Announcements
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Effective Teaching Strategies for Teaching Telemedicine"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Effective Teaching Strategies for Teaching Telemedicine" Monday, April 19, 2021, from noon to 1 pm.
WVU in the News: WV Living 2021 Health Care Heroes
Technicians who deliver home health equipment, physical therapists who get patients back on their feet, pharmacists and nurses and doctors and all of the administrators who make their jobs possible—living through a pandemic has given the staff of WV Living a fresh appreciation for the many thousands of people across the state who dedicate their days to keeping all of us healthy.
Under the Dome: April 6, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the budget, the personal income tax reduction plan, the soft drinks tax and other issues, including several high-profile bills being debated as the Legislature heads into the final week of regular session.
WVU to hold four in-person commencement ceremonies in May
West Virginia University graduates will return to in-person commencement ceremonies this May; and although some restrictions will be in place because of COVID-19, the celebrations will be no less memorable for the 4,499 who walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Graduates from May, August and December 2020 are also eligible to participate in the exercises.
Recording of SPH All-Hands meeting available
An SPH All-Hands Meeting was held on Thursday, April 1, from 5-6 p.m. Following a welcome and introduction from Dean Coben, the following items were discussed:
Academy of Excellence In Teaching and Learning Induction Ceremony
The Academy of Excellence In Teaching and Learning will hold an induction ceremony on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 5 p.m., via Zoom. Among the inductees will be School of Public Health's Assistant Professor and Director of Assessment Heather Henderson, Ed.D.
WVU, CDC report week 6 results for 'MASCUP!'
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported observation results for the sixth week of 'MASCUP!', an ongoing mask observation study.
Public Health professor appointed as statistical reviewer for peer-reviewed journal
West Virginia University School of Public Health Professor George A. Kelley, DA, FACSM, has been appointed as a statistical reviewer for Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, the official publication of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA). In this role, he will serve as a primary reviewer for systematic reviews with and without meta-analysis.
HSCommunity: Stop AAPI Hate
Your guide to fight anti-asian violence
Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega alumni lunch and learn discussions
In observance of National Public Health Week, please join us for a two-day lunch and learn series on Monday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 6 at 12 p.m. to hear from two incredible Delta Omega alumni about what led them to their careers in public health.