Announcements
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Effective Teaching Strategies for Teaching Telemedicine"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Effective Teaching Strategies for Teaching Telemedicine" Monday, April 19, 2021, from noon to 1 pm.
Under the Dome: April 6, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the budget, the personal income tax reduction plan, the soft drinks tax and other issues, including several high-profile bills being debated as the Legislature heads into the final week of regular session.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Shailendra Singh
Dr. Shailendra Singh will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Apr. 9, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled “Endoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Therapies for Obesity Management" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.
2021 DONALD L. MORTON, MD VISITING PROFESSOR - MAUREEN KILLACKEY, MD, FACS, FACOG
The Department of Surgery invites you to attend Surgery Grand Rounds and the 2021 Donald L. Morton, M.D. Lectureship with Visiting Professor Maureen Killackey, MD, FACS, FACOG
WVU, CDC report week 6 results for 'MASCUP!'
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported observation results for the sixth week of 'MASCUP!', an ongoing mask observation study.
Nominations now being accepted for Vice President’s Awards
The Vice President's Awards Committee is now accepting nominations. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at the WVU Health Sciences Center. The deadline is April 30.
Powers returns to WVU Division of Occupational Therapy
Brandon "Seth" Powers, MOT, OTR/L, CHT returns to West Virginia University to join the faculty within the Division of Occupational Therapy. Powers brings over twelve years of experience as an occupational therapist with nine years of experience in outpatient orthopedic practice. Earning the credential of Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in 2014, Powers has demonstrated advanced clinical skills and theory in rehabilitation of the upper extremity. His professional passions include mentoring new therapists and providing clinical education.
Eberly College presents "Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Equity"
The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics will begin their Guest Speaker series titled, "Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Equity". To address these three pillars of responsibility we all carry as academic professionals, Benjamin Zephaniah will present under the category of Anti-Racism on April 9 at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Colloquium for Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates
The Colloquium for Aspiring Underrepresented Doctoral Candidates is a valuable, educational opportunity designed to promote graduate education at West Virginia University. The Colloquium is a FREE, two-day virtual event for high-achieving Students of Color who are completing or have completed a bachelor's degree, or are enrolled in a master's degree program.
Ultra-runner Dean Karnazes scheduled to speak to HSC community April 1
Dean Karnazes is a well-known ultra-runner, author and health enthusiast. The Wellness Committee is welcoming Karnazes to share his story Thursday, April 1 from noon to 1 p.m.