Announcements
WVU to host virtual Town Hall Meeting for sharing tips on supporting youth during COVID-19 pandemic
Leaders from the West Virginia University Center for Applied Coaching and Sport Sciences and WVU Athletics will host a Statewide Virtual Town Hall Meeting for sharing ideas and tips on how to support youth and scholastic sports athletes and coaches through the COVID-19 pandemic.
WVU in the News: In West Virginia, experts say coal mines could be massive spreading ground for COVID-19
When the global COVID-19 pandemic became recognized in the United States, and subsequently West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice was quicker than many states with numerous confirmed cases of the virus to shut down non-essential businesses. One industry that remained open was coal mining. However, many experts in mining and public health are beginning to raise alarms that keeping mines open during the pandemic could be extremely dangerous for both those who work in mines, as well as the general public.
WVU provides student emergency financial assistance amid COVID-19 crisis
WVU Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Rob Alsop and Dean of Students Corey Farris provided details regarding student emergency financial assistance in a letter sent to parents and students on Tuesday, April 7.
American Heart Association invites West Virginians to get active during Move More Month
The American Heart Association wants to get West Virginians walking during Move More Month.
Students, faculty and staff invited to join online Mindful Steps series
A six-week Mindful Steps series kicks off Monday, April 6 at noon. The series will be entirely online and accessible through Zoom. All students, faculty, and staff of WVU and WVU Medicine are welcome to join.
Community Calling program seeks volunteer callers to pair with senior citizens
Social connections are an important part of health! The Community Calling program pairs volunteer callers with senior citizens for two fun conversations via phone per week for the next 5 weeks.
Zoom Security Update 04.05.20
Effective April 5, Zoom is highly encouraging (and mandating for some accounts) that passwords and waiting rooms be turned on by default for all Zoom meetings. These changes are recommended by Zoom to help ensure privacy and security. We realize that WVU account holders are using Zoom for a variety of reasons, but we ask that you consider updating your settings accordingly.
Now available: NSF-approved formats for the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support sections of NSF proposals
An important message from NSF:
Open Enrollment runs through Friday, May 15
The annual Open Enrollment period began Thursday, April 2, and runs through Friday, May 15.