Announcements
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.
WVU Health System mask requirement updates
Beginning Tuesday, March 15, WVU Health System will relax its masking requirement for vaccinated employees in non-patient and non-public areas. This applies only to fully vaccinated employees. If you have received an exemption from getting the COVID vaccine, you must wear an N95 respirator per the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulations. Visitors will continue to be required to wear masks.
Tobacco Treatment Training Program accepting scholarship applications, registration
West Virginia University School of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Office of Interprofessional Education and Office of Continuing Education, will present a certified Tobacco Treatment Training Program opportunity May 18-20, 2022, at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
HSC Hub updates coming soon
University Relations-Health Sciences is working with the HSC ITS web team to develop a revamped digital home for internal content via the HSC Hub.
Graduating students invited to register for Multicultural Graduation Celebration
The West Virginia University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Multicultural Graduation Celebration ceremony intentionally highlights and honors culture and celebrates diversity. This ceremony is open to WVU students graduating in spring, summer or fall 2022.