Announcements
Virtual mindfulness holiday workshops scheduled to begin Nov. 15
Equip yourself this holiday season with a toolbox of mindful techniques designed to help transition more gracefully into the fall and winter months. Led by a team of expert instructors, this collection of workshops will teach participants a balanced mindfulness routine consisting of meditation, yoga, breathing, and mindful affirmations.
WVU in the News: Here's how to get a COVID booster shot in Morgantown
COVID-19 booster shots are now available to WVU students and employees, as well as Morgantown residents, through WVU Medicine Student Health and their partnership with the Monongalia County Health Department.
Public Health students invited to research roundtable
Hosted by Delta Omega Gamma Mu Chapter and the Student Association of Public Health, all WVU School of Public Health students are invited a virtual networking event on Friday, Nov. 12, from 10-11 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty to learn more about research and potential opportunities for experience.
Student ambassadors provide look at life as WVU student
Thanks to our Dean's Ambassadors, we're giving our followers on Instagram a behind the scenes look at a day in the life of a WVU School of Public Health student.
WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences Holiday Decorating Guidelines
As we approach the holiday season, decorating guidelines are offered from both WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences. Please read to ensure your decorations meet safety guidelines.
WVU in the News: WVU's new and successful approach to substance abuse
Guests Steve Davis, associate professor at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health, and Herb Linn, program director at WVU’s Office of Health Affairs, talk with host Sheila Hyland about the success and hopes for the unique WV PEERS program.
Students experience post-incarceration life through Reentry Simulation
The United States has one of the highest recidivism rates in the world, with more than 75% of prisoners being rearrested within five years of release. This was a fact shared by Ashley Lough on Tuesday evening during a Reentry Simulation event, sponsored by the WVU Honors College and Honors College Living-Learning Community, WVU School of Public Health and the WVU Reed College of Media Martin Hall Agency.
Kelley appointed as reviewer for two editorial boards
Professor George A. Kelley, DA, FACSM, has been appointed as a statistical reviewer for Clinical Rheumatology as well as Exercise Physiology (specialty section of Frontiers in Physiology and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living). In these roles, he will serve as a primary reviewer for systematic reviews with and without meta-analysis.
The Market at Health Sciences to close seating areas at 4 p.m. daily
In an effort to create a safe, secure and quality experience for students, faculty and staff, The Market at Health Sciences will begin closing the main dining/seating areas after daily operating hours effective Thursday, Nov. 4. Due to ongoing staffing challenges and security issues, The Market’s entry and exit doors will be locked daily at 4 p.m. Access to general seating areas will be restricted after 4 p.m.
HIV / IPE Volunteer Opportunity for HSC Students
Health Sciences students have an opportunity to participate in HIV Workforce Development. Two hours of community service will be awarded, as well as a $10 gift card after completion.