Announcements
Expert Pitch: WVU experts address health, environmental and regulatory concerns following Ohio train derailment
West Virginia University experts in fields ranging from law to health to water quality can provide insights into potential community effects near the East Palestine, Ohio, site of the Feb. 3 train derailment and subsequent chemical fire.
Scheduling Delay: HSC computer migrations
Due to an unforeseen issue, the migration schedule initially planned for March 1-27 for onsite Windows computers has been temporarily delayed.
Free mental health screening available for students March 2
All WVU Health Sciences students are invited to complete a free mental health screening Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
School of Public Health Student Leadership Council holds social
The Student Leadership Council hosted a social at Morgantown Brewing Company on Friday, Feb. 17. All students from the School of Public Health were invited to this event to socialize with other students within the school and learn more about the student organizations (i.e., Student Association of Public Health, Health Administration Student Association and Delta Omega). The Student Leadership Council would like to personally thank those who attended.
WVU in the News: Interim Dean Sarah Woodrum appointed as 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership
Sarah Woodrum, DrPH, WVU School of Public Health interim dean and assistant professor, has been appointed 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership ("The Partnership"), of which the WVU SPH is a current member.
Gamma Mu Annual Poster Competition
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega is hosting their Annual Poster Competition! This opportunity is available to undergraduate and graduate students and submissions may be on topics within public health, or other health-related disciplines.
American Heart Association invites students to volunteer for local campaigns
The American Heart Association invites all WVU Health Sciences students to join upcoming events as a volunteer.
Hear from Charlene Marshall, West Virginia’s first African American female mayor, during Black History Month event
In honor of Black History Month, the WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive Committee is hosting an event at Smokin' J’s Rib and Brewhouse on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.
Under the Dome: February 20, 2023 Edition
“Under the Dome” delivers a review of issues members of the West Virginia Legislature are considering. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed that impact the Mountain State and its citizens.
WVU-affiliated organizations provide ways to support Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquakes
On February 6, two earthquakes measuring at 7.8 and 7.5 magnitudes struck Turkey and Syria. As a result, over 40,000 people have lost their lives, thousands of buildings have collapsed and more than 14 million people are in need of assistance.