The smell of apple butter simmering over a wood fire and the peaceful sound of dulcimer music will soon fill the air at West Virginia University.

The 78th annual Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday (Nov. 3) and continues through Sunday, Nov. 9. During the week, students, faculty, staff and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food and crafts from the Appalachian region.

The Beard Growing Contest officially kicks off the week at noon Monday (Nov. 3). Eleven students will vie for the title of “best beard on campus” during judging in the Mountainlair Food Court. Each contestant received a professional shave in September compliments of Classic Cutz and has been nurturing fresh beards ever since. The Beard Growing Contest was first he

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