Announcements
It’s a dirty job but WVU scientists will do it: Team earns $2.9 million to monitor wastewater statewide for COVID-19
Just like the COVID-19 virus itself, the means of monitoring and testing for it in wastewater have evolved into a new beast more than a year later.
WVU expands efforts to address mental health and well-being on campus, launches partnership with Talkspace
As a new semester begins, West Virginia University is increasing services to address students’ emotional and mental health needs and promote the awareness of resources available.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Mentoring and Motivating the Novice Author to Write for the Clinical Literature"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Mentoring and Motivating the Novice Author to Write for the Clinical Literature" Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Mask, virtual meeting signs available for offices and personal work space
The University has created printable office signs to assist faculty and staff for the start of a new semester and a return to campus. PDFs are available to download and print for use in offices and personal work spaces.
Stay Sane program seeking HSC Graduate Students
Sponsored by the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, the Exercise Physiology Department is looking for Health Sciences Graduate students who would like to participate in the Stay SANE! (Support, Accountability, Exercise, Nutrition) wellness program.
HIV / IPE Volunteer Opportunity for HSC Students
The Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center is offering volunteer opportunities for third and fourth year students at the Health Sciences Center for the Fall 2021 semester.
Faculty, are you in need of a mentor or wish to become a mentor?
The purpose of the Faculty Mentoring Partnership is to provide an objective advisory relationship for faculty that will complement the existing academic structure.
Student gains experience at vaccine development lab
As the number of individuals in the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reached nearly 50 percent, a West Virginia University School of Public Health student was getting a behind the scenes look at vaccine development.
Join the WVU 5% Healthier program for free, personalized exercise coaching
Sponsored by the WVU Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, 5% Healthier is a 10-week personalized exercise coaching program offered by the division of exercise physiology for WVU faculty and staff.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Koru Mindfulness"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock discusses Koru Mindfulness, a recurring four-week class focusing on the skill of mindfulness. Benefits of mindfulness practice can include reduced anxiety, better ability to respond to and manage stress, and improved sleep.