Narasimha Boddeti <\/strong>received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award<\/a> for his work using 3D printing to create and understand novel materials that combine solids and liquids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students from GEAR UP<\/a> visited WSU this week and participated in a two-day Material Science Laboratory led by Scott Beckman<\/strong> and Alex Brown,<\/strong> the president of WSU’s Materials Advantage student chapter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Inside Higher Ed<\/a> reported on AgAID Institute<\/strong> and other university programs are applying technology to agriculture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU Insider<\/a> featured architecture alumnus Eric Saindon<\/strong> and his experience in the movie industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find links to schedule a room, how to access buildings, how to request IT support or get facilities maintenance, and how to report an accident all on the footer of Voiland College\u2019s home page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n VCEA Town Hall w\/ Provost T. Chris Riley-Tillman<\/a>: VCEA Inside Scoop<\/a>: Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, in this newsletter, or in our weekly student newsletter? Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking to recruit graduate students to your program? WSU\u2019s Graduate School<\/a> can help! Plan your grad student recruitment campaign with the help of their recruitment toolbox.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Save the date! The WSU\/VCEA Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair will be hosted virtually on Handshake on Monday, October 7, 11-2, and in-person at Beasley Coliseum on Tuesday, October 8, from11-3. The VCEA-sponsored fair is the premier way students connect with employers looking to fill internships and full-time roles. Kindly consider this when drafting your syllabus for the upcoming fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For WSU to operate in compliance with state and federal laws and protect itself and the WSU community from unnecessary harm, it is critical for employees to understand their responsibilities. Required trainings are designed to educate you on your role in maintaining a compliant workplace. Voiland College Career Services is excited to announce a new opportunity for our students to take part in short-term, professional, paid work experiences through Micro-Internships. These project-centered experiences are perfect for students with hectic or irregular schedules – most can be completed remotely, typically involve 10 to 40 hours of work, and are deadline-driven as opposed to set during specific hours. Encourage your students to set up their profile through the VCEA Parker Dewey site<\/a> and start applying today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to any required trainings, employees have up to 96 hours of paid time for elective trainings, and HRS Percipio offers hundreds of easy-to use training courses online! From learning Excel to excelling in leadership, check out all the courses available to you on the WSU HRS website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you know a WSU employee who is exceptionally creative in problem-solving or who consistently goes above and beyond? Nominate that WSU employee for the Crimson Spirit Award<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Navigating personal change can be difficult. EAP offers an abundance of free and reduced-fee Work-Life resources to help with legal, financial, family, aging, mental health, relationships, and professional development to name a few. EAP also has a robust resource library full of articles, videos, and recorded sessions available on-demand to access whenever it fits your schedule. Visit the Washington State Employee Assistance Program and<\/a> use organization code \u201cWSU\u201d to access all of these tools and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n SmartHealth<\/a> is a confidential, online, comprehensive well-being program offered to benefit-eligible employees by the state of Washington. Start your journey by taking a well-being assessment to take inventory of your current state and identify strengths and areas of improvement, then choose activities to participate in. A wide variety of activities include not only physical and nutritional but also social, financial, family, benefits, mental and emotional health, diabetes\/pre-diabetes, medical savings account, dependent assistance, etc. A plethora of things you can participate in to enhance your wellness and earn the Wellness Incentive! All benefit-eligible employees have access to SmartHealth<\/a> to help you in your wellness goals, and medical plan subscribers can earn $125 toward healthcare costs by participating! Take time to get started today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wildfire season is quickly approaching. In the event there are sporadic wildfires throughout the state, which may impact air quality near you, please review the information provided and share with your team members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employee resources and FAQs<\/a> are available online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Thursday, August 22 @ 1:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kick-off the school year with Interim Dean Partha Pande and WSU Provost and Executive VP T. Chris Riley-Tillman as they discuss new strategic initiatives, introduce new faculty and staff, and answer your questions on a variety of topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, August 22 @ 2:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The VCEA Inside Scoop is an event to celebrate all Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture students starting the fall semester. With ice cream from Ferdinand\u2019s and clubs looking for new members, students will truly get an inside scoop of what clubs have planned for the 2024 \u2013 2025 academic year!<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Share Your Event <\/h2> \n\n
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Grad Student Recruitment Toolbox<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair October 7-8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU Compliance Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Visit the HRS website for information about Required Trainings<\/a>: Employee Rights & Responsibilities Under Executive Policy #15, Ethics in Public Service, Hazing Prevention, Cyber Security Awareness, and Safety Training. Employees may have additional trainings required for their specific roles. Supervisors should ensure their staff have completed all required trainings.
Employees can view their required assignments in Percipio<\/a>, by going to the homepage or selecting the \u201cMy Profile\u201d circle in the top right corner and selecting \u201cAssignments\u201d from the dropdown menu. For questions about accessing Percipio or identifying your learning administrators, contact HRS Training.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMicro-Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do You Know Percipio?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Take Time for Wellbeing with SmartHealth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wildfire and Air Quality Reminder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n