Join us for a public talk with Dr. David Squires titled “Universities of the Air, Libraries Without Walls” in the CDSC Spring Series Thursday, March 24, from 3 — 4 p.m. in the CDSC (Holland Libraries, 4th Floor). (more…)
Notices and Announcements
Archived Submissions
Mike Bone, Facilities Services –Construction Services, has been approved for shared leave.
Those interested in donating leave can contact Human Resource Services, (509) 335-4521, or send in a shared-leave donation form to zip 1014, French Ad 139. WSU Business Policies & Procedures Manual Section 60.58 has information about Shared Leave and forms that can be copied for use. (more…)
Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in Wegner G70
Professor Ye Wang, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China (more…)
Everyone handling cash and checks (including donated funds) are reminded to handle them with great care. Responsibility for funds received on behalf of WSU remains with the receiving unit and does not terminate until receipted by the Cashier’s Office. (more…)
Learn about the video tools function of Blackboard Learn at a webinar offered by WSU Learning Innovations. The presentation is 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16. To sign up for this or future Blackboard workshops, visit the WSU Learning Innovations site. If you have questions, or need other viewing options, please contact Susan Fein. (more…)
Dr. Jentery Sayers from University of Victoria’s Maker Lab in the Humanities will be hosting a workshop titled “From Article to Kit: A workshop on the Scholarship of Assembly” in the CDSC Spring Series Friday, April 8, from 9 a.m. – noon in the CDSC (Holland Libraries, 4th Floor). (more…)
The Bookie invites all WSU instructors for breakfast on March 22 to celebrate all your hard work! We encourage you to bring your textbook adoptions for both summer and fall. Submit your textbook adoption on or before March 22, and you will be eligible to win a $100 Gift Card! All textbook adoptions are due March 25. (more…)
If you were a 2015 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) participant and still have funds remaining in your 2015 account, today is the last day to incur expenses to claim for last year’s account. (more…)
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to WSU! We are so grateful to have such an amazing group of faculty and staff working for Washington State University. The WSU Alumni Association would like to provide you with members-only benefits and discounts to take advantage all over the Pullman-Moscow area, the state, nation, and even online. Join the WSUAA today via payroll deduction and enjoy all the advantages of being a WSUAA member. Dues are considered gifts to WSU and may be tax deductible. We look forward to having you as a member of our ever growing family!
This course provides an overview of the faculty recruitment process at Washington State University. The course includes a comprehensive review of the five separate phases of recruitment, along with numerous best practice tips and suggestions to help Search Committees manage the successful recruitment, screening, interview, and evaluation of job candidates. Additionally, the roles and responsibilities of key offices and individuals during the recruitment process are discussed, as well as the importance of providing a positive candidate experience during the entire recruitement process. (more…)
Scott Eckstein has been appointed as the new clinical assistant professor and senior-living-executive-in-residence for the hospitality business management program at WSU North Puget Sound at Everett. He is a management executive with extensive experience in the senior living industry. (more…)
Are you thinking about retiring? Human Resource Services (HRS) will be conducting pre-retirement seminars to assist you with retirement planning. Topics include: (more…)
Cougar Tennis is hosting Campus Kids Day on Sunday, March 20, as they host Colorado at 11 a.m. The first 40 kids can pick up a youth Cougar Tennis T-shirt. All kids can play on the inflatable games, run around with Butch T. Cougar, and join the team for ice cream following the match. The event will be held at Hollingbery Fieldhouse or the Outdoor Tennis Courts, depending on weather. Join Cougar Tennis for the annual USTA Campus Kids Day on March 20!
REQUESTING A MAIL STOP (WSU Pullman).
Send a written request to the University Communications Mailing Services supervisor to request a Pullman campus mail stop. Approval of a new mail stop is based on existing or projected mail volumes. A full-time secretary is required and the office must be open for delivery of mail on all days the University is officially open for business.
For more information contact University Communications at 335-2365, email joyr@wsu.edu, srigby@wsu.edu or visit ucomm.wsu.edu/mailing.
Make a difference in our community! On Saturday, March 26, Health & Wellness Services will host a Green Dot bystander training. This workshop equips participants with practical skills to help make our community a safer place. During the training participants will learn how to safely intervene in potentially dangerous situations. Trainings are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. Find out more and sign up on CougSync.
If you were a 2015 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) participant and still have funds remaining in your 2015 account, you have until March 15 to incur expenses to claim for last year’s account. (more…)
The Lighty Espresso Bar will be closed Tuesday, March 15 – Thursday, March 17 due to the completion of a project on the brick above the service counter. In appreciation for student, faculty and staff cooperation, Dining Services will provide complementary drip coffee from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Lighty Atrium seating area during the closure days. Bustad Espresso is open from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., and coffee is also available at Reunion Café and the Bookie Café. Questions regarding the closure can be directed to Sean Greene at smgreene@wsu.edu
The Outdoor Recreation Rental Shop is offering special deals for spring break! Rent gear for an entire week for the price of a single weekend. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors during spring break for a fraction of the price. Find discounted backpacks, kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, tents, sleeping bags and more. SRC non-members also have the opportunity to rent gear for a discounted price. The ORC rental shop is located across from the Student Recreation Center on North Fairway Drive. Click here for more information regarding the ORC rental shop.
Take advantage of a quieter SRC and free fitness classes during spring break. This is a great time to try a new class or get active with your family. Free fitness classes include spin, yoga, body pump, barre, circuit training and more. Find the full schedule here. UREC non-members can access the SRC for only $2 per day and SRC family hours are 5:30 a.m.- 7 p.m., Monday- Friday and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit urec.wsu.edu for more details.
Brenton Poirier, MPS PhD Candidate, Institute of Biological Chemistry presents, “Investigating the regulation of sterol synthesis in Arabidopsis Thaliana”
Wednesday, March 16, at 12:10 p.m.
Webster 17