Announcements
WVU graduate student awarded research grant from National Eye Institute
A West Virginia University Department of Biochemistry graduate student has been awarded a fellowship grant from the National Eye Institute to conduct research to develop novel therapies for blindness.
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).
Prevent Cancer Foundation®, Awesome Games Done Quick put WVU Cancer Institute’s LUCAS in spotlight with video
The WVU Cancer Institute Mobile Screening Program’s lung cancer unit – LUCAS – a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, was recently featured in a video produced and promoted by Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), as part of their annual fund-raising gaming tournament.
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds: Dr. Ramamurthy to give presentation
This week's Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences grand rounds will feature a presentation from Visvanathan Ramamurthy, Ph.D.
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.
West Virginia HIV outbreak educational series slated for February
The Mid Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and West Virginia state health officials, will offer a series of lectures taking place in February to help educate providers on topics surrounding the outbreak of HIV cases in West Virginia.
Under the Dome: January 24, 2022 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the West Virginia Legislature during its regular 60-day session. Today's (Jan. 24) edition provides an update on the first two weeks of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several bills introduced during the first few days of the session.
New web calendar launches Wednesday
WVU University Relations – Digital Services is launching a new web calendar system which will replace calendar.wvu.edu on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.