{"id":4261,"date":"2020-09-22T14:53:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T21:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/?p=4261"},"modified":"2024-02-05T12:44:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:44:15","slug":"voiland-college-this-week-121","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/2020\/09\/22\/voiland-college-this-week-121\/","title":{"rendered":"Sept. 22, 2020 Voiland College This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Go Cougs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reporting in the journal, Acta Biomaterialia<\/em>,<\/a> graduate student Naboneeta Sarkar<\/strong> and professor Susmita Bose<\/strong> showed that the slow release of soy-based chemical compounds from a 3D-printed bone-like scaffold resulted in a reduction in bone cancer cells<\/a> while building up healthy cells and reducing harmful inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phil Gruen<\/strong> created a virtual walking tour<\/a> that explores the architectural features of the WSU Pullman campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first graduates of Washington State University\u2019s construction engineering bachelor\u2019s degree program<\/a> are featured on the Voiland College home page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, September 22 @ 11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ESIC Seminar Series:<\/a>
Mixed Integer Programming Techniques for Efficient Black Start of the Power System w\/ Dr. Georgios Patsakis, PSERC, UC Berkeley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, September 24 @ 10 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inclusive Pedagogy: A community of practice approach:<\/a>
Join the WSU Community, Equity and Inclusive Excellence office as they discuss what inclusive pedagogy is, what community of practice is, and how to unite the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, September 24 @11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

VCEA Town Hall w\/ Dean Rezac:<\/a>
Please join Dean Mary Rezac and Voiland College leadership to welcome new members of the Voiland College family and receive updates on college initiatives. Please take this short survey<\/a> to help Voiland College better support its employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, September 24 @ 11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MME Seminar Series:<\/a>
The Hierarchy of Hazard Controls and COVID-19 Safety w\/ Shawn Ringo and Jason Sampson, WSU Environmental Health & Safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, September 25 @12:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EECS Lunch and Learn with Industry Series:<\/a>
Accessibility \u2013 An unexpected journey and why you should care w\/ Jon Campbell, Microsoft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, October 2 @ 11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hackahouse:<\/a>
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

October 5 -7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WSU\u2019s virtual Career Expo & Technical Fair:<\/a>
Washington State University will be hosting an all campus, all major virtual Career Expo for the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 6-7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

WSU Digital Agriculture Summit:<\/a>
WSU is hosting a virtual Digital Agriculture Summit Oct. 6-7, with presentations highlighting digital agriculture technology, focusing on policy issues, industry challenges and research.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Inclusive Education Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Free Course: Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom \u2013 Oct. 1 – 31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cornell University\u2019s Center for Teaching Innovation is offering a massive open online course for educators, Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom<\/em>, that guides instructors in exploring frameworks and strategies for building and sustaining inclusive learning environments. U.S.-based and higher-education-centered, the five-week course is for anyone with teaching responsibilities and any level of diversity expertise. Registration for the course is open now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Practice & Experiential Learning (ProPEL) Workshops and Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check the Events tab in Handshake<\/a> to find listings for upcoming workshops and events that can help develop your students\u2019 resume, interview and career building skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Prep for Your Classroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Faculty- don\u2019t let an unexpected event cause you to cancel class! The Voiland College Internships & 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 brabb@wsu.edu<\/a> for more information and to schedule your next class visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

VCEA Employee Survey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please take this short survey<\/a> to help Voiland College better support its employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Staff Mentoring and Professional Development Program \u2013 Apply by Sept. 30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Washington State University is preparing to conduct a system wide pilot Virtual Staff Mentoring and Professional Development Program during the 2020\u20132021 academic year. Apply<\/a> by September 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President\u2019s Award for Safety, Health, and Security \u2013 Nominations Due Oct. 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All members of the WSU community are invited to nominate faculty, staff, and students<\/a> for the President\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WSU Research Week Oct. 12-16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Washington State University\u2019s Research Week<\/a> 2020 is coming to a screen near you on Oct. 12-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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. Submit a nomination.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be Safe Cougs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flu Shot Fridays Start September 25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Flu Shot Fridays \u2013 For WSU students, faculty and staff begin this Friday on the WSU Pullman campus.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WSU COVID-19 Employee Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n