Announcements
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.
WVU in the News: WVU School of Nursing training nurses to meet staff shortages in state, beyond
MORGANTOWN, W.V. – West Virginia University is building a pipeline of nurses to fill the shortage in health care systems across the country. On multiple campuses, the School of Nursing is meeting students where they are, from Morgantown to Keyser, Beckley to Charleston and Bridgeport. The school is seeking students in undergraduate programs, online graduate programs and continuing education.
Faculty Feature: Elizabeth Minchau
Learn more about Elizabeth Minchau in this Faculty Feature Q&A.
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.
Committing to their future profession: WVU School of Nursing sophomores participate in Spring 2022 Nursing Pledge Ceremony
The West Virginia University School of Nursing formally welcomed the sophomore classes of August 2023 and December 2024 into the study of nursing during the Spring 2022 Nursing Pledge Ceremony, held March 3 in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
WVU in the News: Beckley Campus aims to increase nursing enrollment
The WVU School of Nursing Beckley Campus is trying to combat the ongoing nursing shortage. Administrators in Beckley want to work to double the number of admissions compared to years past.
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.