“But I Liked Your Post?!”: Shallow Political Engagement in the Era of Transitory Communication and a Dialogue about Democratic Engagement

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Political engagement in the United States seems to be nose diving in terms of voting, but protest over politics seems to be on the increase, particularly in digital space. Building on his research and teaching, Dr. Richard Pineda, director of the Sam Donaldson Center for Communication Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso, […]

Online Fiction Book Club: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

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Run away to the circus of 1932 by reading Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen with fellow Global Campus students. Join Global Connections program coordinator— and book enthusiast— Kaitlin Hennessy to discuss this novel during the Online Fiction Book Club.  The Washington Post promises that “You’ll get lost in the tatty glamour of Gruen’s meticulously […]

Online Fiction Book Club: The Circle by Dave Eggers

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Enter the ranks of the Circle, a corporate internet titan, for a suspenseful story to start your summer reading with the Online Fiction Book Club. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “A vivid, roaring dissent to the companies that have coaxed us to disgorge every thought and action onto the Web . . . […]

Online Fiction Book Club: The Circle by Dave Eggers

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Enter the ranks of the Circle, a corporate internet titan, for a suspenseful story to start your summer reading with the Online Fiction Book Club. Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “A vivid, roaring dissent to the companies that have coaxed us to disgorge every thought and action onto the Web . . . […]

Doing Research as a Global Campus Student Webinar

Hear from the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (Dr. Shelley Pressley) and the Director of the Online Psychology Degree Program (Dr. Lee Daffin) who ALSO mentors Global Campus undergraduates in research. They will talk about how students like you can participate in research and scholarly activities, and prepare yourself for SURCA-the Showcase for […]

Build a Strong Core at Home

A strong core is vital to success in athletic performance as well as everyday life. These muscles need to be strong, flexible, and stable. Core exercises not only strengthen your abdominal muscles, they also stabilize your pelvis, strengthen your back, and improve your posture. Watch now

Pacific Northwest Collegiate Leadership Conference 2018

This year’s conference will center around the theme of being “Fearlessly Authentic,” and developing personal leadership styles through emotional intelligence, self-empowerment, and compassion. White House Gun Violence Prevention Champion of Change and a Forbes Under 30 Honoree Jamira Burley is the 2018 keynote speaker. For over a decade, Burley has made it her mission to […]

Career Services for Global Campus

Join Global Campus Career Counselor Chris Miller at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, for a webinar that will demonstrate the career resources and services available to Global Campus students. Chris will answer your questions, introduce tools, and demonstrate how to utilize resources. Handshake, the Strong Interest Inventory, the Resume Coloring Book, and the Cougar […]

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national organization that protects the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. The Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop, is designed for educators, youth, college students, scouts, outdoor professionals or anyone with an interest in learning more about Leave No Trace skills and […]

Alaska Airlines Day

See how this Seattle native’s love for aviation grew into a thriving career—and gain valuable insight into how he and his team run a Fortune 500 company in a way that benefits customers and improves lives. Watch now