Showcase abstracts deadline Jan. 30

Showcase abstracts deadline Jan. 30
Abstracts for the 2009 Academic Showcase will be accepted through Jan. 30 ONLINE @ www.showcase.wsu.edu, as WSU looks toward its annual celebration of excellence — Showcase 2009 on Friday, March 27.

 

The 2008 Academic Showcase featured more than 390 displays highlighting the original research of WSU faculty, staff and students.

 

Besides honoring the achievements of faculty and staff, Showcase 2009 also provides employees the opportunity to learn about the areas of academic expertise of their colleagues.

 

Events for the day will include:
• 9 a.m.-noon, Academic Showcase
• 12:15-1:45 p.m., Distinguished Faculty Address luncheon
• 3:30-5 p.m., Legacy of Excellence retiree reception
• 5:30 p.m., Celebrating Excellence banquet

 

Distinguished Teaching Award debuts
A new award will recognize nontenure track instructors who display exceptional commitment and have made significant contributions to teaching and learning at WSU.
The deadline is Jan. 23 to submit nominations for the Distinguished Teaching Award, sponsored by the President’s Teaching Academy. Nominations and self-nominations may be made by following the link from the teaching academy website ONLINE @ https://teachingacademy.wsu.edu/awards

 

The winner will receive a $1,000 honorarium and will be recognized during the Office of Undergraduate Education’s award ceremony in the spring.

 

Instructors who have six semesters or more of active teaching at WSU are eligible. Details for nominations are on the website.

 

Behavior, vaccines help fight flu
The flu season can continue through spring, so Health and Wellness Services reminds the WSU community that it’s not too late to get vaccinated.

 

Meanwhile, respiratory etiquette can lessen your chances of getting and passing on colds and flu:

 

• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Stay at home when you are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.