Announcements
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to host an instructor information session on Sept. 6
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host an instructor information session on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 3:00 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more about volunteering to teach classes for engaged, enthusiastic older adults.
Message from Dean Coben: Welcome to a new academic year!
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2022-23 academic year. For those of you who are new to the School of Public Health, welcome to the family! For those of you who are returning for another year, welcome back! I hope that each of you had an enjoyable summer break and had the opportunity to reflect, reconnect and recharge.
FACTS: Focusing on High Priority Work
WVCTSI's Females Advancing Clinical and Translational Sciences Group is hosting a special event on September 12. Dr. Susan Johnson, productivity speaker and coach as well as owner of Thriving Amidst Chaos, will present, "Focusing on High Priority Work."
WVU HSC Graduate Student Organization (GSO) to host first meeting of the semester
The GSO meeting this month will be on Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. in Erma Byrd 201. Dinner will be served. The meeting will be hybrid for anyone who wishes to attend virtually.
East Carolina University Health to host informational webinar on administrative fellowship
ECU health is offering an informal overview of ECU Health and the Administrative Fellowship Program, with a Q&A session to follow. The Administrative Fellowship Program is seeking candidates in Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health or similar programs who are interested in gaining post-graduate leadership experience in a large and diverse health care system.
WVU in the News: West Virginia University to receive federal funding for mobile wastewater testing lab
West Virginia University is set to receive $930,000 in federal funding to develop and equip a mobile wastewater testing laboratory for use across West Virginia. The mobile lab will help forecast infectious disease outbreaks and detect where drug misuse may be widespread.
WVU studies link between pregnancy, sedentary behavior, disease risk
For reasons scientists don’t fully understand, women in their 20s, 30s and 40s tend to develop cardiovascular-disease risk factors much faster than men of similar ages do. West Virginia University epidemiologist Bethany Barone Gibbs is exploring what role adverse pregnancy outcomes — like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes — play in that disparity. She’s also exploring whether physical activity can reduce or eliminate it.
Clay's Purpose — August 2022
Welcome home. To Almost Heaven. For those of you who are new to Health Sciences, welcome. To those of you who are returning, welcome back. We are so happy to have each one of you join us as part of our family and community here at WVU.
Courses available to enhance teaching skills while earning credentials
The Teaching and Learning Commons will offer several courses on effective teaching practices during the fall 2022 semester.
Reminder: WVU campuses are tobacco- and smoke-free
As we welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus, West Virginia University reminds everyone that all campuses across the WVU System are tobacco- and smoke-free.