Announcements
SHARE your insights in a new research study
With funding from WVU’s Stop. Act. Respect. program, students, faculty, and staff in MSTEM fields (Medical, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) are invited to complete a brief survey about sexual harassment and gender discrimination at WVU. Participants who take the survey will be eligible to be entered to win one of 20 Amazon $25 gift cards. Participants must be either undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty or staff involved with research at WVU.
WVU, CDC finalize mask observation study results with plans to continue in the spring
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded their mask-observation study, with plans to continue the project in the spring. The primary purpose of the study: estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly, as observing mask use can assist universities with determining the adherence among students, faculty and staff to inform public health decision-making.
WVU to hold online commencement ceremonies Dec. 19
Bringing together families, friends and fellow classmates from across the country and around the world to celebrate the August and December Classes of 2020, West Virginia University will host 14 online commencement ceremonies for the 2,680 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Sharing Stories and Taking Action: Racial Justice Grantee Showcase
Senior Associate Dean Linda Alexander and Eberly Distinguished Professor of Public Service Daniel McNeil will share about their collaborative Racial Justice Grant initiative during a virtual showcase on Friday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. Registration is required.
Fall 2020 grade submission deadline
FALL 2020 TEACHING FACULTY: The deadline for final grade submission is Monday, December 14, 2020 at noon.
New Public Health appointment to address state’s 21st century workforce needs
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is pleased to announce that W. Constinia Charbonnette, Ed.D., MBA, will join the Office of Academic and Student Affairs in the newly-created role of director of strategic education initiatives. Charbonnette will also serve as an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy, Management and Leadership.
Remembering Thomas "Tom" C. Hulsey, MSPH, Sc.D.
Thomas “Tom” C. Hulsey, MSPH, Sc.D. – professor, colleague and friend – passed away unexpectedly at his home in South Carolina on December 1.
Tobacco Cessation: Free Virtual Support Group
Offered by WVU Cancer Institute, a free virtual support group is being held in January and February to held people consider, curb or cut tobacco products.
Call for Nominations: WVU HSC Faculty Development Program Academy of Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Health Sciences faculty are invited to learn more and apply for the Academy of Excellence in Teaching & Learning.
WVU School of Public Health accredited for seven-year term
The West Virginia University School of Public Health has been reaccredited through December 2027, making it one of 67 schools to receive national accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health.