Marshall University Forensic Science Center receives National Visionary Voice Award for Sexual Assault Outreach Initiatives Supporting West Virginia

The Marshall University Forensic Science Center is a recipient of the 2014 Visionary Voice Award, a national award honoring individuals and organizations throughout the country doing outstanding work to end sexual violence in their communities. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center sponsors the Visionary Voice Award in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month each April. …

Rally for Autism Set for Saturday, April 26

West Virginia Autism Training Center (WVATC), located at Marshall University, is inviting everyone to join the 13th annual Rally for Autism, which takes place Saturday, April 26, at Ritter Park in Huntington. The event will feature the Seaton and Moira Taylor 5K Walk, sponsored by Campbell Woods PLLC; a Rally for Autism 5K run; and a…

Plastic Surgery Topic of Community Seminar

University Healthcare and the WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center Eastern Division will sponsor a community mini-medical school program on reconstructive surgery. The seminar, titled The Art of Plastic Surgery, will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 pm in the WVU Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center on the Berkeley Medical Center…

Spring Views at West Virginia’s State Parks include Nature Walks, Educational and Entertainment Programs and Discounts

Spring wildflower walks, birding programs and quiet cabin settings are spring tonics at West Virginia’s State Parks and Forests. Many spring-related events, programs and discounts are available to visitors in April and May. A mid-week cabin rental promotion that reduces costs and recognizes the amazing quiet of mountainous West Virginia appeals to travelers looking for…

Marshall Physical Therapy Professor to Lead Team of Experts for the National Children’s Study

Dr. Rose Rine of the Marshall University College of Health Professions has been selected to lead a team of experts in the sensory domain for the National Children’s Study (NCS). The National Children’s Study, a multi-year research study, will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children…

Marshall Women’s Center to Host Screening and Panel Discussion for Documentary on Military Sexual Assault

The Marshall University Women’s Center, in conjunction with CONTACT Rape Crisis Center, will sponsor a screening of “The Invisible War,” an investigative documentary about rape within the U.S. military. It will be shown at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in room BE-5 of the Memorial Student Center, and is free and open to the public.…