Announcements
WVU+kc Award system now provides researchers more detailed and accurate data, Q&A session offered Wednesday
The WVU+kc Award module, upgraded over the weekend, now provides the WVU research community more accurate data that is easier to report on and capable of integrating with other Kuali modules. The upgrade corrected a problem that was resulting in duplicate records.
WVU provides online simulator to help students who are struggling
Faculty and staff are often in an ideal position to recognize when someone is struggling emotionally and may need help. Kognito’s At-Risk Mental Health for Faculty and Staff is an online simulation that lets you practice conversations with a virtual student, so you’ll know what to say in real life.
GradFest: A week-long celebration for the Class of 2022
Before the Class of 2022 prepares to take their final exams, West Virginia University invites all upcoming graduates to celebrate their accomplishments during GradFest, a week of in-person events taking place April 18-24. The variety of GradFest events will provide soon-to-be WVU graduates with the chance to commemorate their college experience.
WVU School of Nursing’s Family Feud event raises $1,900 for homeless outreach efforts
Survey Says! — The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association’s Family Feud event was a huge success, welcoming more than 150 attendees and raising $1,900 for MUSHROOM (Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach Of Morgantown).
Guidance for Health Sciences on the purchasing and shipment of computer supplies
Recently, WVU’s Procurement, Contacting and Payment Services (PCPS) team developed updated employee guidance on the purchasing and shipment of office and computer supplies.
Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences hosting 'War on Science' speaker, discussion
The WVU Health Sciences Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences T32 Symposium will welcome Shawn Otto to campus April 27, 2022, to discuss “The War on Science.” Otto’s presentation will take place in the Health Sciences Center Fukushima Auditorium and via Zoom from 3 to 3:50 p.m. followed by a panel discussion, “Truth in our Time,” at 4 p.m.
Rata Cutlery fundraiser being held for Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma International
The Alpha Rho Chapter of Sigma International, the honor society of nursing, is hosting a Rada Cutlery on-line fundraiser until May 5.
WVU School of Nursing graduate student and Ukraine native leading effort to donate medical supplies
A WVU School of Nursing graduate student and Ukraine native is leading an effort at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital to donate medical supplies to her home country.
Showing Their Support: WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus students crochet caps for cancer patients
WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus students are supporting local high school student Alyson Smith’s community service project to provide gift bags to cancer patients at Potomac Valley Hospital’s new Cancer Center.
Sign up for Faculty Development Zoom session: “Generational Learning and Teaching Challenges”
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “Generational Learning and Teaching Challenges” on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from noon to 1:00 p.m.