No images? Click here December 21, 2020 Congratulations to December graduatesDecember digital technology and culture graduates were invited to downtown Vancouver last Thursday to have their photo taken (at a COVID-safe distance) under the Kiggins Theatre marquee pictured above. Dene Grigar and John Barber from the Creative Media and Digital Culture program rented the marquee to celebrate their students. In addition to their photo, graduates received a scroll. The graduates and their families were invited to a virtual Going Forth Festival last Friday where they received their photos, opened their scrolls and celebrated their accomplishment. Facilities Operations has fun with the holidaysGayla Shanahan and Sam Adams were the winners of Facilities Operations’ Most Unique Santa Hat competition. Phil Oaks won the Ugly Sweater contest with his “Naughty is the New Nice” entry. Joe Price won the Candy Bowl Count contest with an entry that was within 7%. His guess was 178. The correct number was 190. Facilities Operations wishes you all a happy holiday. Order VanCoug apparel todayOfficial WSU and WSU Vancouver professional attire from College Hill is on sale now through 10 a.m. today. Visit the exclusive WSU Vancouver pop-up shop to place your order. Orders will be delivered beginning Jan. 4. Workday impacts campus postage meterAs part of the Workday cutover, the last day Mail Services was able to apply U.S. postage to out-going mail was Dec. 15. Incoming mail, prepaid outgoing U.S. mail, interoffice mail, UPS and FedEx services will be available through Dec. 23. Normal mail services resume Jan. 4. COVID-19 vaccine raises new questionsWith the release of the first COVID-19 vaccines in the United States last week, new questions are being asked of WSU: Q. Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be mandatory for WSU Employees? A. No, at this time, due to the Emergency Use Authorization, the vaccination is not mandated. Find additional information regarding Emergency Use Authorization online. Q. Where can I find information regarding when/how to get the vaccine? A.
More COVID-19 leave and work FAQs are available on the HRS website. You’re invited to shop Columbia SportswearYou and up to four guests are invited to clean up on winter styles at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Dec. 21 – Jan. 17. Bring this invitation, a photo ID and your CougarCard. The Columbia Sportswear Employee Store is located at 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland, OR 97229. Check the website for store hours and directions. The safety of Columbia Sportswear employees and shoppers is priority one. The following precautions are being taken:
Prepare in advance for first Workday payroll in JanuaryThe second half of December’s time and time off entered in Workday must be submitted, approved and ready for payroll by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4 to ensure employees are paid on time for the Jan. 11 pay day. Below are internal due dates to help you plan and navigate the first pay cycle in Workday:
For salaried employees, this date is especially critical to ensure any pay-affecting items, such as overtime and leave without pay, are processed in a timely manner. Leave without pay must still be processed in the period when it occurs to prevent an overpayment. On Jan. 4, managers and administrators should review their employees’ time in Workday to ensure all time worked and time off has been entered appropriately and approved prior to the payroll cutoff at 5 p.m. If you have questions, email Sara Rauch. Do a couple of chores before you step away for break, pleaseTake a couple of minutes before you step away for December Holiday Reduced Operations to complete some simple tasks:
If you have reason to come to campus over break, remember to attest before you arrive and that there will be no campus mail, public safety or facilities support. Follow the standard driving and parking rules. Double check all doors for security when you leave. Thank you! Re-Imagined Radio brings you a holiday tradition"A Radio Christmas Carol," a community holiday tradition presented by Re-Imagined Radio, will return this Christmas Eve via radio rather than as a public performance. Listen to “A Radio Christmas Carol” from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 for free on KXRW (99.9 FM), KXRY (107.1/91.1 FM) or AM 1310. Online streaming is available through XRAY.FM and KXRW.FM. Re-Imagined Radio is produced by John Barber, faculty member in the Creative Media and Digital Culture program. This marks the eighth year for Re-Imagined Radio’s performance of the popular holiday classic. The radio drama is based on Charles Dickens’ novella "A Christmas Carol,” first published on Dec. 19, 1843, and never out of print since. The plot is well-known: Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser, cold of heart and spirit, is transformed by three visits from Ghosts of Christmas into a kind, generous and compassionate man. "We think ‘A Radio Christmas Carol’ is a community tradition now, and we're pleased to share it with everyone despite the need to stay socially distanced from one another," said Barber. Re-Imagined Radio is partnering with Metropolitan Performing Arts for vocal performance and KXRW, Vancouver’s independent community radio station, for broadcasting. In addition to the story, the performance will include music and caroling. Plan your BaCE courses for spring nowWSU Vancouver employees have the opportunity to participate in the Building a Community of Equity Professional Development program. The program provides conceptual and practical frameworks, self-reflection and group discussion, skill-building, and action steps to align with and advocate for equity throughout campus. If you haven’t already, begin by taking the Intercultural Development Inventory pre-assessment to determine your current level of cultural awareness and to help you select the best workshops for you. Next, commit to at least two workshops a year. When you have completed at least 12 hours of workshops, including the IDI pre- and post-assessment debrief, you are eligible for the Building a Community of Equity Professional Development Certificate. The first workshop of spring semester is “MLK 2021: Refocusing Equity at WSU Vancouver” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Watch for more information on upcoming BaCE workshops in future editions of Campus FYI and on the events calendar. You can also learn more by visiting the BaCE website. BaCE supports WSU Vancouver’s Strategic Plan, Goal 4: Equity and Diversity. Be first at WSUWSU invites first-generation faculty and staff to join a new honors society. Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students, faculty, staff and alumni. Joining Tri‑Alpha is an opportunity to celebrate your successes and serve as a role model and mentor to current first-generation students. Applying is easy and qualifications include:
Faculty, staff and alumni who are inducted into Tri‑Alpha must be willing to serve as mentors for first-generation students, who will benefit from knowing that others made their journey before them and succeeded.
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EventsRe-Imagined Radio presents, "A Radio Christmas Carol" 4 – 6 p.m. Dec. 24 Performed by Metropolitan Performing Arts, "A Radio Christmas Carol," is an adaptation of the classic “A Christmas Carol” published by Charles Dickens in December 1834. The performance will include music and caroling by the Metropolitan Performing Arts Carolers and others. Event Accessibility Way to GoAssociate Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Obie Ford III, and donor and Vancouver Rocket Team volunteer Cline Frasier each received a 2020 Learn Here Real Heroes Award as part of the Learn Here Project, an effort to showcase Southwest Washington’s educational system and its leaders. The award was presented by Learn Here Project partners Real Living The Real Estate Group, NW Capital Mortgage and the Port of Vancouver USA. Watch the 20-minute virtual presentation celebrating 31 staff and volunteers. WSU Vancouver In The NewsInslee budget seeks $1.15B in new taxes Dec. 18, 2020 Specific projects in the capital budget include $52.6 million for a new life sciences building at WSU-Vancouver, $163 million for building repairs at the ... Columbia River conference highlights importance of Indigenous perspective in conservation Dec. 15, 2020 The seventh annual conference was hosted by the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Washington State University Vancouver's Native American Affairs and ... Learn Here Project honors 31 education staff and volunteers Dec. 13, 2020 Another 20,000 are enrolled in post-secondary programs including the Washington State University Vancouver research institution, two-campus Clark ... |