Announcements
Blood Drive planned for Oct. 10 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A for WVU employees and students.
A TLC partner event: How to Find Articles on Teaching Methods and Techniques
Join WVU Libraries and the Teaching and Learning Commons to explore databases for locating articles on various teaching methods and techniques, such as active learning, critical thinking and assessment.
WVU in the News: Up in smoke: W.Va. squandered tobacco settlement funding. Now’s the time to bring it back.
WVU School of Public Health student Diana Davidson pens an op-ed with Kelli Caseman, executive director of Think Kids, for The Register-Herald.
Blood Drive planned for Sept. 25 in Health Sciences Center
An American Red Cross blood drive will be held Monday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the WVU Health Sciences Center Don Hoylman Family Atrium (South Tower).
Sitting or standing makes a difference in blood pressure reading, WVU study finds
People using a prescribed take-home blood pressure monitor are likely to get an inaccurate high reading if they were standing or moving just prior to the measurement, according to a study led by a West Virginia University researcher.
Engage with the community through OLLI at WVU
Free from tests and grades, OLLI is teaching for the fun of it! The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WVU is seeking volunteer instructors and presenters for its winter 2024 term, which runs January 16 through March 11.
Focus on well-being with the Health Sciences community during WVU Week of Purpose
West Virginia University’s second annual Week of Purpose will take place Monday, Sept. 25 through Friday, Sept. 29. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of events and take this opportunity for self-exploration, learn a new perspective and engage with others as we continue this purposeful journey together.
WVU CED expands efforts to improve outcomes for babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome
For the last five years, the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (WVU CED) has tested and implemented models of care to strengthen services for families with infants born exposed to substances in utero or diagnosed with NAS living in West Virginia.
Grant allows WVU School of Public Health to launch career closet
The West Virginia University School of Public Health has been awarded a mini grant by Volunteer West Virginia to launch Broad Street Threads, a career closet for its students.
Service to others propels WVU simulation educator’s career
From firefighter to flight paramedic to educator, Russell “Rusty” Doerr has lived a life of service to others. Rusty’s desire to help others started as a young child, growing up as the son of a firefighter, and led him to a career at West Virginia University that spans more than 30 years.