{"id":4248,"date":"2020-09-08T11:46:54","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T18:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/?p=4248"},"modified":"2023-09-25T16:39:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T23:39:44","slug":"voiland-college-this-week-119","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/2020\/09\/08\/voiland-college-this-week-119\/","title":{"rendered":"Sept. 8, 2020 Voiland College This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Cougs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alice Squires <\/strong>has been named the Wendell J. Satre Distinguished Professor in WSU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/2020\/09\/04\/alice-squires-named-wendell-j-satre-distinguished-professor\/\">Engineering Technology Management program.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Daily Evergreen featured a story on the <strong><a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/dailyevergreen.com\/85526\/roots\/student-group-mentors-latinx-students-in-stem\/\">Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Daily Evergreen featured a <a href=\"mailto:mailto:https:\/\/dailyevergreen.com\/85401\/news\/wsu-doctorate-student-received-nuclear-technology-award\/\">story on <strong>Samuel Karcher<\/strong><\/a>, a materials science and engineering doctorate student, whose research paper landed him a second-place spot in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nucleartechinnovations.org\/about.html\">Innovations in Nuclear Technology Research and Development Awards Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday, September 8 @11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/energy-systems-innovation-center-fa20-zoom-seminar-series\/\">Energy Systems Innovation Center FA20 Zoom Seminar Series<\/a>.<br>\u201cImpactful Microgrids\u201d by Dr. Joseph Guerrero, Center for Research on Microgrids (CROM), Denmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, October 2 @ 11:00 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/hackahouse\/\">Hackahouse<\/a>.<br>The U.S. is currently facing an affordable housing crisis. WSU\u2019s School of Design and Construction has partnered with Ivory Innovations and several other universities to host a student-based initiative focused on finding innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, October 2 @ 3:30 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/wsu-voiland-college-swe-virtual-evening-with-industry\/\">WSU Voiland College SWE virtual evening with industry<\/a>.<br>Network with industry representatives from companies who will be attending the career fair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 5 -7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/wsus-virtual-career-expo-technical-fair\/\">WSU\u2019s virtual Career Expo &amp; Technical Fair<\/a>.<br>Washington State University will be hosting an all campus, all major virtual Career Expo for the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-border--color-pacificsky wsu-spacing-before--large wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    <h2 class=\"wsu-callout__title\">\r\n        Share Your Event    <\/h2>    \n\n<p>Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, in this newsletter, or in our weekly student newsletter? <a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/communications\/creating-calendar-events\/\">Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusive Education Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutoring is Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/tutoring\/\">VCEA Tutoring Services<\/a> offers students free access to tutors via Zoom rooms for real-time academic support. Questions? Concerns? Contact the director, Becky Dueben at <a href=\"mailto:rdueben@wsu.edu\">rdueben@wsu.edu<\/a> or call 509 336- 9417.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ascc.wsu.edu\/peer-tutoring\/\">Academic Success and Career Center<\/a> tutoring services are a free peer facilitated drop-in resource that will guide learning and promote success. Drop-in tutoring means no appointment necessary \u2013 you show up to the tutors zoom room and the tutor will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etutoringonline.org\/\">eTutoring<\/a>:<br>Free online help available for all WSU undergraduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lsamp.wsu.edu\/tutoring\/\">LSAMP Tutoring<\/a> (Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation):<br>Free peer-to-peer tutoring for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.math.wsu.edu\/studyhalls\/welcome.php\">Math Learning Center<\/a>:<br>Free tutor-assisted study halls offered by the Department of Mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mss.wsu.edu\/student-centers\/academic-enrichment-center\/\">Multicultural Student Services Tutoring<\/a>:<br>The Academic Enrichment Center helps students improve academic performance by providing free tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/undergraduateresearch.wsu.edu\/programs\/drop-in-mentoring\/\">Research-Related Peer Mentoring<\/a>:<br>Learn about undergraduate research from your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writingprogram.wsu.edu\/undergraduate-writing-center\/\">Writing Center<\/a>:<br>Free peer tutoring to assist with university writing assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Launches New Academic Questions Hotline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington State University has a new hotline for academic questions. The number to call is 509-335-6000. The hotline will be staffed by the Academic Success and Career Center weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Library Locker Pickup Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Libraries are now offering <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/announcement\/locker-pickup-available-library-materials\/\">a 24\/7 contactless locker pickup<\/a> adjacent to Terrell Library as a safe way of providing library materials to patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Prep for Your Classroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty- don\u2019t let an unexpected event cause you to cancel class! The Voiland College Internships &amp; Career Services office is always looking for opportunities to educate students about career preparation. Whether you\u2019d like us to cover a whole class period, partial class period, or a few minutes giving an overview of our services, we\u2019re excited to chat with your students! Call Sandi Brabb at (509) 335-3740 or <a href=\"mailto:brabb@wsu.edu\">brabb@wsu.edu<\/a> for more information and to schedule your next class visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you noticed a WSU employee going out of their way to help a colleague or customer? Nominate them for the Crimson Spirit award to recognize their excellent service. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.wsu.edu\/CrimsonSpirit\">Submit a nomination.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Safe Cougs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Campus Connect is an evidence-based 2-hour suicide prevention training program, offered free of charge for all WSU staff and students, on any campus or location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants learn:<br>Statistics and facts about college student suicide \/ How to ask if someone is feeling suicidal \/ Appropriate referrals \/ Active listening, communication, and relationship-building skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-registration is required and course seating is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Monday, September 14 @ 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm<\/li><li>Thursday, October 8 @ 3:00pm \u2013 5:00pm<\/li><li>Tuesday, November 10 @ 1:00pm \u2013 3:00pm<\/li><li>Monday, December 7 @ 3:00pm \u2013 5:00pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cougarhealth.wsu.edu\/mental-health-promotion\/mental-health-trainings\/\">Online registration is available.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mental Health First Aid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that teaches skills to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. WSU Pullman students can participate for free with support from student activity fees. See more about cost below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants learn about symptoms, crisis response, and active listening skills to support many disorders: Depression and anxiety \/ Trauma \/ Psychosis \/ Eating disorders \/ Substance abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cougarhealth.wsu.edu\/mental-health-promotion\/mental-health-trainings\/\">Pre-registration is required<\/a> and course seating is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Wednesday, September 23 @ 9:00am \u2013 3:00pm<\/li><li>Tuesday, October 13 @ 10:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/li><li>Thursday, November 5 @ 8:30am \u2013 2:30pm<\/li><li>Wednesday, December 2 @ 9:00am \u2013 3:00pm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get stress management tips on your phone!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling stressed, need help coping, or just want tips for managing your stress? We can help! To sign up, text \u201c@STRESS\u201d to 73940. You can join at any time and this program is available for all WSU locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our text messaging program and we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Check in with you every week to see how you\u2019re doing.<\/li><li>Send you weekly tips for lowering stress.<\/li><li>Share information about health-related events and resources around campus.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, you would receive no more than 2 or 3 text messages per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Messages and data rates may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cancel the messages, you can reply with \u201cSTOP.\u201d To get more information, you can reply with \u201cHELP.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU COVID-19 Employee Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.wsu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WSU-Pullman-COVID-19-Virus-Reporting-Practice.pdf\">WSU COVID-19 Reporting for Faculty and Staff (PDF)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.wsu.edu\/covid-19\/\">COVID-19 Leave and Work Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Coug Connect at 10 a.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts system-wide present <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/announcement\/tune-daily-coug-connect-10-m-5\/\">5-30 minute Zoom sessions<\/a> for WSU employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health and Wellbeing Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to offer emotional support during this stressful period. You may contact EAP by calling 1-877-313-4455 or visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.wsu.edu\/resources\/employee-assistance-program\/\">EAP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU is committed to supporting your overall health and wellbeing. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.wsu.edu\/employees\/wellcoug\/\">WellCoug website<\/a> for more information and resources to offer support, manage stress and enhance your resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU COVID-19 Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:https:\/\/wsu.edu\/covid-19\/\">WSU COVID19-related info<\/a> is available on WSU\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-border--color-vineyard wsu-spacing-before--xxlarge\" >\r\n    <h2 class=\"wsu-callout__title\">\r\n        Send Us Your News    <\/h2>    \n\n<p>Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the <em>Voiland College This Week<\/em> newsletter for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DEADLINE: <\/strong>Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:VCEA.News@wsu.edu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tEmail VCEA.News@wsu.edu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alice Squires has been named the Wendell J. 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