Announcements
“Understanding Trauma through Art and Literature” exhibit displays at Health Sciences Library through May 20
Rather than simply trying to define trauma, a group of undergraduate honors students created works of art that illustrate and narrate trauma. Their exhibit, “Understanding Trauma through Art and Literature,” will remain on display at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Library through May 20.
WVU event to address stigma associated with substance use disorder
Join the Office of Interprofessional Education for a dynamic, interactive presentation and multi-panel presentation about the stigma associated with substance use disorder on Monday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in Okey Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center.
Vice President's Awards to honor outstanding achievement April 10
West Virginia University Health Sciences will be honoring 14 individuals and two teams at the Health Sciences Center for outstanding achievement Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Lobby. The ceremony is open to the entire Health Sciences community.
Wellness to Welcome Spring – Evening of Science on Mar. 13
The Office of Research and Graduate Education along with Dr. Clay Marsh will host an Evening of Science on Mar. 13 at 4 p.m. in room 2940A HSC North.
2019 Health Sciences Day at the Monongalia County Ballpark
Join friends and colleagues and enjoy an evening of America’s favorite pastime as WVU Baseball takes on Penn State University on Tues., April 23 at 7 p.m at the Monongalia County Ballpark. Discounted tickets of $1.00 each are being offered to WVU Health Sciences friends. The first 200 registrants will receive a souvenir.
Campus Conversation at WVU Health Sciences Center: House Bill 2519 “campus carry”
West Virginia University faculty, staff and students are invited to join an open conversation Thursday (Feb. 28) at noon at the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the Health Sciences Center on House Bill 2519, which commonly is referred to as “campus carry.” The bill currently is making its way through the West Virginia Legislature and would permit concealed weapons to be carried in designated areas on campus by concealed weapons license holders.
Morgantown Escape Room to conduct event at Health Sciences; prizes awarded for fastest escape!
As part of Interprofessional Education Week, Morgantown Escape Room will be offering an escape activity at the Pylons Lobby on n Monday, March 18 from 9:30 am until 5:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest escape!
WVU Cancer Institute to host lung cancer screening March 15
The WVU Cancer Institute Lung Cancer Screening Program will provide screenings for current and former smokers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 at the WVU Medicine outpatient center located at University Town Centre.
School of Social Work hosts Behavioral Health Summit
The WVU School of Social Work’s Rural Integrated Behavioral Health Training Program, joined by the California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh Behavioral Health Training Programs, will host a Behavioral Health Summit on March 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mountainlair Ballrooms.
Nominate individuals who advance women’s concerns for distinguished Buswell Award
The Council for Women's Concerns is accepting nominations for the Mary Catherine Buswell Award. This accolade, established in 1978, honors a person who has shown a dedication to the advancement of women. The award winner will receive $500 for travel, supplies, salary supplement or any other use commensurate with WVU policies. Nominations must be submitted by March 1.