Announcements
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.
Updated Guidance on the purchasing and shipment of office and computer supplies
As West Virginia University continues to adapt to new ways of working, the Procurement, Contacting and Payment Services team has developed updated employee guidance on the purchasing and shipment of office and computer supplies at WVU.
WVU in the News: A new WV law closed Mercer County’s needle exchange. What happens next?
Every Thursday afternoon for the past two years, dozens of people made their weekly pilgrimage to a nondescript meeting room at the Mercer County Health Department. There, behind a set of double doors, county health professionals ran the area’s only needle exchange — offering disease testing, counseling and clean needles to stop the spread of infectious diseases among people who use drugs.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Exploring Vulnerability"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses the importance of exploring vulnerability in order to find connection.
SPH virtual All-Hands meeting available for viewing
An SPH All-Hands Meeting was held on Friday, Oct. 29, from noon to 1 p.m. A video recording of the discussion is available to watch.
ITS seeking input on how Atlassian software products are used across the WVU system
Information Technology Services seeks your input to help develop a long-term strategy for the suite of Atlassian products and their use across all University systems.
WVU in the News: The latest on exercise and the fight against cancer
The weekly American Cancer Society Healed Gathering is a reminder that new research and science are continually being developed and how new practices can be implemented to help strengthen our fight against cancer, both in terms of physical, mental and emotional well-being.
HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education first-generation celebration
Celebrate National First Generation College Student Day with the HSC Office of Research and Graduate Education by enjoying a grab-and-go lunch from Taziki's. Open to first-generation college student faculty, graduate students, postdocs and staff.
WVU in the News: Fossil fuels costing West Virginians their health
Recently, there has been an alarming uptick in the number of patients we see who suffer heart attacks, strokes, lung disease, neurological problems and other serious health conditions. With continuing poor air quality, we see more and more children and adults with poorly-controlled asthma. Climate change and pollution from fossil fuels threaten not only our health, but our lives and livelihoods.