Announcements
SPH Staff Luncheon - Dec. 19
SPH Staff members are cordially invited to a staff holiday luncheon with colleagues. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 19 at 11:30 am in Conference Room 3301. Lunch will be provided by Chic-Fil-A. A calendar invitation will follow this email.
SPH Cookie Day - Dec. 11
The SPH is hosting a COOKIE DAY on Tuesday, December 11 in the 3rd floor kitchen.
SPH TexMex Potluck Bar - Wednesday January 9!
The School of Public Health is hosting a TexMex potluck bar. It's scheduled for January 9, 2019, 11:30am – 1:00pm in room 3301. Sign-up on Perfect Potluck.
OEHS Doctoral Defense: Lauren Branch
Lauren E. Branch will defend her dissertation titled, “Cyber Threats and Healthcare Organizations: A Public Health Preparedness Perspective.”
WVU Public Health student recognized for research work at national conference
It is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and WVU School of Public Health student Raihan Khan is doing his part to help combat this chronic health issue.
SPH Alumni Leadership Council fall 2018 meeting
The members of the Alumni Leadership Council met at HSC on Friday, October 26, to discuss a variety of topics. The meeting was led by co-chairs John Blosnich, ’11 PhD, MPH, and Emily Jenkins, ’17 MPH, and included one of the School’s first group discussions for the strategic planning process. Members provided feedback and information about their experiences as students and as alumni working the field of public health.
Health Sciences faculty asked to review proposed BOG governance rule 1.4
All Health Sciences faculty members are requested to review a proposed Board of Governors Rule currently in a 30-day comment period: WVU Governance Rule 1.4 on Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Outside Consulting. The review period for the proposed rule closes on December 12.
Externship opportunity in DC
CUGH is seeking an Extern (paid) with at least a master’s degree and 3 years work experience in advocacy/communications and global health to work on a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded project to educate and inform members of Congress, State representatives and the public about the importance of US leadership and support for global health.
Two study abroad opportunities for Spring 2019
Two exciting study abroad opportunities are available for Spring 2019 and designed specifically for students in the health sciences. Interested Public Health students should discuss these opportunities with their academic advisor.
WVU Public Health research included in Physical Activity Guidelines by the federal government
New physical activity guidelines being promoted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services references research by two WVU Public Health professors.