Announcements
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Grant Writing for Academic Career Success"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Grant Writing for Academic Career Success" Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU, CDC report week 10 results for 'MASCUP!'
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported observation results for the tenth – and final – week of 'MASCUP!', an ongoing mask observation study.
PCPS issues reminder on required documentation for confirming orders
This is a reminder that when submitting a Confirming Order form in Mountaineer Marketplace a quote or agreement needs to be included along with the invoice. In the event a quote or agreement was not obtained prior to the purchase, the department will need to request this documentation from the supplier prior to submission in Mountaineer Marketplace. Confirming orders should be avoided at all costs and should be replaced by contractual payments and blanket Purchase Orders going forward.
Deadline Extended: Nominations being accepted for Vice President’s Awards through May 31
The deadline for Vice President's Awards nominations has been extended to May 31. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Updated version of the University's PCard manual now available
An updated version of the University’s PCard Manual is now available online.
SPH Commencement Q&A
Questions about Commencement? Watch this Q&A session with Senior Program Coordinator Leah Adkins for information about where to park and gather, what to wear, guest tickets and more.
PhD student to present work with WVU Extension during CDC national training
The 2021 CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity National Training — Leading the Charge for a Healthier Nation — is designed for SPAN, REACH and HOP Program recipients. Hosted by the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, the training will feature four dynamic plenary sessions and 32 breakouts. Throughout the five-day event, May 3-7, participates will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic skills-building training and co-learning experience that will support success in helping to lead the charge for a healthier nation.
Graduate/Professional Student & Postdoc Workshop on Microaggressions set for May 17
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education is hosting a Graduate/Professional Student & Postdoc Workshop, "Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions on College Campuses," on Monday, May 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Steam outage planned for Saturday, May 8 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A total planned steam outage is scheduled for Saturday, May 8 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. to make needed repairs to the Health Sciences steam infrastructure.
School of Dentistry DEI Committee creates video series to share cultural, ethnic customs
The WVU School of Dentistry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee recently produced a video series to share the cultural and ethnic customs represented by the students, faculty and staff at the school.