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Sleep and Performance Research Center Seminar Series
Sleep and Performance Research Center Seminar Series
"Sleep and Work:" Christopher M. Barnes is an Associate Professor of Management in the Foster School of Business in the University of Washington. His PhD in Organizational Behavior is from Michigan State University. His research focuses primarily on the relationship between sleep and work, as well as other human sustainability issues in the context of work.
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New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. This is highly recommended for all new employees. Find out more about times and sessions here.
Biomedical Seminar Series
Biomedical Seminar Series
Join Kyle Miller, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at University of Texas Austin in the Department of Molecular Biosciences. His seminar is titled, Protecting the integrity of the genome: chromatin, cancer and DNA damage up proteins. Everyone is invited. See more information here. Sign up here for a one-on-one session with Dr. Miller.
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Research Administration Series-Effort Certification
Research Administration Series-Effort Certification
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.
Research Administration Series – Cost Sharing
Research Administration Series – Cost Sharing
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 here.
Nursing Research First Friday
Nursing Research First Friday
Join Connie Nguyen-Truong, Ph.D., College of Nursing, Vancouver and her talk, "Smart Home Adoption By Older Asian Immigrants: A Culturally Safe Care Context," and Vicki Denson, Ph.D., College of Nursing, Vancouver, for "RN to BSN Students' Experiences with Asynchronous Audio-Video Discussion Responses." Everyone is invited and welcome.
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HRS – Fiscal Management Training – Department Pay
HRS – Fiscal Management Training – Department Pay
Department Pay: All departments must have two people who have been trained in inputting hours for hourly staff and reviewing gross pay for departmental employees. You cannot access DEPTPAY without this training. Authorized access to DEPPS is a prerequisite to attending this course. REGISTER HERE.
Live Long and Live Well – An Interdisciplinary Approach to Study Life
Live Long and Live Well – An Interdisciplinary Approach to Study Life
Join Tammy Bray, Ph.D. as she talks about aging and focuses on ways to improve health and well-being and to close the gap between life span and health span, based on scientific evidence using an interdisciplinary approach including agriculture, nutrition, kinesiology, public health, behavioral sciences, medicine and more. Everyone is invited.
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4 events,
HRS Workshop – Cultural Competency
HRS Workshop – Cultural Competency
This workshop is intended as a pilot to help shape a developmental series for participants to gain and build upon knowledge, skills, caring, and action across the institution. See more information and sign up here.
WSU Spokane Library Lunch and Learn 20-minute Training
WSU Spokane Library Lunch and Learn 20-minute Training
"CINAHL Basics." See more info here - Register here to receive access to joining webinar.
ESFCOM Responsible Conduct of Research Training
ESFCOM Responsible Conduct of Research Training
Dr. Hans Van Dongen will present: Mentor/mentee responsibilities and relationships.
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3 events,
ESF College of Medicine Hackathon
#WSUMedHack 2019 will be hosted at WSU Spokane and collaborate with local and statewide health care communities. Participants, mentors and judges from around the region (and the world) will be invited participate.
TIAA-CREF representative on campus
TIAA-CREF representative on campus
No matter where you are in life - just getting started or planning for retirement - a session with a TIAA-CREF financial consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it's at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You will get answers to these questions and more. See more information and registration here.
Nursing baked potato bar fundraiser
Nursing baked potato bar fundraiser
Come support the nursing students fundraiser. Buy a baked potato for lunch, with all the toppings you'd want. Baked potatoes are $3 for half or $5 for a whole. Lemonade and dessert is $1.
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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.
6 events,
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.
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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.
4 events,
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.
2 events,
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.
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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.
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Provost and Executive Vice President candidate presentation
Provost and Executive Vice President candidate presentation
Luis Garcia currently is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Vermont. He served as dean of the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at UVM, Vermont’s land-grant university, from 2013-2018. Dr. Garcia's presentation will be held in Nursing 201. Everyone is invited to attend.
Modernization Team on Campus
Modernization Team on Campus
Meet with Modernization Team members on April 22 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in SAC 20 to hear the latest project information and share your questions and feedback. This information session is open to all - no RSVP required. Get more information here.
Open forum – Parking Rate Increase Discussion
Open forum – Parking Rate Increase Discussion
Campus administration will host an open forum on Monday, April 22 from 3 - 4 p.m. in SAC 20 to discuss the proposed parking rate increase beginning this upcoming academic year. You can get more information about the proposed increase here, and provide anonymous feedback here.
5 events,
Inland Northwest Research Symposium
Inland Northwest Research Symposium
All are welcome to attend the Inland Northwest Research Symposium on Tuesday, April 23. The symposium will be held on the WSU Spokane campus in the Center for Clinical Research & Simulation (formerly South Campus Court). See more information here.
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation is designed as a 3-part workshop over the course of 1 day. This is highly recommended for all new employees. Find out more about times and sessions here.
Library drop-in help session
Library drop-in help session
Join the Spokane Academic Library this week at the ResearchHub! 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.
3 events,
Promotion and Tenure QandA
Promotion and Tenure QandA
ESFCOM Vice Dean for Research John Roll, WSU Associate Vice Provost Craig Parks, and ESFCOM Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Chair of the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences Gail Chermak, will field your questions on tenure and promotion for faculty on all tracks--tenure, clinical and research.
College of Medicine Professional Development Listening Session
College of Medicine Professional Development Listening Session
Come share your thoughts on professional development. The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine wants to hear from faculty and staff across all the colleges on the Health Sciences campus. The goal is to build an inter-professional program that meets your needs and helps you succeed. Bring your own lunch or snack. ESFCOM will provide beverages and sweet treats!
WSU Spokane Library Lunch and Learn 20-minute Training
WSU Spokane Library Lunch and Learn 20-minute Training
"Discover Interdisciplinary Research Databases." See more info here - Register here to receive access to joining webinar.
8 events,
Emergency Light Testing – Power Outage – SAC
Emergency Light Testing – Power Outage – SAC
Power will be shut off in the Spokane Academic Center from 6 - 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 to test emergency lighting and exit signs. Emergency lighting should be on during the testing. Please be sure to shut down computers, printers, and other equipment that may be impacted by the loss of power Wednesday before leaving work. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chad Trent by email or 368-6699.
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.
Provost and Executive Vice President Candidate- W. Andrew Marcus presentation
Provost and Executive Vice President Candidate- W. Andrew Marcus presentation
Faculty, staff, and students system-wide are invited to meet candidate W. Andrew Marcus and help evaluate finalists for the position of provost and executive vice president. Each finalist will give a public presentation and answer questions during open sessions that will be broadcast to locations at each campus. The finalists also will be interviewed by search committee members, faculty, administrators and students. The next provost is expected to be announced in early May.
3 events,
Research Administration Series-Part 3-Audits and Audit Issues
Research Administration Series-Part 3-Audits and Audit Issues
The Research Administration Series is designed specifically for those involved with the administration of sponsored programs, processes and requirements. The third section of WSU's award administration topics describes the types of audits at WSU. High-risk areas are highlighted along with tips on departmental protection. See more information here.
TIAA-CREF representative on campus
TIAA-CREF representative on campus
No matter where you are in life - just getting started or planning for retirement - a session with a TIAA-CREF financial consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. It's at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You will get answers to these questions and more. SEE MORE INFORMATION AND SIGN UP HERE.
Sleep and Performance Research Center Seminar Series
Sleep and Performance Research Center Seminar Series
Dr. Kazue Semba will present “Astrocyte and microglia responses to sleep loss.” Dr. Semba is a Professor in the Department of Medical Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr. Semba’s research focus is on the neurobiology of sleep. Her approach is multifaceted, including basic cellular and molecular mechanisms of sleep/wake regulation, as well as cognitive and physiological consequences of chronic sleep loss. These questions are addressed using various combinations of behavioural, electrophysiological, anatomical, biochemical, and molecular techniques in rodent models. See more information on Dr. Semba here.
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Cougs for Care and Cure-ALS Walk
Cougs for Care and Cure-ALS Walk
Wave the flag for WSU Health Sciences and our new Gleason Institute for Neuroscience by registering for the Walk to Defeat ALS! We've created a team called Cougs for Care and Cure, and will have WSU T-shirts for walkers to wear. There is no minimum donation or fund-raising required, but any amount you raise or donate will go to a very good cause - the ALS Association. SEE ALL DETAILS HERE AND HOW TO REGISTER.
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Provost and Executive Vice President Candidate presentation – Mitzi Montoya
Provost and Executive Vice President Candidate presentation – Mitzi Montoya
Faculty, staff, and students system-wide are invited to meet and help evaluate finalists for the position of provost and executive vice president. Mitzi Montoya will give a public presentation and answer questions during an open session that will be broadcast to locations at each campus. The finalists also will be interviewed by search committee members, faculty, administrators and students. The next provost is expected to be announced in early May. Everyone is invited to attend. SEE MORE INFORMATION HERE.
3 events,
HRS – Fiscal Management Training Series – P-Card
HRS – Fiscal Management Training Series – P-Card
Purchasing Card: New Cardholders: This course is the required training for participants in the WSU Purchasing Card Program. Account Reconcilers are strongly encouraged to attend and attendance is required of all new Cardholders. REGISTER HERE.
Retirement Celebration for Jeanie Wolf
Retirement Celebration for Jeanie Wolf
Please help celebrate the retirement of Jeanie Wolf from WSU Spokane at a reception in her honor on April 30 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. in SAC 501.
ESF College of Medicine Professional Development Listening Session
ESF College of Medicine Professional Development Listening Session
Come share your thoughts on professional development. The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine wants to hear from faculty and staff across all the colleges on the Health Sciences campus. The goal is to build an inter-professional program that meets your needs and helps you succeed. Bring your own lunch or snack. ESFCOM will provide beverages and sweet treats!