Dee O’Palko has assumed the role of director of development, replacing Karen Coombs who will provide transitional support until her retirement on Feb. 7.
Health
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is partnering with the School of Nursing to offer an innovative, two-credit elective course titled “Advanced Life-Saving Technologies in the Critical Care Environment” to senior nursing students across the Morgantown, Keyser, Beckley and Bridgeport campuses.
The School of Nursing will welcome Cynthia Persily, cabinet secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, as the keynote speaker for the lectureship on April 24 at the WVU Health Sciences Center, Okey Patteson Auditorium.
Dr. Valerie Perrine, School of Dentistry executive dean for education and student affairs, has been selected by the American Dental Education Association as one of 10 individuals to participate in the Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program.
Led by a team of expert instructors, this six-week intermediate class will expand on the topics covered in the introductory Mindful Steps series from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday beginning Thursday (Jan. 23) through Feb. 27 on Zoom.
Five members of the School of Dentistry were recently recognized for their loyal and dedicated service to the state of West Virginia.