Announcements
Culturally Aware Mentoring Workshop Series
The WVU Health Sciences community is invited to attend a campus-wide workshop series on culturally aware mentoring co-sponsored by the HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education and the WVU Office of Graduate Education and Life.
Shared Services Customers' Group Meeting on February 23
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.
Two-factor authentication to be required for remote access to all on-campus computers and servers
As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to better protect institutional data and meet various compliance requirements, Duo two-factor authentication will soon be required for off-campus access to all on-campus laptops, desktops and servers. This important security change has already been implemented at the Health Sciences Center, but HSC employees with questions can contact the HSC ITS Help Desk at 304-293-3631 Option 1.
Revised employee training module now available
West Virginia University has resumed the employee training module originally titled “Discrimination & Harassment Prevention & Meridians: Title IX.” This original training was temporarily paused to address factual errors subsequently found in the training, and to shorten the training’s length to account for employee schedules.
Nationally recognized researcher to present “Creating a Culture of Care for Older Adults in Rural Settings”
As part of the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Judy C. Kandzari Memorial Lectureship, Dr. Lisa Kirk Wiese will present “Creating a Culture of Caring for Older Adults in Rural Settings” Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. in the WVU Health Sciences’ Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Balakrishnan to give presentation on the use of telemedicine for COVID-19 ICU patients
This week’s Department of Medicine grand rounds will feature a presentation from Priya Balakrishnan, M.D., on the use of telemedicine for COVID-19 ICU patients.
Attend a screening of the documentary ‘Black Men In White Coats’
The WVU Pre-Health Office, Minorities Aspiring in Health Professions Student Organization and the Honors Live Learn Community will host a screening of the documentary film "Black Men in White Coats" on Thursday, March 3, from 7-9 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium.
Under the Dome: February 21, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition provides an update on many bills and activities happening in Charleston, as the Legislature enters the final three weeks of its 60-day work with more than 2,100 bills introduced this year.
Virtual Mental Health First Aid training available
West Virginia University’s Health Sciences Center is sponsoring an online Mental Health First Aid training on March 4. This session is open to all WVU-affiliated faculty, staff or students from any of the University’s campuses. This training is free.
Kesem at WVU looking for camp counselors
Kesem @ WVU is currently recruiting counselors for its 2022 summer camp. The student-led organization is dedicated to providing support to children affected by a guardian's cancer. Children affected can attend a free week-long summer camp which to provides a fun, activity-filled week that allows the kids to be kids. This year's summer camp will be held June 6-10 at Emma Kaufmann Camp.