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Tuesday, January 8 @1 pm
Blackboard Rubrics and Assignments
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

Electronic rubrics reduce grading fatigue and ensure more consistent judging criteria. In this session we will cover rubrics, assignments, and SafeAssign.

Tuesday, January 8 @7 pm
Making 2019 your year to care: Global Health and the PNW
WSU Pullman - Off Campus

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is partnering with the Pacific Science Center to feature several of our faculty members as part of the Science in the City, Global Health and Development speaker series in 2019.

Wednesday, January 9 @10 am
Blackboard Tests and Quizzes
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

A review of Blackboard’s full array of powerful question formats and setting options that allow you to precisely control and manage delivery of online assessments.

Thursday, January 10 @9 am
Young Men in Song
Performance
WSU Pullman

317 local student Tenors, Baritones and Basses will participate in a day of singing in Kimbrough Music Building.

Thursday, January 10 @4:10 pm
Colloquium: Physics & Astronomy – Qingze Guan
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites all to a colloquium featuring Qingze Guan, University of Oklahoma, Physics and Astronomy. Dr. Guan will present their talk, “Watching ultracold two-body collisions one at a time.”

Monday, January 14 @12 pm
Provost search listening session
Meeting
WSU Tri-Cities - Consolidated Information Center - WSU Tri-Cities

Faculty, staff and students at WSU-Tri-Cities are invited to provide input about the selection of WSU’s next provost during this session.

Monday, January 14 @7 pm
Paul Rucker Lecture-Livestream
Lecture
WSU Global Campus - Online

Paul Rucker is a visual artist, composer, and musician who combines media, often integrating live performance, sound, original compositions, and visual art.

Tuesday, January 15 @9 am
Blackboard Grad Center
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

We’ll explain different setup options, show how to grade and comment on student work, and demonstrate how to use the electronic rubric.

Tuesday, January 15 @10 am
Michael Schultheis: Venn Pirouettes Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Artist and Washington State University alumnus, Michael Schultheis finds dynamic synergies in the languages of math and art.

Tuesday, January 15 @10 am
Social Space: Mark Bradford, Leonardo Drew, Julie Mehretu, and Wangechi Mutu From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation
WSU Pullman - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

EXHIBITION | Social Space brings together the work of four renowned American artists: Mark BradfordLeonardo DrewJulie Mehretu, and Wangechi Mutu.

In their art, they share a commitment to abstraction, not only as a means of powerful image making, but also as a politically conscious act. In their depictions…

Tuesday, January 15 @12 pm
Provost search listening session
Meeting
WSU Spokane - Spokane Academic Center - WSU Spokane

Faculty, staff and students at WSU Spokane are invited to provide input about the selection of WSU’s next provost during this session.

Tuesday, January 15 @1 pm
Musical Improvisations on Artwork by WSU Students, with Paul Rucker
WSU Pullman - Library Building - WSU Vancouver

Paul Rucker is a visual artist, composer, and musician who combines media, often integrating live performance, sound, original compositions, and visual art. His work investigates community impacts, human rights issues, historical research, and basic human emotions surrounding a subject.

Tuesday, January 15 @1 pm
Tri-Cities Campus Modernization Initiative Project Kickoff
WSU Tri-Cities - East Building - WSU Tri-Cities

Join us this winter to learn more about the effort to roll out Workday software university-wide to modernize and transform the way we support finance, post-award grant administration, payroll and human resource activities here at Washington State University.

Tuesday, January 15 @4:15 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Resumes
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

Need a résumé?  Your current résumé not landing interviews?  Don’t know where to start?  Let us help! We will discuss format, style, and how to write a résumé that best reflects your strengths and talents.

Tuesday, January 15 @8 pm
Cello/Multimedia Performance by Paul Rucker
Performance
WSU Pullman - Spark

Paul Rucker is a visual artist, composer, and musician who combines media, often integrating live performance, sound, original compositions, and visual art.

Wednesday, January 16 @10 am
Provost search listening session
Meeting
WSU Everett - WSU Everett

Faculty, staff and students at WSU Everett are invited to provide input about the selection of WSU’s next provost during this session.

Dave Cillay, vice president of academic outreach and innovation and chair of the provost search committee, will guide the discussion. The input gathered will be shared with the…

Wednesday, January 16 @1 pm
Blackboard Basics
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

For those new to Bb Learn. We will show you how to create, upload and edit content, including a review of the feature-rich content editor. We’ll also suggest valuable ideas, short cuts, and tips designed to save you time and energy managing your online class.

Wednesday, January 16 @4 pm
Provost search listening session
Meeting
WSU Vancouver - Dengerink Administration Building - WSU Vancouver

Faculty, staff and students at WSU Vancouver are invited to provide input about the selection of WSU’s next provost during this session.

Dave Cillay, vice president of academic outreach and innovation and chair of the provost search committee, will guide the discussion. The input gathered will be shared with the…

Wednesday, January 16 @4:10 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Resumes
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

Need a résumé?  Your current résumé not landing interviews?  Don’t know where to start?  Let us help! We will discuss format, style, and how to write a résumé that best reflects your strengths and talents.

Thursday, January 17 @11 am
Seminar: Lab Safety Training
Lecture
WSU Pullman - Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)

Please join us for a lab safety seminar/training presented by representatives from the WSU Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) office.

Thursday, January 17 @12 pm
Provost search listening session
Meeting
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

Faculty, staff and students at WSU Pullman are invited to provide input about the selection of WSU’s next provost during this session.

Dave Cillay, vice president of academic outreach and innovation and chair of the provost search committee, will guide the discussion. The input gathered will be shared with the…

Thursday, January 17 @2 pm
Cougar Capture: Panopto
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

Learn how to use this flexible recording and uploading tool. Create video lessons, in-video quizzing and schedule recordings.

Thursday, January 17 @2 pm
College Success Programs Scholarship Success Seminar
WSU Pullman - Lighty Student Services Building

College Success Programs Coach Mark Batcheler will be available to assist Achiever and Passport scholars in identifying and applying for scholarships. Bring a laptop or USB drive along with a notebook.

Thursday, January 17 @4:10 pm
Distinguished Colloquium: Physics & Astronomy – Michael Landry
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites all to a distinguished colloquium featuring Dr. Michael Landry, LIGO Hanford Observatory. Dr. Landry will present his talk, “Gravitational Waves in 2019 and Beyond.”

Thursday, January 17 @7 pm
MLK Community Celebration with Ibram X. Kendi
Lecture
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

The WSU community is invited to the 2019 MLK Community Celebration, which will feature keynote speaker Ibram X. Kendi.

Friday, January 18 @9:30 am
Jan. 18 – Web Open Lab: Qualtrics
Information Technology Building

We will be covering the following Qualtrics topics:

Survey Flow Block Logic

Please bring any Qualtrics questions or projects you are working on.

Come join us at 9:30 a.m. on Friday in ITB 2025.

or

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/689755589

Friday, January 18 @10:30 am
Vancouver Campus Modernization Initiative Project Kickoff
WSU Vancouver - Dengerink Administration Building - WSU Vancouver

Join us this winter to learn more about the effort to roll out Workday software university-wide to modernize and transform the way we support finance, post-award grant administration, payroll and human resource activities here at Washington State University.

Friday, January 18 @3 pm
Cougar Capture: Voice Thread
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

Learn how to engage students in meaningful conversation by interacting with their peers and media. Create, comment, collaborate, and share information with this tool that centers conversations around media (instructor created, student created, or already existing).

Friday, January 18 @8 pm
Faculty Artist Series: Palouse Trio “Brahms and Friends”
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

The Palouse Trio, comprised of WSU School of Music faculty members Meredith Arksey, violin, Ruth Boden, cello and Jeffrey Savage, piano, will be joined by Sophia Tegart, flute, for an evening of delightful chamber music.

Saturday, January 19 @9 am
WSU School of Music Audition Day
WSU Pullman

Students throughout the region are invited to the WSU Pullman campus to audition for School of Music Scholarships.

Saturday, January 19 @10 am
Pullman Winter Market
Social
WSU Pullman

The Pullman Farmers Market presents the Pullman Winter Market for the 2018-2019 season. Featuring local producers and artisans offering handmade and homegrown goods.

Monday, January 21 @12 am
U-Fit 4.0 Registration
Exercise / Fitness
WSU Pullman - Student Recreation Center

What Is It?

U-Fit4.0 is a free fitness program created by Cougs for Cougs. It is a free 12-week exercise program tailored to WSU students.

Monday, January 21 @12 am
Swim the Pac-12
Exercise / Fitness
WSU Pullman

Swim the Pac-12 is a challenge to motivate swimmers of all levels to move to the pools for fitness. Participants can water walk, aqua-jog, or swim their way through the challenge – the main point is to get in the water and enjoy the benefits of swimming!

Tuesday, January 22 @10:30 am
Spokane Campus Modernization Initiative Project Kickoff
WSU Spokane - Student Academic Center - WSU Spokane

Join us this winter to learn more about the effort to roll out Workday software university-wide to modernize and transform the way we support finance, post-award grant administration, payroll and human resource activities here at Washington State University.

Tuesday, January 22 @4:15 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Interview Skills
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

Interviewing can be scary. This workshop addresses key aspects of the interview process: preparation, interview types, what to expect and answering the behavior-based questions. A good resume gets you noticed; strong interview skills will help you land the job.

Tuesday, January 22 @6 pm
IEEE 20th Annual Networking Dinner
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Off Campus

The dinner starts with a meet-and-greet session. Once seated, there is a welcome presentation followed by the dinner session approximately around 6:30 p.m. (Seating arrangements for one table is typically two company representative and eight students.) Between dinner and dessert the students switch tables to maximize the number of students…

Tuesday, January 22 @6 pm
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Resource Night Kick-Off
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Todd Hall

Join the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies for our annual Resource Night speaker series, where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pros share insight, expertise, and first-hand experience on the startup journey.

Wednesday, January 23 @9 am
IEEE 31st Annual EECS Career Fair
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center

20+ companies looking for electrical engineers and computer scientists for internships and full time jobs.

Wednesday, January 23 @9 am
EECS Career Fair
WSU Pullman - Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center

WSU IEEE’s annual EECS Career Fair is coming up! This is a fantastic opportunity to make corporate contacts who are searching for both interns and full time hires!

Wednesday, January 23 @11 am
Strategies for Enhancing Student Success I
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

This series will explore active learning methods shown to result in greater learning achievement while also reducing drop, withdrawal, and failure rates. Participants will experience strategies that can be tailored to a variety of courses and learning outcomes. Each session will focus on different approaches, ranging from getting student buy-in to creating a course specific activity. Sessions are open to all instructors. You are welcome to attend one, a few, or all of the sessions available in the semester series.

Wednesday, January 23 @2:30 pm
Wellness and Coping Strategies for Students
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

Award-winning mental health speaker and advocate, Ross Szabo shares wellness and coping strategies for students.

Wednesday, January 23 @4:10 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Interview Skills
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

Interviewing can be scary. This workshop addresses key aspects of the interview process: preparation, interview types, what to expect and answering the behavior-based questions. A good resume gets you noticed; strong interview skills will help you land the job.

Wednesday, January 23 @7 pm
Behind Happy Faces with Ross Szabo
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Global Campus - Online

Guest speaker and mental health advocate Ross Szabo presents “Behind Happy Faces”.

Understand and take charge of your mental health!

Thursday, January 24 @11 am
Perusall: Ensure your students are reading
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

Use this tool to proactively engage students in reading and provide a focus of conversation with automatically graded annotations. This platform allows students to make comments, ask questions, and interact with peers in a quick and scalable way that allows misconceptions about the reading (or other media) to be easily identified. This tool is also a strong candidate for a flipped classroom.

Thursday, January 24 @11 am
Seminar: Atomistic Modelling of Solid-State Electrolytes
Lecture
WSU Pullman - Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)

Please join us for a presentation by Aniruddha Dive on Atomistic Modelling of Solid-State Electrolytes for Sodium-Ion Batteries.

Thursday, January 24 @1 pm
Everett Campus Modernization Initiative Project Kickoff
WSU Everett

Join us this winter to learn more about the effort to roll out Workday software university-wide to modernize and transform the way we support finance, post-award grant administration, payroll and human resource activities at Washington State University.

Thursday, January 24 @4:10 pm
Colloquium: Physics & Astronomy – Guy Worthey
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites all to a colloquium featuring Dr. Guy Worthey, Department of Physics and Astronomy. Dr. Guy Worthey will present their talk, “Galaxy Assembly.”

Thursday, January 24 @4:30 pm
Reception & Performance with Artist Michael Schultheis
WSU Pullman - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is hosting a reception & performance with artist Michael Schultheis in the Wright/Harmon gallery. Enjoy the realms of math and art as they come together to tell a new kind of story. Everyone is welcome! Reception with light refreshments to follow.

Thursday, January 24 @5 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Mock Interviews
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

Mock interview Workshops are designed for students to strengthen and test their interviewing skills by placing them in a “mock” interview setting.

Please sign up for a Mock Interview outside the door of Dana Hall 138

Thursday, January 24 @8 pm
Faculty Artist Series: Composing for Improvisors
Performance
WSU Pullman

Yasinitsky, recent winner of the American Prize for Musical Composition, has an international reputation as a composer and saxophonist. The program will feature compositions by Yasinitsky scored for small jazz ensembles including Gator Tail, Crosscurrent and the YAZZ band.

Friday, January 25 @8 pm
Faculty Artist Series: Cantiamo! presents Nature in Song
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

The WSU School of Music voice faculty ensemble, Cantiamo! will present their annual concert in January. Joining together to perform a diverse program around the theme of Nature in Song, the concert will feature German repertoire by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Mendelssohn; French music by Fauré, Ravel and Poulenc; Polish…

Monday, January 28 @4 pm
Dean’s Office Hours
Meeting
WSU Pullman - Carpenter Hall

Dean Rezac will hold Voiland College office hours on January 28, February 28, March 27 and April 29. Ten-minute spots will be available for individuals or small, themed groups. Reserve your spot!

Monday, January 28 @6 pm
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Exercise / Fitness
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

Hosted by the WSU Outdoor Recreation Center, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour highlights the many aspects of mountain culture throughout the world.

Monday, January 28 @6 pm
Bill Bolick Jazz Night
Performance
WSU Pullman

SWMEA (South West Music Educators Association) presents the annual Bill Bolick Jazz Night. Several area middle school and high school bands will perform along with the SWMEA Honor Jazz Band directed by Dr. Greg Yasinitsky and the WSU Jazz Band directed by Brian Ward.

Tuesday, January 29 @10:40 am
VCEA Donuts with the Dean
Social
WSU Pullman - Dana Hall

Join your Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Dean Mary Rezac, for donuts and conversation in VCEA Tutoring home of free tutoring and coffee.

Tuesday, January 29 @11 am
ESIC Seminar Series: The Evolution of the Smart Grid from Edison and Steinmetz
WSU Pullman - Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)

Overview: Soon after Edison started supplying electricity to customers and Steinmetz gave us the ability to analyze large AC circuits, the power companies started interconnecting for economic and reliability benefits, resulting in today’s continent-wide power grids.

Tuesday, January 29 @4:15 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Career Fair Prep
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

You have 30 seconds to make an impression…are you ready?  Prepare for the Career Expo—learn how to research employers, give your best impression and network effectively.

Wednesday, January 30 @10 am
Web Conference: Collaborate Ultra
Class / Instruction
WSU Everett - Spark

This web conferencing tool allows users to communicate through webcam/microphones, chat, and screen sharing. Learn about how this tool can be used to conduct real time class sessions, meetings, office hours, host remote presenters, and other events.

Wednesday, January 30 @1 pm
Student Session for new Community Standards Process
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

We will highlight the step-by-step process, student rights and responsibilities, available resources and tools, and potential sanctions or outcomes when community standards are violated. 

Wednesday, January 30 @4:10 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Career Fair Prep
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

You have 30 seconds to make an impression…are you ready?  Prepare for the Career Expo—learn how to research employers, give your best impression and network effectively.

Wednesday, January 30 @6 pm
The History of Outdoor Recreation Leadership & Education Webinar
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Global Campus - Online

From the early days of Kurt Hahn’s Outward Bound program in the early 1940’s, whose goal it was to increase the survival chances of young sailors, to the modern experiential education movement, we’ll outline the progression through the important people and organizations that championed this industry.

Wednesday, January 30 @7 pm
Jazz Forum
Performance
WSU Pullman

The Jazz Forum provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and guest artists to perform for the public in an informal setting.

Thursday, January 31 @4:10 pm
Colloquium: Physics & Astronomy (Dr Cigdem Capan)
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites all to a colloquium featuring Dr. Cigdem Capan, from Washington State University, Physics and Astronomy Department. Dr. Cigdem Capan will present their talk, “Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Investigation of Actinide Tetraflupride Compounds.”

Thursday, January 31 @4:15 pm
ProPEL Workshops: Career Fair Prep
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Spark

You have 30 seconds to make an impression…are you ready?  Prepare for the Career Expo—learn how to research employers, give your best impression and network effectively.

Thursday, January 31 @8 pm
Graduate Recital: Heather Ryan, clarinet
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

In an evening that will be nothing short of exciting, the program will feature Roma-Influenced pieces by Sarasate and Cossetto, as well as pieces by Stravinsky, Debussy and Weber.