu.edu

2023 Champagne for SANE save the date April 27, 2023 4-9 pm at table 9 on the wharf

2023 Champagne for SANE save the date April 27, 2023 4-9 pm at table 9 on the wharf

Past Events

6th Annual Champagne for SANEs

The 6th Annual Champagne for SANEs event will be April 28, 2022 from 4-9:00 pm at Table 9! Enjoy delicious dinner specials and signature cocktails while bidding on auction items and learning about the cause! This fundraiser is sponsored by the WVU Council for Gender Equity and benefits the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services' Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner's Fund (WVFRIS SANE Fund). These funds are utilized to train nurses and provide practicum skills workshops for SANEs who conduct sexual assault evidentiary exams for victims of sexual assault in WV. The auction is now live here: https://www.32auctions.com/champagne4SANE2022.
The online auction is now live. Items can be viewed and bids can be placed until it closes at 8:00 pm on April 28, 2022.

Contact Amanda Ray at amanda.ray.law@gmail.com for more information.

Phenomenal Women 2022 - Appreciation Event

In celebration of the amazing women work with every day in WVU community and beyond, please join the Women of Color Committee of the WVU Council for the first annual Phenomenal Woman 2022 Appreciation Event on April 21st, 2022 at 6 pm via Zoom. This inaugural event is an opportunity to recognize phenomenal women on the WVU campus and in the Greater Morgantown Community. This virtual celebration will highlight the work women are doing in the community and provides an opportunity to recognize all that we do every day to make this community great. This event will include prizes for the winners! If you would like to nominate a phenomenal woman for the recognition event please fill out the nomination form by April 18th at the below web address.

WVU Council for Gender Equity Women of Color Committee Phenomenal Woman 2022 (google.com)

Please register to attend at Meeting Registration - Zoom.

Please direct any questions you may have to anitra.hamilton_hamilton@yahoo.com or nicole.lauffer@mail.wvu.edu.

Family Field Day

The Council for Gender Equity (CGE) is sponsoring a Family Field Day on Sunday, April 24 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the WVU Rec Center fields (rain location will be inside the Rec Center).

Come out and play at Family Field Day! This event is for families of WVU staff, faculty, students, and the greater Morgantown area community. Families are invited to come and enjoy different activities sponsored by various campus organizations, learn about health and wellness, and have fun! After we have all experienced such a mentally challenging couple of years, our goal is to provide a social, fun, and healthy afternoon for families. Hope to see you there! RSVP here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8oCbxwgL98cHvz8

6th Annual Champagne for SANEs Panel

First the first time, a Champagne for SANE panel discussion will occur on April 7th at 7PM via Zoom! Please use this link to register. The SANE fundraiser event will proceed the panel even on April 28th at Table 9!