Notices and Announcements

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“Immigrants Transforming American Identities” is the theme of afternoon presentations by author and poet Cecilia Rodríguez Milanés and documentary filmmaker Alexandra Hidalgo Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, hosted by The Writing Program.

Hidalgo’s film, “Vanishing Borders,” will be shown at a program beginning at 2:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 30 in CUB L60, Butch’s Den, and is open to the public at no charge. The program includes discussions, refreshments, and the 90-minute documentary about four immigrant women living in New York City who transform their communities with their work. (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

The International Students’ Council (ISC) invites you to join its Party in the Park. The event will take place from noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Reaney Park. There will be 21 countries represented, performances, cultural booths, and international food for purchase (bring cash).

ISC is searching for volunteers to help set up before and clean up after Party in the Park. Breakfast will be provided for those that volunteer to set up. Volunteers must RSVP through Coug Sync to receive full service hours.

Party in the Park setup

https://orgsync.com/73669/events/1199512/occurrences/2683063

Party in the Park clean up

https://orgsync.com/73669/events/1199521/occurrences/2683083

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Carol Robinson is retiring from the WSU Libraries after 40 years of service.  We will be hosting a party for her on September 30 from 2-4 in the Terrell Library Atrium.  Please join us for cake and to wish Carol well!

By Communications staff, Washington State University

WSU faculty and staff are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 29 as we celebrate our newly renovated space in the Washington building, now home to all campus health services! Come by any time between 8 and 10 am to chat with our staff and see our new space. The open house will be held in Washington 302, accessible through the north entrance of the building. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

By Communications staff, Washington State University

This installment in the Department Chairs and Directors Training Workshop Series will provide information and insight into successfully managing departmental and unit budgets. The discussion is led by Tom Martin, Director of the College of Arts and Sciences Administrative Services, and will include understanding budget statements, PBL, Accruals, F&A Accounts and Endowments. Also included is where to find meaningful data that measures department productivity.

The workshop occurs on Thursday, October 1, from 7:30-9 a.m. Originating in Lighty 405 on the Pullman campus, it will be available statewide via AMS Videoconferencing Services. It is important to register in advance. To do so, click here to enroll.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy cordially invite all to a colloquium talk featuring Dr. Alexander L. Fetter, Department of Physics, Stanford University. Dr. Fetter will present his talk, “Trapped Rotating Bose-Einstein Condensates” on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4:10 p.m. in Webster B17. (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Human Resource Services’ (HRS) monthly publication of HR Source, an online newsletter published electronically includes information on upcoming training and events, benefit updates and other HR information useful for all employees.

The newsletter is published through WSU Announcements the fourth Friday of each month and is available on the HRS website at:  http://hrs.wsu.edu/HR+Source+Newsletter

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Tuesday, Oct., 5:00 pm., in CUB Auditorium

http://libarts.wsu.edu/english/visitingwriterseries.html

or http://go.wsu.edu/VisitingWriters

Known for their naturalist writings advocating for ecological awareness, Terry Tempest Williams and Brooke Williams are widely recognized for their individual and collaborative achievements. Terry Tempest Williams has authored 14 books, (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

In accordance with Article 16.2.D of the 2015-2017 Washington State University (WSU) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement, this is a reminder to all WSU employees in bargaining units represented by the WFSE that request to schedule the use of a Personal Leave Day/Personal Holiday must be made no later than November 1 of each calendar year.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Eran Pichersky, Michael M. Martin Collegiate Professor, Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology-University of Michigan presents “More is Better: How Plants Evolve the Ability to Make So Many Compounds”

Wednesday, September 30, at 12:10 p.m.
Webster 17

By Communications staff, Washington State University

How inmates at California prisons experience positive, healing effects through art, music, and creative writing is the topic of a film showing, expert lectures, and the opening of an inmate art exhibit Sept. 28 and 29, hosted by the Washington State University Dept. of English. All are free and open to the public. (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Anna Plemons, Dept. of English, has brought to WSU an exhibit of prisoners’ art created through California’s “Arts in Corrections” (AIC) program. AIC is state funded and offers to prison inmates profe (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

University Stores is now stocking Gilson EXPERT pipet tips. These tips are universal fit and completely free of human DNA, DNase, RNase, PCR inhibitors and pyrogens. We carry a wide variety of racked, sterile filtered, reload systems and bulk tips. These tips are premium quality and low cost, with pricing as low as $1.81 per tray! Please visit our online catalog and order today for free next day delivery. (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

As you know, WSU is in the early planning and assessment phase of an HR/Payroll and Finance modernization initiative.  A new website has been created and will serve as the primary vehicle for communication and status updates. (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Cougar Volleyball hosts Utah on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Come get autographs from members of the football team before the match and pick-up a pack of volleyball team trading cards. We’ll also be giving away FREE pizza to students and after the match stick around for volleyball team autographs! Be In Bohler Saturday to cheer on your Cougs! (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Already picked apples and pears will be available for sale September 25 & 26.

Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We can only accept cash or check for payment.  Please see our website for more details http://horticulture.wsu.edu/orchard

 

By Communications staff, Washington State University

In keeping with the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at WSU, all are invited to the next event, Voces de Inspiracion/Voices of Inspiration Panel on Friday, September 25, in CUE 203 at 7:00pm. Marcela Pattinson, Assistant Director of Community Relations and Outreach with the Office of Multicultural Student Services, (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

WSU freshmen and sophomores who need help with their 100- and 200-level class projects and papers can book their own librarian to figure out a research strategy. (more…)

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Our Fall Asia Program Lecture Series continues with Dr. Robert Snyder’s Presentation “Sufism through Poetry and Stories” on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4:30-6 p.m. in TODD 404. All are welcome to join us for this event! For more information email us at asia@wsu.edu or contact us at 509 335-7425.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Karen Shaw, Environmental Health & Safety, has been approved for shared leave.

Those interested in donating leave can contact Human Resource Services, 335-4521, or send in a shared leave donation form to zip 1014, French 139.  WSU Policies & Procedures Manual Section 60.58 has information about Shared Leave and forms that can be copied for use.

Questions about the procedures to donate earned leave to any approved individual can be directed to Sally Wickizer (wickizer@wsu.edu) at Human Resource Services.

By Communications staff, Washington State University