Announcements
March 24, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 24, 2021.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Transformational Leadership in the Time of COVID-19"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Transformational Leadership in the Time of COVID-19" Thursday, April 8, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Faculty Development Zoom session: "Medical Jeopardy and Interactive Lectures: Learning While Having Fun Simultaneously"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Medical Jeopardy and Interactive Lectures: Learning While Having Fun Simultaneously" Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
2021 WVU Cancer Institute Gala Canceled
Due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, the 2021 WVU Cancer Institute Gala has been canceled. We are sad to formalize this decision, but we feel confident that this is a wise decision.
Wellbeing projects funded
The Office of Health Promotion and Wellness is pleased to announce eight wellbeing projects were funded during the inaugural request for proposals process.
March 23, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 23, 2021.
ASDA gives back during Week of Service
Despite limitations in a socially distanced world, students continued to find a way to give back.
Dr. Olfert joins podcast to discuss cardiovascular effects of e-cigarettes
What are the cardiovascular effects of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin (PG:VG) and saturated aldehydes used in electronic cigarettes? Guest Editor Loren Wold (The Ohio State University) interviews senior author Daniel Conklin (University of Louisville) and expert Mark Olfert (West Virginia University) about the latest study by Jin et al., which investigated the base liquid in E-cigarettes in the absence of nicotine and flavorings.
WVU provides additional health, safety guidance for spring event planning
West Virginia University strongly encourages hosting virtual events, programs, activities and gatherings when possible to help contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The University has developed guidance for limited capacity events on campus during the remainder of the spring semester. This guidance may be modified based on factors such as the positivity rate on campus or in the community and increased hospitalization rates.
Under the Dome: March 23, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the remote worker legislation and other issues, including several high-profile bills introduced and being debated, as the Legislature enters the final three weeks of regular session.