Announcements
WVU provides COVID-19 updates on Rec Center, Commencement and more
West Virginia University has made several updates to its COVID-19 procedures after reviewing the latest COVID-19 numbers on the Morgantown campus and within Monongalia County.
Virtual 'March Into Mindfulness' series scheduled to begin March 1
March into Mindfulness to gain valuable skills in becoming a more integrated human while understanding how to navigate the current emotions of the pandemic with more strength and calmness. This free virtual series will take place from noon to 1 p.m. every Monday during the month of March.
Office of Health and Wellness seeking proposals
If you have a project idea related to one of the following Wellbeing Priorities, submit your proposal to amsidwell@hsc.wvu.edu by Friday, March 5, 2021.
BeWell offers new services for Black-identified students
To better met the needs of the Black-identified students they serve, BeWell — which offers behavioral wellness services at Health Sciences — has welcomed a Black clinician to the team and added a virtual drop-in support group.
New app offers remote connection, resources for those struggling with substance use disorder
A free smartphone app is now available for state residents who are searching for connection while struggling with substance use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a partnership between West Virginia University and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, anyone struggling with substance use can access CHESS Health’s Addiction Management Platform, which uses evidence-based technology to aid in intervention, treatment and recovery and beyond.
Feb. 17, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Feb. 17, 2021.
You snooze, you lose – with some sleep trackers, say WVU neuroscientists
Wearable sleep tracking devices - from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin – have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in recent years. And like any consumer products, not all sleep trackers are created equal, according to West Virginia University neuroscientists.
Feb. 16, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Feb. 16, 2021.
Sign-up for Faculty Development Zoom session "Self-Care in the Time of COVID"
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Center Faculty Development Program presentation "Self-Care in the Time of COVID" Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m.
Under the Dome: February 16, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature of West Virginia. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the first week of the legislative session, Governor Justice’s State of the State address and several high-profile bills introduced during the first few days of session.