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Tuesday, August 1 @9 am
The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems–and What to Do About It
Online

In this enlightening webinar, bestselling author and leadership expert Rob Cross will point to new and original research to describe the recent phenomenon perpetuating this ongoing crisis of well-being—microstress. Unlike stress, which is often driven by one big thing, microstress is a relentless accumulation of small, often unnoticed stresses—that infiltrate both our work and personal lives—and come not from one single antagonist, such as a demanding client or micromanaging boss, but from the people we are closest to our friends, family, and colleagues.

Thursday, August 10 @9 am
How Working Mothers Can Thrive–And Not Just Survive
Online

Are you feeling stressed at work and home because you’re a hard-working mother with kids? Welcome to a crowded club! For the first time in American history, a significant number of mothers are heading major corporations and have made gains throughout executive suites. Yet these “Power Moms” still struggle to balance their management responsibilities while raising children. But don’t despair! Without drowning in working mother guilt, you can flourish on both fronts in the post-pandemic world. In this enlightening webinar, Joann S. Lublin, author, and award-winning journalist will offer various coping tactics based on her book, Power Moms: How Executive Mothers Navigate Work and Life.

Thursday, August 10 @11:30 am
WSU Spokane Medicine Building Ribbon Cutting
WSU Spokane

Washington State University Spokane is pleased to announce the near-completed renovation of the Medicine Building, formerly the Phase One building.
The transformed facility will be a central hub for WSU’s Elson. S. Floyd College of Medicine and, with multipurpose classrooms, collaboration spaces and space for testing support services, will serve the needs of future healthcare professionals for generations to come.

Wednesday, August 16 @8 am
WSU Spokane Campus Orientation
Spokane Academic Center - WSU Spokane

All NEW WSU students in Spokane and Yakima are invited to attend the Campus Orientation. Emails about Campus Orientation will be delivered to your WSU email address.

We can’t wait to see you!

Thursday, August 17 @9 am
How to Establish Your Personal Brand to Drive Success
Online

In this motivating webinar Aliza Licht will give you a crash course in establishing an effective personal brand at work and beyond. You will learn why shaping your narrative and providing value to those around you will yield the greatest success. Licht will help you discover your brand: who you already are, who you want to be, and how to ensure others see you that way.

Saturday, August 19 @8 am
#CougsRide Peloton Event
Online

Gather with WSU friends for a #CougsRide Peloton bike ride. Pacific! Hop on your Peloton bike and get ready to ride with fellow Cougs.

Monday, August 21 @8 am
Leadership Do’s & Donuts
Spokane Academic Center - WSU Spokane

ASWSUHS is hosting Dean’s, Chair’s, and Leadership on the first day back to camps for Leadership Do’s & Donuts. Students will be welcomed to campus by being providing donuts and recommendations for being a WSU Health Science Student.

Wednesday, August 23 @11 am
ELC Hub Open House
WSU Spokane

Join us for our Student Equity Leadership and Community (ELC) Open House during WSU Spokane’s Week of Welcome

Friday, August 25 All day
WSU Health Science – Cougar Pride Day
WSU Spokane

Final event during Week of Welcome. We want to encourage our students and staff to get involved with the coug sprit by wearing their favorite WSU Gear to campus.

Saturday, August 26 @7:30 am
#CougsRun Peloton Event
Online

Join Cougs from around the country (or even the world) for #CougsRun outdoor Peloton events! Use these monthly runs as preparation for upcoming races, recovery runs, or a reason to do an extra run with fellow Cougs. These scheduled outdoor runs will be 30-45 minutes–plenty of time to high-five all of the other Coug runners participating!

Thursday, August 31 @8:15 pm
WSU Spokane Movie Night
WSU Spokane

Come join us for an outdoor movie night! On the WSU Spokane campus lawn. Everyone is welcome to bring friends and family!