HSCommunity: Connect with Yourself and Others
HSCommunity is a newsletter highlighting diversity, equity and inclusion at WVU Health Sciences.
January 2024: Connect with Yourself and Others
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Welcome back – I have missed you! I hope you had some time to connect with friends and loved ones, and to also catch up on rest. I know the spring semester tends to be busy, so I want to remind you of the most important person in your life…YOU. It is easy to get out of touch and neglect ourselves, especially in the helping fields. Take the time to connect with people and services that help you refuel. On campus, you can go to the Rec Center, Carruth, Student Health, The Rack and The Rack II. Check out the well-being website for more resources.
Do not forget to connect with others as well! No matter what community you are from or interest you may have, it is important to intentionally stay connected. WVU has many organizations and centers on campus to assist you, like Collegiate Recovery, the First-Gen Network and the Center for Community Engagement. If you cannot find a community or organization you are seeking, please reach out to me and I will try to help with that connection. And check out the events below, you might something that interests you where you can meet others.
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/ Court Lanham, MSW
They/Them
Director of Diversity, WVU Health Sciences
Chancellor and Executive Dean’s Office
/ Share Your Thoughts
All students, faculty and staff are invited to share their opinions and suggestions for diversity, equity and inclusion at WVU Health Sciences. Your participation will help develop strategic initiatives and plan future efforts.
/ Upcoming Events
Community Engagement Expo
Join community and campus organizations on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mountainlair Vandalia Lounge to learn more about service and volunteer opportunities, service-learning partnerships, internship opportunities and community-engaged research.
Purpose Center Strengths Pop Up
Join staff from the WVU Purpose Center on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HSC Pylons Commons to collect your top 5 CliftonStrengths® buttons and learn more about the WVU Purpose Center.
WVU Veterans Meeting
All current servicemembers (active, National Guard, Reserves, ROTC) and veterans are welcome to attend the next WVU Veterans meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Mountaineer Bunker, Mountainlair Room 214.
The Awareness Walk
Join the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in collaboration with WVU Athletics, Caruth Center, Housing and Residence Life, UPD, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and the Monongalia County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to walk at the Rec Center on Monday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in honor of Lauren McCluskey and Stalking Awareness and Prevention, viewing facts and statistics as you go.
Listen - An ESPN Documentary
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with WVU Athletics, Carruth Center, Housing and Residence Life, UPD, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and the Monongalia county Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, invite you to stop by the Mountainlair Gluck Theater on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 3:30 p.m. to view “Listen” and engage in a panel discussion with campus and community experts.
WVU Wrestling Military Appreciation Dual
The matchup with Missouri on Friday, Jan. 26, will be Military Appreciation Night, where we will honor military service members prior to the dual. Any military service members in attendance will also get free admission with a valid ID.
advoChat
The advoChat is a bi-weekly, 1-hour session on a variety of topics related to advocacy. The next session will be held Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.
Spring Study Abroad Fair
Join the Education Abroad staff, WVU faculty, and our affiliate providers on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mountainlair to learn more about how you can study abroad while earning credits.
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Seminar Series
Angel Smothers, associate dean for community engagement in the WVU School of Nursing, will present "Exploring the Complex Needs of Our Coal Camp Neighbors" Tuesday, Jan. 30 at noon in HSC-North Room 3129.
WVU Women’s Basketball “I Belong” Night
WVU will host its annual "I Belong" game to celebrate diversity and inclusion on Tuesday, Jan. 30, against UCF. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive an "I Belong" t-shirt. It's also Faculty/Staff Appreciation night and all WVU employees will be granted free admission with a valid employee ID.
Survivor Speaks Series: Life in Verses
Their Own Words: Life in Verses on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Applied Human Sciences Building Room 101 will focus on poetry written by survivors of gender-based and sexual violence. Participants will analyze three poems and to write poetry, share their work if desired and celebrate those who do share,
LGBTQ+ Book Club
This book club focuses on one piece of LBGTQIA2+ literature each semester to allow you to read for pleasure at a reasonable pace. Engage in conversations surrounding mental health as it relates to the literature and building connection with one another. The group meets once a month at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Health Building Room 101. Learn more and register online.
Shabbat Dinners
The Rohr Chabad Jewish Center hosts weekly Shabbat dinners for all Jewish students. Learn more.
For more events, visit cal.wvu.edu.
/ News & Announcements
New podcast episode: Sex education - It's on us
The latest episode of “Adjusting the Sails” features a panel discussion on the importance of teaching individuals with disabilities about body autonomy, sexual health, relationships, consent, safety and more; AKA sex education. Learn more.