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Meet with a TIAA-CREF representative
Meet with a TIAA-CREF representative
A TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus to help you understand your retirement funds and how to best meet your upcoming plans for the future. Set up a time to meet with a representative on campus. These are 30 minute slots.  Sign up here.
Drop-in Photo Session
Drop-in Photo Session
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. Photos are free for employees.
Office of Civil Rights Training Opportunity
Office of Civil Rights Training Opportunity
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation is sponsoring the following training opportunities in Pullman and via Zoom: Graduate Student Rights and Responsibilities under WSU's policy prohibiting discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct. See more details and registration information here. Contact Jim Mohr for more information.
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HRS Training – Online Position Description and Recruitment System (OPDRS)
HRS Training – Online Position Description and Recruitment System (OPDRS)
Through the utilization of Washington State University's simplified routing process, the Online Position Description and Recruitment System eliminates the need for nearly all paper forms and provides an electronic routing and approval process. The result is a completely online environment for position descriptions and the recruitment process. See more details and registration information here.
Meet with a TIAA-CREF Representative here on campus
Meet with a TIAA-CREF Representative here on campus
A TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus to help you understand your retirement funds and how to best meet your upcoming plans for the future. Set up a time to meet with a representative on campus. These are 30 minute slots.  Sign up here.
OCRCI Training – Student/Student Employee Rights and Responbilities
OCRCI Training – Student/Student Employee Rights and Responbilities
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation is sponsoring the following training opportunities in Pullman and via Zoom: Student/Student Employee Rights and Responsibilities under WSU's Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct (EP 15). See more details and registration information here. Contact James Mohr for more information.
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Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine – Research Grant Rounds
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine – Research Grant Rounds
Dedra Buchwald, professor, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and director, Initiative for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH), Washington State University, will present Changing the Status Quo: Work with Underserved Populations in Washington and Beyond. A light lunch will be provided. See more information and ZOOM access.
NEP Seminar Series
NEP Seminar Series
Join Caroline Smith, Ph.D., as she talks about "Human Sweat Mapping and Applications for Clothing Design." 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.
OCRCI Training – Title IX -Know your Rights: Overview of student rights and the University’s obligations
OCRCI Training – Title IX -Know your Rights: Overview of student rights and the University’s obligations
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Investigation is sponsoring the following training opportunity in Pullman and via Zoom: Title IX - Know your Rights: Overview of student rights and the University's obligations under Title IX. See more details and registration information here. Contact James Mohr for more information.
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HRS Training – AIS: Account Balances
HRS Training – AIS: Account Balances
Washington State University's mainframe application BALANCES is explored in this course. In this hands-on classroom experience, you will practice navigating through the system, extracting information, and working with the data therein. Authorized access to Balances is a prerequisite to attending this course. See complete details and registration information here.
Nursing hosts Trick or Treat So All Can Eat
Nursing hosts Trick or Treat So All Can Eat
College of Nursing students will host the third annual "Trick or Treat So All Can Eat," a Halloween event for kids 12 and under who have dietary restrictions or other special needs. The students provide games, crafts, prizes, photos and more, plus Halloween treats that are gluten- and peanut-free and have carb counts listed, in an accessible facility. Free on-site parking - Please help spread the word!
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New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation is a three-part workshop over the course of on day. The morning portion is applicable to all employees. Attendees split off into two different retirement sections in the afternoon, depending on each employment type. See more details and registration information here. You must register for this session to have a room reserved for this training. Morning room is Nurs 220, Afternoon sessions are in Nurs 420.
Know your City Part II – Candidate Forum on Science and Health Policy
Know your City Part II – Candidate Forum on Science and Health Policy
The Health Sciences Student Advocacy Association (HSSAA), a Registered Student Organization on campus, is hosting another candidate forum on Nov. 5 from 12 - 1 p.m. in SAC 341. HSSAA will host Council President candidate Cindy Wendle to talk about health and science policy in the city. RSVP here.
HRS Training – Effective Communications Part 1
HRS Training – Effective Communications Part 1
Effective 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. This is an in-person training taught by Laura Hamilton, SPHR, SHRM-CP and certified Crucial Conversations trainer. Please be sure to enroll in all three sessions of the program as it is taught in three parts. See complete details here.
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HRS Training – Intro to WSU Accounting Systems
HRS Training – Intro to WSU Accounting Systems
This course provides a high level overview of the purpose of various WSU mainframe accounting systems such as: DEPPS, BALANCES, FACTS, SCBAIMS, PROPERTY, PAPR, myWSU, BPS. It provides an introduction to university accounting, including types of funds, how program codes work, and where to go for answers to your accounting questions. Also included is how to read a budget statement and how information in accounting systems feeds into them. See complete details and registration information here.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Seminar
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Seminar
Loren Eugene Wold, Ph.D., FAHA, FCVS, will present Pre- and Post-Conception Exposure to Environmental Toxicants and Cardiovascular Health on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. in the Walgreens Auditorium (PBS 101). See complete details and more information about Dr. Wold.
NEP Seminar Series
NEP Seminar Series
Join John Quindry, Ph.D., as he talks about "The heart of the matter: pragmatic research approaches to treat and prevent heart disease." 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.
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Veteran’s Breakfast
Veteran’s Breakfast
All Veteran's please come and enjoy breakfast on November 8th,2019 @Â 9am-12pm in the Student Diversity Center-SAC building room 105. This breakfast will allow us show appreciation and give thanks for your service and sacrifice of protecting our country. November 8th,2019 @Â 9am-12pm Student Diversity Center | SAC 105.
HRS Training – Graduate Assistantship Processing
HRS Training – Graduate Assistantship Processing
Designed for WSU administrative staff, the Graduate Assistantship Processing workshop focuses on PERMS, waivers, new student programs in the Graduate School, trainee internships, English proficiency exams, direct deposit, payroll deductions, meeting deadlines in a timely manner. Departmental best practices are also discussed. See complete details for registration here. Be sure to sign up to guarantee a room is provided.
Hostile Intruder Training
Hostile Intruder Training
How would you react if a hostile intruder were to enter your classroom or office? Are you familiar with the appropriate actions you should consider? See complete details and registration information here. Be sure go sign up to secure a room for this training.
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HRS -Inclement Weather Suspended Operations: Manager Training
HRS -Inclement Weather Suspended Operations: Manager Training
When it is determined that public safety, health, or property is jeopardized due to emergency conditions, WSU may elect to suspend operations in accordance with the University's suspended operations procedure. This course provides information regarding these procedures and how they may impact employees and departments. See complete information and registration details here.
HRS – Faculty Civil Rights, Compliance Rights and Responsibilities
HRS – Faculty Civil Rights, Compliance Rights and Responsibilities
Faculty rights, reporting requirements and obligations under EP 15 and Title IX will be reviewed and discussed. See registration details here. You must register to have a room provided for this session.
Health Benefits information Session
Health Benefits information Session
If you have questions or would like to know about updates to the insurance benefits for 2020, you can attend 2 upcoming sessions. Tracy Vaughn will be on campus to review the upcoming benefits changes for 2020.  See more information here.
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LGBTQ Ally Training
LGBTQ Ally Training
ALLY TRAINING Ally Training is a campus-wide network of students, faculty, staff, and instructors. It is designed to promote an inclusive campus community through advocacy, education, support, and resources for LGBTQ individuals by creating a visible network of allies. Nov 12th – Nov 13th 12PM - 1PM SAC 105 Must be able to attend both […]
HRS Training – WSU Online Learning System: Overview
HRS Training – WSU Online Learning System: Overview
Enhance your skills with Washington State University's powerful e-learning system. Learn how to find courses and books, add them to your "Learning Plan," track your progress, and navigate through the many aspects of your personal training account. Be sure to register her to ensure a room will be reserved.
Fry Bread 101 with Phill Allen
Fry Bread 101 with Phill Allen
Join the Student Diversity Center to learn more about the cultural significance and history of fry bread in Native American culture. Food will be provided. This event is part of the Student Diversity Center's celebration of Native American and Alaskan Native heritage month.
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HRS Training – Equity 101: Defining and Cultivating Inclusive Excellence at WSU
HRS Training – Equity 101: Defining and Cultivating Inclusive Excellence at WSU
In this interactive workshop, the presenters will articulate WSU values related to equity and inclusive excellence as participants both in person and via AMS engage in exploring key terms related to equity and inclusion, examine notions of intent versus impact, and build knowledge around affirming language. See complete details and registration information here. Be sure to register to ensure a room is scheduled.
Research Compliance Overview – Research Administration Series Training
Research Compliance Overview – Research Administration Series Training
Research Compliance Overview: This class provides an overview of the major regulations that affect research at Washington State University. Topics include human subjects, biological materials, animals, conflicts of interest and export controls. Discussion will also include Presidential Committees that oversee these areas of research. See registration information here.
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Seminar Series
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Seminar Series
Gavin Robertson, Ph.D., will present "Aldehyde Dehydrogenase as a Driver for Cancer." Dr. Robertson is a professor of pharmacology and dermatology and the director of the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center at Pennsylvania State University. Find out more about Dr. Robertson here. Support for this seminar has been provided by the Donald J. and Margaret N. McLeod Endowment Fund.
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APAC Monthly Meeting
APAC Monthly Meeting
This month’s guest speakers are: "Smart Health/ November Benefit Updates," by Ann Monroe , HRS; and "Next Phase – Okta Implementation" – Jacqueline Southwick, ITS. Meeting agenda and committee/campus updates are listed on our website at: https://apac.wsu.edu/category/fall-2019-spring-2020-agenda/. ZOOM information is available in agenda link. See more information here.
Training – Staff Recruitment Basics
Training – Staff Recruitment Basics
This course is designed to give hiring managers a practical understanding of the recruitment process for Civil Service and Administrative Professional positions. It describes the legal framework for recruitment, the individual recruitment phases, and best practice tips to consider during the overall process. The importance of providing a positive candidate experience during the entire recruitment process is also addressed. See registration information here. Be sure to register to ensure a room is scheduled for this training.
WSU Welcome! session
WSU Welcome! session
This session will cover Spokane campus/history, policies, how to navigate the campus, and other informative topics. This is a supplemental presentation to the WSU New Employee Orientation (NEO) presented by HRS Pullman. New employees are encouraged to attend this session to learn about the many resources available and ask questions about the campus. See complete details and registration information here.
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HRS Training – Time Reports
HRS Training – Time Reports
Come to this session to learn how to accurately maintain time reports and understand how critical accurate time reporting is. See complete details and registration information here. Please register to assure a room is identified for this training. The training is also available via ZOOM.
HRS Training – Equity 102: Who are You? Fostering critical self-awareness to engage across difference
HRS Training – Equity 102: Who are You? Fostering critical self-awareness to engage across difference
This session encourages participants to foster critical self-awareness as they explore their own identities, including their unique characteristics and social locations. Throughout the workshop, participants will discuss how their identities shape their beliefs, values, expectations, perceptions, and actions and develop skills for engaging across difference at WSU. You must take Equity 101 prior to this session. Sign up on-line here.
New LGBTQ+faculty and staff group formation meeting
New LGBTQ+faculty and staff group formation meeting
A new LGBTQ+ faculty and staff group is forming on the WSU Health Sciences Spokane campus. A light lunch is being served, or you can bring your own. Find out more information here.
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Health Services Research Roundtable hosts: Building Effective Faculty-Community Partner Teams Networking
Health Services Research Roundtable hosts: Building Effective Faculty-Community Partner Teams Networking
Guest Speaker: Brian Davenport, Ph.D., director of the Office of Community Engagement, interim associate dean of University College, Eastern Washington University
Brian Davenport 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. Brian Davenport 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. See complete details and registration information here.
Building Effective Faculty-Community Partner Teams
Building Effective Faculty-Community Partner Teams
Dr. 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.
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New Employee Orientation
New Employee Orientation
Human 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
DMECS Research Connections Series
Everyone 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
HRS Training – Effective Communications – Part 2
Effective 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.
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HRS Training: Paid Sick Leave Requirements
HRS Training: Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Initiative 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
Supervisor Training Series: Performance Management Case Studies
This 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
Hennings Faculty – Candidate Presentation
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.
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Business Objects Webi Training
Business Objects Webi Training
This training session will present the procedures for using the Business Objects Webi system to generate reports from the financial data warehouse. During this session, users will be provided with an introduction and overview of the Business Objects Webi reporting system, will be shown how to access the corporate financial reports available to all users, and will be walked through a step-by-step process to generate, save and share departmental financial reports. This training is designed for both current and experienced Business Objects users. See complete details for registration here.
Inclement weather training for employees
Inclement weather training for employees
When it is determined that public safety, health, or property is jeopardized due to emergency conditions, WSU may elect to suspend operations in accordance with the University's suspended operations procedure. This course highlights the information especially pertinent to employees when operations are suspended. See complete details and registration information here. Please register to assure a room is identified for this training. This session is also available via ZOOM.
Hennings Faculty – Candidate Presentation
Hennings Faculty – Candidate Presentation
Dr. Yool Lee will be presenting his talk, entitled 'Circadian rhythms in physiology and disease'. Dr. Yool Lee is a Research Associate in the Department of Neuroscience, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Candidates for this 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. Everyone is invited.
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Effort Certification – Research Administration Training Series
Effort Certification – Research Administration Training Series
Effort Certification: In this workshop the effort certification forms will be discussed in detail along with tips for processing them at the departmental level. See registration details here.
Cost Sharing – Research Administration Training Series
Cost Sharing – Research Administration Training Series
Cost Sharing: In this workshop you will learn what cost sharing is, when it must be documented and reported, and why it is required by the federal government. See registration information here.
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Nursing Dean Candidate Presentation
Nursing Dean Candidate Presentation
Mary S. Koithan, Ph.D., CNS-BC, FAAN, candidate for the College of Nursing Dean position, will present her seminar today at 2:00 pm. Everyone is invited. See complete details for ZOOM information.
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Nursing Dean Candidate Presentation
Nursing Dean Candidate Presentation
Joachim Voss, Ph.D., RN, ACRN, FAAN, the third candidate for the College of Nursing Dean position, will present at 2 p.m. in Nusring 205. Everyone is invited. See complete details for ZOOM information.
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WSU night with the Spokane Chiefs – Bring your friends
WSU night with the Spokane Chiefs – Bring your friends
The Spokane Chiefs host WSU Night on Saturday, Nov. 30 for their game against the Victoria Royals. Fans can get a ticket to the game and a unique WSU Night t-shirt, all for just $25. See more information here about the event and to order tickets. Last day to order tickets is Monday, November 25.