Announcements
FirstGen Initiatives extends event submission deadline
The deadline to submit events to help WVU FirstGen Initiatives celebrate first-generation students, faculty and staff has been extended to Wednesday (Nov. 2).
WVU School of Public Health honorary society recognized nationally for excellence in scholarship and service
Gamma Mu, the West Virginia University chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, will be recognized once again as the National Chapter of the Year at the annual Delta Omega meeting on Nov. 7 at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo in Boston, Mass.
HSC Microsoft 365 services today (10/31) starting at 10 p.m.
All HSC Microsoft 365 services will be unavailable for 3-4 hours starting at 10 p.m. today (Monday, 10/31) due to previously announced system migration. (All SPH faculty and staff should have received an email about this migration on 10/17 from microsoft@hsc.wvu.edu with additional details.)
WVU in the News: WVU health leaders speak on what lessons they learned from COVID-19
To celebrate West Virginia University’s School of Public Health’s 10th anniversary, a panel of public and WVU health leaders gathered to discuss lessons they learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Omega Recovery Ally Training through WVU Collegiate Recovery Program
Delta Omega is hosting a Recovery Ally training through the WVU Collegiate Recovery Program to help the WVU community learn tools to support people in recovery from substance use disorders. The hour-long virtual training provides attendees with education to better understand the process of recovery, help confront stigma related to addiction and utilize appropriate language when discussing substance use disorders. Participants will also learn about available resources in Morgantown and best practices to help those in need access services. All attendees will receive 1.5 hours of community service credit. The training will take place via zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can sign up on iServe using the link below: https://iserve.wvu.edu/need/detail/?need_id=742441
Delta Omega Gamma Mu Chapter’s Annual Research Roundtable
The Gamma Mu Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society will be hosting their Annual Research Roundtable on Friday, November 4th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to connect with Public Health faculty and learn about exciting research opportunities. The event will take place in the Health Sciences Center - North, Room 2940B and lunch will be provided! Please register using the link below: https://forms.gle/zCWwoXQGPyexKUv69
PREP (Pipeline Rural Education Program) 2022 Application closes November 1, 2022
Have you applied yet? The PREP 2022 application closes on November 1, 2022.
10 facts you might not know about public health and the West Virginia University School of Public Health
To help us celebrate 10 years since the West Virginia University School of Public Health was founded, Dean’s Ambassador Aleah Stevenson compiled 10 important facts about the public health field and our school.
WVU in the News: First at 4 Forum: Sarah Woodrum
Senior Associate Dean of Administration Sarah Woodrum joined WDTV's First at 4 to talk with reporter Ally Osborne about the WVU School of Public Health's 10th anniversary, putting public health at the forefront and the mission of the School.
WVU School of Public Health 10-year anniversary branded Zoom background
Participating in virtual activities and meetings this semester and want to show some Public Health pride while reminding everyone it's the school's 10-year anniversary?