Announcements
WVU in the News: How a vaccine side-effect database sowed doubt in vaccinations
Transparent communication is especially key to gaining the trust of those skeptical or hesitant of vaccines. And trust — far more than facts — is critical to changing people’s minds.
Support, resources are available for those struggling
If you’re struggling with your mental health, please know you have options to get support. And if you think someone is struggling, you can help too.
WVU issues Community Notice in light of concerning letter
Trigger Warning: This message contains content about suicide.
Upcoming changes to WVU's student worker program
The Shared Services Center recently shared some important information (below) with all supervisors regarding the WVU student worker program. Effective immediately, hourly student workers, excluding international student workers, may now work up to 28 hours per week. Historically, student workers were permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week during a regular term. Please note that federal law still limits international students to work only 20 hours per week during the regular term. Working more than 20 hours per week during the regular term can have serious implications for an international student's immigration status. WVU Shared Services Message:
Appalachian Writers of Color Series kicks off with author Neema Avashia
WVU faculty, staff, student and community leaders are invited to attend Appalachian Writers of Color Series with author Neema Avashia Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
NSF Scholarships in STEM program proposal due Dec. 19
WVU Internal Proposal Due: December 19, 2021
Student helps bring documentary film to Morgantown
A preview screening event with the filmmaker of a new feature documentary film, “Tipping the Pain Scale,” will take place Thursday, Dec. 9, in the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center Okey Patteson Auditorium.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Movement for Mood"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses how movement can improve our mood. It doesn't have to be rigorous exercise — it can be creative and fun.
Public health expert appointed to lead practice-based education and service learning
With public health workforce needs on the rise, the School of Public Health is expanding opportunities for its students to gain practice-based experience. Leading the expansion is Diane Gross, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, who recently assumed the full-time role of director of practiced-based education and service learning for the school.
Faculty information for December Commencement
The WVU School of Public Health Commencement ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 18, at 10 a.m. at the WVU Coliseum.