Announcements
Virtual Mindful Steps series begins Oct. 2
Mindful Steps Part 1 is a six-week intermediate class that is designed to assist in developing and maintaining mindful resilience, mental fitness and relaxation. Participants are invited to attend up to six one-hour sessions that offer a variety of simple yet practical tools to be mindful in daily living. The class is on Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom.
Operation Blue Sky at Health Sciences to host events during WVU Week of Purpose
WVU’s fourth Week of Purpose will take place Monday, Sept. 22 through Friday, Sept. 26. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a variety of events and take this opportunity for self-exploration, learning new perspectives and engaging with others as we continue this purposeful journey together.
PREP application open through Oct. 1
The Pipeline Rural Education Program application is now open through Oct. 1, 2025. PREP is an initiative of the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health, which introduces WVU undergraduate students to pathways into rural healthcare professions.
Be$tMatch, an AI tool to help faculty researchers find matching funding opportunities
The WVU Health Sciences Office of Research and Graduate Education has launched Be$tMatch, an artificial intelligence-powered platform that connects faculty researchers with new funding opportunities matching their research interests.
FSAP Support Squad Book Club to revisit 'Braving the Wilderness'
The Faculty Support Assistance Program support squad’s weekly book club is revisiting Brené Brown’s, Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone.
FSAP encourages employees to prioritize mental wellness
An employee’s mental well-being directly affects productivity, job satisfaction and overall quality of life.
WVU President Benson to share draft strategic plan with Health Sciences Community
WVU President Michael T. Benson plans to present a draft framework for the University's strategic plan to the Health Sciences community on Friday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. in Okey Patteson Auditorium (Room 1175).
Sensory reset wellness event set for Sept. 17
BeWell, in collaboration with WELLWVU and WV STEPS David and Jo Ann Shaw Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety Center, will host Sensory Reset: Achieving Wellness Using All Five Senses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.
Install Okta Verify now to avoid disruptions and be ready for retirement of Duo
WVU will soon replace the Duo Mobile multi-factor authentication app with Okta Verify, and Information Technology Services recommends that students install the new app as soon as possible to avoid disruptions. Don’t delete the Duo app yet, though. You will still need it for access to some WVU applications until Oct. 1.
WVU in the News: Experts weigh-in on vaccinations, exemptions as legal arguments advance
As several cases related to vaccine exemptions—cases involving religious exemptions—are moving through the courts in Raleigh, Gilmer and Berkeley counties, two medical experts, one retired with pre-vaccine experience and another aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, are weighing in.