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WSU Global Connections

Welcome to Global Connections!

Global Connections brings engaging co- and extra-curricular events to WSU Global Campus students—free and online. Global Connections connects you with other students and expert presenters through webinars, livestreamed events, academic contests, and activities. And we fund financial reimbursements for gym memberships, equipment, and travel to attend events in person at the WSU Campuses. 

If you need help navigating this site, please contact global.connections@wsu.edu for assistance.

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Featured Upcoming Events and Contests

Common Reading Invited Lecture: Author Priya Fielding-Singh on “How the Other Half Eats”

October 15th @ 7:00 PM PT

The annual Common Reading Invited Lecture will feature “How the Other Half Eats” author Priya Fielding-Singh speaking from the WSU Pullman campus. The university and regional communities are invited to the presentation at no charge. The talk will be available live online.

Click here to register and find out more

Cougar Money Matters: Mastering Financial Literacy for College Success


October 16th @ 5 PM PT

Navigating finances in college can be tricky. You don’t have to do it alone! Let the Cougar Money Matters team help alleviate some stress and connect you with some resources to set you up for success.
CMM empowers students with the financial tools and knowledge necessary for success during their time at WSU and beyond graduation. 
No matter where you are in your financial journey, CMM has something for you!

Click here to register and find out more

LGBTQ+ BINGO night

October 18th @ 5 PM PT


Join the LGBTQ+ Club for a night of BINGO calling and information. Swag will be awarded to S&A fee-paying students who participate, with additional prizes to the winners of single-line (straight or diagonal) bingo, X–bingo, and Blackout bingo!

Click here to register and attend via Zoom

Our online events are a mix of fun game nights, informative webinars, and interactive meet-ups. To stay connected between live events, participate in our asynchronous contests. All of these opportunities are a great way to engage with the global Cougar community!

BINGO Night with ASWSUG

October 22nd @ 4 PM PT

Join the Director of Diversity, Amber Heinemann, for a night of BINGO calling and information. Swag will be awarded to S&A fee-paying students who participate, with additional prizes to the winners of single-line (straight or diagonal) bingo, X–bingo, and Blackout bingo

Click here to register and find out more!

Find the Right Career

October 22nd @ 6:30 PM PT

After you’ve started working on your degree, you still have many career options to consider. How do you find a career that balances your interests, skills, and values without hours of online browsing and random job applications? Find out as Global Campus career advisor, Chris Miller, shares his favorite career interest tools and strategies to help you save time and find the perfect career.

After registering for the webinar, you should read “The Seven Rules to Keep in Mind about Taking Career Tests” (https://www.jobhuntersbible.com/for-career-changers/view/figuring-out-a-career-through-taking-tests – Listed toward the bottom of the webpage), and then complete the free career assessment, the O*NET Interest Profiler (http://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip). Bring your assessment results to the webinar to learn more about your type.

Click here to register for this event


Stress Relief & Paint Night : Unwind and Create

October 24th @ 5 PM PT


Are you feeling the pressure from school and personal life? We’ve got just the thing for you! Join us for a night of relaxation and creativity at a fun stress Relief and Paint Night hosted by the Cougar Wellbeing Collective.
Learn about Stress and discover effective ways to manage it while unleashing your inner artist. We’ll provide all the painting supplies to the first 10 students who register by 10/9. Whether you’re a seasoned painter, or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone.

Click here to register for this event

Bingo with the First Generation Club

October 28th @ 5 PM PT


Come join the First-Gen club for a night of BINGO. This event will be hosted by the First-Gen club and count toward your commencement cords. There will be prizes for winners of single-row bingo (including diagonal), X bingo, and blackout bingo. We are excited to see you there!

Click here to register for this event

Cougs and Cubs: ABC Let’s Celebrate You & Me

October 29th @ 6:30 PM PT

We’re excited to invite you and your family to a diverse and inclusive family story time. Join us on Zoom where we will be reading, ABC Let’s celebrate you and me, by Sugar Snap Studio. From our bodies and our emotions to our interests and hobbies, there is so much to celebrate about ourselves! We all have different talents, ideas, and things to say, but we are more similar than we are different. ABC Let’s Celebrate You & Me presents a whole alphabet full of positive attributes kids can celebrate, including their bodies, skin, eyes, and hair, on the outside, as well as inner qualities, such as their interests, kindness, and personalities. That’s not all – we’ve prepared an engaging activity that will make the evening even more special.

Click here to register for this event

Psychology Trivia!

November 6th @ 3 PM PT

Join us for Psychology Trivia and put your mind to the test with questions about obscure psychology facts! Whether you’re aiming for a prize or simply the glory of being crowned trivia champ, there’s fun for everyone. Gather your friends, flex those neurons, and get ready for some brainy competition!

Event Website
Register for Trivia Night

Cougs Wellbeing Collective BINGO night

November 19th @ 5 PM PT

Join the Cougs Wellbeing Collective Club for a night of BINGO calling and information. Swag will be awarded to S&A fee-paying students who participate, with additional prizes to the winners of single-line (straight or diagonal) bingo, X–bingo, and Blackout bingo

Click here to register for this event

Financial Aid and Scholarship Night

December 3rd @ 6 PM PT

Join Jordyn Creighton, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, on zoom on December 6, 2024 @ 6pm PT. Come learn about the 24-25 FAFSA application and tips for completing the WSU General Scholarship Application. This event is open to current and perspective students.

Use this link to register for this event!

Career Networking

November 21st @ 6:30 PM PT

You know it’s important to network, but how do you do it effectively? Join Chris Miller, Global Campus career advisor, to learn the foundations of networking, from building your contacts to creating a personalized elevator speech. From this interactive webinar, you’ll take away networking tools to use throughout your career.

Click here to RSVP

First Generation Club Public Meeting

October 4th @ 3:00 PM PT

Join us for our monthly public meeting of the First-Generation Club! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other, share our stories, and build a strong, supportive community from the ground up. This club is dedicated to creating a welcoming and empowering space for first-generation students. We aim to celebrate our unique experiences, provide mutual support, and advocate for the resources and opportunities we need to succeed.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss our visions & goals for the club, while exploring how we can make a positive impact together. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing about your journeys and aspirations. Let’s make this the start of something amazing!

Click here to RSVP

LGBTQ+ Club Public Meeting

October 10th @ 3:00 PM PT

Join us for our monthly public meeting of the LGBTQ+ Club! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other, share our stories, and build a strong, supportive community from the ground up. This club is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where we can all celebrate diversity, offer mutual support, and advocate for equality.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss our visions & goals for the club, while exploring how we can make a positive impact together. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing about your experiences and aspirations. Let’s make this the start of something amazing!

Click here to RSVP

First Generation Club Public Meeting

November 1st @ 3:00 PM PT

Join us for our monthly public meeting of the First-Generation Club! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other, share our stories, and build a strong, supportive community from the ground up. This club is dedicated to creating a welcoming and empowering space for first-generation students. We aim to celebrate our unique experiences, provide mutual support, and advocate for the resources and opportunities we need to succeed.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss our visions & goals for the club, while exploring how we can make a positive impact together. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing about your journeys and aspirations. Let’s make this the start of something amazing!

Click here to RSVP

LGBTQ+ Club Public Meeting

November 14th @ 3:00 PM PT

Join us for our monthly public meeting of the LGBTQ+ Club! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other, share our stories, and build a strong, supportive community from the ground up. This club is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where we can all celebrate diversity, offer mutual support, and advocate for equality.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss our visions & goals for the club, while exploring how we can make a positive impact together. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing about your experiences and aspirations. Let’s make this the start of something amazing!

Click here to RSVP

First Generation Club Public Meeting

December 6th @ 3:00 PM PT

Join us for our monthly public meeting of the First-Generation Club! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other, share our stories, and build a strong, supportive community from the ground up. This club is dedicated to creating a welcoming and empowering space for first-generation students. We aim to celebrate our unique experiences, provide mutual support, and advocate for the resources and opportunities we need to succeed.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss our visions & goals for the club, while exploring how we can make a positive impact together. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing about your journeys and aspirations. Let’s make this the start of something amazing!

Click here to RSVP

LGBTQ+ Club Public Meeting

December 12th @ 3:00 PM PT

Join us for our monthly public meeting of the LGBTQ+ Club! This event is a fantastic opportunity to get to know each other, share our stories, and build a strong, supportive community from the ground up. This club is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where we can all celebrate diversity, offer mutual support, and advocate for equality.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss our visions & goals for the club, while exploring how we can make a positive impact together. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing about your experiences and aspirations. Let’s make this the start of something amazing!

Click here to RSVP

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Interest Survey!

These programs count towards the Wellness Certificate! We have training available for couples and families expecting babies or with small children, as well as mindfulness. Let us know what you are interested in!

Click the link to access our survey
https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rykfIDFWUvazlk

Core Training–Train with Shane

These programs count towards the Wellness Certificate! This is a practical application of evidence-based exercise to strengthen your core and prevent recurrence, severity, and duration of back pain.

Click the link to access the daily event registrations in the Global Campus calendar.

https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/portal/gc_si_events_cal?thedate=2024-09-27

Self Defense and Risk Reduction

These programs count towards the Wellness Certificate! This time will be spent practicing defensive skills and discussing some of the relevant research literature within the field.

Click the link to access the daily event registrations in the Global Campus calendar.

https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/portal/gc_si_events_cal?thedate=2024-09-27

Suggest Your Own Ideas

Is there something you’d like to learn about that isn’t being offered?  Let us know!  If you are interested in Global Connections hosting a presentation on a specific topic, issue, or skill, or if there is a speaker you’d like to hear from, please suggest it for a future program using the link below.

Click here to Suggest a Program