No images? Click here January 19, 2020 BRT offers support this week and beyondIn light of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and with threats of more violence surrounding the inauguration this Wednesday, the Bias Response Team reminds us of events, resources and opportunities to advocate justice, engage in self-care and report incidents of bias. This week you may choose to attend Coug Convos—Democracy and Inauguration, a student-led discussion on democracy Wednesday at 4 p.m.; BaCE, MLK 2021: Refocusing Equity at WSU Vancouver on Thursday at noon; or An MLK Day Celebration with Aisha Fukushima on Friday at 3 p.m. Also keep in mind these resources that are always available to you:
View the latest virtual exhibition of student artThe fine arts department is pleased to present “Vestigial,” an online exhibition of mixed media works featuring seniors Laura Ballard and Sharalee Chwaliszewski. Works in “Vestigial” use water-based media and collage to present a dialogue between and within the artists through reclamation of creative vision and reflection on the impact of aesthetic development. Drawing upon memory, intuition and experience, the artists explore the demands of motherhood and the freedom of the studio as forces that have shaped their natural creativity. Ballard, finding inspiration in both ancient art and modern materials, expresses in representational and abstract visual imagery the way the inner self communes with, and confronts, the outer environment. Chwaliszewski’s work, largely non-objective, investigates color, texture and form through a fluid process of discovery. Appstream replaces Apporto for remote software accessWSU Vancouver IT is pleased to announce the availability of a browser-based cloud solution for students and faculty to access software. The tool is Appstream from AWS. It allows you to access applications from wherever you are, 24/7, on any device that has a web browser such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox. There is no need to download software to a local device. This solution is funded by the WSU Vancouver Student Technology Fee and is a replacement for Apporto. Go online for details and a link to Appstream. Library spring hours start todayThe Library Building will be open noon – 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday. Be sure to attest using the WSU app or on myWSU before you arrive on campus. Working remotely? The library’s virtual reference hours are as follows:
Wellness Wednesday Series kicks off Jan. 20Julia Getchell, director of human resources, will present a series of wellness-related workshops during spring semester. Every-other Wednesday beginning Jan. 20, Getchell will provide information and resources to faculty and staff on a topic related to physical, mental, emotional or financial well-being. Participants will have time to connect with each other and share wellness experiences and tips. Wellness Wednesday kicks off on Jan. 20, 3:30 – 4 p.m. with information and resources on the topic “Coping with Grief and Stress after Community Violence.” Join this workshop via Zoom. Contact Julia Getchell via email or Teams at julia.getchell@wsu.edu for more information and to recommend topics for future Wellness Wednesday workshops. Remote work still the preferred optionOn Jan. 8 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery which includes a regional approach to the phased COVID-19 recovery plan. The Governor’s plan strongly encourages remote work during Phase 1 and 2. For WSU that means:
The Governor’s directives for higher education have not changed. proc_20-12.2.pdf (wa.gov) Free community COVID-19 testing available at Tower MallDrive-through and walk-up community COVID-19 testing is available at no cost to everyone, regardless of income level, health insurance coverage or immigration status. The Tower Mall COVID-19 Community Testing Site, located in the parking lot at 5403 E Mill Plain Blvd., is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Testing at the site is recommended for people ages 4 and older who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Visitors are encouraged to pre-register for testing and sign-up for an arrival time at www.ClarkCountyCOVIDTesting.org, but on-site registration will also be available. Get involved with Science Talk '21One of the lessons of 2020 is in the importance of communicating science topics to a lay audience. College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor Allison Coffin is a resident expert on the topic. Each year she heads up the Science Talk conference to empower and inspire the science communication community to expand their potential and affect the world. “We define ‘science communicators’ as anyone who engages in science communication and outreach activities—graduate students who write blogs, faculty who give talks, researchers, trainers, public information officers, science writers, museum and zoo professionals, YouTube content creators and more,” said Coffin. Science Talk '21 is taking place virtually March 24 – 26. The conference agenda includes keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, presentations and networking opportunities. Register at early-bird rates ($99.99 for professionals/$49.99 for trainees) until Jan. 31. There are a limited number of registration awards for science communicators who need support at this time. Award applications are due Feb. 5. Science Talk '21 is still accepting submissions for science communication, outreach and engagement poster presentations, and science-inspired art until the end of January. Reminders
Events7 p.m. Jan. 19 Laugh-out-loud with British African comedian Chris James at a free, live stand-up comedy show. James uses comedy to share about his life as a person of color and the obstacles he has encountered around racism and discrimination. Coug Convos—Democracy and Inauguration 4 – 5 p.m. Jan. 20 A student-led discussion on democracy. BaCE, MLK 2021: Refocusing Equity at WSU Vancouver Noon – 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 This is a self-care session commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Engage in self-reflection and intergroup dialogue. Spend time in brave and creative space to set clear intentions and goals for equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and justice for 2021. An MLK Day Celebration with Aisha Fukushima 3 p.m. Jan. 22 A Cultural Arts and Equity Hip-Hop Series event Event Accessibility WSU Vancouver In The NewsTeaching in the Age of Disinformation Jan. 12, 2021 Michael Caulfield, director of blended and networked learning at Washington State University at Vancouver, who works on digital-literacy Planning and travelling for a holiday makes us happy Jan. 12, 2021 Researchers at the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University set out to study the sustained benefits of Study suggests frequent travellers 7 per cent happier Jan. 10, 2021 assistant professor in the School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University, conducted a survey to find out why some … Stopping COVID-19 Misinformation is the Best New Year’s Resolution Jan. 9, 2021 I recommend following the SIFT framework developed at Washington State University that tells people to stop, investigate the source … Other sources COVID-19 changed college applications process, but local schools here to help Jan. 9, 2021 And at WSU Vancouver, Director of Student Equity and Outreach Felix Braffith said one big change is the school removed the SAT and ACT testing ... |