Notices and Announcements

This week: Canvas Virtual Drop‑In Sessions

Global Campus Learning Innovations will be offering Canvas Virtual Drop-In Sessions thru Thursday, Jan. 11 in lieu of our regular Canvas training. These drop in sessions are for faculty who have questions regarding Canvas and other Global Campus Supported Ed Tech tools. We support questions like: How do I set up an assignment for peer review? […]

Free fitness class with UREC membership purchase

Sign up for a University Recreation membership at the Student Recreation Center or Chinook Student Center by Jan. 31 and receive a free 8-week fitness class! Session 1 fitness classes run through March 2 and can be sampled for free between Jan. 8–13. UREC memberships provide access to top-of-the-line recreation facilities on the Pullman campus and include cardio and […]

WSURP pre-retirement seminar — January 2024

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 split […]

Cougar Closet needs — Got unused professional clothing?

Hello Coug community! The Academic Success and Career Center facilitates the distribution of professional clothing to students through the Cougar Closet program. The program runs predominantly off donations, and we need your help! Needed items: Lightly used or new business/professional menswear Long-sleeve button-up dress shirts (neutral colors) Neckties (simple patterns) Slacks and dress pants (especially […]

Provost search: WSU community invited to participate in listening session on Jan. 11

Washington State University faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in a system-wide listening session to help inform the university’s search for the next provost and executive vice president on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 3–4 p.m. The virtual session will serve as an opportunity for community members to provide input on the qualities, expertise, and focus areas […]

Applications due Jan. 26 for undergraduate research awards

Washington State University undergraduate students systemwide can apply online now through Jan. 26 for any of eight awards to support their mentored research, scholarship, and creative activities in academic year 2024–25. A variety of awards are available to all students. Three are presented by the Office of Undergraduate Research in the Division of Academic Engagement and […]

Recalled surge protectors

In October of 2013 there was a very large recall on APC surge protectors. About 15 million units were recalled. The recall reasoning was that the units may overheat, smoke and melt, and pose a fire hazard. The previous WSU Fire Safety and Compliance Officer had put out a notice of the surge protectors that were […]

Free WSU faculty/staff fitness classes

With the start of the new year, many people are contemplating changes to their lifestyle. CAHNRS would like everyone to know that free fitness classes are available to all employees, staff, faculty, retirees, and spouses there of. Classes are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30–6:30 p.m., usually at Ensminger Pavilion but sometimes at a […]

Shared leave

Charles Williams, Communications and Marketing, has been approved for shared leave. Those interested in donating may do so by following these instructions: From your Workday home page: Click on Absence applet. Click Request Absence. Click on today’s date only on the calendar (even if donating for a range of dates). Click blue Request Absence button on […]

What is segregation of duties and why does it matter?

As state employees, we have a duty to provide for the proper stewardship and safeguard of state resources. Among other things, state resources include revenue generated by university activities such as tuition and fees, and charges for services. Regardless of the source of the revenue or the nature of the asset, adhering to a strong […]