Announcements
Applications open for Latino Medical Student Association mentorship program
The Latino Medical Student Association's National Mentorship Program is now open for applications. Membership in the Association is open to all students enrolled in a health professions program.
Join The Happiness Lab podcast listening event
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education is hosting a virtual podcast listening event Monday, September 19 from 4-4:50 p.m. via Zoom. Join event host Mallory Weaver for The Happiness Lab “Stepping off the Path of Anxiety.”
American Red Cross recruiting regional volunteers
The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region is recruiting individuals who are passionate about helping the community in its lifesaving mission by bringing relief, comfort and hope to those who are in need.
School of Public Health director, assistant professor recognized for service and mentorship
To recognize her positive impact on West Virginia University Health Sciences and the state of West Virginia through her mentorship and service, Heather Henderson will be receiving two Chancellor’s Awards in an upcoming ceremony.
Monongalia County Health Department offering monkeypox vaccines
Monongalia County Health Department has received its first shipment of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which has emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to inoculate individuals against monkeypox.
Public Health PhD candidate seeking student study participants
Samantha Moyers, PhD Candidate in Public Health, is launching a randomized controlled trial exploring the impacts of nature exposure on clinical student stress. Enrollment is open to all Morgantown-based HSC students in clinical degree programs.
Sign up for Faculty Development “Scholarship of Teaching” session
All faculty are invited to attend the WVU Health Sciences Faculty Development Program presentation “Scholarship of Teaching” Monday, September 12, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Shared Services Center Monthly Group Meeting to be held Aug. 24
As part of our continuing efforts to improve customer service for the faculty and staff that we serve, the WVU Shared Services Center is inviting members of the WVU community to our monthly Customers’ Group Meeting from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 on Zoom.
Explore equity, advocacy during Global Health Week at WVU
Sponsored by the West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program and Health Sciences Global Engagement Office, Global Health Week will be held Sept. 19-23. Featuring speakers from across the United States, this year’s topics include COVID-19 pandemic response and vaccine equity, landmine eradication, global critical care and international aid.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics faculty member honored with Chancellor’s Outstanding Scholar Award
In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments in teaching and scholarly activities, Christa Lilly, associate professor in biostatistics, has been selected to receive the Academic Scholar Award, and will be honored during the upcoming Chancellor’s Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony.