Announcements
SOLE Spotlight: Live polling
Live Polling is a tool used to check comprehension, enhance engagement and facilitate learning during class. Live polling requires no clickers and can be utilized from the student's phone or laptop to engage in poll questions. Live polling provides real-time results that can be released by the instructor, as well as the ability to grade polls for correct answers and participation.
WVU provides antigen self-test kits, reminder about travel safety ahead of Spring Break
In preparation for spring break (March 14-18), students and employees may pick up a free antigen self-test kit the week of March 7-11. Kits will be available in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Lobby from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Academic Transformation Campus Conversation to focus on budget model
The Office of the Provost will continue its monthly Campus Conversations focused on academic transformation topics and initiatives to engage the wider University community in dialogue about these efforts. The third session, “Academic Transformation: University Budget Model,” is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, at 11 a.m.
Support for students affected by conflict
The WVU Health Sciences community includes students, faculty and staff with ties to various regions of the world. Events happening across the globe can bring about mixed emotions and affect our mental health and well-being. Conflict can have a traumatic impact on us, even when not physically present or directly involved. The BeWell team extends their support for students impacted by current and past unrest, and they are available to support students navigate unsettling times.
Trans Safe Zone Training scheduled for March 7
The WVU School of Nursing community is invited to participate in a Trans Safe Zone Training on Monday, March 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.
RNI recruiting for OURA Ring research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study aimed at testing the accuracy of the OURA Ring wearable device during real-world daily activities.
RNI recruiting for biosensor technology research study
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a biosensor research study. This is a study aimed toward measuring physiology in response to various behaviors.
Ethnic Hair Event aims to create more inclusive, understanding community
The West Virginia University Student Nurses Association (SNA) and Minorities Association of Pre-Healthcare Students (MAPS) hosted a conversation Feb. 19 about ethnic hair, including hair care and struggles in personal and professional life due to ethnic hair.
the Pulse: February 28, 2022 Edition
See this week's edition of the Pulse, the WVU School of Nursing's internal e-newsletter.
T-shirt fundraiser supports Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists
The WVU School of Pharmacy's Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (SSHP) student organization is selling T-shirts for its spring semester fundraiser. The Comfort Colors T-shirt design features the Health Sciences Center Pylons.