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Retirees had the WVU Planetarium all to themselves to view the full-dome film that takes viewers on a journey through space and time from the history of astronomy to modern scientific discoveries. Only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, retirees were invited to experience From Earth to the Universe.

WVURA Book Club
Friday, December 5, 2025

The December book was The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury.  When a deadly diphtheria epidemic swept through Nome, Alaska, in 1925, the local doctor knew that without a fresh batch of antitoxin, his patients would die. The lifesaving serum was a thousand miles away, the port was icebound, and planes couldn't fly in blizzard conditions―only the dogs could make it. The heroic dash of dog teams inspired the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and immortalized Balto, the lead dog . This is the greatest dog story, never fully told until now. (Amazon blurb)

On Friday, November 21, we traveled to the Pittsburgh Peoples Gas Holiday Market and the Pittsburgh Strip District to kick off the Christmas shopping season. The market is the perfect place to find that wonderful, unique gift for your loved ones or for simply browsing the festive atmosphere of seasonal decorations, artisans and vendors.

We also traveled to the Strip District for more shopping and dining.  The Strip District is a foodie heaven and as authentic as it is fun.  Locals love it for its low prices and tremendous selections. The shopping district consists of ethnic grocers, produce stands, meat and fish markets and sidewalk vendors.  The Strip District also gave us the perfect opportunity to shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. 

WVURA Book Club
Friday, November 7, 2025

The November book was Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick.  Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative explainers of AI. Co-Intelligence shows what it means to think and work together with smart machines and why it's imperative that we master that skill.

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