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.
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Compete in the Great Ramen Cook-Off!
Join WSU Executive Chef Jamie Callison and Orin Ford, owner of O-Ramen restaurant in Pullman, in a WSU Family Weekend competition, presented by WSU Global Campus!
Learn more and compete in The Great Ramen Cook-Off.
ASWSUG Inclusion Conference
Join ASWSU Global in an important conversation about what inclusion looks like at Washington State University (WSU). This event is open to all members of the WSU community.
Learn more and register for ASWSUG Inclusion Conference.
The Cougs Chatting Series Returns in 2021!
Looking to connect with fellow Cougs and share ideas on how to cope while we’re all staying home and staying healthy? Global Connections is hosting guided Zoom sessions on new topics for spring 2021. The chats will take place from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (PST) on the following days:
More Coug Chatting topics will be added soon!
Book Club Continues with White Fragility
The Global Connections 2020-2021 Online Book Club will feature three titles that all deal with the topic of race. Each book will be covered within the span of two months, both through Zoom meetings and forums on our Book Club Facebook group. Come join the discussion! Click the links below to learn more and register:
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo: January – March 2021
Register for 2021 MLK Events
Join us in spring 2021 as we partner with WSU’s MLK Program to provide a series of exciting events. These interactive events are designed to allow students to engage with each other under the themes of freedom & justice for all in a relaxed environment. Learn more and register below. All times listed are Pacific Time (PT).
March 9, 31 | April 22| May 4, 24
Bingo Game Nights: Spring 2021 |Game Nights
7:00 p.m. PT
Global Connections Bingo Game Nights are returning for the spring 2021 semester. You’re invited to take a well-deserved break each month and join us for a few rounds of virtual Bingo!
March 10
Create Your Own (Basic) eBook |Webinar
5:30 p.m. PT
This webinar will review: why eBook formats are so useful, how to create a basic eBook, and resources for further learning.
March 15
Graduate School Info. Session |Webinar
5:30 p.m. PT
Learn about the graduate degree programs offered at Washington State University (WSU) and get your questions answered by Dr. Raymond Herrera, Assistant Dean of the WSU Graduate School.
March 22
Job Searching During the Pandemic |Webinar
6:30 p.m. PST
How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting job seekers and what can you do to prepare and cope? The WSU Global Campus career advisor, Chris Miller, will share job search strategies, explore skills that employers want, and answer questions about your job search during this webinar.
March 25
RCI Spring 2021 Lecture – Reimagining Police: Reform, Defund or Abolish |Live-stream
7:00 p.m. PT
In the wake of BLM, cities, counties, and states are trying to address the issue of racial disparities in the US in a variety of ways. This talk will explain the basic strategies currently considered, describing the ideological orientations and assumptions that lead to what might seem like a practical way to address the problem.
April 21
Career Networking |Webinar
6:30 p.m. PT
Join Chris Miller, Global Campus Career Counselor, to learn the foundations of networking from building your contacts to creating a personalized elevator speech.
April 27
Kettlebells 301: Priming the KB Snatch |Webinar
6:30 p.m. PT
Join Master Trainer & Coordinator of Fitness Services at Washington State University, Ramon Sodano, in the third installment of his kettlebells webinar series. This time around, he will explain the proper way to throw a kettlebell overhead!
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