Announcements
Mindfulness team to offer new, in-person series starting March 28
Do you already have a mindfulness practice? Would you like to expand your knowledge? In Mindful Steps Part 2, participants will delve deeper with practices related to interoception, compassion, inner yoga, adaptability, gratitude, and resilience.
Health Sciences community invited to ‘Inclusive Language Training for Healthcare Environments’
The WVU School of Medicine Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites all members of the Health Sciences community to attend “Inclusive Language Training for Healthcare Environments.” The free training opportunity will be offered via Zoom on Tuesday, April 12, at 4 p.m.
Art Museum of WVU invites applications for inaugural Faculty Fellowship Award
All full-time faculty on the Morgantown campus are eligible to apply for The Art Museum of WVU Fellowship program, an opportunity for faculty and instructors from across disciplines to enhance their teaching and scholarship by engaging with the Art Museum’s permanent collection of more than 4,000 objects.
Join the Teaching and Learning Commons team as a Faculty Associate
Full-time faculty members who are passionate about teaching, interested in exploring pedagogical innovations with like-minded colleagues and want to become a valuable member of the TLC team are encouraged to become a TLC Faculty Associate for the next academic year.
Sign up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: “Teaching Different Cultures”
All WVU Health Sciences faculty and WVU Medicine healthcare providers faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation “Teaching Different Cultures” Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
WVU Science Policy Organization to host graduate fellows panel discussion
The WVU Student Policy Organization invites all WVU students to a virtual panel discussion, "A Day in the Life of a WV Science & Technology Graduate Fellow," on Wednesday, March 9, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
SOLE Spotlight: Live polling
Live Polling is a tool used to check comprehension, enhance engagement and facilitate learning during class. Live polling requires no clickers and can be utilized from the student's phone or laptop to engage in poll questions. Live polling provides real-time results that can be released by the instructor, as well as the ability to grade polls for correct answers and participation.
WVU provides antigen self-test kits, reminder about travel safety ahead of Spring Break
In preparation for spring break (March 14-18), students and employees may pick up a free antigen self-test kit the week of March 7-11. Kits will be available in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Academic Transformation Campus Conversation to focus on budget model
The Office of the Provost will continue its monthly Campus Conversations focused on academic transformation topics and initiatives to engage the wider University community in dialogue about these efforts. The third session, “Academic Transformation: University Budget Model,” is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, at 11 a.m.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Harvey to present postoperative blurry vision case
This week's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds will feature a presentation from the Department's chief resident, Justin Harvey, M.D.