Announcements
Johns Hopkins University to host three-part livestreamed seminar series on racism in public health
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is offering a three-part seminar series: “Racism in Public Health: Historical Perspectives and Current Challenges."
WVU Cancer Institute recognizes resident with DeLynn Fellowship
Britney Harris, M.D., a second-year trainee in the surgical oncology residency program has been awarded the Laurence and Jean DeLynn Cancer Research Fellowship which supports her efforts to explore new and better treatment therapies for pancreatic cancer.
Partial closing of Pylons area through Sept. 17
The Health Sciences Center Pylons area we be partially closed Sept. 6-17 for ceiling repairs.
What you need to know about Monkeypox
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox symptoms are similar to smallpox symptoms, but milder, and monkeypox is rarely fatal. Monkeypox is not related to chickenpox. Learn more about symptoms, treatment, vaccines and resources.
Healthy Minds University to host fundraiser
Healthy Minds University will host a “Be Kind to your Mind” T-shirt fundraiser to benefit the program at WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center through Sunday, Sept. 18.
WVU in the News: Not just fun in the sun: Rehoboth Beach lifeguards on a century of service
Before she started her academic journey with the West Virginia University School of Public Health, alumna Ana Villabona was a part of 100 years of history by serving as a lifeguard at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware --and now serves as the patrol’s senior lieutenant and head of the training program.
Smart devices that will connect to WVU internet service require prior IT Purchase approval
Faculty and staff purchasing televisions, light controllers, microscopes and many other kinds of electronic devices intended to connect to the WVU network must submit an IT Purchase Request before making such purchases
Sign up for Faculty Development panel discussion on leadership with the provost
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program panel discussion on leadership with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne Reed on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
WVU providing a path forward through multifaceted approach to addiction
West Virginia University’s efforts in education and training, innovative research and treatment options are creating a shift in the substance use recovery rate from possible to probable.
Urgent Apple security update for WVU Medicine employees
WVU Medicine requests all employees to update their personal Apple devices to iOS 15.6.1 and Mac Computers (mac OS Monterey) to 12.5.1 immediately. Personal Devices (such as iPhone, iPad, Mac computers) will no longer be allowed to access Office 365 resources after 09/09/2022 without the update.