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, live-streamed events, academic contests, and activities.
Upcoming Events
Bear Conservation & Research at Washington State University
July 17th 5:00 p.m.
Join us as we’ll introduce you to the bears on campus at Washington State University in Pullman, WA and talk about the research we do on that has helped conserve bear populations world-wide. Get an up-close view of the bears, see their personalities, and learn about how we work together to accomplish our research–from how to train a bear for voluntary blood draws, to how bear research might be able to help astronauts survive space travel, to unlocking potential cures to diabetes by studying bear blood, or helping to determine whether polar bears have a chance of surviving on land into the future.
Military and Veterans Future Student Global Campus Info Session
August 7th 6:00 p.m.
Join WSU Global Grad and Veteran Jeff Willadsen and Admission Counselor Emily Chandler to explore all that WSU Global Campus has to offer for active duty military members, veterans, reservists and military families. Among other topics, we’ll discuss military and veteran educational benefits, how to use your military experience as transfer credit, WSU Veterans Affairs resources, and more. We’ll also cover the admission process, undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and what to expect as an online WSU student. This session is designed for active military members, reservists/national guardsmen, veterans and military family members interested in learning more about becoming a WSU Global Campus Coug.
Military and Veterans Student Success Info Session
August 14, 6:00 p.m.
Join WSU Global Grad and Veteran Jeff Willadsen and Assistant Director of Student Services, Joy Thompson as they discuss how WSU students who are active duty military members, veterans, reservists, or military family members can better reach their academic goals and achieve college success. They’ll cover a wide range of topics including degree planning, academic advising, veterans’ financial benefits, and what to do if you an active duty member or reservist who is unexpectedly called on to deploy. They will also discuss challenges military members might face during their college experience and provide information about helpful resources like free tutoring and veteran’s affairs support. This session is designed for current WSU students who are active military members, reservists/national guardsmen, veterans and military family members.
CPA Exam Review Course Panel Discussion
September 6, 2:00 p.m.
Join us, as we live-stream representatives from some of the leading CPA exam review courses as they present information on the CPA exam. Answering your questions and others such as, how to study, prepare, register, and sign up for the exam. If you plan to take the CPA exam, this information will be extremely helpful in setting you up for success.
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