Announcements
WVU’s body positivity event aims to engage, empower community
Everybody is invited to learn how to promote and embrace body acceptance, neutrality and empowerment from a panel of West Virginia University and community experts on Tuesday, April 9, from 6 -8 p.m. at the Mountaineer Room in the Mountainlair.
Please RSVP: International Small Plates & Desserts Potluck
SPH faculty, staff and students are encouraged to RSVP for the International Small Plates and Desserts Potluck on Friday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please note that the location has changed to the student lounge area outside the HSC Bookstore.
SPH announces new Director of Research
Amanda Jelsema has accepted the position of Director of Research Administration for the School of Public Health and will begin her employment with us on April 5, 2019.
Email scam alert
Two of the SPH Department Chairs were targeted by email scams yesterday evening. A fake email address formatted similar to the Chair’s actual HSC email address was used. Everyone in their respective departments received an email from them requesting help. Anyone who responded to the request was asked to purchase something, like Google Play Gift Cards. Please be alert and pay close attention to the “To” and “From” addresses before responding to emails.
Nominate an SPH colleague for the 2019 WVU Values Coin
The Dean's Office is now accepting nominations for the 2019 WVU Values Coin, created as a token of appreciation to those hardworking employees at all levels who go above and beyond to help make our University community a better place every day. This year’s coin was designed by prior faculty and staff values award winners.
National health expert featured in upcoming Ware Distinguished Lecture
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the 2019 Ware Distinguished Lecture April 3 from noon to 1 p.m., Bennett Tower, room G05. The talk features Harold (Bill) Kohl, III, Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center in the Houston School of Public Health, and University of Texas, Austin.
SPH-ICRC employee updates
The WVU Injury Control Research Center has received the final contract from PCORI and will start the Appalachian Mind Health Initiative on April 1. As a result, there will be some structural changes at the WVU Injury Control Research Center during this exciting time of growth.
Welcoming EveryBODY: body positivity panel
Students, faculty, and staff have an opportunity to engage with a panel of experts on the topic of body positivity and participate in activities led by professionals and students working to create a body positive culture on campus.
Upcoming WVU Dependent Education Scholarship deadlines
The WVU Dependent Education Scholarship announces the deadlines to submit applications for the Summer 2019 semester and the Fall 2019 academic year. Summer 2019 applications are due by April 1. Applications for summer are not required if a student dependent has already been approved for the current spring semester. Fall 2019 applications are due by May 1. Students interested in Fall 2019 should apply regardless if awarded the scholarship in past academic terms.
Community-engaged research seminar scheduled for April 12
WVCTSI’s Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series will host its final sessions focusing on effectively engaging the community in a research agenda. Sally Hodder, M.D., WVCTSI director and associate vice president for clinical and translational science at WV, will present, “Strategies for Developing and Engaging a Successful Community Advisory Board.”