Announcements
TSA extends mask requirement for public transportation, including PRT and buses
To continue protecting passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration has extended its face mask requirement on all public transportation through April 18. This requirement extends to all public transportation in Morgantown, including the WVU PRT and WVU buses.
WVU Research Office undergoing plan to advance electronic research portal
The WVU Research Office has a plan to advance the University’s electronic research portal. The portal is the interface between faculty and a variety of research administration offices and professionals who aim to improve the entire research lifecycle. It is used by researchers to start and manage their projects.
Mindfulness team returning to HSC with new, in-person series
Participants will expand their knowledge of mindful practices as they delve deeper with practices related to interoception, compassion, inner yoga, adaptability, gratitude and resilience in Mindful Steps Part 2.
Epidemiology Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Saima Shafique
Saima Shafique will defend her dissertation titled "Preconception Substance Use and Risk of Unintended Pregnancy" on Monday, March 28, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Shafique is a PhD candidate in Epidemiology, and her mentor is Lesley Cottrell, PhD.
Sign up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session: “Conflict Resolution”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation “Conflict Resolution” on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.
WVU School of Nursing to host Family Feud FUNdraiser to benefit homeless outreach efforts
West Virginia University School of Nursing professors will face off—Family Feud style—by answering questions from the popular television show, as well as School of Nursing-related questions on Thursday, April 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium in the Health Sciences Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is $5, which can be paid in cash or via Venmo at the door. The event is open to the Health Sciences community and beyond.
MAP, Banner and other important WVU systems will be unavailable Wednesday
Faculty, staff and students on all campuses may be unable to log into important WVU services such as MAP and Banner/STAR from 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, March 16, during critical server updates. The ability to log in using WVU credentials could be briefly interrupted as well, but any outages that might occur should be resolved quickly.
10 years strong: WVU program supports women leaders through inspiration, connections
Women leaders at West Virginia University don’t just celebrate history, they create it by breaking barriers and making a seat at the table for women in leadership roles. A decade after its inception, the Women’s Leadership Initiative continues to be a unique, necessary and enriching program at WVU.
Calling for Leadership Applications
Delta Omega is requesting undergraduate, MPH, MHA, MS and PhD Public Health students to apply for open leadership positions in its Gamma Mu Chapter for the 2022-2023 academic year (President elect, VP of Communications, a Co-VP of Social Engagement, a Co-VP of Community Service, and possibly a Co-VP of Outreach and Co-Chapter Historian). If interested, please complete the Google form application by Tuesday, March 29th at 11:59pm EST.
Save the dates: School of Public Health, National Public Health Week events
In conjunction with National Public Health Week, the School of Public Health will host several events to help recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.