Announcements
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to offer peer advocacy course for spring 2024
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will offer Introduction to Peer Advocacy (SRVL 300, CRN: 15979) for the spring 2024 semester.
Meet Our Grads: Joshua Matheny
For Joshua Matheny, the School of Public Health has been just one stop along the way to a career in health administration.
SPH Happenings: Dec. 4, 2023
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Health Sciences Academy of Excellence accepting nominations through Dec. 22
Do you know an outstanding colleague, or have a faculty member on your team that you feel should be recognized? Please consider nominating them for induction into the Health Sciences Faculty Development Program Academy of Excellence.
Chancellor’s Awards accepting nominations through March 1
The Chancellor’s Awards Committee is accepting nominations now through March 1 for the 2023-24 academic year. The awards are an opportunity to honor and recognize employees at WVU Health Sciences.
Online resources available for WVU community during winter break
As the fall semester wraps up and students, faculty and staff leave campus for winter break, the campus community is reminded of resources they can access online.
Faculty member senior author on multiple guidelines articles
Dr. George A. Kelley, DA, FACSM, Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, recently served as the senior author on four systematic review and meta-analysis guideline articles that appeared in the journals "Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine" as well as "Anesthesia & Analgesia".
'Mindful Steps to Seasonal Changes' workshop on December 14
Join the Mindfulness Team to explore tips on transitioning to a different season with grace and ease. The practices shared will encourage a sense of grounding and warmth as the weather changes, as well as help you cultivate resiliency to bounce back quickly from stressors that may arise during the holiday.
Neal Museum opens exhibit on the resilience of WV’s healthcare workers
While burnout and resiliency have long been a part of working in the medical field, COVID-19 brought those experiences into public view and attention. The William A. Neal Museum of the Health Sciences invited West Virginia healthcare workers to submit objects that represented their personal story of resilience and avoiding burnout. The resulting exhibit, “Getting Through: Healthcare Worker Resilience in West Virginia,” is now on display through Summer 2024.
Relax and Recharge for Finals
As the end of the fall semester approaches, which can be a stressful time, becoming overwhelmed can take a toll on your mental and physical health. There are some upcoming opportunities for the Health Sciences community to connect during this busy season and to take time to relax and recharge with fellow students, faculty and staff.