Work led by Jean-Sabin McEwen<\/strong> and Di Wu<\/strong> could lead to better ways of using water in processes<\/a> that make renewable energy more viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A student electrical engineering team at Washington State University Tri-Cities<\/strong> is designing a prototype of a ventilator<\/a> that they hope could one-day be used as a low-cost option compared to expensive commercially available devices on the market amid COVID-19 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Canvas Getting Started<\/a>: Panopto (Master Session)<\/a>: Zoom (Master Session)<\/a>: Teaching from a Distance: Strategies and Best Practices<\/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 The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions by WSU administrative professional and classified employees. Staff at all WSU locations are eligible to be nominated for this award. Award criteria include outstanding contributions made by the employee regarding productivity of the University; innovative problem solving; positive working relations; university and community service. Award recipients each receive $2,500 and will be recognized at the annual Showcase event to be held in during the spring 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations<\/a> will be accepted through January 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LIFT<\/a>, the faculty development component of the Transformational Change Initiative<\/a> (TCI), is welcoming applicants for the fourth cohort of our system-wide program. All WSU faculty from all locations are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 12, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each year Washington State University and the National Student Employment Association (NACE) recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college through the National Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award. Nominations this year<\/a> are due January 29.<\/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.<\/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 on their website<\/a>.<\/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 WSU Pullman will be on reduced operations from Dec. 24 \u2013 Jan. 3. While building operations will not look much different than our current operations because of Covid 19, there are a few items you may want to be aware of.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Flu Shot Clinic bonus dates<\/a> are January 11 to January 15.<\/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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Monday, January 4 @10:10 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>WSU is moving from Blackboard to Canvas and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWednesday, January 6 @2:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Want to connect your Panopto quizzes to the Blackboard grade book? Curious which students have looked at your Panopto video? In this master session we will show you how to do this and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, January 7 @11:10 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Zoom allows users to communicate through webcam\/microphones, chat, and screen sharing. Learn how this tool can be used to conduct real time class sessions, meetings, office hours, host remote presenters, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, January 8 @10:10 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In this training, we will cover simple ways to engage with students and optimize your course space.<\/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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President\u2019s Employee Excellence Awards \u2013 Nominations Due Jan.10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
LIFT Faculty Fellowship Applications Due Jan. 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Recognize Your Student Employee \u2013 Nominations Due Jan. 29<\/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
Holiday Building Information & Reduced Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU Pullman Bonus Flu Shot Clinics<\/h3>\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