Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU occupational therapist gives tips on pumpkin carving safety
Pumpkin carving is a cornerstone of fall and Halloween, but carving does come with risks. Sometimes, people can cut their hands and get seriously hurt.
New Course for Spring 2025: Introductory Concepts of Athletic Training (AT 393A)
In this special topics course led by Michelle Sandrey, Ph.D., ATC, students will learn an overview of basic athletic training concepts related to emergency and acute care, environmental conditions, general medical conditions, nutritional considerations and mental health.
Women in Science and Health invites new members to join
Women in Science and Health invites new members to join the group.
Students invited to paint a mask in time for Halloween
Operation Blue Sky and Court Lanham, Health Sciences director of diversity, are hosting a mask painting event on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
WVU Division of Physical Therapy celebrates Physical Therapy Month through upcoming event series
October is Physical Therapy Month, and the West Virginia University Division of Physical Therapy is recognizing the occasion by hosting daily events in the Pylons at WVU’s Health Sciences Center Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Oct. 25.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Davisson to give presentation on GLP-1
Laura Davisson, M.D., MPH, FACP, will give a presentation on GLP-1 during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, Oct. 18, at noon.
Dr. David Watson named to new leadership position at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
David Watson, M.D., professor and chair of the WVU School of Medicine Department of Neurology, has been named signature vice chair of WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) clinical operations and System integration and medical director of RNI multidisciplinary programs.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Rotating fourth-year medical students to give presentations
A pair of rotating fourth-year medical students will give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 a.m.
Construction on HSC-South third floor corridor to begin Oct. 25
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 25, HSC Facilities Management will close a portion of the HSC-South third floor corridor near the STEPS simulation center entrance. This work is being done to replace the ceiling and facilitate cosmetic upgrades to the corridor
Next Pod Squad meetup planned for Oct. 30
All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the second meeting of the Pod Squad on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at noon via Zoom.