Announcements
Join the Teaching and Learning Commons to Celebrate
The Teaching and Learning Commons’ annual Celebrate event returns online on May 11, 2022. Intended for all instructors, this event is designed to showcase teaching, learning and research efforts and accomplishments.
WVU researchers help develop first-of-its-kind vaccination due date calculator
As science advances alongside the constantly changing virus that causes COVID-19, tools and guidelines also change, and people in West Virginia and across the nation have been challenged to stay up-to-date as vaccination guidance has evolved—a task sometimes easier said than done.
Student forum: Let's Talk About Opioids
Un-PAC WVU will host a forum on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 p.m., covering the following topics: history of opioids; opioid use in Appalachia; Purdue and Big Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis; what is Harm Reduction; and SB 334 and its effects. Included among the presenters is Dr. Robin Pollini, associate professor in the School of Public Health and School of Medicine; Katie Merrill, peer recovery advocate from WVU Collegiate Recovery; and Matt Kearner, co-founder of the Opportunity House.
WVU experiences pave the path for a career in social justice for current public health leader
In March, current PhD students in the West Virginia University School of Public Health had the chance to meet with a WVU alumnus who’s working at the crossroads of public health and social justice.
Under the Dome: April 29, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed. This edition includes a rundown of the recent special session and April interim meetings.
WVU in the News: New Report Links PFAS Exposure to Liver Damage
Alan Ducatman, MD, professor emeritus in the School of Public Health, whose invited perspective was recently published in Environmental Health Perspectives, weighs in on a Consumer Reports story that addresses potential linkages between PFAS and rising rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
WVU in the News: Michael McCawley of MUSHROOM, brings his knowledge to Mon Co. QRT
On a windy early spring day, a group of nursing and public health students, along with members of the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT), gather on a hilltop at Bartlett Housing Solutions, toting supplies that include underwear, socks, snacks and COVID-19 vaccines.
Spring 2022 Grade Submission Deadline
The Spring 2022 final grade submission deadline is noon on Monday, May 9, 2022. If you have questions about the process, please contact Leah Adkins.
WVU Health Sciences faculty invited to participate in adaptive sustainable health workshop
WVU Health Sciences faculty have been invited to join this interdisciplinary group of scientists and sector leaders from the public, private and international arenas. The workshop will be held May 10-11, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST via a virtual conferencing platform.
Employee Life Fair invites vendors to welcome Health Sciences employees
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Welcome and Inclusion Subcommittee cordially invites you to save the date for the Employee Life Fair, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. The purpose of this event is to welcome all new WVU Health Sciences and WVU Medicine employees and introduce them to resources within WVU and the Morgantown community.