Announcements
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.
American Heart Association invites students to volunteer for local campaigns
The American Heart Association invites all WVU Health Sciences students to join upcoming events as a volunteer.
Hear from Charlene Marshall, West Virginia’s first African American female mayor, during Black History Month event
In honor of Black History Month, the WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Executive Committee is hosting an event at Smokin' J’s Rib and Brewhouse on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.
Under the Dome: February 20, 2023 Edition
“Under the Dome” delivers a review of issues members of the West Virginia Legislature are considering. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education, as well as other hot topics being addressed that impact the Mountain State and its citizens.
WVU-affiliated organizations provide ways to support Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquakes
On February 6, two earthquakes measuring at 7.8 and 7.5 magnitudes struck Turkey and Syria. As a result, over 40,000 people have lost their lives, thousands of buildings have collapsed and more than 14 million people are in need of assistance.
Applications still being accepted for graduate student travel awards from the Office of Research and Graduate Education
The Office of Research and Graduate Education is providing funds to help support professional travel for graduate students. Applications are being accepted now, and students are encouraged to apply early given the high demand.
FACTS: Creating a Community of Inclusion and Belonging
WVCTSI's Females Advancing Clinical and Translational Sciences (FACTS) group is beginning a two-part series titled, "Creating a Community of Inclusion and Belonging."
Gee highlights service, students and changes in higher education during WVU Board of Governors meeting
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee highlighted several programs spanning the WVU System focused on helping people in communities across the state with economic development, education, arts, health initiatives and more during the regular meeting of the Board of Governors Friday, Feb. 17.