Go Cougs!
Mona Ghandi’s project, “Wisteria: Architecture as an Embodiment of Human Emotion” has been selected as a Finalist in the Architizer A+Awards for the Architecture +New Technology category. You can vote for her work in the Popular Choice category. The deadline for voting is on Friday, June 25 at 12 midnight PST.
Kaiyan Qiu is developing a better, real-world heart model that aspiring surgeons could practice on before they go into the operating room. Qiu recently won a $50,000 grant through WSU’s inaugural Cougar Cage competition to help advance the technology.
A group of WSU software engineering students were finalists in the recent International Conference on Software Engineering SCORE competition.
Events
VCEA Town Hall June 24 @ 1 PM
Join Dean Mary Rezac and members of Voiland College’s Leadership Team for a VCEA Town Hall.
Learning Management System Training (Blackboard and Canvas)
June 22 Canvas Tests and Quizzes: Training and Workshop:
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.
June 22 Getting Started with Canvas: Training and Workshop:
WSU is moving from Blackboard to Canvas and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible.
June 23 Canvas Assignments and Rubrics: Training and Workshop:
In this training we will cover assignment and rubric creation, peer reviews, and the plagiarism checker.
June 23 Canvas Tests and Quizzes: Training and Workshop:
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.
June 24 Canvas Gradebook: Training and Workshop:
In this training we will explain different setup, filtering and communication options. We will also show how to grade and comment on student work using the Speed Grader.
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Opportunities
Canvas to Replace Blackboard Fall 2021
Information Technology Services, Academic Outreach and Innovation, and WSU Faculty Senate are pleased to announce that Canvas will be WSU’s sole Learning Management System beginning Fall 2021.
WSU’s Blackboard access will expire on Aug 21. In preparation for this, users who want to export Blackboard course data should contact migrationhelp@wsu.edu now to begin the migration before Blackboard becomes unavailable. Learn what other actions you need to make and what resources are available for this transition.
Time and Leave Reporting Errors
Please review your employee responsibilities when reporting your time and leave.
Be Safe Cougs
Return to Campus
Visit Voiland College’s Faculty/Staff web page to find the steps you need to take to return to work on campus.
COVID‑19 Vaccination Declaration – Instructions
All WSU employees must declare themselves fully vaccinated in order to forgo face masks and physical distancing while at a WSU location. Here’s how to find where in Workday you can complete your COVID-19 vaccination declaration.
VCEA Return to Work Location Distancing and Disinfection Plan for SARS-CoV2 and COVID-19
All Voiland College personnel shall adhere to the Voiland College Distancing and Disinfection Plan.
WSU COVID-19 Information
Visit WSU’s website to get the latest information and resources on WSU’s COVID-19 testing and response.
Caring for Self, Caring for Others – Resources
Self-care is more important than ever. Caring for others adds an additional layer of complexity, but self-care continues to remain paramount. Please use these resources to help you on your self-care journey.
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