Announcements
What you need to know about Monkeypox
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, vaccines and resources.
Healthy Minds University to host fundraiser
Healthy Minds University will host a “Be Kind to your Mind” T-shirt fundraiser to benefit the program at WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center through Sunday, Sept. 18.
WVU in the News: Not just fun in the sun: Rehoboth Beach lifeguards on a century of service
Before she started her academic journey with the West Virginia University School of Public Health, alumna Ana Villabona was a part of 100 years of history by serving as a lifeguard at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware --and now serves as the patrol’s senior lieutenant and head of the training program.
Smart devices that will connect to WVU internet service require prior IT Purchase approval
Faculty and staff purchasing televisions, light controllers, microscopes and many other kinds of electronic devices intended to connect to the WVU network must submit an IT Purchase Request before making such purchases
Sign up for Faculty Development panel discussion on leadership with the provost
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program panel discussion on leadership with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
WVU providing a path forward through multifaceted approach to addiction
West Virginia University’s efforts in education and training, innovative research and treatment options are creating a shift in the substance use recovery rate from possible to probable.
Urgent Apple security update for WVU Medicine employees
WVU Medicine requests all employees to update their personal Apple devices to iOS 15.6.1 and Mac Computers (mac OS Monterey) to 12.5.1 immediately. Personal Devices (such as iPhone, iPad, Mac computers) will no longer be allowed to access Office 365 resources after 09/09/2022 without the update.
HSCommunity: Campus Resources
Whether you're a returning student or new to campus, we want you to have all the resources you need to find connection and community; to be physically and mentally healthy; and to have the best semester possible.
Sign up for Faculty Development “Manuscript Writing” session
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation "Manuscript Writing" Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
COVID-19 vaccine update webinar to be hosted by West Virginia Immunization Network
This West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Update webinar on Friday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. will provide a situational update of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SARS COV-2 variants that are currently circulating, and the West Virginia response.