Announcements
2022 AGE-ADAR paid summer research internship opportunity
The AGE-ADAR Scholars Program is looking for rising sophomores and rising juniors in MSTEM fields from underrepresented social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who are interested in learning about aging research and health disparities in Appalachia to apply for the 2022 AGE-ADAR Paid Summer Research Internship.
New WVU Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, curriculum address region’s critical needs
To help improve the quality of life for West Virginians and residents in the Appalachian region, West Virginia University’s School of Public Health is offering an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and often reversing chronic disease, 85 percent of which is attributable to lifestyle risk factors.
COVID-19 guidance updated as omicron cases and hospitalizations climb in West Virginia
With the continued spread of the omicron variant and increased hospitalization rates in the state and region, West Virginia University is providing additional guidance on campus health and safety protocols including masking, testing, vaccines and isolation.
WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education offering simulation certificate program
Designed for instructors with an interest in quality teaching with simulation, the West Virginia University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is offering a simulation certificate program March 2-4, 2022, at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown.
WVU Student Nurses Association (SNA) to host conversation about ethnic hair
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a conversation about ethnic hair, including hair care and struggles in personal and professional life due to ethnic hair. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. Protective hairstyle demonstrations will also be offered at the event.
LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series
The WVUSOM LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series is coming next week (Feb 1-3) and is sponsored by SHAPE (Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality).
Upcoming enhancements to WVU’s MyTravel program
As part of efforts to enhance the user experience for faculty and staff who travel on behalf of West Virginia University, the Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services (PCPS) is transitioning to American Express Global Business Travel as WVU’s standard travel management company, effective Monday, Feb. 14.
Shared Services Customer Group Meeting on January 26
As part of our continuing efforts to improve customer service for the faculty and staff that we serve, the WVU Shared Services Center is inviting members of the WVU community to our monthly Customers’ Group Meeting.
Under the Dome: January 24, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature during its regular 60-day session. Today's (Jan. 24) edition provides an update on the first two weeks of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several bills introduced during the first few days of the session.
WVU in the News: House committee advances bill to increase penalties for fentanyl exposure
Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are again attempting to pass a law that would increase penalties for people who possess and expose government representatives to fentanyl or other harmful drugs.