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 […]
Know your Student Rights: Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy
OnlineAs a Washington State University student, you have rights and resources that protect you and can address discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct as you pursue your education. At 6 p.m. on January 11, Holly Ashkannejhad from WSU’s Office of Equal Opportunity will cover the University’s policies prohibiting these acts as well as available reporting, […]
Test Taking Strategies for Global Campus Students
OnlineWednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Whether you are just starting out as an online student or you are in your final classes, start off your semester armed with information on what to expect when taking tests and gain concrete strategies to prepare for exams by attending this Global Connections webinar at 6:30 p.m. […]
The 31st Annual MLK Community Celebration with Shaun King
OnlineSince 1986, the first year of the Martin Luther King holiday, Washington State University has held an annual program to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual celebration highlights the work and service of WSU community members contributing to social justice through arts, leadership, and volunteerism. Shaun King, prominent journalist and […]
How to Write an Effective Scholarship Essay
OnlinePrepare yourself to write compelling scholarship essays with help from April Seehafer, Director of WSU’s Distinguished Scholarships Program. At 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 22, in a livestreamed presentation, April will cover how to compose an effective scholarship essay and provide suggestions on how to ask for letters of recommendation. She will also share ways to […]
Technology Tutorial of VoiceThread and Panopto
OnlineLearn how to use the media-capture tools VoiceThread and Panopto with help from WSU Academic Outreach and Innovation professionals, Mary Packer and Theron Desrosier. VoiceThread and Panopto are two software programs popularly used for online discussions, projects, and collaborations in and outside of the course space. During this live webinar at 6 p.m. on January […]
Parts of a Paper Series: Methods and Results
OnlineIn this workshop, you will learn about the general requirements and expectations of the sections on methods and results in a research paper. This session is designed mostly for graduate students in the STEM disciplines who are working on a paper for class, for publication, or as part of their thesis/dissertation. Please bring a draft of […]
Checklist for Graduation
Get all the information you need to be prepared to graduate and participate in commencement, and learn the difference between the two, during this live Global Connections webinar. Chrisi Kincaid, Global Campus Academic Advisor, will walk you through everything from how to track your graduation requirements to applying to graduate, and address frequently asked questions […]
Super Bowl Apps and Fan Food with Chef Jamie Callison
Fuel your Super Bowl party with hardy snacks to keep your guests cheering all day! Learn how to make Crimson Fire Cheese Jalapeño Poppers, Sesame- Ginger Chicken Wings, Cougar Gold Cheese Stuffed Potatoes and Corn Dog Pops with WSU’s own Executive Chef Jamie Callison during this live, online cooking demonstration at 6 p.m. on January […]
Communication and Presence: Finding your Natural Voice in a Professional Environment
Public speaking, interviews, meetings, presentations...these events can be terrifying and nerve-wracking. Do you ever find yourself out of breath and unable to speak? In this workshop we will explore strategies to put you at ease and help you find strength in these moments. By working with voice and breath, you will learn to communicate more […]