Announcements
WVU Pre-Nursing student uses TikTok to spread awareness about living with Tourette syndrome
Baylen Dupree, a West Virginia University freshman who is studying to become a nurse, is using the social media platform TikTok to spread awareness about the challenges and opportunities of living with Tourette syndrome.
Front-line health workers, law enforcement invited to free mindfulness-based resilience training
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources in partnership with West Virginia University’s Office of Health Affairs, Marshall University and Mindful Badge training facilitators are recruiting 200 front-line health workers and law enforcement personnel from West Virginia to participate in Mindfulness-Based Resilience Training.
Community Notice: WVU to adjust in-person class schedule, operations Friday, Feb. 4
In-person classes with a start time prior to 10 a.m. are canceled on West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus Friday, Feb. 4, due to anticipated inclement weather and worsening road conditions. WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who are working in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
WVU in the News: Hillary Parcell joins “The Radio Roundtable” on WJLS
Hillary Parcell joins Fred Persinger’s radio show “The Radio Roundtable” on WJLS on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. She discusses opportunities for prospective nursing students.
WVU School of Nursing to host Trans Safe Zone training
The WVU School of Nursing will be hosting a two-hour online Transgender Safe Zone Training in collaboration with the WVU LGBTQ+ Center Feb. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. via Zoom.
Rural Health Interest Group Meeting: Feb. 10, 2022
Please join us for the first Rural Health Interest Group meeting of the spring semester Feb. 10, 2022, from noon to 12:50 p.m. via Zoom with guest speaker Dr. P.S. Martin Associate Professor, Chief, Division of Prehospital Medicine WVU School of Medicine Pre-Hospital Medicine in Rural Communities.
Campus Food Garden News: Holy Ground Seminar
The first WVU Campus Food Garden Hungry Seminar of the semester. Rev. Zac Morton will give an interactive seminar on "Holy Ground - Modern Movements in Agriculture-Based Spiritual Practice as an Expression of Social Justice" in G25 Brooks Hall and virtually at noon on Monday, February 14.
Research Induction Ceremony for PhD and MD/PhD students
The Research Induction Ceremony which has PhD and MD/PhD students participating this year will take place on Friday, March 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Virtual open house for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program set for Feb. 17
The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2022 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Thursday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.
2022 Herbert W. Nickens Awards
The AAMC is soliciting nominations for its annual Herbert W. Nickens Awards. These awards honor individuals who advance the educational, societal, and health care needs of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. We encourage you to disseminate this call for nominations and consider colleagues and students for these awards. The nomination deadline for the three awards below is April 1, 2022.