No images? Click here October 26, 2020 Take the 2020 Campus Climate SurveyIn keeping with WSU Vancouver’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the university is conducting the biennial Campus Climate Survey. Your responses will be used to continue the work toward creating a campus environment that is welcoming, inclusive and supportive of faculty, staff and students. It takes 5 – 10 minutes to complete the survey. Go to wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_afL3V6MuUIKKBi5 to participate before Nov. 20. CougarCard cash refunds availableIf you have a balance on your CougarCard and would like to request a refund, send an email to cougarcard@wsu.edu that includes your name, WSU ID number and the refund amount. It will take a week or two to process your request. November time reports due earlyDue to the Workday conversion, November time and leave reports are due to Finance and Operations Principal Assistant Sara Rauch by Nov. 23. If you have any planned days off (annual leave, sick leave for medical appointments, personal holiday, etc.) for the first half of December, let Rauch know when you turn in your November time/leave report. Kaiser Permanente members can get a flu shot at retail locationsNow through Dec. 31, Kaiser Permanente members may show their Kaiser ID card to receive a flu shot at no additional cost at the following locations:
Visit kp.org/flu for a list of Kaiser Permanente and retail flu shot locations including walk-up outdoor and drive-through locations. Carve a Coug-o-lanternCarve your pumpkins with Coug spirit this Halloween. Download and print a Cougar head logo or vintage Butch stencil, and get to work. You’ll have the best Halloween porch display on the block. Ballot dropbox available on campusIf you live in Clark County, the deadline to update your existing voter registration online is today. The deadline to update your existing voter registration in person is Nov. 3. Election day is next Tuesday, Nov. 3. If you’re returning your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by Nov. 3. If you’re using a ballot dropbox, the deadline is 8 p.m. Nov. 3. There is a ballot dropbox on campus in the Orange 1 lot. If you have questions, visit the Clark County Elections Office website. If you live in Oregon and have questions about registration and voting, visit the Oregon Voting & Elections website. In case you missed itReminders
WSU Vancouver In The NewsPeople must question claims to prevent misinformation, speaker says Oct. 23, 2020 ... steps when fact-checking the information they come across, said Michael Caulfield, director of WSU Vancouver's Blended and Networked Learning. Oct. 22, 2020 Professor Bala Krishnamoorthy teaches mathematics and statistics at WSU's Vancouver campus. He specializes in researching computational ... WSU Tri-Cities to host virtual event about misinformation in media Oct. 20, 2020 Mike Caulfield, WSU Vancouver director of blended and network learning, will be speaking for the event “Digital Dissensus: Discovering Truth in an ... EventsEffects of environmental variation on life history: from lab to field studies 3:10 p.m. Oct. 26 This science seminar is presented by Carol Boggs, professor in the department of biological sciences and School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment at University of South Carolina. BaCE Workshop, “Americans with Disabilities Act Basics Part 1: Student Accommodations” 2 p.m. Oct. 27 Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by learning about reasonable accommodation processes for students, faculty and staff. Part 1 is for faculty and staff who want to learn more about working with students’ accommodations. Learn how to access classroom accommodations for students, and understand the process, rights and responsibilities of students and faculty. 6 p.m. Oct. 27 Curious about the election? Have concerns? Want to talk politics in a casual atmosphere? Join a facilitated conversation with Associate Professor Mark Stephan and Tom Holtslander, ASWSUV’s internal director of legislative affairs. Presented by the American Democracy Project and the Associated Students of WSU Vancouver. BaCE Workshop, "Hidden Disabilities: College Student Mental Health” 9 – 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28 Get data regarding the prevalence of hidden disabilities nationwide and at WSU Vancouver. The relationships between physical and mental health will be discussed. Learn to identify and accommodate students with mental health disorders. Leading the Human Side of Change 2 – 3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 We are currently experiencing a rapid transformation of the workplace. As a leader, you may find yourself struggling with how to navigate and lead your team through the challenges that can come with change. Learn about the human side of change, how change impacts you as a leader and your work group, strategies to support your team through change, and what resources are available to support both you and your employees. Webinar is provided by the Washington State Employee Assistance Program. BaCE Workshop, “Americans with Disabilities Act Basics Part 2: Faculty and Staff Accommodations” 2 p.m. Oct. 29 Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by learning about reasonable accommodation processes for students, faculty and staff. Part 2 is for faculty and staff who want to learn about how to get their own reasonable accommodation. Managers and supervisors who want to learn more about their role in employee reasonable accommodation processes are also welcome to attend Part 2. Documentary: “Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse” 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Welcome to the Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation’s monthly documentary series! Land Grab Universities Discussion Group hosted by CSEJ 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29 "Land Grab Universities Discussion Group hosted by CSEJ" is based on research presented by High County News that details the origins and funding of land-grant universities, including WSU. See landgrabu.org for details and join the conversation. Additional meeting times:
Michael Jackson Thriller Virtual Dance Class 2 p.m. Oct. 30 Bring your best MJ Thriller costume to this “thrilling” fitness class provided by FuncSoul from the east coast! By attending this class, you are helping provide a dance class to an LGBTQ+ community in our country. Prizes for the best MJ Thriller costume to follow the event. All WSU students, faculty, staff and guests are welcome. This class will be recorded for those who want to take it later. Open Mic—Talking About Emotional Resilience 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 Center for Intercultural Learning and Affirmation workshop honoring Disability Awareness Month Super Smash Bros. Gaming Tournament 6
p.m. Oct. 30 Show your Smash Bros. skills with this virtual gaming tournament. $50 Nintendo gift card and bragging rights are on the line! Event Accessibility |