Announcements
Virtual 'March Into Mindfulness' series scheduled to begin March 1
March into Mindfulness to gain valuable skills in becoming a more integrated human while understanding how to navigate the current emotions of the pandemic with more strength and calmness. This free virtual series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday during the month of March.
Office of Health and Wellness seeking proposals
If you have a project idea related to one of the following Wellbeing Priorities, submit your proposal to amsidwell@hsc.wvu.edu by Friday, March 5, 2021.
UPDATE: WVU to remain in remote delivery mode for Morgantown on Thursday, Feb. 18
UPDATE: West Virginia University will continue remote instruction for the Morgantown campus the remainder of Thursday (Feb. 18) due to inclement weather and road conditions.
BeWell offers new services for Black-identified students
To better met the needs of the Black-identified students they serve, BeWell — which offers behavioral wellness services at Health Sciences — has welcomed a Black clinician to the team and added a virtual drop-in support group.
Opportunity for MPH students: Virtual Open House with WV Bureau for Public Health
Please join us on Tuesday, February 23, and Tuesday, March 2, for a Virtual Open House with the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health. The open house(s) is an opportunity for students to learn about internship and job opportunities within the 13 different Offices or Centers within the WV BPH.
New app offers remote connection, resources for those struggling with substance use disorder
A free smartphone app is now available for state residents who are searching for connection while struggling with substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership between West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, anyone struggling with substance use can access CHESS Health’s Addiction Management Platform, which uses evidence-based technology to aid in intervention, treatment and recovery and beyond.
Distinction in Mentoring Graduate Students in Research Award nominations due Feb. 19
Current and former graduate students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate faculty who exhibit the qualities of excellent graduate research/creative work mentorship for the Distinction in Mentoring Graduate Students in Research Award.
Research and Scholarship Advancement and Community Engagement Grants deadline Feb. 22
The WVU Research Office would like to remind faculty that the spring deadline for the Research and Scholarship Advancement and Community Engagement grants are due Feb. 22 by 11:59 p.m.
Sign-up for Faculty Development Zoom session "Self-Care in the Time of COVID"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Self-Care in the Time of COVID" Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Under the Dome: February 16, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the first week of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several high-profile bills introduced during the first few days of session.