Announcements
Central allocations and year-end closing information for 2019-2020
Please be aware of the following expectations regarding spending down central allocations that will expire June 30, 2020. Typically, around this time of year, the EBO sends out a message reminding everyone that year-end is approaching and that all central allocations must be spent down prior to June 30th so that we do not lose those resources. This year, however, is different. We were all asked to help preserve financial resources during this critical time so that we could keep critical infrastructure running, ensure minimal impact to employees and protect our population against COVID-19.
FACTS session focused on life during COVID-19 scheduled for May 20
The Females Advancing Clinical and Translational Science (FACTS) group will host a virtual FACTS session Wednesday, May 20.
Special day of giving brings in $500K to help WVU students hurt by COVID-19
The WVU Foundation organized the local 24-hour online fundraising event as part of an effort sponsored by GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. Hundreds of charities and nonprofits took part around the world.
Student honorees reflect on their time in the School of Public Health
Each year, the WVU School of Public Health honors its top students during a Graduate Awards Luncheon and Delta Omega Induction Ceremony. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the presentation of awards took on a different look.
Bartlett Housing Solutions spotlights Public Health capstone experience
Founded on the principle of social justice, public health ensures that all citizens have the opportunity for good health. The mission of the WVU School of Public Health is to improve the quality of life for West Virginians and all who call Appalachia home. Our vision is healthy people in thriving communities. The mission and philosophy of Bartlett Housing Solutions align with those of the School of Public Health, thus partnering is a natural fit. Addressing homelessness and housing instability is an essential first step to improved health outcomes and public safety.
Policy Action Institute sheds light on improving communities
Excited to see how the concepts she learned in class are being applied in the real world, West Virginia University School of Public Health student Rachel Baker recently attended the American Public Health Association (APHA) Policy Action Institute.
West Virginia University, divisional campuses, plans to open for fall, holds line on tuition, fees for ’20-’21 year
Envisioning a return of students to its three campuses in the fall, the West Virginia University Board of Governors announced Friday (May 1) that base tuition and fees will remain unchanged for the academic year beginning in August.
Epidemiology Doctoral Defense: Wilson Koech
Wilson Koech, epidemiology PhD candidate, will defend his dissertation titled “Injury-related infant mortality in West Virginia, 2010-2014” on Monday, May 4, 2020, at 1 p.m.
WVU in the News: Riding out the first wave of COVID-19 in rural America
Written by Michael Brumage, MD, MPH, FACP, FACPM, Director, Preventive Medicine Residency Program; Medical Officer, Injury Control Research Center:
HSC faculty, staff to continue telecommuting; some student experiences may resume
As West Virginia begins to lessen restrictions due to COVID-19 and as WVU Medicine ramps up clinical operations, please know that WVU Health Sciences Center academic faculty and staff are expected to follow the current guidance set forth by the University. This includes the continuation of telecommuting for faculty and staff as well as the delivery of student instruction remotely.