Announcements
Panel discussion to focus on heart health and Black History Month
West Virginia University’s newly-formed Leadership, Engagement, Achievement, and Development group (LEAD) invites the campus and local community to a panel discussion Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Mountainlair Shenandoah Room.
SAPH meeting scheduled for March 7
Join the Student Association of Public Health (SAPH) for its monthly meeting on April 18. If you're interested in participating in the meeting, use the registration link to confirm your attendance.
WVU in the News: Dr. Clay Marsh on COVID-19 boosters
Dr. Clay Marsh, chancellor and executive dean for Health Sciences at West Virginia University, joins SiriusXM host Julie Mason to discuss recommendations for COVID-19 bivalent boosters.
Expert Pitch: WVU experts address health, environmental and regulatory concerns following Ohio train derailment
West Virginia University experts in fields ranging from law to health to water quality can provide insights into potential community effects near the East Palestine, Ohio, site of the Feb. 3 train derailment and subsequent chemical fire.
Scheduling Delay: HSC computer migrations
Due to an unforeseen issue, the migration schedule initially planned for March 1-27 for onsite Windows computers has been temporarily delayed.
WVCTSI names five new Research Scholars
Five clinical and translational researchers from across West Virginia University have been named Research Scholars by the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI).
Free mental health screening available for students March 2
All WVU Health Sciences students are invited to complete a free mental health screening Thursday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
School of Public Health Student Leadership Council holds social
The Student Leadership Council hosted a social at Morgantown Brewing Company on Friday, Feb. 17. All students from the School of Public Health were invited to this event to socialize with other students within the school and learn more about the student organizations (i.e., Student Association of Public Health, Health Administration Student Association and Delta Omega). The Student Leadership Council would like to personally thank those who attended.
WVU in the News: Interim Dean Sarah Woodrum appointed as 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership
Sarah Woodrum, DrPH, WVU School of Public Health interim dean and assistant professor, has been appointed 2023 Board chair of the Morgantown Area Partnership ("The Partnership"), of which the WVU SPH is a current member.
Gamma Mu Annual Poster Competition
The Gamma Mu Chapter of Delta Omega is hosting their Annual Poster Competition! This opportunity is available to undergraduate and graduate students and submissions may be on topics within public health, or other health-related disciplines.