Go Cougs!
Anti-icing technology developed at Washington State University is being licensed by Fusione Corp., a Massachusetts-based snow and ice operations company, with the goal of creating environmentally responsible and sustainable snow and ice road treatments.
Julia Day and her building research are featured this week by the WSU Foundation.
Noel Schulz, co-director of the Advanced Grid Institute, was featured in The Daily Evergreen.
Did you miss the 9/23 VCEA Town Hall? You can watch the Zoom recording.
What’s Happening
Tuesday, September 28 @ 11:00 AM
AGI-ESIC Seminar: PNNL/WSU Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) – Strategic Directions, Plans and Activities for Advancing the PNW and Beyond:
In 2021 the PNNL/WSU Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) developed an updated strategic plan that lays out a vision for the Institute looking towards 2030.
Monday, October 4 @ 12:00 PM
WSU Virtual Career Expo:
For this year’s WSU Career Expo and VCEA Technical Fair we will be hosting both a virtual option and an in-person option to help students connect with employers wherever you are located. Employers are looking to hire for internships, full-time and part-time positions.
Monday, October 4 @ 4:10 PM
Share Your Event
Add your upcoming events to the WSU event calendar and we’ll share them here each week!
Opportunities
Intro to Kamiak High-Performance Computing – October 5 @10:10 AM
CIRC will host a hands-on introductory workshop introducing basic HPC concepts and teaching users to submit jobs to an HPC. Learn to utilize freely available computing resources on WSU’s Kamiak HPC to power your research!
Registration: This course is free to attend and will be conducted over Zoom, but space is limited, so attendees must register in advance.
Sign-ups close on 10/1, register in advance for connection details.
Industry Engagement Grant Competition – Apply by September 30
Two teams or individuals will be awarded with a $3,000 grant and receive administrative support from IREO to initiate contact and develop strategic, industrial partnerships with desired companies.
President’s Award for Safety, Health, and Security Awards – Nominations Due Oct. 1
Do you know someone—whether student, faculty, or staff—who has gone above and beyond in helping to keep the WSU community safe, healthy, and secure? Give them the recognition they deserve!
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.
Be Safe Cougs
Concerned about a Coug?
The Student Care Network can help. If you aren’t sure how to respond or who should know about your concerns, Counseling and Psychological Services is available at 509‑335‑4511 and after hours at 509‑335‑2159.
Vaccine Mandated, Masks Required this Fall
Washington Governor Jay Inslee will require all school employees in the state, including those working at colleges and universities, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 18. In addition, he reintroduced a state-wide mask mandate, regardless of an individual’s vaccination status, in response to the surging Delta variant of the SARS‑CoV‑2 virus.
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.
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.
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