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Computer science student Deven Biehler chronicled his summer robotics internship at the Center for Precision and Automation Agricultural Systems for the Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources’ blog.
Events
Tuesday, September 5 @4:30 PM Carpenter Hall SDC Gallery
SDC Gallery Exhibition: “DIVERSE ECOLOGIES: Global to Local Ecosystems”
Thursday, September 7 @ 10:30 AM Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series: “Developing the First Cold-Setting Wood 3D-Printing System for Building Construction” by Dr. Michael R. Maughan
Monday, September 11 @ 4:10 PM – Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE)
CHE 598 Seminar: Machine Learning Models for Drug Delivery and Virus Detection w/ Prashanta Dutta, WSU School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Wednesday, September 13 @ 5:00 PM – Goertzen Hall
An Unquiet Botany: Reconciling Plants and People with Story and Image w/ Lyn Baldwin
Tuesday, September 12, @5:30 pm Firstenburg Student Commons, Vancouver Campus
WSU Vancouver Women in Tech Seminar – Women engineers and programmers currently working at local companies, including WaferTech, HP, SEH America, Smarsh and WSU Vancouver will discuss opportunities and challenges for women in STEM fields.
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
President’s Award for Safety, Health, and Security – Nominations Due Sept. 6
All members of the WSU community are invited to nominate faculty, staff, and students for the President’s Award for Safety, Health, and Security. This award acknowledges the achievements and contributions of those who help keep the WSU community safe, healthy, and secure. Nominations are due Sept. 6.
WSU Libraries 2023 Preliminary Journal Cancellation List – Deadline Sept 8
Due to budget constraints, WSU Libraries have identified several indexes and individual journal titles that are under consideration for cancellation and would like faculty input on the titles included on this proposed cancellation list.
Upgrade Your Skills – 75% Off – Offer Ends Sept 22
Looking to get ahead? Register for the online Professional and Corporate Education program. PACE offers nondegree certificates to help working professionals upgrade their skills.
Fall 2023 PACE courses include:
- Applied Machine Learning: Use machine learning techniques to gain insights into your data.
- Leading with Finance: Improve your leadership skills by learning the language of business.
- QuickBooks: Learn to set up your company’s books for accounting.
- Social Media Marketing: Develop social media campaigns across many platforms.
- SQL for Beginners: Build and use databases in your business.
- Business Analytics with Power BI: Analyze big data for business insights.
- Change Management: Lead and manage change initiatives with confidence.
- Communication Skills for Business: Learn mastery of tools for impactful communications.
- E-commerce Website Development: Build an exciting website that can take payments.
PACE offers:
- 75% discount to WSU employees systemwide (pay about $200 per course)
- 4 -week course length
- Noncredit
- Live, online, instructor-led
- Evening courses ideal for working professionals
- Discounted seats are limited. Don’t delay. Register today!
- Some departments pay for professional development. Check with your supervisor.
ADVANCE at WSU Leadership Grants
ADVANCE at WSU encourages faculty to apply for grants through our Leadership Training Program, which aims to foster career development of eligible faculty by supporting participation in leadership opportunities and training. For tenured faculty, this initiative is intended to help grantees through the promotion process, encouraging them to seek administrative responsibilities and enhance leadership planning.
Understanding Student Accommodations Faculty Workshop Sept 11
The Access Center is facilitating two virtual workshops that will explain the ins and outs of the accommodations process and your rights and responsibilities as an instructor.
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!
WSUAA Awards – Nominations Due Sept 17
The WSUAA 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.
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.
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.
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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