Announcements
Leadership in Crisis: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
The West Virginia University community is invited to attend this panel discussion, "Leadership in Crisis: Lessons Learned from a Pandemic," featuring key leaders from the university and beyond who played integral roles in guiding their organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheers to 10 Years: Public Health is Sweet!
The West Virginia University community is invited to attend an ice cream social in the WVU Health Sciences Pylon Commons to celebrate the School of Public Health's 10th anniversary. The event will feature School of Public Health trivia, a photo booth, apparel giveaways and a few special guests.
Anniversary Kickoff, Expert Panel: Current Trends and Issues in Public Health and Healthcare
Join the West Virginia University School of Public Health on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. as it kicks off its 10-year anniversary celebration, featuring opening remarks from President E. Gordon Gee, Chancellor and Executive Dean Clay Marsh, Dean Jeff Coben, and others.
Masking requirements to continue in public and clinical areas at WVU Medicine
Following an extensive discussion at the CEO Council meeting on Oct. 12, the Council decided to continue the requirement that healthcare workers, patients, and visitors wear masks in public and clinical areas of all WVU Medicine facilities.
Thursday's home football game will affect patient, visitor, employee parking on campus
WVU hosts Baylor for the third game on its home schedule for the 2022 football season Thursday, Oct. 13. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccine update webinar to be hosted by West Virginia Immunization Network
The CDC is anticipated to recommend COVID-19 Omicron booster shots for children 5 years of age and older by mid-October 2022. This West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccine Update webinar on Friday, Oct. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will provide an overview of the recommendations for the Omicron COVID-19 booster shots and clinical guidance for administering these vaccines.
Provost's Office to host town hall with School of Medicine faculty regarding proposed changes
School of Medicine faculty are invited to an upcoming information session with Melissa Latimer and Chris Staples from the Office of the Provost to discuss the proposed changes to the University faculty appointment, annual evaluation, promotion and tenure process.
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute awarded $20 million funding renewal to address West Virginia’s pressing health challenges
For a third time, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has received a $20 million, five-year grant awarded through the National Institutes of Health’s Institutional Development for Clinical and Translational Research program to support research aimed at improving health outcomes in West Virginia.
Walk with a Future Doc session to feature discussion on weight management for women
This week's Walk with a Future Doc session will feature a discussion led by Laura Davisson, M.D., MPH, FACP on weight management for women.
Update on affiliation options on your expense report
Starting today (Oct. 11), when selecting the 'Affiliation' in expense reports, you will see a change in the choices listed in the drop-down field when building your report. Employees will be required to select the applicable affiliation based on their specific employer.