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End of Spring Semester Important Dates

As we approach the end of the semester, take note of the following important dates. The last day of classes is Monday, May 3 and final examination week will occur Tuesday, May 4 through Saturday, May 8. The full 2021 spring and summer academic calendars can be found here. Information on the full finals examination week schedule can be found here.

Groth to present during Afternoon of Science – NIOSH 50th Anniversary Celebration

Caroline Groth, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, will present "Coffee Worker Exposures and Health Outcomes - WVU and NIOSH Collaboration" on Wednesday, May 5, from 2-3 p.m. during Afternoon of Science – NIOSH 50th Anniversary Celebration, hosted by the Office of Research and Graduate Education.

WVU in the News: The U.S. has the shots it needs, but vaccine doubt is prolonging the pandemic

America’s recent vaccine news has been good. More than half of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. In most states, new cases are down or at least not surging. Medical personnel know how to better treat Covid patients, which has kept hospitalizations and deaths to a fraction of their winter highs. It’s starting to feel as if life might approach something like normal as spring rounds the corner into summer. There’s just one big, honking, horrifying question: Will enough Americans roll up their sleeves to end the pandemic, or will too many skip out on getting the shots?

Epidemiology course added to summer offerings

Infectious Diseases Epidemiology (EPID 793A) has been added to the 2021 summer course schedule. The three-credit course will be taught online by Research Assistant Professor Brian Hendricks, PhD, on Tuesday from 11 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. Seats are limited. Enroll using CRN: 52828.