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Paul Contino won the APAC Fall 2022 Photo Contest for the Campus Identity category.
Students in Jolie Kaytes’ Landscape Architecture 150 class gathered recently at the Hillside Café on the Pullman campus, where WSU Dining Services had prepared a Palouse- inspired meal for them. Read more about this innovative collaboration.
Students in Doug Reid’s capstone class helped an injured tortoise become more mobile by designing an attachable prosthetic.
Noel Schulz is one of the alumni in academia featured in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering’s magazine.
Cougs Help Cougs
Please share these important resources with your students this semester.
Free Food
Food assistance is available to students in need on all campuses.
Free Money
Students can fill out just one application by Jan. 31 to be considered for more than 700 WSU scholarships. Many scholarships go unrewarded. Students should apply even if they think they don’t qualify!
Free Mental Health Services
Students on all campuses have access to ProtoCall+, a robust suite of mobile-based mental health resources.
Summer Research Experience
The National Science Foundation funds a large number of opportunities for undergraduate students interested in participating in research through its REU Sites program. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Application deadlines vary, but students should apply soon.
Do you know of a student who is struggling but not know what to do?
Reference your campus guide for specific WSU and community resources to aid a student in distress.
Opportunities
WSUAA Awards – Nominations Due Jan.8
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 the best organizations in the world!
Information about each award, including criteria and the link to nominate, can be found on the WSU Alumni Association website.
Spring ’23 Canvas and Educational Technology Trainings
The Learning Innovations Team at Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI) is excited to announce its Spring 2023 training schedule. Trainings start on Jan. 3 with topics including Canvas, Panopto, Perusall, VoiceThread, and teaching videoconference classes. Please visit our training offerings page to review the schedule and register.
Showcase 2023 – Abstracts Due Jan 18
Each year Academic Showcase and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Research Exposition celebrate original scholarship, research, and creative expression across WSU’s academic community. Abstracts are due January 18.
MLK Spirit Awards – Nominations Due Jan. 20
The Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Service Award Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 Spirit Awards. The WSU Spirit Awards celebrate the life, legacy, and spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. by honoring WSU community members who are dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The awards recognize individuals around the WSU system who continue King’s work in an extraordinary way. Nominations are due Jan. 20.
WSU Undergraduate Research Awards – Apply by Jan 20
Washington State University undergraduate students can apply online now through Jan. 20, 2023 for any of seven awards to support their mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities in academic year 2023-24.
Cyber Security Awareness Training- Complete by Jan. 31
Following updates to university Executive Policy, all active WSU employees, including faculty, student employees, and temporary hourly, are required to complete annual cyber security awareness training by Jan. 31, 2023. Visit Human Resource Service’s new learning platform Skillsoft Percipio to complete cyber security awareness training.
WSU Alumni Association Scholarships – Apply by Jan. 31
Every year, the WSUAA awards some of the best and brightest Cougs with scholarships powered largely by the Cougar license plate program. In 2023-24, students will receive over $330,000 in scholarship support from this program alone. We are looking for incredible WSU students that show spectacular leadership and community service qualities – and, of course, Cougar Pride. If you know a student who may qualify, applications are accepted through January 31.
Graduate School Scholarships – Nominations Close Feb. 1
The nominations for the Graduate School Scholarships are open now through Feb 1.
SURCA 2023 Applications Open to Undergraduates Through Feb. 21
Washington State University undergraduates can submit abstracts through Feb. 21 to present their research, scholarships, and creative activities on March 27 at the 2023 Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA).
IDEA Grants – Apply by March 13
Washington State University faculty seeking to innovate and to promote issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in undergraduate teaching and learning can apply between Jan. 15 and March 13, for two grants from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. The awards are the Smith Teaching and Learning Grant and the Transformational Change Initiative (TCI) Grant for Advancing IDEA.
GPSA Dissertation Grant – Apply Today
The Awards and Scholarships Committee offers dissertation grants to support the research needs of WSU Ph.D. students. These grants will be awarded on a rolling basis to help cover expenses generated as students work to complete their dissertation projects.
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!
Voiland College T-Shirts
Show your Voiland College pride by purchasing a Voiland College t-shirt! Two designs to choose from. Now on sale at the FIZ community studio (Dana Hall room 15) for $15.00. We only accept Cougar Cash, so come prepared with your Cougar Card.
We’re Hiring!
Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.
Be Safe Cougs
Employee Assistance Program
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety, and well-being of public service employees. When you’re ready to get help, we’re here for you.
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