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Oct. 19, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Oct. 19, 2021.
WVU to ease some campus protocols, mask requirements for classrooms, labs will continue
As infection and hospitalization rates due to the delta variant decrease, West Virginia University will lift mask requirements for individuals in all indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Thursday, Oct. 21; however, the University will continue to require masks in all classrooms, labs or any WVU System facility or building being used as a classroom for the remainder of the semester.
Christian nationalism, vaccine hesitancy and science skeptics: WVU researchers delve into the sociology of COVID-19
Christian nationalists are less likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine while political conservatives express high skepticism toward the coronavirus in general, two new studies published by West Virginia University sociologists conclude.
BeWell Blog — "Try This Tuesday: Friday's Laws"
The BeWell team is offering a series of helpful tips for mental health and wellbeing called "Try This Tuesday." This week, Layne Hitchcock shares Friday’s Laws, which are a way to “gain perspective on the stresses and problems that impact daily living."
Gee: WVU to establish first-of-its-kind Purpose Institute, charting new path for innovation and leadership in higher education
Creating space and time for students to discover their life paths, West Virginia University will open the nation’s first Purpose Institute on a college campus, President Gordon Gee announced at his annual State of the University address Monday (Oct. 18) at the College of Law’s Fitzsimmons Event Hall.
Share your knowledge with engaged, enthusiastic learners
Do you have a presentation, idea, knowledge, interest or hobby that you would like to share with a group of engaged learners? OLLI at WVU may be the place for you!
Oct. 18, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Oct. 18, 2021.
RNI recruiting for Human Performance Research Study
The West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is currently recruiting for a research study!
Health Sciences Diversity Week feedback survey now available
The Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee on Communications is asking everyone who participated in Diversity Week events at Health Sciences to fill out a brief, anonymous survey to help better guide our event planning and communications next year.
Dental school committees collaborate for DEI tour and art display
Members of the dental school’s diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the committee for wellness hosted an art display showcasing cultures, values and beliefs represented at the dental school. The committees also organized students and faculty of varying backgrounds to host tours and roundtable discussions for guests.