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Campus FYI for 3/21A newsletter for WSU Vancouver faculty and staff. |
ASWSUV election results announcedThe 2015/16 ASWSUV Election Board has reviewed and confirmed election results for next year’s student government. Voter turnout was 19.1 percent. 2016/17 ASWSUV President Skye Troy, public affairs 26th Senate
Learn the unexpected realities of the research processNoon March 22 The research process is often portrayed as a neat and orderly series of logical steps culminating in the discovery of some truth. The reality is often messy and full of judgment calls. In this interactive session, Tahira Probst and Phil Uribe will discuss some of these unexpected realities of the research process, as well as recent high-profile examples of the failure to replicate scientific findings. They will consider how researchers, reviewers, editors and universities potentially contribute to the problem but can also be a part of the solution. Tahira is the Edward R. Meyer Distinguished Professor of psychology and the 2015 recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence. Phil is a Ph.D. candidate in WSU’s neuroscience program and works in the lab of Allison Coffin, assistant professor of integrative physiology and neuroscience. 
The Professional Writers Series presents, “Hello World: The Personal Essay”7 p.m. March 24 Sallie Tisdale will present. Her seven books include “Talk Dirty to Me: An Intimate Philosophy of Sex” and the forthcoming “Violation: Collected Essays,” described as “a fascinating look at the epic wanderings of a life mapped by curiosity.” Her many awards include the Pushcart Prize and an NEA Fellowship, and her writing credits range from The New Yorker to Vogue and Tin House. Tisdale was a judge for the National Book Award in 2010. This year invited Professional Writers Series authors will discuss the trajectory of their careers, their successes and challenges. 
Help move North County Food Bank’s community garden9 a.m. – noon March 26 Volunteer with Cougs in the Community to help move the North County Food Bank’s community garden. Help plant seedlings, prepare starts for planting, dismantle and relocate a small garden shed, and haul raised bed materials and wooden frames. Be sure to wear gloves, warm clothing and shoes that can get dirty. Also, because limited tools and transportation will be available, you can be extra helpful by bringing your own garden tools, pickup or flatbed. Afterwards, unwind with fellow Cougs at Mill Creek Pub, 1710 SW 9th Ave., Battle Ground, Wash. Free sandwiches; cash bar. RSVP to SueAnn McWatters at 6-9600. 
Spring Marquee Diversity offers two events to honor Japanese AmericansWSU Vancouver will recognize Minoru Yasui, posthumous recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from noon to 1:15 p.m. March 29 in Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110. Father and son George and Darren Nakata of Portland will share stories about Yasui, and explore how lessons from his life can be applied to social justice work today. “Insatiable,” a contemporary exploration of the ancient practice of taiko drumming will be performed by UNIT SOUZOU from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 29 in the Firstenburg Student Commons. The performers use drumming, choreography and singing to create a full-length theatrical work interpreting life’s eternal hungers and desires, reoccurring cycles and repetitions, and the impact of these universal experiences and emotions. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. RSVP today. 
Ask the Chancellor anything you likeNoon – 1 p.m. March 31 Chancellor Mel Netzhammer invites you to bring your questions to the next Campus Conversation. This is a time to get your questions answered from new programs and the strategic plan to the WSU presidential search. 
Honor women who mentor, inspire and empower6 p.m. March 31 Celebrate 32 women who have made a difference for others at the 2016 Women of Distinction event. Keynote speaker Diane Gregerson Bowe currently serves as board chair for Seattle-based One By One, which works to end obstetric fistula. She joined the board in 2012 after returning from living abroad in Tanzania with her pediatrician husband and two children. The three Distinguished Woman awards are to be announced at the event—one in each category below. Nominees include: High school nominees Makena Kerr WSU Vancouver student nominees Eli Campbell Community member nominees Katie Archer 
Chancellor’s Seminar Series explores how digital technologies are changing business11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1 Dene Grigar, director of the Creative Media and Digital Culture program; and Nathan Stahlman, chief operating officer at Instructional Technologies, Inc., will be the presenters at the spring Chancellor’s Seminar Series, “Reality Check: Technologies That Will Change the Way We Work and Think.” They will discuss how augmented and virtual reality are changing the business landscape—from online training to real estate ads, marketing posters and much more. Grigar will talk about some of her research projects and potential business applications of augmented and virtual reality technologies. Stahlman will talk about ITI’s use of virtual reality—which creates a “you are there” effect by combining interactive simulation and visual effects in its training products for drivers and heavy-equipment operators. 
You are invited to attend a Faculty Recognition Program and Reception4 p.m. April 7 Please join Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Renny Christopher in honoring the following faculty members who have been promoted:
Following the faculty recognition, please stay and enjoy the company of your colleagues at a reception to follow. RSVP to Beth Cozzi at 6-9535. 
Run for Cougs10 a.m. April 9 The Run for Cougs 5K benefits the Cougar Food Pantry. The entry fee is 10 nonperishable food items; five for children age 12 and under. Register online. |
WSU Vancouver In The NewsScientists develop model to predict coastal dead zones March 10, 2016 Scientists Daniel Reed and John Harrison at Washington State University Vancouver have reported in a new study a first-of-its-kind approach for predicting where coastal “dead” zones are likely to appear around the globe. These low-oxygen zones, which can harm fish, other marine animals and humans, result from human activities on land as well as oceanic conditions. 
RemindersRe-Imagined Radio, 7 p.m. March 23, Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main Street, Vancouver Preparing for the Big One, Noon and 2 p.m. March 24, Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 “Game Changers: Reinventing Storytelling Through Video Games” 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through March 26 at the Red Lion Inn at the Quay, 100 Columbia Street, Vancouver In case you missed it |
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