https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/schoolofdentistry/internal-announcements50 most recent storiesen-UScbbc70b6-b0c1-4585-9aea-6f626b1de4d1https://mailchi.mp/dc9de9ac6416/news-notes-november-10-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-11-10T09:10:40-05:009bacc7fa-022c-4583-98b0-735b079ff81bhttps://mailchi.mp/b5fa7d2108fb/news-notes-november-3-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-11-03T08:29:33-05:0053312e62-0338-42d6-a9b1-d32761f26269https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=learn-to-grow-your-network-and-used-linkedin-at-webinar-on-nov-10Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center, will present a webinar on growing a network and using LinkedIn on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-11-04T10:43:14-05:00188f53eb-d97e-472f-be73-3cd249ac2adchttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dining-etiquette-101-webinar-to-be-held-nov-11-on-zoomStudents are invited to a webinar presented by HSC Student Career Center Career Development Specialist Robert Barricelli on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-11-04T10:42:57-05:00228ccc09-3980-4ed0-b481-c61fd309b455https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=william-neal-museum-to-host-event-on-nov-9The William A. Neal Museum is offering a unique opportunity to learn about the history of West Virginia's fight against tuberculosis. This event, consisting of both a talk and exhibit walkthrough, complements the 2026-2027 WVU Campus Read, "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T10:28:22-05:008fbe7b76-54d2-4965-b1c0-4bf4d799102fhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-students-bring-distraction-blocking-technology-to-campus-through-ipe-collaborationIn a world where smartphone notifications and social media compete for students' attention, two West Virginia University students are bringing a new tool to campus to help their peers stay focused.  Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T10:28:47-05:002047a145-6166-4449-90e9-203cf3cdbc8ahttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=understanding-and-negotiating-salary-and-benefits-webinar-to-be-held-nov-6All Health Sciences Center students are invited to a webinar titled, "Understanding and Negotiating Salary and Benefits," and presented by Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the HSC Student Career Center.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T10:28:55-05:008dd4f2ca-eb6e-4174-9590-a71a76f622ddhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=how-to-get-work-volunteer-and-shadowing-experience-webinar-to-be-held-nov-10All Health Sciences Center students are invited to a webinar presented by HSC Student Career Center Career Development Specialist Robert Barricelli on Tuesday Nov. 10 from noon to 12:30 p.m.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T10:29:08-05:008b64c03e-7f1c-4a94-8adc-634d69985d39https://mailchi.mp/6bdb590b5bcb/news-notes-october-27-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-27T09:30:53-04:0055deee91-7a97-4e06-bff0-02c7b9490d16https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=improve-your-resume-cv-and-cover-letter-on-nov-2Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center, will present a webinar on how to improve a resume, CV, and cover letter on Monday, Nov. 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T10:29:22-05:00a1ac90df-624e-4367-b0a3-ae2d3c65d2dchttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cliftonstrengths-101-webinar-to-be-held-nov-6Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center will present, "CliftonStrengths 101." Students will learn how to utilize their CliftonStrengths report for self-reflection and success in their professional career during the webinar on Friday, Nov. 6, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T14:54:06-05:0095a9e25b-596c-4e43-b146-423b31648ed1https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dining-etiquette-101-webinar-to-be-presented-by-hsc-student-career-centerRobert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center, will present basic dining etiquette tips for success in your professional career on Thursday, Oct. 29, from noon to 12:45 p.m.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-11-02T14:54:12-05:006c77a34a-345f-4560-92f9-6a83115517c8https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=digital-signage-update-for-health-sciencesIn early 2026, the University initiated a major change to the WVU Digital Signage platform. The previous InfoStations digital signage network is being phased out and replaced by an easy-to-use, cloud-based content management solution.  Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-26T16:40:37-04:00a1899d6e-e117-40fc-ba40-02a7ed2b23a2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-institute-for-community-and-rural-health-dental-service-program-application-nowWant to practice in a rural community? Need $50K? Apply for the WVU ICRH dental service award. Application deadline is December 11, 2026.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-22T10:55:33-04:00df037917-a5dc-47b9-9831-de706c6e9310https://mailchi.mp/1d65e0c2224e/news-notes-october-20-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-20T08:41:46-04:00e039d91b-454f-4a2d-ac08-91be6cc9bf23https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=call-for-posters-2026-excellence-in-education-teaching-faculty-symposiumWe invite teaching faculty to submit a poster idea for the Nov. 4 Excellence in Education: Teaching Faculty Symposium, a celebration of the incredible work happening in our learning spaces.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-26T12:35:05-04:00758a767f-5a54-4559-a792-1cf64367b4c4https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=bewell-to-host-don-t-ghost-your-mental-health-wellness-event-oct-30Join BeWell for a wellness event titled "Don't Ghost Your Mental Health on Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-19T11:34:15-04:00aa365a24-63c1-4294-bb7f-eaed2c00c9edhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-atpylons-to-be-held-october-26West Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky will present Music in the Pylons on October 26, 2026, at 12 p.m. The WVU Graduate Wind Quintet will perform with Jackson Thee on flute, Joel Panas playing Clarinet, Chase Kennedy on oboe, Kyle Jones on french horn, and Madi Cardenas playing bassoon. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of music.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-19T11:33:52-04:00fcc095f7-407c-4299-84d9-e063efe7bf98https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-radiology-interim-chair-announcedsomenagaeBrian Markovich, MD, has been appointed as the interim chair of the WVU Department of Radiology. Dr. Markovich, whose appointment began October 1, 2026, is an associate professor and currently serves as the vice chair of clinical operations for the department.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-19T11:33:35-04:00c5373d74-a5c4-4f24-b309-4190d68ecbedhttps://mailchi.mp/363a8e1a0f9a/news-notes-october-13-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-13T08:52:31-04:001f88488a-3eb8-4e14-89ef-a2fe6fa9aef6https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=special-seminar-what-s-your-story-why-would-i-give-you-my-money-and-how-will-i-get-it-backbiopharmaceuticalspharmacyresearchschoolofpharmacyA special, interactive session that offers expert insight on engaging potential biopharmaceutical research support will be held on Thursday, October 15 at noon in Room 2094, Health Sciences North, and is open to all faculty and students.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-19T11:33:18-04:00af168ccb-abc2-4d2c-acc0-172f880ac96ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=airflow-testing-and-balancing-survey-to-begin-oct-13As part of the design process for our School of Dentistry Phase 2 and Student Clinic projects, a consultant will be performing a Pre-TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) Survey within these renovation areas beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 13.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T13:47:55-04:00cc168333-e7aa-46af-b398-504014cc31d0https://mailchi.mp/5839229622cd/news-notes-october-6-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-06T09:26:24-04:00379991a5-128a-4c5c-bfed-b100535375bfhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-remembrance-h-james-williams-m-dHarold James "Jim" Williams, M.D., age 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born May 15, 1953 to the late Harold and Rita Mary (Eberling) Williams. He grew up alongside his five sisters.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-06T11:12:28-04:006cc3ceec-347a-4622-8462-06f15013b002https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-profile-photo-submission-standards-updated-for-students-faculty-and-staffStudents and employees now follow different processes to submit SOLE profile photos. Please review the updated SOLE Profile Photo Submission Standards for students and faculty.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-05T08:45:09-04:00410a9d03-f4c6-4992-83ec-5b276a50879chttps://mailchi.mp/a2c8a25d36f5/news-notes-september-29-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-29T09:13:42-04:00a76c1f21-aa85-4488-8f58-e66974890275https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-health-sciences-to-host-global-health-week-oct-5-9-2026The West Virginia University School of Medicine Global Health Program will host Global Health Week Oct. 5-9 with daily presentations at noon in room 1905 of the Health Sciences Center highlighting current topics and the future of health care worldwide.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-28T15:06:22-04:007e54e9be-e8af-4e88-adb0-06468ac55524https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-community-invited-to-celebrate-faculty-staff-at-chancellor-s-awards-ceremony_2West Virginia University Health Sciences is recognizing individuals and teams with Chancellor's Awards, for their significant contributions to its mission. A ceremony to honor the 2025-26 award winners will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 4 p.m. in the Pylons Commons.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T13:29:49-04:00123f2181-d6a2-4a06-883c-3961cca0dbbahttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=recruiting-those-in-their-third-trimester-of-pregnancy-up-to-6-weeks-postpartum-forresearch-studyResearchers at West Virginia University are studying movement and health during the postpartum period, beginning at 6 weeks postpartum.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-28T14:36:29-04:00102659cc-10d8-4a8b-ab74-cada9de12b0ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=unplug-unwind-at-bewell-s-september-wellness-event"Unplug & Unwind" at BeWell's September wellness event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Center Pylons Commons.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T13:30:47-04:0069fd6dea-d1ad-472e-80a0-284829831b23https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=fsap-support-squad-book-club-grit-begins-oct-15Faculty and staff are invited to join the WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) book club to discuss Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth every Thursday at 4 p.m., beginning Oct. 15 through Nov. 19 on Zoom.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:18:14-04:0060027b0f-0118-453f-87f8-11799f5c3848https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=starting-oct-12-2026-all-new-wvu-clinical-studies-will-utilize-new-payment-systemEffective October 12, 2026, all new clinical studies conducted at West Virginia University that require human subject payment using prepaid cards will utilize the Advarra Payments system.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-23T16:18:04-04:001e810a01-4332-44dd-ae66-4fd6cd415263https://mailchi.mp/4dfef2e07631/news-notes-september-22-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-22T09:28:07-04:0098401118-b3de-4f44-acf5-8c65bdac0040https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-launches-shared-resources-voucher-programThe West Virginia University Cancer Institute provides access to a network of shared resources to support and advance cancer research. The new Shared Resources Voucher Program provides Cancer Institute members with $3,000 in vouchers to support cancer-related research.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T13:21:23-04:00cc022655-ab0e-436c-bf36-254c1fb5c36ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-inpylons-set-for-september-28Update: This event has been canceled. Stay tuned to Health Sciences' communications and social channels to learn about future events.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-21T10:17:04-04:007d6ee5bf-d55a-49c3-8f82-8e10d48db0d6https://mailchi.mp/277407191e1b/news-notes-september-15-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T07:35:26-04:00417c9343-b029-4549-a73b-f2f302e52bc2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-heart-and-vascular-institute-to-host-rural-cardiovascular-health-symposiumThe West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute will host the WVU Rural Cardiovascular Health Symposium Oct. 1-2 in Morgantown, bringing together healthcare professionals and community leaders to address challenges in cardiovascular care in rural communities.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T16:06:01-04:0062121633-770f-4710-8cab-8f8311270bc2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=move-from-qualtrics-legacy-results-reports-to-results-dashboardsOn Sept. 30, Qualtrics is retiring Legacy Results-Reports and moving to Results Dashboards. If you use Legacy Results-Reports, you'll need to move to Results Dashboards before the Sept. 30 deadline to avoid disruptions. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-15T10:57:58-04:00ce6233e8-a280-43a9-bae4-9bb1e5f4dc4ahttps://mailchi.mp/01494f018ce1/news-notes-september-8-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-08T09:53:53-04:0035b7853c-fb9b-4145-8a2f-f7133cf4fefbhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researchers-seek-participants-for-study-examining-cbd-and-driving-performanceResearchers at the West Virginia University School of Public Health are seeking volunteers to participate in a study exploring how cannabidiol (CBD) may affect driving performance, cognition and sedation among healthy adults.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:50:19-04:007b2685ab-c223-4f8b-a19d-8767ddd3c80ehttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=operation-blue-sky-hosting-purpose-week-events-to-recharge-this-semesterWest Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky has several events scheduled in September to celebrate Purpose Week. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-10-12T14:03:10-04:00391e8672-1948-45e9-9fdf-a7ff43e395dchttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cisco-phone-service-including-jabber-to-be-retired-sept-15_0The two-year project to move the University's phone service from outdated Cisco hardware to Zoom Phone is nearly complete. Migrations are complete for the main campus and regional campuses, and the Health Sciences campus migration is substantially complete.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-07T13:45:31-04:00b6678d83-9cdc-419b-808f-7df8323e58c2https://mailchi.mp/80d3552d13b5/news-notes-september-1-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T10:08:45-04:000f6336b2-47f9-40b7-8cea-fd4861490ba7https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=annual-hsc-fire-alarm-test-scheduled-for-friday-sept-4A fire alarm test for the Health Sciences Campus – HSC South, HSC North, HSC addition and Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Facility – will take place from 5 to 7 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:36:08-04:0042d766a8-3380-48ca-964e-2543766e514bhttps://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-for-mountain-state-cyber-summit-openWest Virginia's cybersecurity and technology communities will come together on Oct. 28 in Morgantown for the 2026 Mountain State Cyber Summit + Tech Yeah, a new collaboration designed to connect leaders across different industries.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:35:38-04:00bdbabe96-00d3-4117-b3c8-5c0652f61e67https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-faculty-orientation-welcomes-wvu-health-sciences-and-wvu-medicine-facultyNew faculty members from WVU Health Sciences and WVU Medicine are invited to attend New Faculty Orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bruce McClymonds Conference Center. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:34:49-04:00f37bf31a-acf9-4838-b1b7-067599f9a9b2https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=nominatehsc-employee-ofmonth-through-blue-skyOperation Blue Sky will be honoring a Health Science's Employee of the Month each quarter beginning in September 2026.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-09-01T08:49:05-04:00368d45f7-1442-42ac-b99b-77e7235d7490https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=action-required-okta-desktop-password-sync-for-macosAhead of Apple's next major software update expected this fall, WVU is rolling out Okta Desktop Password Sync for university-managed Macs.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-31T08:33:25-04:00f2b8d64a-e4e0-42a9-b59c-cf773328d0dchttps://mailchi.mp/f3e777f040ed/news-notes-august-25-2026Read the latest edition of News & Notes, the WVU School of Dentistry's internal e-newsletter.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-25T09:27:32-04:00393c2049-d7b9-4160-a2dc-e392955a39e7https://dentistry.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=blood-drive-planned-for-september-1-at-j-w-ruby-memorial-hospitalAn American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, September 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital Bruce McClymonds Conference Room A, for WVU employees and students. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-08-20T16:32:02-04:00