Nov. 3, 2020 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

The Washington State Department of Ecology awarded a $1.6 million grant to researchers led by Jennifer Adam to protect, preserve and enhance Columbia River water resources.

Jean-Sabin McEwen, Julia Day, and Becky Griswold were competition award winners during WSU Research Week.

Gunnar Sly’s undergraduate research experience with Min-Kyu Song was highlighted in The Daily Evergreen.


Events

Tuesday, November 3 @ 11:00 AM

ESIC FA20 PSERC Webinar: “Enabling the resilient electric grid” by Dr. Anurag Srivastava, WSU.

Tuesday, November 3 @ 2:10 PM

Teaching from a distance: Strategies and best practices:
In this training, we will cover simple ways to engage with students and optimize your course space.

Wednesday, November 4 @ 9:10 AM

Learning management system training: Canvas Tests and Quizzes:
In this training we will review the full array of powerful question formats and setting options that allow you to precisely control and manage delivery of online assessments.

Thursday, November 5 @ 8:10 AM

Learning management system training: Blackboard Learn grade center:
We’ll explain different setup options, show how to grade and comment on student work, and demonstrate how to use the electronic rubric.

Thursday, November 5 @ 10 AM

Free ASEE Webinar:
Supporting Engineering Graduate Students in the Time of COVID-19

Thursday, November 5 @ 11 AM

MME Seminar Series:
“Target Reliability Analysis for Structures” with Seyed Hooman Ghasemi, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Thursday, November 5 @ 1 PM

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit: Equity in Higher Education during the Time of COVID-19:
Join us for the Fall 2020 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: Equity in Higher Education during the Time of COVID-19.

Friday, November 6 @ 12:10 PM

EECS Lunch and Learn with Industry Series:
“Machine Learning Jobs – What are they like and How Do You Get One?” with Joe Dumoulin, Aon IP Services.

Friday, November 6 @ 4:10 PM

Learning management system training: Canvas Getting Started:
In this introduction to Canvas we will show you how to create, upload, organize, and edit content including a review of the feature-rich content editor.

Saturday, November 7 @ 11 AM

Virtual Sketch Tour: Urban spaces transformed:
Virtual sketching tour of urban transformations in Rome, Italy and Portland, Oregon. All are welcome.

Monday, November 9 @ 4:10 PM

CHE 598 Seminar:
“3D printed artificial organs and smart electronics for biomedical and healthcare applications” with Kaiyan Qiu, Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

Tuesday, November 10 @ 9:30 AM

JCDREAM Symposium Series:
Steve Ciatti & Jean-Sabin McEwen: “E-Fuels and Electrocatalysts for Decarbonization of Heavy-Duty Transportation.”

Tuesday, November 10 @ 3:10 PM

Learning management system training: Canvas Gradebook:
In this introduction to Canvas we will show you how to create, upload, organize, and edit content including a review of the feature-rich content editor.

Monday, November 16 @ 3:00 PM

Anjan Bose Lecture:
Nuclear past and futures in the state of Washington and beyond” with Professor John McCloy, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

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Opportunities

Submit Your Commencement Congratulatory Video by Nov.16

Knowing how much the students mean to our faculty and staff, WSU’s Fall Commencement Committee is inviting you to participate in the ceremony by submitting congratulatory video clips. All are welcome – get creative! Be sure to list NAME, TITLE and COLLEGE. For assistance, follow these tips for recording your own video. Please submit video clips via a dropbox by November 16.

Workday Training – Complete by Dec. 15

Washington State University will soon begin using Workday, the new system for finance, payroll, human resources, and post-award grants management. All WSU employees will use Workday in some capacity, from managing their personal information to tracking their time worked/off. Workday training materials are ready and courses are now open for enrollment.

Research Funding and Awards

Visit Voiland College’s website or The Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships for lists of some of the national major research funding opportunities. Here are a few upcoming opportunities:

NSF Grants Virtual Conference held weeks of Nov. 16 and Nov. 30. Registration link at ORAP Grant Writing Workshop (Begins soon, register now).

New Faculty Seed Grants – Letter of Intent due Dec. 4 by 5 pm; Full Proposals due Feb. 12.

Murdock Equipment Proposals – up to $900K, requires 1:1 cost share. Pre-proposal template: JCATI Grants – Proposals due Feb. 26.

Many funding opportunities from government agencies and private foundations. Search for funding on Pivot using the institutional access login.

Office of Research Guidance

The Office of Research posts all guidance for on-site research, scholarship, and creative activities during the Covid-19 pandemic on their website.

Cougar Card Replacement

WSU Cougar Card readers on the exterior of the PACCAR, Sloan, Dana, ETRL, and EE/ME buildings will be replaced early next spring, likely in February/March 2021.

WSU Cougar Card Center, in the basement of the Compton Union Building (CUB), is offering a free Cougar Card in-person replacement if your current card does not have the proximity capability. If you’re not sure if your card has a proximity chip in it, you can call 335-CARD (335-2273) and they can tell you if your card has it or not over the phone.

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.


Graduate Student Opportunities

Brookhaven National Laboratory Graduate Research Internship Program

The Graduate Research Internship Program enhances a graduate student’s research skills by pairing the student with a Brookhaven National Laboratory scientist to conduct research on a mutually agreed-upon project. This opportunity may lead to scientific publications and may support a graduate thesis or dissertation.

More opportunities

Opportunities for VCEA graduate students.


Be Safe Cougs

Helping Students in Distress

Faculty and staff are often able to recognize when a student is struggling, but it can be hard to know what to say or do. You can reference this guide when you’re concerned about a student. Each WSU location has a guide with specific campus and community resources.

Additional Crisis Support Services

Call 911 in any emergency situation or if a student poses an immediate threat to self or others.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255). Press 1 for veteran’s services.

Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741.

WSU Employee Assistance Program:
1-877-313-4455

Student Care Network

The Student Care Network allows you to share concerns about a student’s well-being, behavior, or academic performance with colleagues who can help. After submitting a report, the Office of the Dean of Students will contact you to gather additional information, talk about the situation, and identify next steps.

The goal is to determine the best way to connect the student with resources that support their success without causing additional stress. You can refer a student to the network here.

Tips for responding with compassion:

Listen sensitively and carefully. Vulnerable students need you to listen and help. Ask directly how they are doing or if they have thoughts of harming themselves or others.

Trust your gut. If you are concerned about a student, talk to your department chair, supervisor, or the Office of the Dean of Students.

Connect with campus resources. We have other professionals and campus resources dedicated to helping you and students. You can start with the Student Care Network or any of the other resources listed in this guide. Your firsthand knowledge and personal connection to this student is valuable in supporting them.

Take care. Helping a distressed student can take a toll on you. Please think of your own wellbeing and seek support if needed.

Stay safe. Safety is always our top priority. Call 911 if a student poses an immediate threat to self or others.

Share what you know. State and federal laws and University policies mandate reporting in some situations. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows faculty and staff to report student health and safety concerns to relevant campus offices trained to handle situations with sensitivity and care. Taking appropriate action does not violate a student’s privacy. In some instances, employees have an obligation to report behavior. Visit crci.wsu.edu for more information on reporting.

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