Announcements
School of Public Health ITS resources
As we prepare to launch online courses for the remainder of the semester, we want to remind our students, faculty and staff that there are many technology support resources available.
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force provides additional resources
The WVU School of Public Health Diversity and Inclusion Task Force offers the following resources as helpful guides during this global pandemic.
WVU in the News: Rural America Isn't Ready for a Pandemic
In West Virginia, the health infrastructure—one required for a response to the coronavirus—has been hollowed out. Dr. Michael Brumage, director of the Preventive Medicine Residency Program in the School of Public Health and director of Cabin Creek Health Systems, explains why in an article he wrote for The Atlantic.
CDC COVID-19 response update for rural communities
Dr. Jay Butler, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases, will share guidance with partners, public health practitioners, healthcare providers and others working to protect the health of rural communities.
WVU in the News: WVU expert shares that ‘telehealth’ can help limit the spread of COVID-19
A team of researchers at WVU started working on a pilot project to help patients who have recently left a healthcare facility, after a long-term stay, communicate with doctors through technology, now that might be a weapon in combating COVID-19.
Save the Date: New faculty orientation
Every August, the Teaching and Learning Commons partners with the Office of the Provost to host the New Faculty Orientation. This day-long event is organized to welcome you to WVU and provide valuable information to help you get started. You will learn about resources available at WVU to enhance your teaching, scholarship, professional development and career success. You will also have the opportunity to meet new colleagues, enjoy a networking lunch, and have your professional photo taken.
WVU in the News: WVU's Dr. Clay Marsh gives updates on COVID-19
During an emergency West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting Wednesday, Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh gave updates on COVID-19 and its potential impact on the Mountain State.
WVU will not hold in-person classes this semester, campus shuts down with all work remote
West Virginia University and its divisional campuses in Keyser and Beckley will extend alternative delivery of classes through the rest of the semester in response to the continued threat of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Additionally, all employees – except for those needed to keep online operations running and a select few others – must work from home, and residence halls will remain shuttered.
WVU in the News: WVU BeWell is reaching out to students to provide guidance during coronavirus outbreak
WVU BeWell is reaching out to all Health Sciences students to provide them guidance and support through the coronavirus outbreak.
Guidance on Labs from Vice President for Research
In light of the continued concerns around the coronavirus COVID-19 and minimizing community spread, the University is asking everyone to drive down their lab work to absolute minimal presence by close of business on Thursday, March 19, only to allow for instrumentation maintenance, cell/animal lines.