New faculty seed grant deadline Feb. 15
New junior-level faculty are encouraged to submit proposals by Feb. 15 for new faculty seeds grants, sponsored by the Office of Research and the WSU Foundation.The purpose of the program is to encourage development of research,scholarly or creative programs that provide the potential for sustained professional development and extramural support. Proposals are expected from a broad range of scholarly activities sciences to the arts, leadership to design, and everything between.
Researchers, scholars and artists who have been appointed as assistant professors or equivalent no earlier than May 16, 2005, are considered new faculty and are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have been awarded external funding (excluding start-up funds) totaling more than $100,000 since May 16, 2005, are not eligible. Applicants previously funded by this program will receive a lower priority, but will not be excluded from consideration. For proposal details and more information, visit https://www.ogrd.wsu.edu.
AP staff sought for various committees
Administrative professional employees periodically are sought to serve on committees. These might include university and presidential standing committees, search committees and ad hoc committees focused on special issues.If you are an AP employee interested in serving, please contact Francis Benjamin at benjamin@wsu.edu. Include your name,title, e-mail, phone number, department/unit and what committee(s) or issue(s) you are interested in.
Nominate students for leadership program
You can help students hone leadership skills by nominating them to a new portfolio program, Project Lead, sponsored through Campus Involvement. The self-paced program helps students learn leadership and chronicle their learning and experiences.Find an enrollment form visit www.campusinvolvement.wsu.edu/leadership/projectlead.html. Call coordinator Christian Busnardo at cbusnardo@wsu.edu or 335-5323 for more information.
Employee commuter tickets available
Faculty and staff tickets for the Wheatland commuter buses are for sale at WSU, the UI and downtown Pullman. A university ID card is required to purchase the tickets, which cost $40 for 40 rides. They are available at WSU parking services, UI parking services (645 W. Pullman Rd.) and the WSU visitor center in downtown Pullman.For more information, visit www.wsu.edu/parking/wheatland_express_update.html.
Nuclear center tours for faculty/staff
The WSU Nuclear Radiation Center will provide facility tours for faculty and staff on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 19 and 20. The center operates the only research nuclear reactor in Washington and one of only a small number nationwide. WSU colleagues are invited to see firsthand the generation of 1 million watts of energy and learn more about this teaching and research center.Visit www.wsu.edu/nrc/ or phone 5-8641 to arrange a date and time for a visit.
CFD drawing open to all
Each week the Combined Fund Drive holds a drawing for prizes donated by university units. You do not have to contribute to the CFD to be eligible to win. To enter the drawing, visit www.wsu.edu/wsucfd.
