Announcements
WV Women Moving Forward Virtual Summit
Join the WV Women Moving Forward Virtual Summit on September 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to unwind with fellow West Virginians – women and men – and hear about authentic solutions from national leaders who can inspire us to become a better West Virginia for women, for families and for our economic wellbeing.
WVU moves undergraduate classes online through Sept. 25 on Morgantown campus, reduces in-person activities
In-person classes will be canceled on West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus Tuesday, Sept. 8. Online classes will continue as usual, as will University operations. Staff and faculty should report to work as usual.
WVU in the News: In Southern West Virginia, poor health infrastructure leads to pandemic problems
COVID-19 is straining rural Southern West Virginia’s skeletal healthcare infrastructure.
School of Public Health students selected as liaisons to the American Public Health Association
Cassie Bambrick, an undergraduate pursuing a B.S. in public health, and Allison McCracken, a graduate student pursuing an MPH in Health Policy, Management and Leadership, have been selected to represent the School of Public Health as Campus Liaisons to the APHA Student Assembly.
Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds Sept. 18
The WVU School of Public Health Preventive Medicine residency program is hosting Grand Rounds Friday, September 18 from 2 - 3 p.m.
Vice President's Award ceremony held virtually, recognizing 11 individuals and one team
Eleven individuals and one team were honored during a virtual ceremony with Vice President’s Awards for their significant contributions to the mission of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.
Health Sciences to host “Mask Me Anything: Health Sciences Campus Conversation” Sept. 9
WVU Health Sciences faculty, staff and students are invited to join a live session to answer questions, hear concerns and provide guidance for the Health Sciences campus community.
Calling community and remote service opportunities
We are currently recruiting student volunteers for the Fall 2020 Calling Community Program. This important initiative is to increase social connection for seniors and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was a huge success during the spring and summer. The number of seniors who would like to participate continues to outpace the number of students who are currently registered. Please consider signing up. You can earn community service hours remotely and, most importantly, make a new friend.
2020 RUSH (Rural Undergraduate Shadowing in Healthcare) Application Now Open!
Are you an undergraduate student interested in a career in a healthcare profession serving in a rural community? Thinking about medical or dental school? The WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health RUSH program is a great introduction to practicing in rural communities. The application is now open. All applications must be completed by September 30, 2020. A selection will be made by October 15, 2020.
2020 Public Health Ethics Virtual Forum: Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Health
Associate Professor Christiaan Abildso, PhD, MPH, will present during the 2020 Public Health Ethics Forum on Friday, Sept. 11, from 1 p.m-5p.m. ET. This year's theme is "Ethical Dilemmas in Rural Health."