Sept. 1, 2020 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

A research team including Kaiyan Qiu have developed a groundbreaking process for multi-material 3D printing of lifelike models of the heart’s aortic valve and the surrounding structures that mimic the exact look and feel of a real patient.


Events

Tuesday, September 1 @ 11:00 AM

Energy Systems Innovation Center – PSERC Webinar: “A cross-domain approach to analyzing the short-run impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. electricity sector.”
Presented by Dr. Le Xie, Texas A&M University.

Tuesday, September 1 @3:10 PM

VoiceThread:
Learn how to engage students in meaningful conversation by interacting with their peers and media.

Share Your Event

Add your upcoming events to the WSU event calendar and we’ll share them here each week!


Inclusive Education Ideas

Chromebook and WiFi HotSpot Device Borrowing Program

Students who are interested in borrowing a WiFi device and or a Chromebook free of charge can submit a request via the WiFi HotSpot Program and Computer Loan Program websites. Both pieces of equipment are available to WSU students across the university system.

Fall Semester FAQs

Read, post, and share the fall semester Frequently Asked Questions for FAQs for VCEA students.

Tutoring is Available

VCEA Tutoring Services offers students free access to tutors via Zoom rooms for real-time academic support. Questions? Concerns? Contact the director, Becky Dueben at rdueben@wsu.edu or call 509 336- 9417.

Academic Success and Career Center tutoring services are a free peer facilitated drop-in resource that will guide learning and promote success. Drop-in tutoring means no appointment necessary – you show up to the tutors zoom room, and the tutor will be available.

eTutoring:
Free online help available for all WSU undergraduates.

LSAMP Tutoring (Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation):
Free peer-to-peer tutoring for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors.

Math Learning Center:
Free tutor-assisted study halls offered by the Department of Mathematics.

Multicultural Student Services Tutoring:
The Academic Enrichment Center helps students improve academic performance by providing free tutoring.

Research-Related Peer Mentoring:
Learn about undergraduate research from your peers.

Writing Center:
Free peer tutoring to assist with university writing assignments.

WSU Launches New Academic Questions Hotline

Washington State University has a new hotline for academic questions. The number to call is 509-335-6000. The hotline will be staffed by the Academic Success and Career Center weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library Locker Pickup Available

WSU Libraries are now offering a 24/7 contactless locker pickup adjacent to Terrell Library as a safe way of providing library materials to patrons.

Career Prep for Your Classroom

Faculty- don’t let an unexpected event cause you to cancel class! The Voiland College Internships & Career Services office is always looking for opportunities to educate students about career preparation. Whether you’d like us to cover a whole class period, partial class period, or a few minutes giving an overview of our services, we’re excited to chat with your students! Call Sandi Brabb at (509) 335-3740 or brabb@wsu.edu for more information and to schedule your next class visit.


Opportunities

Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship

Oregon State University is providing an incredible fellowship program called Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium Graduate Scholarship for STEM graduate students attending any of member four-year universities in the fields of space science or aerospace. Candidates should be a U.S citizen with an excellent academic record to apply for this grant.

Crimson Spirit Award

Have you noticed a WSU employee going out of their way to help a colleague or customer? Nominate them for the Crimson Spirit award to recognize their excellent service. Submit a nomination.


Be Safe Cougs

WSU COVID-19 Employee Resources

Daily Coug Connect at 10 a.m.

Experts system-wide present 5-30 minute Zoom sessions for WSU employees.

Health and Wellbeing Resources

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to offer emotional support during this stressful period. You may contact EAP by calling 1-877-313-4455 or visiting the EAP website.

WSU is committed to supporting your overall health and wellbeing. Visit the WellCoug website for more information and resources to offer support, manage stress and enhance your resilience.

WSU COVID-19 Information

WSU COVID19-related info is available on WSU’s website.

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