Notices and Announcements

Join the WSU Alumni Association and BECU on Dec. 8 @ 12 p.m. for “10 Tips to Reduce Debt.”

Do you want to be free of credit card debt, student loans, or any other debt? Start on the path of financial freedom and learn how to prioritize your debts, establish a payment plan, identify spending issues, and change behaviors. These ten tips from BECU can help you manage the debt and pay it off.

Register to attend on our WSU Alumni Association website.

Questions? Contact Amber Mendenhall at amber.mendenhall@wsu.edu.

Creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in our institutions benefits us socially, emotionally, and financially. It also establishes a sense of belonging, trust, and dedication for individuals throughout an organization. Fostering DEI starts with a deeper knowledge of self, followed by skills to engage in meaningful dialogue with others around emotionally fraught topics.

Join Maria Morukian, President and Founder of MSM Global Consulting, LLC, for this three hour deep-dive workshop: “Creating Thriving Organizations: Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Workplace” from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Register to attend on the WSU Alumni Association website.

Questions? Please contact Amber Mendenhall at amber.mendenhall@wsu.edu

Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI) has announced additional trainings for December. They have also posted the full schedule of trainings for early January and the Spring 2022 semester. All trainings are available via Zoom.

Teaching from a Distance Series in December:

• Strategies and Best Practices (Dec. 6)
• Community Building and Connection (Dec. 7)
• Authentic Assessment (Dec. 8)

By attending three AOI trainings, with at least one from the Teaching from a Distance series, anyone teaching with Canvas can take the first step toward earning their Distance Delivery Mastery Certificate.

Furthermore, if you are planning to teach a course with a remote instructional component (per recent Provost communications), the above-listed workshops count toward the required training and support.

To register for the December TFAD series, or for any of the January/Spring 2022 trainings, please visit the workshop schedule.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 3–7 p.m.

Join us at Palouse Ridge Golf Club before the 7 p.m. Weber State Basketball game for:

• HUGE SAVINGS on apparel & gear
• Raffle drawings
• Complimentary appetizers
• Wine & micro brew available
• Round Top Happy Hour 3 p.m. to close

Kick-off your holiday season with us!

1260 Palouse Ridge Drive   509-335-4342    PALOUSERIDGE.COM

The following BPPM section form revised:

• Form: Gift Transmittal Acknowledgement (30.70)

For a summary of the changes, see BPPM Revision Memo 581.

Contact: Office of Procedures, Records, and Forms; telephone 509-335-2005

HRS will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, Monday, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of university holidays.

HRS will be open with limited staffing Tuesday, Dec. 28, Wednesday, Dec. 29, and Thursday, Dec. 30. If you have any non-urgent personnel issues, please plan accordingly and address those issues prior to Dec. 28, or after the new year.

As winter weather approaches, faculty and staff are encouraged to be aware of personnel processes for periods of inclement weather and for the possibility of suspended operations.

Information is available on the Human Resource Services website providing links to policies and procedures, as well as WSU snow removal and tips for safe driving. Information can be found here: Inclement Weather

Other useful websites include:

• Inclement Weather FAQ
• Suspended Operations FAQ
• Facilities Operations
  “Latest News” has information on snow closed areas, snow removal, etc.

Campus Alert Information:

• Pullman Alerts
• Spokane Alerts
• Vancouver Alerts
• Tri-Cities Alerts
• Everett Alerts

Please contact Human Resource Services at 509-335-4521 or hrs@wsu.edu for additional information or questions.

All are welcome at the Washington State University Press 30th Annual Holiday Book Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., in the Terrell Library Atrium on the Pullman campus. Our fair highlights books published during the year. Festivities include steep discounts of 20–50% on all titles, drawings for free books, and complimentary refreshments. Can’t attend? Sale prices will be valid for phone and online orders Dec. 6–12.

We have new titles on a variety of subjects. Psychiana Man is a biography of Moscow, Idaho’s mail order religious prophet. Coming Home to Nez Perce Country traces the Nez Perce struggle to repatriate their exploited heritage. Echoes of Exclusion and Resistance examines Manhattan Project-era racism in the Tri-Cities. Pull Hard! is a history of WSU’s rowing club. Outside Looking In explores political incivility in state legislatures. Seattle’s Streetcar Era offers a jaunt through the city’s early transit system. Teaching Native Pride looks at the Upward Bound program at the University of Idaho. Rocky’s Rail shares a Spokane railroader’s experiences, and kids’ book Butch’s Game Day celebrates Cougar football. Check out our featured 2021 Holiday Book Fair titles.

The Pullman Mailing Services office, located in the Cooper Publications Building, will be open on Dec. 28, 29, and 30 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. to pick up incoming and drop off outgoing mail. Directional signage will be posted on Grimes Way across from the Public Safety Building. If you have questions or concerns please contact Mailing Services at mailing.services@wsu.edu or 509-335-2365.

We are only open to the public during the public sale hours

(Every Friday from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Lots of new items!

Sale on filing cabinets!

WSU Surplus can be reached at surplus@wsu.edu or 509-335-3089

Are you considering retiring? Join a pre-retirement seminar to assist you in your planning. Topics include:

• Retiree Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Enrollment Processes;
• Medicare and Social Security;
• Voluntary Employee’s Benefit Association Medical Expense Plan (VEBA MEP);
• Annual Leave Payment;
• Voluntary Investment Programs;
• Retirement Income, and;
• Retirement Supplementation for WSURP participants.

These seminars are open to all Department of Retirement System (PERS/TRS/LEOFF) and WSU Retirement Plan (WSURP) participants.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 8
Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
Zoom ID: 929 4229 9042
Zoom Password: 872447
Attend Zoom session

We will be referencing the following handouts:

• WSURP Participant Checklist
• PERS/TRS Participant Checklist
• 2021 Retiree Medical/Dental Insurance Premiums

Pre-retirement seminars are offered monthly. For future dates, please visit the HRS Retirement Information website.

We hope that you are able to join us.

The WSU HORT CTR will host only 3 more Friday fruit sales in December! Come and get apples for your homemade holiday gifts and treats!  Fresh or dehydrated apples, applesauce, apple butter, apple jelly, pies, cakes and breads make great gifts! We still have plenty of McIntosh, Gala, Fuji, Rome Beauty and Red and Golden Delicious apples for sale. Our mixed bin of juice apples for only $0.60 cents/pound is full again!

Sale hours are Friday from noon to 6 p.m. See our website for more details. horticulture.wsu.edu/orchard

Thanks for your support!

How do we recruit individuals to apply for positions at WSU? What are the laws, policies and procedures of which we need to be aware? This course is an overview of the recruitment processes for those who wish to learn about recruitment and selection at WSU.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 9:30–11 a.m.

Register online

Interested in other training opportunities? Visit the WSU Training Website.

We are so excited to announce that the Iranian traditional “Yalda Night” celebration will be held at Washington State University CUB Senior Ballroom on Dec. 11!

You are invited to join us from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., to celebrate the longest night of the year with plenty of Persian cuisines, live music, dance, etc.

For ticketing, please visit buytickets.at/irsa/611205.

Please note that we have a limited number of available tickets. So, make sure you reserve your spot before the tickets are sold out!

We can not wait to see you all on Dec. 11! Feel free to contact us through @IranianWSU on Facebook if you have any questions.

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center will be open with special hours for Fall Commencement from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 to celebrate the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021. The commencement celebration will include refreshments and swag.

Families, friends and supporters visiting are encouraged to take full advantage of their time on the Palouse and talk with staff for recommendations on how to spend the weekend. Student staff are always ready to share their favorite places to visit on campus and suggestions for sightseeing, restaurants, shopping and more!

More information is available online at visitor.wsu.edu or by following the visitor center on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

The public is invited to attend a presentation by Attorney General Bob Ferguson on recent major work of the Attorney General’s Office, including the inaugural meeting of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIW/P) Task Force and the ongoing trial in his case against the nation’s major opioids distributors. This event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Pullman and the WSU Foley Institute. The event will be held over Zoom on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The link can be found on the League website — lwvpullman.org.

Purchasing services will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2 due to reduced operations during the holiday season. Normal operations will resume Monday, Jan. 3. Please plan your purchases accordingly and happy holidays!

December Holiday Reduced Operations will be Friday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 31. This period includes three university holidays (Dec. 24, Dec. 27, and Dec. 31).

Many university operations and service will be unavailable during this time.

Information regarding the December Holiday Reduced Operations and the WSU Holiday Schedule is available on the Human Resource Services (HRS) Resources webpage.

Departments are encouraged to be as flexible as possible when determining schedules during the December Holiday Reduced Operations.

Contact HRS with any questions regarding scheduling options.

The following SPPM sections are revised:

• 6.28 Animal Control
• 6.30 Pest Control

For a summary of the changes and links to the updated sections, see SPPM Revision Memo #132.

Contact:  Office of Procedures, Records, and Forms; telephone 509-335-2005

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021–2022 President’s Employee Excellence Awards.

The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions by WSU administrative professional and classified employees. Staff at all WSU locations are eligible to be nominated for this award. Award criteria include outstanding contributions made by the employee regarding productivity of the University; innovative problem solving; positive working relations; university and community service. Award recipients each receive $2,500 and will be recognized at the annual Showcase event to be held in spring 2022.

The nomination form can be found at president.wsu.edu/employee-excellence. Nominations may be submitted online or a form printed from the site can be submitted to the attention of Emily Green, 442 French Administration Building, Pullman, WA 99164-1041.

Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m.

The 2022 Open Enrollment period is ending today. Changes can continue to be made in Workday through midnight tonight, Nov. 30.

As a reminder, this is the one time each year that you can:

• Change your medical/dental plan
• Add eligible family members to your coverage
• Enroll or re-enroll in FSA and/or DCAP
• Re-attest to the Spousal Surcharge if applicable
• Address the LTD auto-enrollment option if you want your election in place as of Jan. 1, 2022. Changes can be made at a later time, with a future effective date.

For more information, visit the HRS Open Enrollment webpage.

Questions can be directed to HRS Benefit Services at 509-335-4521 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.

WSU Horticulture Club’s

Poinsettia sales

Dec. 1, 2, 4 and Dec. 6, 7, 8, 9, 11

Greenhouses by Ferdinand’s / By Appointment Only

horticulture.wsu.edu/academics/horticulture-club/

Dec. 3 and 10, Friday sales

Greenhouses by Ferdinand’s

Drop in sales – everyone welcome.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cash or check / 6 and 1/2″ Pots / 12.00 ea.

The Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships announces the release of the 2022 New Faculty Seed Grant Competition guidelines. The purpose of the New Faculty Seed Grant Program is to encourage new junior-level faculty to develop research, scholarly, and/or creative programs that provide the potential for sustained professional development and extramural support.

Researchers, scholars, and artists who have been appointed as new junior-level faculty no earlier than May 16, 2018 are encouraged to apply. Individual grants may not exceed $25,000 and proposals for smaller amounts are encouraged and considered equally competitive. Letters of intent are due Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. Late NOIs will not be accepted.

For more information, visit orap.wsu.edu/new-faculty-seed-grant or contact Emily Brashear at emily.brashear@wsu.edu.

Holiday Open House

President Kirk Schulz and First Lady Noel Schulz welcome the Washington State University community to visit their home for some holiday cheer! Please join them for light refreshments and the joy of the season.

Wednesday, Dec. 15
Noon–1:30 p.m.

or

Thursday, Dec. 16
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

755 NE Campus Street
Pullman, WA

Parking is available on the street and in the adjacent lot, no permits are required.

Please contact Mary Jenkins, Office of the President (509-335-7374 or maryjen@wsu.edu) if you have any questions.

Jared LeBoldus, assistant professor, department of botany and plant pathology, Oregon State University, presents, “Genomics empowered forest health.”

Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 12:10 p.m. via Zoom.

Please contact Alec Brown at alec.brown@wsu.edu or Kjelda Berg at bergk@wsu.edu to request a Zoom URL.

This semester’s seminar schedule can be found at mps.wsu.edu/seminar-series-2

This issue of HR Source includes:

• Length-of-service milestones
• Benefits reminders, including Open Enrollment information
• December holiday reduced operations
• Modernization updates
• Upcoming learning opportunities, featured course and book

Visit go.wsu.edu/HRnewsletter to read these stories.

Questions? Please contact HRS at 509-335-4521 or hrs@wsu.edu.

Effective Dec. 1, the University Stores storefront counter will close permanently. We will continue to service campus customers through our online catalog for: liquid nitrogen, compressed gases, chemicals, alcohol, dry ice copy paper, bio-hazard boxes. Customers can purchase remaining items online and they will be delivered to your building. However, much University Stores warehouse stock is being liquidated and is being clearance sold on our website.  Quantities are limited to stock on-hand, so check the website often for availability and great deals as they will change periodically as stock is sold.

A memorial service for Scot Chatelain will be held at the Garfield Christian Congregation Fellowship N, 303 3rd St, Garfield, WA 99130 at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. Scot passed away on Oct. 26. Scot retired Oct. 27, 2016 from Washington State University where he had worked for 28 years. Scot worked in the Facilities Services Sign Shop and coordinated with people across campus on their department/college signage needs. He did so many things on campus, painted the WSU letters on the water tower (by hand), hand painted and gilded the Bryan Hall auditorium, and of course all of his sign work. He was a very talented artist. He was such a special soul, and he will be missed. Scot’s wife, Sharyn “Winnie” Chatelain, has asked that we let all his WSU friends/family know about the service and welcome you to attend.

On Dec. 1 at 9 a.m., join the WSU Alumni Association online for “Research Like a Pro: Discovering Your Family’s History in 30 Minutes a Day.”

Have you always wanted to research your family history but didn’t know where to start? Are you curious about DNA kits? With the multitude of online family trees and records, discovering your ancestors has never been easier — but can seem overwhelming. In this enlightening webinar, accredited genealogist professional Diana Elder will share specific steps to aid in your research. She will show you how you can organize and track your efforts to simplify your research, create a timeline of your ancestors’ life, analyze records discovered to this point, and determine the reliability of the information that you have found.

Register to attend on our Cougar Learning Consortium website.

Questions? Contact Amber Mendenhall at amber.mendenhall@wsu.edu

The Open Enrollment period for 2022 is ending on Tuesday, Nov. 30. If you are planning to make changes to your benefits elections and have not yet done so, please complete and submit your elections as soon as possible in Workday. Written instructions and video guides are available on the HRS Open Enrollment webpage. Be sure to print or save the confirmation page for your records.

Questions can be directed to HRS Benefit Services at 509-335-4521 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.

Media and communication professionals demonstrate sexism in a variety of ways, from their descriptions of women’s skills to portrayals of women in sexually provocative ways. Join us for a panel discussion on effective strategies for communicating about female athletes.

Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m.

Registration required. Click here to register.

The Murrow College “Power of Voice” speaker series serves as a catalyst to engage the community in discussions and dialogues surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, race, and social justice issues.

WSU Housing & Residence Life is recruiting students to be Resident Advisors (RAs) on the Pullman campus for the 2022–23 academic year. RAs live in the residence halls and serve as peer mentors in their communities. We’re looking for student leaders who can help create inclusive communities in the residence halls and be a resource to other students.

In addition to a dining plan and housing in the residence hall they’re assigned to, RAs get valuable work experience and build their resumes for future careers. They can expect to:

• Work with a team and attend staff meetings
• Organize programs and events for their residents
• Help connect students with on-campus resources
• Enforce community guidelines
• Make friends and lasting connections of their own

If you know a student who would be a good fit for this position, encourage them to apply at housing.wsu.edu/RA by Dec. 15.

Meredyth Goodwin, longtime director of the Access Center, is retiring. A retirement gathering is set for Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the CUB Junior Ballroom East. Please stop in for cake/coffee, sign her retirement guest book, and wish her well.

Tuesday, November 30, is the last day to nominate an extraordinary individual to receive a WSU honorary doctoral degree. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to submit nominations online.

The degree recognizes an individual who has made profound and enduring contributions to scholarship, culture, and quality of life for society at large. Previous recipients have included journalist Edward R. Murrow, Pulitzer Prize‑winning poet Carolyn Kizer, and former Spelman College president and WSU faculty member Johnnetta Cole.

The Honorary Doctoral Degrees Committee will review nominations and forward its recommendations to WSU President Kirk Schulz and the Faculty Senate Steering Committee.

The university will honor the new recipient at the Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony on the Pullman campus.

For more information

Email Mary Jenkins in the Office of the President or call her at 509-335-7374.