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Under the Dome: February 24, 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 second week of the legislative session, Senate Finance budget hearing, remote worker legislation and other issues, including several high-profile bills introduced during the first weeks of the session.
What's Good?! Carruth Center offers virtual drop-in for Black students
The Black clinicians on staff at the Carruth Center want to reach out to provide an exclusive space for the Black-identified student community.
WVU in the News: Can West Virginia's COVID vaccine success be replicated in Georgia?
While Georgia's vaccination numbers have been improving in recent weeks, it is still being outpaced by other states, including West Virginia. Dr. Chris Martin speaks with Atlanta-based 11 Alive reporter about the key element of success in the Mountain State's vaccination deployment efforts.
West Virginia’s enduring, intertwined epidemics: Opioids and HIV
Dr. Sally Hodder, a leading infectious disease expert at West Virginia University, believes that despite the threat of COVID-19, the opioid and HIV epidemics should not be ignored. The two have become so intertwined in the Mountain State, that they must be treated together, she said.
Sign-up for HSC Faculty Development Zoom session "Hands on Simulation in a Virtual World"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Hands on Simulation in a Virtual World" Monday, March 8, from noon to 1 p.m.
WVU confirms presence of COVID-19 variant in community
West Virginia University confirmed three cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been detected in the Morgantown area – two are WVU students.
WVU in the News: Why West Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout is So Successful
Dr. Chris Martin reinforces the key role of relationships, community connections and collective identity when it comes to vaccine distribution in West Virginia. Watch his interview with Now This.
West Virginia University, CDC relaunch mask observation study
In an ongoing effort to support West Virginia University’s commitment to keeping its campus community and others safe, the School of Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct an eight-week mask observation study.
Campus Conversation on wellbeing planned for next week
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a Campus Conversation to review the results of the WVU Wellbeing Survey and hear about the University’s plans to address employee wellness.
WVU provides COVID-19 updates on Rec Center, Commencement and more
West Virginia University has made several updates to its COVID-19 procedures after reviewing the latest COVID-19 numbers on the Morgantown campus and within Monongalia County.