Welcome to Global Connections
Global Connections brings engaging co- and extra-curricular events to Global Campus students—free and online. Through Global Connections you can connect with peers and expert presenters via webinars, livestreamed events, academic contests, and activities.
SURCA Award Ceremony March 25
Starting at 5:00 p.m., awards will be presented to top SURCA participants. Mentors of award winners will also be recognized at the award ceremony.
- Watch the SURCA Awards Presentation livestream
- Learn more about WSU’s Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Join us for the Global Connections Book Club!
Mondays: February 11 and 25, March 18, April 1 and 15.
The selection for Spring 2019 is Nine Perfect Strangers, by Liane Moriarty.
Congratulations to our five Book Club winners! Ashley, Brittany, Nichole, Jamie, and Tiffany all received free books!
Upcoming Events
WiSTEM Smart Tech Panel Discussion
March 19
Join us for the WiSTEM Smart Tech Panel Discussion on Tuesday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m.
This panel is in collaboration with Common Reading Panelists:
- Maureen Schmitter Edgecomb, Dept. of Psychology
- Diane Cook, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Shelley Fritz, Nursing
On the Power of Memoir: Writing Black Lives into the Future
March 19
Join us on Tuesday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m. when we are pleased to welcome Darnell Moore to WSU to share his work with social justice issues and the developments he has made in the U.S. and abroad.
Connect With Your Global Campus Student Ambassadors
March 20
Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, for an evening of connecting and networking with fellow Global Campus students. This event is hosted by your Global Connections Student Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to “meet” and engage with others in real time and outside of the course space.
Learn more and register for Connect With Your Global Campus Student Ambassadors
WiSTEM Boeing Career Development Lecture
March 21
Join us at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, to hear Sue Paish, Chief Engineer for Boeing Global Services, speak about the opportunities in aerospace, especially for women.
Learn more and register for Boeing Career Development Lecture
How to Find Your Brand Voice
March 21
Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, for Cara Hawkins-Jedlicka’s presentation, How to Find Your Brand Voice.
In this discussion, we’ll take a deep look into how to determine your brand’s voice either for your business or for your personal brand.
Career Personality Assessment
March 27
Join Chris Miller on Wednesday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., as he helps us explore how personality plays a role in career development by utilizing the 4-letter Jungian Type to look at career planning, decision making, and professional communication.
Student Chamber Music Concert
March 29
Join Global Connections on Friday, March 29, at 8:00 p.m. as we enjoy the sounds of the Student Chamber Music Concert. The Washington State University School of Music is excited to announce that student ensemble performances this semester will be available via livestream.
Growing Wild: Five Healing Herbs to Know
April 2
Curious about the medicinal herbs growing wild in the Pacific Northwest?
Join herbalist Kelly Ann Nickerson, MS, who was born and raised on Fidalgo Island, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, as we go in depth on the identification, medicinal virtues, and administration routes of useful and abundant healing plants of this region.
Learn more and register for Growing Wild: Five Healing Herbs to Know
Kettlebells 201
April 4
The kettlebell is a highly versatile tool that is often neglected or misused in gyms today. Wellbeing Online would like to help you learn how to implement this tool into you regular workout routine.
Join Ramon Sodano, Master Trainer and Coordinator of Fitness Services at Washington State University, on Thursday, April 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for this progression of the Kettlebells 101 webinar.
Symphonic Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra Concert
April 18
Join Global Connections on Thursday, April 18, at 8:00 p.m. as we enjoy the sounds of the Symphonic Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra Concert. The Washington State University School of Music is excited to announce that student ensemble performances this semester will be available via livestream.
Learn more and register for Symphonic Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Orchestra Concert
Career Development Q & A Session
April 25
How can I look at myself in an objective way when it comes to my career assessments? Does my major really matter as much in the job market as it used to? Chris Miller will be available to answer these questions and many more during the webinar on Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn more and register for Career Development Q & A Session