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The Bureau of Business and Economic Research is hosting a virtual update on West Virginia’s economy during COVID-19 via Zoom.

Students who may suffer from “Summer Slide” could benefit from WVU Extension Service’s free, creative and educational programming via Energy Express and 4-H’s Camp URL (You Are Linked) to combat the drop in reading and math comprehension students experience while on summer break.

Experts from across the state will lead a virtual discussion on economic opportunities and growth, as well as service to fellow West Virginians, in the face of today’s worldwide recession Wednesday, June 24, from 10-11:30 a.m.

100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, hosted online by West Virginia University Libraries and the West Virginia and Regional History Center.

Stephanie Lorenze and Melissa Sherfinski, faculty members in the West Virginia University College of Education and Human Services, discuss some of the complexities of planning for—and carrying out—in-person instruction in public schools during a pandemic, including non-traditional schedules, airflow and mindfulness activities. Whatever the officials decide, teachers, custodians and other school employees will have to comply with measures that keep COVID-19 from spreading among students. And that’s no simple task.

This year, the annual celebration of Pride Month in June comes on the heels of both a pandemic and wide-ranging protests demanding racial justice and an end to police brutality. Two West Virginia University experts in LGBTQ+ rights say this year presents a “window of opportunity” for both higher education policies and Pride events.

Using decontamination tactics to help maintain PPE supplies, West Virginia University is working with the National Guard to decontaminate and disinfect thousands of masks to address PPE shortages in healthcare systems in the state.

West Virginia University Return to Campus news briefing will be held via Zoom at 1 p.m. Thursday (June 4).

Zoom fatigue. Eye strain. Body aches. Working remotely can create challenges for your body and mind. Finding time to take breaks throughout the day can help alleviate stress, improve your mood and boost work performance. Lauren Weatherford, West Virginia University Extension Service Families and Health agent in Fayette and Nicholas counties, provides some tips on how to take effective breaks to improve focus and productivity.

President Trump’s Executive Order to regulate social media after Twitter flagged one of his tweets won’t change current law, but may fall on favorable ears in Congress to change the law to his liking, according to Erin Kelly, who is teaching social media and the law at the West Virginia University College of Law.