Week of Events
Pre-retirement seminar
Pre-retirement seminar
Are you thinking about retiring? Human Resource Services (HRS) will be conducting pre-retirement seminars to assist you with retirement planning. See more information and handouts referenced for meeting here.
Portrait Session with campus photographer
Portrait Session with campus photographer
Need a new or updated portrait for your department website or photo board? Campus photographer Cori Kogan has set up a drop-by portrait session from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday, April 15, in SAC 515. Photos are free for employees.
HRS Fiscal Management Training Series-Fiscal Audits and Internal Controls
HRS Fiscal Management Training Series-Fiscal Audits and Internal Controls
This course identifies and defines internal controls at Washington State University, explaining their role, purpose, and impact, as well as who is responsible for them. Additionally, this course will provide overview on what is looked for in an audit and describes the different types of audits common to the University. The ultimate objective of the workshop is to understand the why and how of establishing and using strong controls that will help to ensure proper stewardship of WSU resources, and enable clean and good audits. See more information and REGISTRATION here.
First Aid/AED/CPR Class
First Aid/AED/CPR Class
First Aid/AED/CPR classes are open to all faculty and staff on campus. Employees should seek approval to cover the expense of the class from their department prior to registering. The cost for all classes is $25 per person. If you register for the class and do not attend you will be billed. Register through Norene Phillipson. Dates and times are listed here.
Cultural Competency Training – Sponsored by Take Action to Prevent Suicide
Cultural Competency Training – Sponsored by Take Action to Prevent Suicide
You are invited to attend a Cultural Competency training offered by Frontier Behavioral Health, sponsored by Take Action to Prevent Suicide. RSVP to c.pacheco-jones@wsu.edu See more information here.
She Said, He said-Overcoming Gender Acculturation in the Workplace
She Said, He said-Overcoming Gender Acculturation in the Workplace
Dr. Rebecca Craft will present a framework for understanding how gender differences in communication arise, leading us to misinterpret others' communication and sometimes even get offended by it. Suggestions will be made for modifying our communication to increase our ability to advance and be heard, and to develop effective coalitions with colleagues of all genders. See more information here.
Faculty Recruitment Basics training
Faculty Recruitment Basics training
This course provides an overview of the faculty recruitment process at Washington State University. The course includes a comprehensive review of the five separate phases of recruitment, along with numerous best practice tips and suggestions to help Search Committees manage the successful recruitment, screening, interview, and evaluation of job candidates. SEE MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION HERE.
Library hosts seminar in new Research Hub
Library hosts seminar in new Research Hub
The Weekly Help Session is an opportunity to meet with a librarian to receive assistance with research- and data-related tasks, no appointment necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, creating a data management plan, assessing research impact, or using data visualization software.
Documentary – I Am Evidence
Documentary – I Am Evidence
WSU Spokane Counseling Services is partnering with Lutheran Community Services to host a showing of the documentary, I am Evidence, My Body Was A Crime Scene. The film, produced by Mariska Hargitay, will be followed by a panel discussion. This is a free viewing and open to the community. See more information here.
NEP Student Presentation
NEP Student Presentation
Attend this presentation for practical tips and tricks to make healthy eating and exercise work for you. Bring your lunch and learn tricks for how to meal prep, exercise at home, and how to fit it all into your busy schedule. See more information here.
APAC Council in Spokane
APAC Council in Spokane
Hear from the APAC executive council on issues that matter to AP staff. The forum will include a question and answer session. WSU staff members are invited to share their thoughts, ideas, questions and concerns. To submit a question prior to the event and have it read anonymously, email Stephanie Rink, APAC Chair.
Library hosts seminar in new Research Hub – Research Data Management Essentials
Library hosts seminar in new Research Hub – Research Data Management Essentials
This workshop covers best practices in research data management that will facilitate better documentation and organization of research data, current initiatives and requirements around data management, sharing and reproducibility, and how to effectively share data. Everyone is invited.
HRS Training – Essential Skills for the Developing Leader – Personnel Challenges
HRS Training – Essential Skills for the Developing Leader – Personnel Challenges
This Learning Program is designed to introduce critical skills and concepts to those aspiring to leadership positions with Washington State University. Additional information is here. This session deals with Personnel Challenges. See more information here.
Cougs First!
Cougs First!
Party with a purpose at CougsFirst! where you'll find screaming' deals for products and services, business networking, and a pool of talented business professionals. See more information and details here.
NEP Assistant Professor Candidate Presentation
NEP Assistant Professor Candidate Presentation
NEP candidate Ann Brown, Ph.D., will present a talk on "Optimizing human health through nutrition and exercise interventions: past, present & future." Everyone is invited.
Research Administration Series – Award Administration – Management of Grants
Research Administration Series – Award Administration – Management of Grants
The Research Administration Series is designed specifically for those involved with the administration of sponsored programs, processes and requirements. Human Resource Services collaborates with Sponsored Programs Services, the Office of Research Support and Operations and the Office of Internal Audit to make this series possible. See more information and register here.
Cougar Dash 5k
Cougar Dash 5k
The 5k course takes runners on the Centennial Trail around campus. The race begins at 9 a.m. with registration and check-in beginning at 8 a.m. See more information here and how to register.