Jan. 9, 2024 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

Zhipeng Li has been recognized with the Milton Pikarsky Award for the best dissertation in the field of science and technology in transportation studies.

WSU Insider featured Jillian Cadwell’s work to support minoritized women in STEM through a co-mentoring network called WiSEN (Women in STEM Education Network).

Jose Contreras received a $6,000 scholarship from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management.

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Events

Tuesday, January 9 @ 2:00 PM

ESIC SP24 Power Seminar Series: Anomaly Detection of Capacitor Banks with Shorted Elements

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Opportunities

Showcase 2024: Abstracts Due Jan. 17

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. Faculty, staff, graduate, and professional students are invited to share their work at these poster sessions. Abstracts are due January 17.

Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award – Call for Nominations

The Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, first presented in 1962, is the highest honor bestowed upon a Washington State University alumnus. The Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award honors alumni who have made a truly distinguished contribution to society or who, through personal achievement, have brought distinction to Washington State University.

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!

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We’re Hiring!

Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.

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Be Safe Cougs

Annual Required WSU Employee Training

Is your safety training up to date? Cybersecurity Awareness, Hazing Prevention, Ethics in Public Service, and Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Prevention are a few of the trainings that all WSU employees are required to take every year. Please visit the HRS website to see and access the trainings.

Walk Like a Penguin

Cold weather, ice, and snow can increase the chances of slips and falls. Here are some tips to stay safe!

• Dress warmly and wear the appropriate attire, and walk like a penguin when appropriate. It may sound silly, but short shuffled steps can decrease your chances of slipping.
• Walk slowly and carefully. Wear appropriate footwear like boots or other slip-resistant footwear.
• Use special care when getting in and out of vehicles, even in parking garages. Use the vehicle for support if you need to.
• Watch for slippery floors when you enter or exit any buildings, including your home.
• Try to avoid carrying items or walking with your hands in your pockets. This can reduce your ability to catch yourself if you lose your balance. Instead, carry a backpack if you have one.
• Watch out for black ice, wet leaves, and snow banks.
• Tap your foot on potentially slick areas to see if the areas are slippery.
• Take shorter, shuffle-like steps, to maintain balance. Walk like a penguin.
• Avoid uneven surfaces if possible. Avoid steps or curbs with ice on them.
• Do not rush. Ensure you take the safest route.