Announcements
No peers, no beers: WVU research shows youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur substance use behaviors.
WVU ACE Program collecting baby supplies for new moms
The West Virginia University ACE Program is collecting diapers and wipes for new moms and their newborns from Monday, June 20 to Friday, July 1. Donations will be accepted on campus or through the Amazon Gift Registry.
WVU to close Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth
West Virginia University, including WVU Tech, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Monday, June 20, following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth.
HSC VPN (GlobalProtect) updates
Starting June 27, use of HSC’s VPN (GlobalProtect) by faculty and staff will require a validated client machine certificate when connecting to the HSC network.
School of Public Health employees gather for summer team building exercise
On Friday, June 10, employees across the School of Public Health met at Mountain Man Axe Throwing in Star City for two hours of socialization and friendly competition as a way to welcome newcomers and take some time to step away from computers.
Duval, Charbonnette offering two training sessions focused on climate change and social justice in public health
Associate Professor Robert Duval and Assistant Professor W. Constinia Charbonnette are offering two training opportunities, at no cost, through the WVU Public Health Training Center, in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Public Health Training Center.
Health Sciences studio welcomes new photographer
Davidson Chan has joined the WVU University Relations – Photography team at the Health Sciences Center.
Teaching Scholars Program set for 2022-23 academic year
The Teaching Scholars Program will be held via Zoom for one hour each Tuesday from Sept. 6, 2022, through May 23, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. This program is open to all WVU Health Sciences faculty.
Annual Palladino Lecture and Research Symposium open to Health Sciences community
The 29th Annual Antonio Palladino Memorial Lecture and Resident Research Symposium will be held Friday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Center and online via Zoom.
WVU in the News: 'Let Them Talk,' WVU researcher says adults must help kids to process school shootings
West Virginia Public Broadcasting education reporter Liz McCormick sits down with WVU School of Public Health professor and researcher Keith Zullig to talk about the impacts school shootings have on our children – and what we can do to help them feel safe.