Announcements
WV Virtual Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
The WV Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities is hosting its annual conference online this year from March 30-31.
Black History Month: Student-Organized Talk Series (Additional Events Added)
In celebration of Black History Month, the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the Multicultural Association of Students in Healthcare (MASH) are organizing a talk series called "Reaching Back, Pull Forward."
Healthcare Disparities Panel via Zoom
Hosted by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics' Diversity, Inclusion, Culture and Equity (DICE) Committee, in partnership with scholars at the Health Sciences Center, the Healthcare Disparities Panel aims to begin dialogues around healthcare inequities and disparities.
WVU Day of Giving set for March 3
As West Virginia University and its students face unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mountaineer Nation is invited to show its support Wednesday, March 3, to mark WVU’s fourth Day of Giving.
Marsh to address congressional committee on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Dr. Clay Marsh, West Virginia’s Coronavirus Czar and West Virginia University Health Sciences vice president and executive dean, will address the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. Congressman David McKinley invited Marsh to discuss West Virginia’s successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout with the bipartisan group of legislators.
WVU Women in Science & Health: February Conference Series
This three-part series is sponsored by the WVU Women in Science and Health (WISH) Committee in recognition of the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red for Women initiative.
"The Diary of an International Student" set for Jan. 29
"The Diary of an International Student: Reflections and Moderated Discussion Centered on the International Student Experience" will be presented Friday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m.
Deadline Extended: Awards for Excellence in Interprofessional Education
Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 28, 2021 at midnight.
Health Sciences development team members receive new email addresses
Health Sciences fundraising staff members have recently transitioned from Health Sciences email addresses (hsc.wvu.edu) to new WVU Foundation email addresses (wvuf.org). Please take note to update any email lists that may include Foundation members.
WVU to provide emergency COVID-19 federal grants to eligible students
The federal government has approved new emergency funding amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) as authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), West Virginia University will be distributing approximately $10,000,000 in emergency grants to eligible students.