Aug. 2, 2022 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

Anamika Dubey and Jana Doppa have been named Huie-Rogers Endowed Chairs.

Ali Khan has received a scholarship award from the IEEE Power & Energy Society.

Vikram Yadama and Karl Englund were part of a team that received the Western Extension Director’s Association Excellence in Programming Award for their educational efforts in preserving the health and safety of Washington’s private forests.

Omar Al-Hassawi offered low-energy tips to stay cool this summer in this week’s WSU Insider.

Omar Al-Hassawi has been named to the jury of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture’s TIMBER IN THE CITY 4: Urban Habitats Competition.

Jennifer Adam was part of a multi-agency team that developed a long-term water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River Basin.

Check out the latest news from the Advanced Grid Institute.


Save the Date

Aug. 12-14: WSU Pullman student move in. Volunteers needed!

Aug. 18: Voiland College Week of Welcome Academic Kick-Off: 2-4 pm in Spark and then Thompson Flats.

Aug. 19: University Convocation: 10-11 a.m. in Beasley Coliseum.

Aug. 22: WSU Pullman classes start.

Aug. 25: Voiland College Ice Cream Social on Thompson Flats: 2 – 4 pm.

Aug. 31: AGI Day: Advanced Grid Industry Day will bring together colleagues from state and federal agencies, utilities, industry, national laboratories, and academic, for a day of lively panel discussions and presentations. We’ll be discussing opportunities for the Pacific Northwest to leverage the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to make advances towards meeting clean energy goals. This event is free, and open to everyone.

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Opportunities

We’re Hiring!

Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.

WSU Outage Event Notification

WSU Facilities offers subscribers notifications for power and water outages and other events that may impact you. Sign up today!

Key Academic Reminders

School starts in less than three weeks! Read the key academic policy reminders (PDF) from WSU Provost Chilton to help guide your preparation for the coming semester.

How do I get that new WSU Email Signature?

WSU instituted new brand guidelines last year. Check with your school/department if you need your department’s logo, and you can download many elements from the WSU branding website.

Voiland College Tutoring Begins Aug 23

Students looking for tutoring assistance can find it starting Tuesday, August 23. Visit the VCEA Tutoring web page to find tutoring offerings, location, and availability.

Livermore National Laboratory Fellowships – Apply by Oct. 3

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has posted two new opportunities for consideration by university PhD candidates – the John S. Foster, Jr. and the Harold Brown Postdoctoral Fellowships. These are Design Physics Fellowships in the Weapons and Complex Integration (WCI) Directorate and recognize individuals whose research aligns with the Laboratory’s national security mission. Applicants must either be in the process of completing their Ph.D. (within one year) or have received their Ph.D.

ELEVATE Teaching Conference Aug 16

Online registration is now open for Washington State University’s inaugural, annual conference to support faculty and graduate students to “engage learners, enhance voices, and advance teaching excellence” (ELEVATE). The all-day, system-wide conference will be held concurrently on all six WSU campuses. The conference program features invited presenters from WSU recognized for their reflective and evidence-based teaching practices, interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration, and a dynamic lunch-time workshop.

Grad Student Recruitment Toolbox

Looking to recruit graduate students to your program? WSU’s Graduate School can help! Plan your grad student recruitment campaign with the help of their recruitment toolbox.

WSUAA Awards – Nominations due Sept 2

The WSU Alumni Association is now accepting award nominations to recognize WSU alumni, faculty/staff, students, volunteers, and friends whose hard work and dedication make Washington State University and our Alumni Association so amazing.

DARPA Forward Conference Sept. 13-14

The DARPA Forward Conference will be held in Pullman Sept. 13-14, 2022. You will hear from leading experts in industry, academia and DoD, and learn how to get involved with DARPA.

Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award

Do you know a WSU employee who is exceptionally creative in problem-solving or who consistently goes above and beyond? Nominate that WSU employee for the Crimson Spirit Award today!


Be Safe Cougs

Heat Wave Advisory

Many parts of the country are experiencing high temperatures this week. Stay cool and stay safe by following these heat wave safety tips from the Red Cross.

Where is the First-Aid Kit?

Do you know where the first aid kit is in your office? Do you know how to report a workplace accident? Do you know what to do in case of a fire or an earthquake? Be prepared and review Voiland College’s safety policies, training, procedures, and resources with your team.

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