Mona Ghandi\u2019s<\/strong> project, \u201cWisteria: Architecture as an Embodiment of Human Emotion\u201d has been selected as a Finalist in the Architizer A+Awards for the Architecture +New Technology category. You can vote for her work<\/a> in the Popular Choice category. The deadline for voting is on Friday, June 25 at 12 midnight PST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kaiyan Qiu<\/strong> is developing a better, real-world heart model that aspiring surgeons could practice on before they go into the operating room. Qiu recently won a $50,000 grant through WSU\u2019s inaugural Cougar Cage competition<\/a> to help advance the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A group of WSU software engineering students<\/strong> were finalists in the recent International Conference on Software Engineering SCORE competition.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Join Dean Mary Rezac and members of Voiland College\u2019s Leadership Team for a VCEA Town Hall<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n June 22<\/strong> Canvas Tests and Quizzes: Training and Workshop<\/a>: June 22<\/strong> Getting Started with Canvas: Training and Workshop<\/a>: June 23<\/strong> Canvas Assignments and Rubrics: Training and Workshop<\/a>: June 23<\/strong> Canvas Tests and Quizzes: Training and Workshop<\/a>: June 24<\/strong> Canvas Gradebook: Training and Workshop<\/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 Information Technology Services, Academic Outreach and Innovation, and WSU Faculty Senate are pleased to announce that Canvas will be WSU\u2019s sole Learning Management System<\/a> beginning Fall 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU\u2019s Blackboard access will expire on Aug 21. In preparation for this, users who want to export Blackboard course data should contact migrationhelp@wsu.edu<\/a> now to begin the migration before Blackboard becomes unavailable. Learn what other actions you need to make<\/a> and what resources are available for this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please review your employee responsibilities<\/a> when reporting your time and leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit Voiland College\u2019s Faculty\/Staff web page<\/a> to find the steps you need to take to return to work on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All WSU employees must declare themselves fully vaccinated in order to forgo face masks and physical distancing while at a WSU location. Here\u2019s how to find<\/a> where in Workday you can complete your COVID-19 vaccination declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Voiland College personnel shall adhere to the Voiland College Distancing and Disinfection Plan.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit WSU\u2019s website<\/a> to get the latest information and resources on WSU\u2019s COVID-19 testing and response.<\/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 Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the Voiland College This Week<\/em> newsletter for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DEADLINE: <\/strong>Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n
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VCEA Town Hall June 24 @ 1 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Learning Management System Training (Blackboard and Canvas)<\/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\n
WSU is moving from Blackboard to Canvas and we are here to make the transition as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this training we will cover assignment and rubric creation, peer reviews, and the plagiarism checker.<\/p>\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\n
In this training we will explain different setup, filtering and communication options. We will also show how to grade and comment on student work using the Speed Grader.<\/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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Canvas to Replace Blackboard Fall 2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Time and Leave Reporting Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Return to Campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
COVID\u201119 Vaccination Declaration – Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
VCEA Return to Work Location Distancing and Disinfection Plan for SARS-CoV2 and COVID-19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU COVID-19 Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Caring for Self, Caring for Others \u2013 Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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