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Noel Schulz was appointed the inaugural director of WSU Tri‑Cities’ Institute for Northwest Energy Futures.
Events
Week of Welcome Aug 12 – 19
Week of Welcome (WOW) is a week-long event on the WSU Pullman campus that helps new and returning students kick off the new academic year. WOW events are fun and intended to connect you with campus resources and your new Cougar family.
Tuesday, August 15 @ 9:00 am Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)
NRT-LEAD Kickoff Event will highlight the new NSF-funded graduate training program at WSU on Next Generation Robotics. Funding opportunities for graduate students through this multidisciplinary graduate training program will be discussed. Light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, August 18 @10 am Engineering & Computer Science Building, Vancouver Campus
Summer Research Showcase and Welcome Back Social:
For School of Engineering and Computer Science Vancouver undergraduate faculty, staff, graduate students and summer researchers.
Thursday, August 24 @ 2-4 pm – Thompson Hall Flats
VCEA Inside Scoop is an event to celebrate all Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture students starting the fall semester. With ice cream from Ferdinand’s and clubs looking for new members, students will truly get an inside scoop of what clubs have planned for the 2023 – 2024 academic year! Interested in volunteering? Sign up using this link.
Thursday, August 31 @1 pm – Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL) 101
Lanning Distinguished Lecture on ‘Smart Healthcare’ by Dr. Niraj Jha, Princeton University
Friday, September 22 @ 2pm
Schweitzer Engineering Hall Ceremonial Groundbreaking:
Join the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Schweitzer Engineering Hall.
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Opportunities
August Canvas Support
The Learning Innovations Team at Global Campus is announcing extended support for faculty system-wide who want to use Canvas to build learning experiences in any teaching modality. Appointments are available from Aug. 14–25. To schedule an appointment, please visit our Teaching and Learning Support Services page and select, “Canvas (Non-Tech Support).”
Please note that the focus of this support is the pedagogical application of Canvas. For technical support or questions about Canvas functionality, please email ats.aoi@wsu.edu.
Fall 2023 Canvas and Educational Technology Trainings
Additionally, the Learning Innovations Team at Global Campus is excited to announce its Fall 2023 training schedule. There are trainings available starting on Aug. 15 with topics including Canvas, Panopto, Perusall, and VoiceThread. Please visit the training offerings page to review the schedule and register.
Communications Resources Available
Need help promoting your event? Think you have a good story for WSU to tell? Voiland College’s Communications Team can help! Check out the VCEA Marketing & Communications web page for resources, tips, and assistance.
IT Support Available
Need help with your WSU computer? Contact VCEA IT for help!
WSU Outage Event Notification
WSU Facilities offers subscribers notifications for power and water outages and other events that may impact you. Sign up today!
Oct. 3 Fall Career Expo & Tech Fair – Please Support Student Attendance
As you create your syllabi for fall, we appreciate your help by adding a placeholder for the Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, in Beasley Coliseum. Over 200 companies will be on-campus recruiting VCEA students for jobs and internships. VCEA Career Services encourages students to attend, which helps make a good impression for our alumni employers. Please support your students’ attendance. Additionally, if you would like a Career Coach to speak to your class about the fair, provide a workshop on resumes, etc., please let us know. Request a presentation using this link.
Don’t Cancel Your Class!
If you need to miss or cancel class, Voiland College Career Services has your back and is available to educate your students on professional development topics including:
- What is an internship and how to find one
- How to write a resume and/or cover letter
- Interviewing strategies
- Professional etiquette
- Networking
- Social media tips
- And more!
We can cover the full time of your class or just come for 5 minutes and give a brief overview of the above topics. Fill out the “Request a Presentation form” to schedule a presentation.
ELEVATE Teaching Conference August 16
Washington State University faculty and teaching graduate students can now register online for the Aug. 16 system-wide ELEVATE conference focused on the theme of “Timely Topics to ELEVATE Your Teaching.”
AGI Day August 30
Join us for PNNL/WSU Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) Industry Day on August 30, in Richland, Washington or virtually. This year’s theme is “Pathways Toward a Clean Energy Grid.” Speakers from across government, utilities, industry, universities, and national labs will share their insights into challenges and opportunities as we work towards clean power systems of the future. Our keynote presentation will be by US DOE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grid Systems and Components Division Michael Pesin. Visit the event website for more information.
ESIC 50th Anniversary Celebration September 15
Please join the Energy Systems Innovation Center for an all-day celebration event in Pullman, Friday, September 15, 2023. The day will include lab tours, guest speakers and presentations on the past, present and future of WSU Power Engineering and Industry Collaborations. The day will culminate in an evening banquet where the celebration will continue. Visit the event website for more information and to register!
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!
We’re Hiring!
Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.
Be Safe Cougs
Helping a Student in Crisis
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. Reference your campus guide for specific WSU and community resources to aid a student in distress.
Early intervention is the key to student success. The Student Care Network allows you to share concerns about a student’s emotional or psychological well-being, physical health, or academic performance with colleagues on your campus who can help. When you submit your referral through our online form, an email will be generated, contacting the relevant offices on your campus.
Wildfire Smoke
Air quality in various locations statewide may begin to deteriorate due to wildfire smoke. WSU campuses as well as research and extension centers could be affected. For general information go to the Environmental Health & Safety’s Wildfire Smoke page. This page provides information on the health effects of wildfire smoke, and links to various air quality websites including links to Washington Department of Ecology and Department of Health websites with updated air quality information and appropriate precautions.
If you have further questions please contact Environmental Health & Safety at 509‑335‑3041, your regional campus Environmental Health & Safety office or your local Health Department.
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.
Outdoor Heat Exposure
The Department of Labor and Industries updated Outdoor Heat Exposure requirements, with new rules becoming effective July 17. The rules apply to all employees working outdoors for 15 minutes or more in a 60‑minute period once temperatures reach 80 degrees. To review the new requirements, see EH&S’ Heat Exposure web page. See also EH&S’ Accident Prevention Plan web page for revisions to the Outdoor Heat Exposure chapter.
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