Announcements
Fundraiser brings holiday cheer to former foster youth
An annual donation drive brings joy to former foster youth in West Virginia during the holiday season.
Next Pod Squad meetup planned for Oct. 30
All WVU students, faculty and staff are invited to join the second meeting of the Pod Squad on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at noon via Zoom.
Public health students recognized at Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference
Three students from the WVU School of Public Health, undergraduate student Maya Carter and graduate students Devon Collins and Brianne Nichols, showcased their research during the 2024 Van Liere and WV IDeA Research Conference. Carter and Nichols both received Outstanding Poster Awards.
WVU Cancer Institute supporters raise more than $140,000 for Bonnie’s Bus at Pink Party
Friends of the WVU Cancer Institute raised nearly $141,000 at the annual Pink Party for Bonnie’s Bus, the mobile mammography unit that provides lifesaving breast cancer screening to patients in all 55 West Virginia counties.
New course for Spring 2025: Psychosocial Aspects of Disease Management (SBHS 693)
A new special topics course, Psychosocial Aspects of Disease Management (SBHS 693), will be offered for the Spring 2025 semester. The course will be held in person on Thursdays from 2-4:50 p.m.
WVU Health Sciences hosts Employee and Student Life Fair
Students and employees can connect with various campus groups and local organizations during the WVU Health Sciences Employee and Student Life Fair, Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Pylons.
WVU care providers encourage healthy practices ahead of respiratory illness season
As cooler temperatures arrive and the landscape changes across the region, West Virginia University health experts and care providers encourage residents to practice prevention to promote health and safety in communities statewide in preparation for respiratory illness season.
SoP DEI Cultural Humility Series presents: A celebration of LGBTQ+ History event
Stop by to enjoy LGBTQ+ identity and ally button making, try your knowledge at a quick game of trivia, and embrace the contributions of our LGBTQ+ pioneers and influencers on Oct. 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pylon Commons. All are welcome!
New elective course, Advanced Lifesaving Technologies, to be offered in spring 2025
This spring semester, NSG 470: Advanced Lifesaving Technologies, will be offered to WVU School of Nursing senior nursing students. The course is an introduction to various machines used in the ICU and will be led by Dr. Patricia “Joy” Maramba.
Student Nurses' Association volunteers for Rosenbaum House dinner
The WVU Student Nurses' Association (SNA) recently cooked and served a spaghetti dinner for Rosenbaum House guests. Nursing faculty donations made this service event possible.