Announcements
Eberly College presents "Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Equity"
The Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics will begin their Guest Speaker series titled, "Anti-Racism, Social Justice, and Equity". To address these three pillars of responsibility we all carry as academic professionals, Benjamin Zephaniah will present under the category of Anti-Racism on April 9 at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Colloquium for Underrepresented Aspiring Doctoral Candidates
The Colloquium for Aspiring Underrepresented Doctoral Candidates is a valuable, educational opportunity designed to promote graduate education at West Virginia University. The Colloquium is a FREE, two-day virtual event for high-achieving Students of Color who are completing or have completed a bachelor's degree, or are enrolled in a master's degree program.
Ultra-runner Dean Karnazes scheduled to speak to HSC community April 1
Dean Karnazes is a well-known ultra-runner, author and health enthusiast. The Wellness Committee is welcoming Karnazes to share his story Thursday, April 1 from noon to 1 p.m.
School of Medicine seeks Academic Affairs Faculty Fellow
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2021-22 academic year to work under the mentorship of the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and the AVP for Academic Affairs. The fellowship will include participation in the annual review, promotion and tenure process, faculty rank review, participation in reviewing faculty guidelines (i.e., policies and procedures), strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, and LCME accreditation.
Biochemistry Professor Publishes Textbook on Anoikis
Steven M. Frisch, Ph.D., Professor in the Biochemistry Department and WVU Cancer Institute at WVU School of Medicine, is the Editor of a new textbook called "Anoikis: How the extracellular matrix regulates life-or-death decisions" (Springer Publications, London).
Doctors Day Breakfast - UTC
Event Location: University Town Centre (third floor)
CBD and driving simulation study seeking participants
A research study is being conducted at the Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University. The purpose of the study is to determine whether CBD impacts driving performance, cognition, and sedation among healthy adults using a driving simulator. Your participation could help inform current and future public safety initiatives. Participants who complete the study will receive a $50 gift card.
Doctors Day Breakfast - Ruby
Event Location: Bruce McClymonds Conference Room B, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
Finding Our Voices in Global Health Advocacy: Food Insecurity
The Global Health Program and RESULTS WV are co-sponsoring "Finding Our Voices in Global Health Advocacy: Food Insecurity" April 8 at noon via Zoom.
Celebrate public health during week of recognition
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.