Anantharaman Kalyanaraman<\/strong> and his team’s work was featured<\/a> in The Daily Evergreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jake Leachman<\/strong> was interviewed by Bloomberg for their story on hydrogen\u2019s future in the aerospace industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University Recreation<\/strong> is offering FREE Online Fitness Classes<\/a> through December 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning management system training: Blackboard Learn Grade Center<\/a>: Faculty-Led Workshop: Meeting your students where they are \u2013 Finding solutions and building community worldwide<\/a>: Learning management system training: Canvas Gradebook<\/a>: Learning management system training: Canvas Getting Started<\/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 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 Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2020, all Zoom accounts joining WSU-hosted Zoom meetings will be required to have the most up-to-date version of the software (desktop, mobile, etc.). This will include external users and affiliates attending WSU-hosted meetings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Users who haven\u2019t already updated their Zoom software to the most recent version are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Clients older than two revisions will be required to update before being able to join a WSU-hosted meeting. For most users, this update should take no longer than 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about updating your Zoom software, please visit this self-help article<\/a> from the WSU Zoom support team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For technical assistance, please contact: Crimson Service Desk online<\/a>, by phone at (509) 335-4357, or via email<\/a>.<\/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 Go to <\/strong>workday.wsu.edu<\/a> and sign in with your Network ID (NID) and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overtime eligible employees:<\/strong> enter your time<\/strong> worked in Workday, starting with the beginning of the week (December 13). It\u2019s okay to duplicate what\u2019s on your paper time report for December 1-15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check your time off balances.<\/strong> Something not right? Go to support.workday.wsu.edu,<\/a> choose \u201cHuman Resource Services,\u201d and then fill out the form for \u201cLeave Balances or Leave Accrual is incorrect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Review the items listed in the Workday: First 30 Days Employee Guide,<\/strong> especially regarding personal information, payment elections, and tax elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions?<\/strong> Get answers through the self-help knowledge base and service desk at support.workday.wsu.edu<\/a><\/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 Opportunities for VCEA graduate students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self care is more important than ever. Caring for others adds an additional layer of complexity, but self care continues to remain paramount. Please use these resources<\/a> to help you on your self-care journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU Cougar Card readers on the exterior of the PACCAR, Sloan, Dana, ETRL, and EE\/ME buildings will be replaced early next spring, likely in February\/March 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wednesday, December 9 @ 8:10 AM<\/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\nWednesday, December 9 @ 12:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Finding solutions and supporting your students is paramount during this time, especially for culturally and linguistically diverse students including international students who may be learning virtually from different corners of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, December 10 @ 9:10 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In this training we will explain different setup, filtering and communication options.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, December 11 @ 3:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU is moving from Blackboard to Canvas and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible.<\/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
\n\n\n\nOpportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Zoom Recordings Older Than 6 months to be Deleted Dec. 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
By Dec. 9: WSU-hosted Zoom Meetings Must Have Up-to-Date Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Workday Training: Complete by Dec. 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dec. 16 Workday Checklist<\/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
\n\n\n\nBe Safe Cougs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Caring for Self, Caring for Others \u2013 Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cougar Card Replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n