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Wednesday, May 1 @6 pm
2024 Dr. Winfred A. Jordan Awards
Ceremony / Service
Ensminger Pavillion

Join us for the inaugural celebration of the Dr. Winfred A. Jordan Awards.

Thursday, May 2 @11:30 am
Presidential Search: Student Focus Group Session
Meeting
Online

Hosted by executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, and chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, Jenette Ramos, this focus group session will provide community members a chance to provide feedback on the opportunities and challenges ahead of an incoming president and the qualities needed to navigate them.

Friday, May 3 @1 pm
Presidential Search: Staff Focus Group Session
Meeting
Online

Hosted by executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, and chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, Jenette Ramos, this focus group session will provide community members a chance to provide feedback on the opportunities and challenges ahead of an incoming president and the qualities needed to navigate them.

Saturday, May 4 All day
2024 Pullman Spring Commencement
Ceremony / Service
Beasley Coliseum

Commencement lets you share the excitement and importance of academic accomplishments with peers, family, and friends.

Ceremony times and attending colleges:

8:00 AM

College of Arts and Sciences School of the Environment

11:30 AM

Carson College of Business Edward R. Murrow College of Communication College…

Saturday, May 4 @10 am
Celebrate Commencement at the BVC!
Ceremony / Service
Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

Celebrate the Class of 2024 with a dessert bar, complimentary 2-oz. tasting of the Basalt Cellars Cougar IX GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre) red blend wine and celebratory keepsake photos during a WSU Pullman Commencement Reception!

Tuesday, May 7 @3 pm
From Practice Back to Theory: Integrating Established Models into Student Well-being Work
Conference / Symposium

Health Promotion and Health Behavior theories and models can be accessible, concrete, and sometimes fun (Seriously!) This session will invite participants to learn some of the “greatest hits” of Health Promotion and Health Behavior theories to help fill the existing evidence-based practice gaps in student well-being work on their campus.

Wednesday, May 8 @9 am
Presidential Search: Faculty Focus Group Session
Meeting
Online

Hosted by executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, and chair of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, Jenette Ramos, this focus group session will provide community members a chance to provide feedback on the opportunities and challenges ahead of an incoming president and the qualities needed to navigate them.

Wednesday, May 8 @9 am
Knowing Our Students
Conference / Symposium
Compton Union Building

We have learned students are not one-dimensional. There is no longer a singular definition of a “typical” student, with the enrollment of diverse student populations steadily increasing. Student identities have evolved beyond the previously perceived “traditional” norms.

Wednesday, May 8 @10 am
Doctoral Preliminary Oral Exam – Elizabeth Groetsema
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Ph.D. Graduate Student will be giving a talk about Utilizing the Higher Order Mathieu Space Stability Zones in Digitally Operated Quadrupole Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry. Please join us in Fulmer 432 from 10-11am.

Wednesday, May 8 @12 pm
Startup Advisor Lunch & Learn: Corporate Responsibility
Presentation
WSU Innovation Center - WSU Spokane

There is significant research showing that consumers expect brands to focus on sustainability. And a common theme we’ve heard from startups is they don’t have time to think about sustainability. Startups that don’t incorporate sustainability do so at their own peril. This presentation focuses on why sustainability should be a central part of your business.

Wednesday, May 8 @3 pm
VCEA Faculty & Staff Excellence Awards
Ceremony / Service
Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center

End of the year celebration and reception recognizing the outstanding work and accomplishments of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture faculty and staff.

Ceremony will be streamed for all campuses to join. Be watching for the link to appear here soon!

Thursday, May 9 @9 am
Community Engagement Summit
Presentation
Online

Join colleagues and partners from across the WSU system to learn about engagement efforts and tools used in our communities this year.

Monday, May 13 @4 pm
NRT Annual Research Expo — Poster Session
Exhibition
Compton Union Building

WSU National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) Programs invite you to join the Annual Poster Session in CUB Junior Ballroom on May 13 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. NRT trainees will showcase their work in this poster session, which is open to all.

Wednesday, May 15 @1 pm
Creating Care: How Designated Title IX ‘Care Managers’ Effectively and Empathetically Support Students
Conference / Symposium

This presentation delves into USC’s Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX’s innovative approach. Dedicated ‘Care Managers’ focus solely on supportive measures, ensuring student well-being. Through quantitative data and real-life examples, attendees gain profound insights into Care Managers’ effective and empathetic support.

Thursday, May 16 @10 am
Financial Skills for Student Government/Student Organization Advisors
Conference / Symposium

Advising student government and student organizations involves many skills beyond group development. These include managing finances, risks, human resources, relations with the University, facilities management, and shared services.

Wednesday, May 29 @10 am
Harness the Power of Mentorship: Best Practices to Drive First-Generation Student Success
Conference / Symposium

Billions are invested annually in student services, but many students never access them. As the value of higher education is increasingly scrutinized, institutions can not afford to have underused services. To address this, institutions are harnessing the power of mentorship to dismantle barriers hindering first-generation students from accessing student support services.

Thursday, May 30 @1 pm
Campus Crisis: Ensuring Proper Coordination
Conference / Symposium

The question is not if but when. College campuses are facing crises at an alarming rate. Student affairs professionals are integral parts of the campus crisis response team.

Friday, May 31 @11 am
Elevating Student Voices using AI: The New Era of Student Success
Conference / Symposium
Compton Union Building

Presenters will share their experiences using AI to deepen engagement with students and elevate their voices. Through the use of AI, the student voice can be incorporated into decision-making and drive proactive attentiveness.