Interviewing: The final frontier
OnlineWednesday, November 15, 2017 at 6:30pm As the final step between you and your desired job—the interview—is critically important to prepare for in advance. Chris Miller, Global Campus career counselor, will cover interview preparation techniques, the various types of interviews you may encounter and the do’s and don’ts of interviewing during his webinar at 6:30pm […]
Stress Relief and Mindfulness Workshop
OnlineThe Professional Development Initiative Presents: Stress Relief and Mindfulness Workshop November 16, 2:00-4:00pm Graduate school can be stressful, competitive, and extremely demanding. Graduate students experience high rates of burnout and mental health problems from unrelenting workloads and pressure. It takes time and practice to learn to slow down, do less, and take care of yourself. […]
Final Online ’80s Trivia Night
OnlineThursday, November 16, 2017 at 7:00pm Remember huge shoulder pads, Pac-Man, the Rubik’s Cube, and big hair? If you remember the 80s like it was yesterday, be sure to join Global Connections for the final Ready Player One themed trivia night at 7 p.m. on November 16. While having read this year’s common reading book […]
Global Connections Art and Essay Contest Submissions are due!
OnlineGlobal Connections is offering two contests exclusively for Global Campus students this semester. Each contest centers around this year’s common reading book, Ready Player One, and has a cash prize of $500.
Parts of a Paper Series: Introductions
OnlineThe Professional Development Initiative Presents: Parts of a Paper Series: Introductions November 28, 11:00am-1:00pm In this workshop, you will learn about the elements of a good introduction to a research paper; you will also have a chance to work on your own writing in small groups and with the help of a GPWC facilitator. This […]
The Ins and Outs of Financial Aid
The Ins and Outs of Financial Aid Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 6 p.m. Do you know all your financial aid options? How about how enrollment can impact your aid? Join Maja Gillespie and Andy Lehr for a webinar highlighting the different types of financial aid, including scholarships, and the support available to you from […]
Effective Communication Webinar
Effective Communication Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 6 p.m. Each day you may interact with a variety of people you have relationships with: co-workers, romantic partners, family members, supervisors, and friends. Communication is key to maintain positive relationships with all of these people in your life. Sara Wynne, WSU Health Educator, will guide webinar participants […]
The Cheeky Scientist Series: Networking and Referrals
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: The Cheeky Scientist Series: Networking and Referrals December 2, 10:00am-12:00pm This section is created based on the networking strategies of some of the most strategic networkers in the world and also goes into the science of building rapport and why this is important for the job seeking professional. While this topic tends to […]
De-Stress Yoga with Joanne Greene
Take a 45-minute break from your busy week to de-stress and practice self-care with Joanne Greene, registered yoga instructor and WSU UREC Program Director. In this workshop at 6:30 p.m. on December 5, Joanne will introduce mindfulness and meditation techniques while integrating them in a short yoga practice that aims to improve participant’s moods through […]
Online Fiction Book Club: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
OnlineJanuary 3- February 13, 2018 Jump into Neil Gaiman’s mysterious, dark world of American Gods with fellow Global Campus students during Global Campus Connections’ Online Fiction Book Club. Join Global Connections program coordinator—and book enthusiast--- Kaitlin Hennessy to discuss the novel that has been described as “A fascinating tale…by turns thoughtful, hilarious, disturbing, uplifting, horrifying […]