No images? Click here Campus FYIJuly 18, 2022 Cell tower installation to close parts of two buildings Thursday and FridayVerizon is installing a cell tower on the roof of the Engineering and Computer Science Building. A crane will lift equipment to the roof Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22. For safety reasons, portions of the Engineering and Computer Science Building and the Physical Plant Building will close as follows:
On both Thursday and Friday, access will be limited to the parking area at the Physical Plant and Facilities Operations buildings. Plan accordingly for accessing Parking Services, Mail Services and Facilities. Arrangements have been made to receive mail and packages. WSU Vancouver is pleased to have Verizon making this investment to improve cellular service on campus. Your patience during construction is appreciated. Buy your parking permit for 2022/23Online parking permit payroll deduction requests for 2022/23 begin July 25. Fill out the online request before coming to Parking Services with your photo ID to pick up your permit. Permits may be picked up within 24 hours of ordering and will not be mailed. A fall/spring permit is available for those on nine-month contracts. Full-time permanent and nine-month contract employees qualify for payroll deduction. The deadline is Aug. 26. Want to feel good about paying to park? Parking fees cover more than maintenance and traffic management. They also pay for:
Get tips and tricks for planning successful events on campusIf there is a chance you will help plan an event on campus this year, you won’t want to miss “Event Planning and Promotion Training.” Event Coordinator Kim Estes and Director of Marketing and Communication Brenda Alling have teamed up to offer the training twice: 1 – 3 p.m. Aug. 9 or 10 a.m. – noon Aug. 10. You’ll learn about reserving event space, room setups, audio/visual services, catering/food, promotions and parking. An events fair will allow you to see, touch and feel various room setups, tables and linens. Special guests from Vancouver IT and Public Safety will offer important information. Everyone will learn something new! There will be take-aways and snacks. Register online today. Get updated telework agreements to HR by July 31Many WSU Vancouver staff telework agreements recently expired and were automatically extended to Aug. 1. New telework agreements need to be filed with HR by July 31. For detailed information about WSU’s telework policies and to get the telework agreement form, visit the Business Policies and Procedures Manual, Personnel 60.34: Teleworking. WSU Vancouver parameters for telework in 2022/23 are as follows:
Staff who telework are also expected to complete a supplemental equipment and technology form. If this form was completed in 2022 and there have not been any equipment or business process changes, a new form is not required. Email complete, signed (including IT) telework agreements to van.hr.frontdesk@wsu.edu by July 31. EAP offers advice for dealing with adverse childhood experiencesAdverse childhood experiences are traumatic events or situations that happen during childhood and lead to long-term stress. This means that even if your current situation is trauma-free, past trauma can still impact you today. Understanding ACEs can help you recognize how trauma from your past may affect your thoughts, emotions and behavior in the present. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program encourages you to be educated and practice self-care. Reminders
EventsRe-Imagined Radio, “Lone-Green-Challenge” Re-Imagined Radio pays tribute to three uniquely connected radio dramas, “The Lone Ranger,” “The Green Hornet” and “The Challenge of the Yukon.” Produced by George Trendle, owner of WXYZ radio, and written by Fran Striker, the three programs are examples of pioneering radio storytelling. Through voices, music and sound effects, we are there as the Lone Ranger, the Green Hornet and Sergeant Preston keep the criminals in check. Each character stands for something and never backs away from their guiding principles. The larger-than-life characters, the adventurous plots, even the classical music themes have all contributed to making “The Lone Ranger,” “The Green Hornet” and “The Challenge of the Yukon” among the best of all old-time radio programs. Bingo, Brownies and Board Games Enjoy brownies and other treats while visiting with campus colleagues. Participate in a pingpong tournament, bingo and board games for fun and the chance to win prizes—gas, Starbucks and Amazon gift cards! Event accessibility If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, complete the online accommodation request form as soon as possible to help us better understand your specific needs. If you have questions, contact the Access Center at 360-546-9739 or van.access.center@wsu.edu.
Way to Go!Associate Professor of Human Development Amy Salazar has received a $3.8 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences for her study “Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of Better Futures Postsecondary Access Intervention for Youth in Foster Care.” The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy of the Better Futures program for increasing the postsecondary attainment of older youth (ages 16 – 20) in foster care through a multi-site randomized controlled trial. Youth with foster care experience are a highly diverse, highly vulnerable population that face daunting challenges in relation to accessing and being successful in postsecondary education. The Better Futures postsecondary access intervention for youth in foster care was developed to address the specific challenges faced by this population. If found to be effective, the program will be one of very few evidence-based practices for improving postsecondary outcomes for youth with foster care experience. WSU Vancouver In The NewsResearchers studying what's behind extreme atmospheric ridges in the Pacific Northwest Paul Loikith is an associate professor of geography and the director of Portland State University’s Climate Science Lab. He has teamed up with Deepti Singh, an assistant professor for the School of the Environment at Washington State University Vancouver. Together, they are studying atmospheric ridge patterns and the impact they have on our weather. Deep economic divide found even among employed people during COVID-19 "We were expecting to find different nuanced groups. We didn't. We only found two: those that were doing well and those that were doing really poorly," said lead author Andrea Bazzoli, a Washington State University psychology doctoral candidate. "It's a sign of a two-speed economy and the K-shaped economic recovery: some people are being left behind. That is pretty concerning as we recover as a nation from the COVID 19 pandemic." Precarity can create a spiraling effect, said co-author Tahira Probst, a WSU psychology professor. For instance, if employees have insufficient income, they may not be able to afford doctor's visits or medications leading to poor health, which can make them less fit for their jobs, which then increases their job insecurity, which can further deteriorate their health. Other sources Analyzing Atmospheric Ridges and Their Response to Global Warming Further research is needed to understand the primary factors of ridges and how they will be impacted by climate change. That is why, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant, scientists from Portland State University (PSU) and Washington State University Vancouver are collaborating to study atmospheric ridging in ongoing and prospective climates. Archaeology students aim to determine if Fort
Vancouver National Historic Site was used for schools Kaeli Stephens, a student from Washington State University Vancouver, said that she's enjoyed the fact that the excavation is open to the public... WSU Vancouver historian explores Oregon pioneers' legacy of violence While some in the area still talk about the shocking crime and ponder Loyd Montgomery’s motives, Washington State University Vancouver historian Peter Boag said many more don’t know – and don’t want to know – about the grim realities and violent history of the American West. Other Sources |