Announcements
Scholars application open to WVU health professions students
The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the West Virginia Area Health Education Centers are pleased to announce that applications are open for the Rural Community Health Scholars program.
ITS Security Alert: Phishing Email Attempt
Today (Friday, June 3), WVU experienced a targeted phishing attack. This attack was stopped by WVU ITS and WVU Medicine IT and security teams. As a result, some users were required to reset their password out of an abundance of caution.
Health Sciences Day at the Ballpark planned for June 23
Join friends and colleagues and enjoy an evening of America’s favorite pastime at Monongalia County Ballpark as the WV Black Bears take on the Frederick Keys on Thursday, June 23 at 6:35 p.m.
Nursing faculty member receives Evidence-based Practice Certification
Angel Smothers, a Clinical Associate Professor with the WVU School of Nursing, has successfully passed the EBP Certification Knowledge Test and achieved the Evidence-based Practice Certification. She is the first in the state of West Virginia to reach this achievement.
Wellness check provides starting point to create change
Wellness is multi-dimensional. Our mental health isn’t just a check box, but it’s an ongoing process that requires our awareness, attention and effort. This ongoing process allows for us to make adjustments in different phases of life, especially when we notice we feel off.
OLLI at WVU virtual open house to preview summer classes
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU will host a virtual open on Wednesday, June 22, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook Live to showcase its upcoming summer term classes and events designed for older adults.
Keyser Campus faculty member shares importance of healthy eating with middle schoolers
Diana Niland, a faculty member with the West Virginia University School of Nursing Keyser Campus, recently helped educate more than 300 sixth-grade students about the importance of fruit and vegetable intake.
LGBTQ+ Center hosts June events
The WVU LGBTQ+ Center will host two events in June — a PRIDE Hike and The Great Pride Bake-Off.
28th Annual Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days®
Now in its 28th year, the annual program will start on May 23 and will run through August 30.
Protected Health Information Privacy Policy out for public comment through June 30
A proposed new policy to ensure the privacy of Protected Health Information (PHI) at the University is now posted for public comment. Faculty, staff and students may send comments to Information Technology Services at InfoSec@mail.wvu.edu before midnight Thursday, June 30.