Building Effective Faculty-Community Partner Teams
Gonzaga University Spokane, WA, United StatesDr. Brian Davenport, Director of the Office of Community Engagement, and Interim Assoc Dean of University College, EWU, will highlight the Community Engagement Fellows Program, an innovative approach to developing effective and sustainable campus-community partnerships that support research, teaching and community development. Join the discussion groups for food, beverages, and engaging conversations. See more details here.
New Employee Orientation
TBD Spokane, WA, United StatesHuman Resource Services presents a New Employee Orientation that is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. In the morning, we conduct the first portion which is applicable to all employees. In the afternoon, we split off into 2 different retirement sections depending on what your employment type is; there are different retirement options for different employment types. See more information and registration details here.
DMECS Research Connections Series
SAC 41 600 N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA, United StatesEveryone is invited to attend the following presentation: "Epidemiological Studies on Cannabis Use," presented by Karl Alcover, PhD; Postdoctoral Research Associate, Behavioral Health Innovations, Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU, and "Type 1 Diabetes and Cognition," presented by Naomi Chaytor, PhD, ABPP; Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist, Associate Professor, Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU. See complete details here.
HRS Training – Effective Communications – Part 2
PBS 112Effective communications training will provide you with skills for communicating when the outcome is important, opinions and options vary, and the emotion of the situation makes the conversation difficult to have. You will learn how to improve open dialogue and engagement in a way that will help you to talk with anyone about anything. Please be sure to enroll in all three sessions of the program as it is taught in three parts. See complete details here.
Department Chairs and Directors Workshop
TBD Spokane, WA, United StatesFrom Colleague to "Boss": This session helps you navigate conflict and develop trust-building communication processes and culture. This training session is designed as an interactive workshop. Time will be allowed for your questions and comments. See complete details and registration here.
RAREx Spokane
Nurs 005 203 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WARARExSpokane is a TEDx-style event for community members living with rare diseases to have a platform to share their stories. Three community members with rare diseases will to on a panel discussion. Event is open to all students, staff, faculty and community members. RSVP and find more information here.
HRS Training: Paid Sick Leave Requirements
TBD Spokane, WA, United StatesInitiative 1433, which was approved by Washington voters in fall 2016, requires employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees beginning January 1, 2018. Eligible employees will earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. This training covers the policies and processes WSU has implemented to comply with the new state law. Additional information and FAQs are available here. See complete details and registration information here. Please register to assure a room is identified for this training. This training is also available via ZOOM.
Supervisor Training Series: Performance Management Case Studies
TBD Spokane, WA, United StatesThis course allows for guided practice in applying the knowledge and skills learned in the first half of Washington State University's supervisory training series. A case study / simulation approach provides opportunities to test applications of supervisory principles. This course is included in the WSU Training for Supervisors Series. View complete details, registration, and access to course materials here.
Hennings Faculty – Candidate Presentation
SAC 249 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.Dr. Marc Ruben will be presenting his talk, entitled 'Building (and using) a Human Circadian Atlas for Medicine'. Dr. Marc Ruben is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Human Genetics, John Hogenesch Lab. Candidates sought for the faculty position include individuals from research programs in cancer with special focus on brain cancer and the interactions with sleep, circadian rhythms and/or nutrition (nutritional impacts on cancer metabolism, nutritional underpinnings of cancer, etc.) See complete details here.
NEP Seminar Series
SAC 345 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.Join Jennifer Jakobi, Ph.D., and her talk regarding "Factors to consider in sex-specific differences in force control." This is part of the Nutrition and Exercise Physiology 505 course. Everyone is invited to attend this seminar series. Contact Dr. Hans Haverkamp with any questions at 368-6912.