Announcements
Under the Dome: March 3, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the third week of legislative session, including several high-profile bills introduced and being debated.
WVU in the News: J&J COVID-19 vaccine is here. Now come the questions
Now that Johnson & Johnson has joined Pfizer and Moderna in having a COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S., the question on many people's minds is: who gets which vaccine?
WVU to continue distributing emergency CARES grants to students
Eligible, degree-seeking students at any West Virginia University campus can receive emergency grants through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. WVU will continue distributing its allotted $10,087,116 in emergency grants to students who qualify.
Participation, fundraising challenges boost impact of WVU Day of Giving
West Virginia University supporters can boost the impact of their Day of Giving contributions Wednesday, March 3, by taking part in a number of fundraising challenges planned throughout the day.
The Rack: Student Org Interest Session
The Rack Student Food Pantry is currently seeking students who may be interested in forming a student organization that will take over their operations. Students from all majors who are looking for real-world job experience, are passionate about fighting food insecurity on campus, and want to help students who are in need are welcome to join!
WVU, CDC report preliminary results for ‘MASCUP!’, week 1
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct an eight-week mask observation study to estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly and, ultimately, increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly.
WVU in the News: Rod Arquette Show
Dr. Christopher Martin, a professor at West Virginia University’s School of Public Health joins the show to discuss the success West Virginia has had in doling out the coronavirus vaccine to the state’s residents.
New way to submit supplier requests, effective March 1
A new way to submit supplier requests will go live March 1, 2021. WVU employees who need to submit a request for a supplier to be registered to do business with the University or to update an existing supplier’s record will use the new Supplier Request form. Procurement, Contracting & Payment Services (PCPS) will then work with suppliers to set up their profiles in the University’s new online supplier portal.
Virtual Open House with WV Bureau for Public Health
All WVU School of Public Health students are invited to join us for a Virtual Open House with the WV DHHR Bureau for Public Health on Tuesday, March 2 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Join the open house on Zoom.
Support the School of Public Health during the fourth WVU Day of Giving
Please consider supporting the School of Public Health on March 3, 2021, for the fourth WVU Day of Giving. Join your Mountaineer family in building a stronger tomorrow, together.