Announcements
Karshenas appointed to leadership role for Association of Academic Health Centers
West Virginia University Health Sciences Associate Vice President for the Global Engagement Office Allie Karshenas has been named chair of the Chief Academic Officers group of the Association of Academic Health Centers.
Health Sciences community invited to participate in augmented reality survey
Health Sciences faculty, staff and students are invited to take a survey regarding perceptions and utilization of augmented and virtual reality throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shared Services Center Monthly Group Meeting to be held this week
As part of our continuing efforts to improve customer service for the faculty and staff that we serve, the WVU Shared Services Center is inviting members of the WVU community to our monthly Customers’ Group Meeting.
WVU School of Nursing faculty member receives 2022 Award of Distinction in Mentoring Undergraduates in Research
Angel Smothers, clinical associate professor with the West Virginia University School of Nursing, was recently received a 2022 Award of Distinction in Mentoring Undergraduates in Research.
National leader in healthcare management to speak at WVU School of Public Health commencement ceremony
Nationally-renowned healthcare leader, Thomas C. Dolan, PhD, FACHE, will speak to graduates at the West Virginia University School of Public Health commencement ceremony held Friday, May 13, at 4 p.m. in the Canady Creative Arts Center.
Volunteers needed for Monongalia County QRT's "Save a Life Day"
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) will host Save a Life Day on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 11 locations across the county. Volunteers are needed for the event.
Register for the 2022 West Virginia One Health Seminar
Save the date and register for the 2022 West Virginia One Health Seminar on May 24, 2022. This will be an opportunity for members of the medical, veterinary, public health and environmental communities of West Virginia to gather for a day of discussions on tickborne diseases and zoonotic influenza.
Donate unwanted items to Annual Blue and Gold Mine Sale
Beginning Monday, May 2, the campus community and students can drop off unwanted items at any WVU residence hall as well as four drop off locations around Morgantown. Acceptable items include but are not limited to furniture, clothing, appliances, décor, sporting equipment, electronics and the list goes on.
WVU in the News: You asked, we answered: so, can you workout while pregnant – and should you?
Can you workout while pregnant – and should you? Two qualified professionals share their take.
WVU in the News: Is the opioid crisis masking real rates of suicides?
Pandemic conditions were ripe for a mental health disaster: Isolation, a crashing economy, and a mystery illness taking aim with deadly accuracy. But while instances of depression and anxiety increased, there seemed to be one comforting prospect: In the past 2 years, suicide numbers have dropped. Ian Rockett, PhD, professor emeritus in the School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, shares insights.