Announcements
Privacy and Security Notice: Fake faxing and holiday phishing emails
WVU Medicine reminds employees about security risks related to fake faxing and holiday phishing emails.
SPH Happenings: Nov. 4, 2024
Read the latest edition of the Happenings, the WVU School of Public Health's internal e-newsletter.
Helicopter training exercise will create noise, possible vibrations in buildings Nov. 8
Two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters will be doing training exercises from WVU’s intramural field behind the Health Sciences Center during the morning of Friday, Nov. 8.
Students invited to art event in celebration of World Kindness Day
The WVU Purpose Center and WVU Health Sciences are partnering up to host a rock painting event to celebrate World Kindness Day on Nov. 13 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. in Pylons Commons.
HSC Azure Virtual Desktops unavailable Sunday during upgrade
Health Sciences Center Azure Virtual Desktops will be unable to connect to campus resources 7-8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 during a system upgrade.
Women’s Leadership Initiative announces new members
Following its fall membership drive, the Women’s Leadership Initiative proudly welcomed 122 new members, including School of Public Health’s Danielle Davidov, Roberta Mogyoros, France Weaver and Lindsay Wiles.
Longtime pre-award associate director Renee Lewis set to retire
After a long and impactful career at West Virginia University, with over 30 years of service, Renee Lewis is set to retire Nov. 4
Seeking career and life mentors for undergraduate students
WVU Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology Department, in collaboration with the WVU School of Medicine Health Professions and the WVU School of Public Health are looking for professionals to serve as career and life mentors to undergraduate students. Ideally, we would like for these mentors to be in professional fields that intersect with health disparities that are prevalent in West Virginia and rural Appalachia. If you are interested in participating in this mentorship program, please fill out the following Qualtrics survey: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BKHds9NPm4BEhw. Feel free to reach out to Kelly Collins (kelly.collins3@hsc.wvu.edu) with any questions that you may have.
Standing desk not the answer to decreasing blood pressure, WVU research shows
Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers also found that too much standing during work may have negative effects on cardiovascular health.
The election's impact on healthcare: Join the School of Public Health Administrative Grand Rounds for expert analysis on what’s ahead
West Virginia University School of Public Health Master of Health Administration program and WVU Graduate Chapter of Upsilon Phi Delta will host a virtual Administrative Grand Rounds on Friday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1 p.m. ET.