Announcements
“A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth”
A collaborative group across WVU is planning to bring the program “A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth” to WVU’s campus. A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is an anti-racism activation experience. This session will take place Feb. 15 and Feb. 22, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
NEW DATE: Grad School Prep Session provides information on application process
Join School of Public Health Director of Admissions and Recruitment Lauren Devine and Enrollment Manager Tiffany Salamone to learn about the application process. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.
2022 AGE-ADAR paid summer research internship opportunity
The AGE-ADAR Scholars Program is looking for rising sophomores and rising juniors in MSTEM fields from underrepresented social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who are interested in learning about aging research and health disparities in Appalachia to apply for the 2022 AGE-ADAR Paid Summer Research Internship.
New WVU Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, curriculum address region’s critical needs
To help improve the quality of life for West Virginians and residents in the Appalachian region, West Virginia University’s School of Public Health is offering an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and often reversing chronic disease, 85 percent of which is attributable to lifestyle risk factors.
COVID-19 guidance updated as omicron cases and hospitalizations climb in West Virginia
With the continued spread of the omicron variant and increased hospitalization rates in the state and region, West Virginia University is providing additional guidance on campus health and safety protocols including masking, testing, vaccines and isolation.
WVU School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education offering simulation certificate program
Designed for instructors with an interest in quality teaching with simulation, the West Virginia University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education is offering a simulation certificate program March 2-4, 2022, at the David and Jo Ann Shaw Center for Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown.
WVU Student Nurses Association (SNA) to host conversation about ethnic hair
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) will host a conversation about ethnic hair, including hair care and struggles in personal and professional life due to ethnic hair. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences. Protective hairstyle demonstrations will also be offered at the event.
LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series
The WVUSOM LGBTQ Health Week Lecture Series is coming next week (Feb 1-3) and is sponsored by SHAPE (Student Healthcare Alliance for Promoting Equality).
Upcoming enhancements to WVU’s MyTravel program
As part of efforts to enhance the user experience for faculty and staff who travel on behalf of West Virginia University, the Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services (PCPS) is transitioning to American Express Global Business Travel as WVU’s standard travel management company, effective Monday, Feb. 14.
Shared Services Customer Group Meeting on January 26
As part of our continuing efforts to improve customer service for the faculty and staff that we serve, the WVU Shared Services Center is inviting members of the WVU community to our monthly Customers’ Group Meeting.