Announcements
Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty candidates to give presentations this week
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics has invited several applicants to give virtual presentations as part of the interview process for a faculty position.
Gee Mail: Know Your Strengths, Find Your Purpose
I wake up each day knowing my purpose. I know I am meant to guide our students, faculty, staff and alumni to make our campus community and our state a better place for all. Knowing that purpose provides me with clarity and enthusiasm. And that is why I am so pleased our Purpose Center is helping West Virginia University students use their talents to chart their own paths toward a purposeful life.
Delta Omega: Racialized Trauma Online Course
Delta Omega is helping facilitate an online course designed to help people confront the ideas revolving around racialized trauma and its impact and how it moves through generations.
WVU in the News: 'I had hoped for more': Air quality advocates call on EPA to revisit air quality standard proposal that looms large in WV
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently released plans to update — and not update — its air quality standards for particulate matter (PM) which studies have linked to heart attacks, aggravated asthma and premature deaths. Michael McCawley, a clinical associate professor with the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences was featured as an expert in this article from the Dominion Post.
New podcast series highlights disability-related stories and experiences
The WVU Center for Excellence Disabilities (CED) has launched a new podcast series that will allow a glimpse into the stories, experiences and challenges of living with a disability in West Virginia.
HSCommunity: Share Your Light
February is one of my favorite months because it brings so many important moments that I would like to recognize.
Well-being seminar series resumes with discussion on vulnerability, shame
Continuing conversations from the fall semester, the WVU Health Sciences Chancellor’s Office well-being seminar series will resume Tuesday, Feb. 28 at noon via Zoom with a discussion led by Dr. Clay Marsh focusing on vulnerability and shame.
Students invited to School of Public Health's "Figure It Out Friday"
“Figure It Out Friday” is a recurring series of 30-60-minute Zoom conversations for public health students at West Virginia University to help them learn more about current public health issues, career pathways, essential job skills and much more. This month's "Figure It Out Friday" on Feb. 24 will feature a presentation from WVU School of Public Health alumna Krista Farley.
Students invited to the 2023 Delta Omega Academic Poster Workshop
Student honorary society Delta Omega Gamma Mu is hosting an academic poster workshop Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the School of Public Health Conference Room (3301 in HSC South), led by faculty advisor, Dr. Claydon. This is an opportunity to learn about the components of a successful academic poster and receive expert tips and feedback.
Relay for Life of Mon County and WVU looking for volunteers to help raise money for American Cancer Society
The Relay for Life of Mon County and West Virginia University is looking for community members to create teams and volunteer for its annual event on Friday, April 14, from 6 p.m. – midnight at the WVU Shell Building located at 1501 University Avenue in Morgantown.