Announcements
WVU hosts panel on addressing addiction stigma in news reporting
The West Virginia University Reed College of Media, Reporting on Addiction and WVU Health Sciences will present Tackling Addiction Stigma by Working with Journalists Monday, Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the WVU Media Innovation Center, Evansdale Crossing.
School of Public Health welcomes full-time teaching instructor for undergraduate programs
John Titilawo joined the School of Public Health on September 29, 2022, as a full-time teaching instructor for the undergraduate programs. As teaching instructor, Professor Titilawo will be teaching introductory and elective courses, including Introduction to Injury Prevention.
WVU in the News: Guest essay: COVID: What now?
In The Dominion Post, Dr. Chris Martin writes about life with COVID heading into another winter.
New video tour available for Morgantown Health Sciences Campus
The West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown is the largest concentration of health care, research and health professions resources in West Virginia. To give prospective and current students, faculty and staff a look at our campus, a new video tour showcasing key locations is available at health.wvu.edu/morgantown-campus and on the WVU Health Sciences YouTube Channel.
School-wide faculty meeting to be held Wednesday, October 19
In this information session for the School of Public Health, Melissa Latimer and Chris Staples will discuss the proposed changes to the University Faculty Appointment, Annual Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure.
WVU School of Public Health to celebrate 10th anniversary
The West Virginia University School of Public Health will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of events October 25-28. Please join us as we celebrate! This multi-day event series will give the WVU community, including alumni, friends and community partners, the opportunity to engage in important discussions while celebrating a decade of milestones in the School of Public Health.
Blood Drive set for Oct. 18 at Ruby Memorial Hospital
An American Red Cross blood drive will be hosted Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 12-5 p.m. at the WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room for employees and students.
School of Public Health Teaching and Learning Community Seminar to occur Oct. 14
The next seminar for the SPH Teaching and Learning Community (also known as the Teaching Mentoring Group) will occur on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon in John Jones B, G285B in the HSC. This group/seminar series is a monthly lecture and discussion series for interested students, faculty and staff in the School of Public Health. Anyone interested or involved in teaching in the School of Public Health including students, faculty, adjunct faculty and staff may attend. PhD students in teaching practicums are encouraged to attend. At this seminar, you will learn about resources offered by WVU's Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC), including professional development and peer support opportunities. This includes the opportunity to engage in discourse about teaching with John Oughton, EdD, Associate Director of Teaching Support and Advancement for the TLC. Stay tuned to the WVU Calendar and your email inboxes to stay up to date with the upcoming topics. Additional meetings will be on the 2nd Friday of each month (11a.m. until noon) during the school year. Contact Caroline (Carrie) Groth for questions or information at caroline.groth@hsc.wvu.edu.
WVU Country Roads program looking for student placement opportunities
The WVU Country Roads program is designed to prepare students with disabilities for independence by providing structured academic courses, social engagement and real-world work experiences.
HSCommunity: Diversity Week
There are many ways in which you can explore your curiosity, but exploring it will only broaden your understanding and perspective. It is important to understand that no one can force you to go on this DEI journey, we can only plant the seeds of curiosity – you must water them!