Announcements
Video of Campus Conversation available
A Campus Conversation was held Wednesday (May 24) via Zoom to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Drs. Beiter and Enger to give presentations
Two second-year residents will each give presentations during the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds on Wednesday, May 24, at 7 a.m.
Sports Cardiology: Athletes with Cardiac Channelopathies – Can They Play?
This talk, led by Dr. Thomas Allison, professor with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, will present three interesting cases: syncope while swimming, ventricular tachycardia during screening for basketball, and cardiac arrest in a half marathon.
WVU School of Medicine psychologist appointed to task force to guide telemedicine
As telemedicine continues steady growth and the demand for mental health care remains high, the need for best practices in the field of telepsychology has become even more important for clinicians and patients. One West Virginia University faculty member will serve on the task force for the American Psychological Association to update guidelines for clinicians practicing telepsychology.
Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Rankin to give presentation on lung cancer screenings for disadvantaged populations
A visiting professor from the University of Melbourne will give a presentation on lung cancer screenings for disadvantaged populations during the Department of Medicine grand rounds on Friday, May 26, at 8 a.m.
FSAP provides immediate support when needed
The WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program has launched Brief Emotional Support Team sessions, offering employees immediate support during times of need.
Visual Sciences CoBRE Seminar Series: Dr. Fliesler to give presentation on hereditary retinal degeneration
A visiting professor from the University at Buffalo will give a presentation on hereditary retinal degeneration as a part of the Visual Sciences Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Spring Seminar Series on Friday, May 26, at 1 p.m.
WVU to close June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
West Virginia University, including WVU Tech, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Monday, June 19, following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who are working in patient care areas or in clinical rotations should check with their dean, program director or clinic manager.
Campus Conversation planned May 24
Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend a Campus Conversation Wednesday (May 24) designed to provide an update on the University’s overarching transformation initiatives, including those to address academics and the structural budget deficit.
Oakes awarded Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing
Cheyenne Oakes, a graduate student pursing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media, is the latest recipient of the Don Marsh Scholarship in Healthcare Writing.