Announcements
Sign-up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session "Hands on Simulation in a Virtual World"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Hands on Simulation in a Virtual World" Monday, March 8, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU confirms presence of COVID-19 variant in community
West Virginia University confirmed three cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been detected in the Morgantown area – two are WVU students.
Campus Conversation on wellbeing planned for next week
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a Campus Conversation to review the results of the WVU Wellbeing Survey and hear about the University’s plans to address employee wellness.
WVU provides COVID-19 updates on Rec Center, Commencement and more
West Virginia University has made several updates to its COVID-19 procedures after reviewing the latest COVID-19 numbers on the Morgantown campus and within Monongalia County.
Virtual 'March Into Mindfulness' series scheduled to begin March 1
March into Mindfulness to gain valuable skills in becoming a more integrated human while understanding how to navigate the current emotions of the pandemic with more strength and calmness. This free virtual series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday during the month of March.
Office of Health and Wellness seeking proposals
If you have a project idea related to one of the following Wellbeing Priorities, submit your proposal to amsidwell@hsc.wvu.edu by Friday, March 5, 2021.
BeWell offers new services for Black-identified students
To better met the needs of the Black-identified students they serve, BeWell — which offers behavioral wellness services at Health Sciences — has welcomed a Black clinician to the team and added a virtual drop-in support group.
New app offers remote connection, resources for those struggling with substance use disorder
A free smartphone app is now available for state residents who are searching for connection while struggling with substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership between West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, anyone struggling with substance use can access CHESS Health’s Addiction Management Platform, which uses evidence-based technology to aid in intervention, treatment and recovery and beyond.
Sign-up for Faculty Development Zoom session "Self-Care in the Time of COVID"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Self-Care in the Time of COVID" Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Under the Dome: February 16, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the first week of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several high-profile bills introduced during the first few days of session.