Announcements
WVU Medicine and WVU Health Sciences holiday decorating guidelines
As we approach the holiday season, decorating guidelines are offered from both WVU Health Scieneces and WVU Medicine.
POSTPONED: Enjoy seasonal treats at Fall Festival
The WVU Health Sciences community – students, faculty and staff – is invited to take a moment to connect with friends during the Fall Festival.
Reminder: ASPPH 2023 Excellence Awards nominations due Monday, Nov. 14
The deadline for the ASPPH 2023 Excellence Awards is rapidly approaching. Make sure to submit your nominations by Monday, Nov. 14 at 11:59 PM PT. The Excellence Awards recognize colleagues who go above and beyond in their careers in public health through teaching, research, practice, community service, mentorship and student services.
Merlin Biotech to discuss new mRNA Vaccines during upcoming lunch and learn
The WVU Vaccine Development Center will host Dr. Randall Hyer, the CEO of Merlin Biotech and president of the Blumberg Institute, on Friday, November 18, from noon - 1 p.m. in room 2940A/B, Health Sciences North.
WVU Medicine hosting Veterans Day brunch, ceremony
WVU Medicine employees who are veterans are invited to stop by a Veterans Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center located at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.
SPH faculty, staff and students invited to participate in SPH/HSC DEI focus group sessions
To support the Strategic Planning for Health Science Center (HSC), there will be two open dialogue sessions focusing on the unique experiences and needs of the faculty, staff, and students in the School of Public Health. Both sessions will be held virtually.
Abstracts due Nov. 11 for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Undergraduate student researchers who are interested in presenting as part of West Virginia Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, should submit their abstracts online by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11.
SPH Teaching and Learning Community Seminar
The next seminar for the SPH Teaching and Learning Community (also known as the Teaching Mentoring Group) will occur on Friday, November 11, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. This group/seminar series is a monthly lecture and discussion series for interested students, faculty and staff in the School of Public Health.
Fall Undergraduate Capstone Showcase scheduled for Wed., Dec. 7
Mark your calendars for the SPH Fall Undergraduate Capstone Showcase! On Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 1-2:30 p.m., 17 students will present posters highlighting their outcomes, outputs, and overall applied practice experience with campus, community and clinical partners.
HSC community invited to the School of Public Health First-Generation Celebration
In conjunction with First-Generation College Celebration Week, the School of Public Health will host a Coffee Break open to all faculty/staff, alumni, and students. School of Public Health first generation students graduating in December 2022 will also receive their First Gen stole to proudly wear at the Commencement Ceremony. Stoles are provided to BS, MHA, MPH, MS and PhD graduates. Stop by for FREE coffee, bagels, donuts and tell us why you are proud to be a first-generation college student! According to the federal definition used by TRIO programs, if your parent/guardian doesn’t have a four-year college degree, you’re a first-generation college student – or “First Gen,” as it’s often referred to by WVU Student Success. For more information about First Gen resources provided by West Virginia University, visit the Student Success First Gen website.