A research team led by Ananth Kalyanaraman have developed a fast, scalable algorithm that can optimize the distribution of vaccines in a simulated epidemic network, potentially bringing the number of infected people down by three to seven times.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eunice Kwon<\/strong> received an Honorable Mention in the Student Competition in Environmental Sensors at AIChE\u2019s annual meeting last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University Recreation<\/strong> is offering FREE Online Fitness Classes<\/a> through December 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AGI-ESIC FA20 Seminar Series \u2013 \u201cHELICS-based co-simulation with transactive microgrids using grid-edge devices\u201d<\/a> by Dr. Trevor Hardy (PNNL) and Monish Mukherjee, PhD Candidate (ESIC\/WSU).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning management system training: Blackboard learn grade center<\/a>: Northwest Faculty Exchange Lecture Series Waterscapes: The Dynamic Moving Whole<\/a>: Learning management system training: Canvas Getting Started<\/a>: MME Seminar:<\/a> Investigations of dynamic material strength and interface friction using combined compression and shear plate impact loading – Presented by Dr. Vikas Praskash, Associate Director, Institute for Shock Physics, WSU Pullman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EECS Lunch and Learn with Industry Series:<\/a> How to get your foot in the door, keep learning and contribute to your company\u2019s success by Troy Coleman, Puget Sound Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning management system training: Canvas Tests and Quizzes<\/a>: VCEA Communications<\/a> has some event promotion tips<\/a> on how to utilize college resources and get people to your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, this newsletter, or our weekly student newsletter? Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n On this Giving Tuesday, please help provide support to our students by making a gift to the Voiland College Student Success Fund.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Beginning Tuesday, December 8, 2020, WSU Zoom recordings stored in the cloud will be automatically deleted<\/a> 6 months after the date of their creation. Additionally, recordings that are 6 months old or older will be automatically deleted at this time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Training<\/a> is available to all WSU employees to help prepare for the switch to Workday. The Modernization Initiative recommends employees complete their review of these training essentials prior to December 11, 2020. Here are answers<\/a> to the top questions asked about Workday training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s that time of year again! Send us a photo<\/a> of your ugly holiday sweater by Dec. 15. The ugliest sweaters as voted by our Instagram followers<\/a> and VCEA judges win a Voiland College t-shirt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With full access to the Canvas pilot, all WSU instructors have the option to migrate their Blackboard courses over to the new Learning Management Software (LMS) for the upcoming spring semester, which they can do by contacting their department\u2019s course scheduler<\/a> or campus scheduler<\/a>. Faculty and staff will also soon be able to request a \u201csandbox\u201d course<\/a>. Visit WSU Insider<\/a> or AOI to learn more and sign up for Canvas training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voiland College Career Services has a “tip line” to help track student & graduate placement! If you know of an upcoming or recent graduate who accepted a job, is heading to graduate school, or has other post-graduation plans- let us know! Please send student name, company\/grad school, job title & any other known information to: vcea.jobs@wsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit Voiland College\u2019s website<\/a> or The Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships<\/a> for lists of some of the national major research funding opportunities. Here are a few upcoming opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many funding opportunities from government agencies and private foundations. Search for funding on Pivot<\/a> using the institutional access login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Office of Research posts all guidance for on-site research, scholarship, and creative activities during the Covid-19 pandemic<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\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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Tuesday, December 1 @ 11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, December 1 @ 1:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ll explain different setup options, show how to grade and comment on student work, and demonstrate how to use the electronic rubric.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTuesday, December 1 @ 6 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The NW Faculty Exchange is an active venue to engage in collaborative conversations relevant to landscape architecture in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWednesday, December 2 @10:10 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU is moving from Blackboard to Canvas and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this introduction to Canvas we will show you how to create, upload, organize, and edit content including a review of the feature-rich content editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, December 3 @11 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Friday, December 4 @12:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Monday, December 7 1:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In this training we will review the full array of powerful question formats and setting options that allow you to precisely control and manage delivery of online assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Event Promotion <\/h2> \n\n
Putting on an Event?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Share Your Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Giving Tuesday Dec. 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Zoom Recordings Older Than 6 months to be Deleted Dec. 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Workday Training: Complete by Dec. 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Canvas Starts Spring 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Graduate Job Placement \u201cTip Line\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research Funding and Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Office of Research Guidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nGraduate Student Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n