Student Financial Services (SFS) recognizes there are many questions and concerns students and their families have about financial aid and scholarships during this time of the year. We encourage students to wrap their arms around these tips, to make sure their financial aid is ready for them on the first day of classes. To provide students and parents the best possible service, SFS is gearing up for the semester start with the hope of making the financial aid process faster, friendlier and easier. (more…)
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New to WSU? New Employee Orientation (NEO) helps new employees learn about the University while providing them with the resources to become a successful employee. NEO is broken into two sessions: (more…)
Information Technology Services is advising of some maintenance by Frontier Communications that will be affecting the Phone (Voice) System services for the WSU Pullman Campus on Thursday morning, August 6. (more…)
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As WSU replaces Angel with Blackboard Learn, faculty are encouraged to start setting up their Blackboard course spaces for fall semester. To assist, WSU’s eLearning Services is offering workshops on both Blackboard Basics and the Grade Center this week. Faculty can attend in person at WSU Pullman, or in videoconference rooms at the other campuses. (more…)
Air quality in various locations statewide may begin to deteriorate due to wildfire smoke. WSU Campuses and Research and Extension Centers could be affected.
For general information go to the Environmental Health & Safety’s Wildfire Smoke page at http://ehs.wsu.edu/ph/wildfiresmoke.html. This page provides information on the health effects of wildfire smoke, and links to various air quality websites including links to Washington Department of Ecology websites with updated air quality information and appropriate precautions. (more…)
A continuing WSU Libraries’ exhibit looks at the creative and active lives of library employees after the workday is done.
“After Hours 2: What Do You Do?” will extend its run in the Terrell Library atrium display case through August 20. In addition to paintings and other more traditional forms of arts and crafts, Terrell passersby can expect to see roller derby skates, iced cookies, a great-grandmother’s apple cake recipe, kung fu weapons and more in the display. (more…)
In this training program you will learn about conducting a vehicle inspection, safe driving skills and driving environments. Additional driving concerns and collision reporting procedures are also discussed. This program is highly recommended for drivers of WSU cargo or passenger vans. This training takes place on August 6, 1:30-4 p.m.
To register now, click here!
Purchasing Card Applications are available at BPPM 70.08.19
This course is designed to give hiring managers, search committee members and search support a practical understanding of the outreach and advertising process for faculty positions. Specific topics will include samples for print and online advertisements, online job boards, contracted newspaper vendors, resume database searches and the best times to advertise.
It will take place August 7, from 9 -10:30 a.m.
It is important to register in advance. To do so, click HERE!
Please welcome Randy Bolerjack to the WSU communications team. Randy recently joined WSU North Puget Sound at Everett as the Director of Communications and Public Relations, a newly created position.
Contact Randy at 425-405-1719, randy.bolerjack@wsu.edu.
The Motor Pool reminds departments to schedule emissions tests and annual inspections for WSU department-owned vehicles. Emissions tests are required for all 1990 to 2008 WSU vehicles. Annual inspections need to be done on all university-owned vehicles.
Contact Chad Hansen at 335-9091, hansenc@wsu.edu; or Brad Hill at 335-9320, bwhill@wsu.edu.
WSU Pullman mailing services will seal business letter sized mail and some larger envelopes if the flap is in on the long edge and the address is parallel to the long edge. Our machines will also seal most greeting/invitation card-sized envelopes but they do not always seal tidy. (more…)
University Recreation Fitness Session III starts August 3. Classes during this session are offered on a pass system, meaning you can enjoy unlimited fitness classes August 3-14 for only $10 for members or $15 for non-members. (more…)
This revision adds a section outlining resources and guidance available to reduce the health impacts associated with wildfire/outdoor smoke and particulates.
For a summary of the changes and links to the revised sections, see the SPPM Revision 102 memorandum at:
http://www.wsu.edu/~forms/HTML/Revision_Memos/RevisionMemoS103.htm
Contact: Office of Procedures, Records, and Forms; telephone 335-2005
Forest Way will have traffic revisions for asphalt patching on Tuesday, August 4, for the day. If you should have any questions regarding the revision, please call Heavy Equipment, Eric Slocum at 335-9088 for more information. Your patience during this time will be greatly appreciated.
College Avenue will be close to thru traffic for the week of August 3 thru August 7. Heavy Equipment will have the road blocked off for a water main replacement. If you should have any questions regarding this closure please call Eric Slocum at 335-9088. Thank you for your consideration and patience in this matter.
The July 2015 Information Technology Services billing statements are now available. If you have signature authority access, or have been delegated by a signature authority for access, you may view your ITS charge Detail, Summary reports and spreadsheets at: https://infotech.wsu.edu/OnlineStmts/. For questions regarding this communication please contact CougTech by email at its.ldbilling@wsu.edu, or by phone at 335-4357. matthews@wsu.edu
Heather McPherson, School of EECS, 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.
Starrla Allen, Cougar Card Center, 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.