Announcements
Call for Applications: Dr. James Stevenson Scholarships
Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Training Program scholarships are available for 2021. These scholarships are made in recognition of Dr. James Stevenson, former Chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at West Virginia University. Two to three scholarship of up to $2,500 will be offered.
Interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
The University is gauging interest among current WVU students who would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if it's made available by the end of the spring semester.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) hosts Instructor/Presenter Information Session
Learn more about teaching for OLLI during the OLLI Volunteer Presenter Information Session on Monday, March 29, at 2 p.m., on Zoom, including what type of programs are of interest to members, the proposal process, support provided to instructors, and the rewards of teaching for OLLI at WVU.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Ali Rezai and Dr. Ann Murray
Dr. Ali Rezai and Dr. Ann Murray will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Mar. 12, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled “Comprehensive Movement Disorders Management: Where Neuroscience Meets Technology" will take place over Zoom.
PREP Program (Pipeline Rural Education Program) - new program!
Introducing WVU undergraduate students to pathways into the rural healthcare professions. All rising undergraduate juniors and seniors in the listed majors are invited to apply. $500 participation award at the completion of the program. There are ten stops available. Participants will be chosen in May 2021. All program activities will begin in Fall 2021.
Making miracles happen: WVU Medicine Children’s Mediathon raises $684,239
The response the WVU Medicine Children’s Mediathon, held March 3, was significant. A total of $684,239 was raised through 357 gifts. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your gift will help patients and families in need of life-changing care.
WVU SHAPE presenting LGBTQ+ Week events
The WVU Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality (SHAPE) will be hosting a lecture series for LGBTQ+ Week, March 8-12.
Under the Dome: March 3, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the third week of legislative session, including several high-profile bills introduced and being debated.
Healthcare protections for LGBTQ persons may broaden under Biden Administration, says WVU law professor
Healthcare sex discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community may be expanded under the Biden Administration, including safeguards against verbal abuse, physical abuse and the denial of bedside care, according to West Virginia University College of Law experts.
Medicine Grand Rounds hosts Dr. Nwamaka Eneanya
Dr. Nwamaka Eneanya will speak as part of the Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Mar. 5, at 8 a.m. This presentation titled "Controversies in Medicine: Lessons Learned from Using Race to Manage Kidney Disease" will take place over Zoom. Contact departmentofmedicinegrandrounds@hsc.wvu.edu to receive a Zoom link to watch the presentation.