Announcements
Hossain and Parker named WVU Homecoming Royalty, Alumni honors bestowed
A weekend of Homecoming activities at West Virginia University culminated Saturday (Oct. 2) with the naming of Raimah Hossain and Kylie A. Parker as the 2021 Homecoming Royalty, marking the start of a new tradition at the University.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Labus to give presentation on narrative medicine in clinical settings and medical education
Assistant Professor and Associate Clerkship Director for third and fourth-year medical students Andrea Labus, M.D., will present during the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, October 8, at 8 a.m.
Blood Drive set for Oct. 6 at Health Sciences
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the WVU Health Sciences Cancer Center Atrium.
WVU Student Life Hall of Fame to induct five new members
The Division of Student Life will honor the recipients of the 2021 Hall of Fame and Outstanding Achievement Awards during an induction ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Monday (Oct. 4) at the Mountainlair Ballrooms. In accordance with WVU guidelines, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask indoors in all WVU System buildings and facilities through Oct. 6.
NBC News features WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute's innovative treatment for addiction
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and its use of deep brain stimulation to ease opioid addiction was featured on NBC News on Sept. 29: “As James Fisher awaited experimental brain surgery he underwent recently, he wondered whether it will be the treatment that finally helps him get his addiction under control.
Associate professors Davis and Mallow co-author 'Beyond Broadband: Equity, Access, And The Benefits Of Audio-Only Telehealth'
In a recent article featured on Health Affairs, a leading journal of health policy thought and research, School of Public Health Associate Professor Steve Davis and School of Nursing Associate Professor Jennifer Mallow team up with other expert co-authors to explain why audio-only telehealth services can serve as "a critical interim solution to address gaps in equity and access to care."
International scholar to address human right to health and law
David H. Moore, professor of law at Brigham Young University, will present “Interpreting Human Rights” and “The International Human Right to Health” from noon to 1 p.m. on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13, respectively.
Saturday's WVU home football game to affect patient, visitor, employee parking on campus
Update: The F3/F4 parking area will be closed starting at midnight Thursday night for maintenance related to football game preparation.
Photography postponed at the HSC Studio effective Oct. 7
Beginning Thursday, Oct. 7, photography at the HSC Studio will be postponed due to high rates of COVID-19. Portraits may still be scheduled at One Waterfront Place after Oct. 7.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Leonard to present oculoplastics cases
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellow Anthony Leonard, M.D., Ph.D., will be the presenter during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, September 29, at 7 a.m.