Announcements
Doctoral students invited to 'Lunch and Learn' session Sept. 30
Dr. Ranjita Misra, PhD program director, invites all doctoral students to the first 'Lunch and Learn' of the semester on Friday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in room 2940 B in Health Sciences North. Sponsored by the School of Public Health, this activity is open to all PhD students and will be an informal, meet-and-greet event.
TLC STEM Learning Community meeting set for Sept. 30
Discuss ideas for solutions to absenteeism and other challenges at the next online Teaching and Learning Commons STEM Learning Community meeting.
TLC hosts workshop on active learning best practices
During this session, we will explore how active learning can make learning more meaningful.
Medical sociologist to speak about complex effects of social stressors affecting Black Americans
Courtney S. Thomas Tobin will present “Stress, Coping and Health: Insights from Research on Black Americans” on Sept. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hostler Auditorium (G-17) on the Health Sciences campus. The event is free and open to the public.
SAPH Social scheduled for Sept. 28
The SAPH (Student Association of Public Health) September Social will take place on Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30PM - 8:00PM at the HSC Memorial Gardens (located just outside of the HSC North and/or Pylons entrance). This month's social will feature an ice cream bar, pizza, lawn games, and relay races. You won't want to miss this chance to connect with fellow School of Public Health students, faculty, and staff! We can't wait to see you there!
Second annual Eberly Roundtable to explore ‘Labor in Appalachia’
The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences invites the WVU community to its second annual Eberly Roundtable on “Labor in Appalachia” Sept. 29-30 at the Mountainlair or via Zoom. The event is sponsored by WVU’s Office of the Provost, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, WVU Research Office, School of Public Health, and many others across the university.
Gain unmatched health policy leadership experience in Washington, D.C.
The RWJF Health Policy Fellows program is offering up to six awards of up to $165,000 each, along with a 12-month residential placement in Washington, D.C., for motivated mid-career professionals. Through pairings with congressional and executive offices, the program offers an unmatched opportunity for fellows to gain hands-on experience at the nexus of public health, science, and policy.
Perspectives on Purpose: Dr. Erik Carlton and Haley Cothern
In conjunction with West Virginia University's inaugural Week of Purpose, we invited members of the School of Public Health to share their thoughts about purpose. Haley Cothern, first-year student in the Master of Health Administration program and graduate of the Health Services, Management and Leadership program (Class of 2022), and Senior Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Erik Carlton share their perspectives.
Community Service Opportunity: Delta Omega Trail Clean Up
Team up with the Delta Omega Honorary Society to help clean up the Caperton trail in Morgantown 10am-2pm on Saturday, September 24th, 2022. Please select a 2-hour time slot, or multiple 2-hour time slots, on iServe to volunteer. Check-in will take place at the Seneca Center, 709 Beechurst Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505. All WVU students are welcome!
Virtual mindfulness series scheduled to begin Sept. 29
Mindful Steps is a free 6-week series designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness, and improved relaxation response. Participants can attend six one-hour sessions (consecutively or individually) that offer a variety of simple yet practical tools to be mindful in daily living.