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SUMMARY:Lunch Hour Concert with Las Migas
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 1\, 2017 from 12:00-1:00pm \nUnique among Spanish music groups\, Las Migas offer a fascinating blend of Flamenco and Mediterranean styles\, combining classic and contemporary rhythms with melodies ranging from powerful to passionate to playful. The women of Las Migas come from four different cities—Barcelona\, Sevilla\, Cordoba\, and Lerida—spanning not only Spain’s geography\, but also its cultural diversity. \nDuring this livestreamed vocal and guitar demonstration at noon on Nov. 1st\, you’ll be treated to a fusion of cultures that’s been described as “music for the soul.” \nRegister for this live\, online event
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/lunch-hour-concert-with-las-migas/
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171101T183000
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SUMMARY:Get Research Savvy with Nexis Uni
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 1\, 2017 at 6:30pm \nDiscover how the latest database added to the WSU Libraries system\, Nexis Uni\, can help with your research.  This database provides access to a range of legal and full-text information in a variety of disciplines. Join WSU Librarian\, Mary Giles\, online at 6:30pm on Nov. 1 for a tutorial on the features of Nexis Uni.  Students who attend this webinar will learn how to personalize their research experience and collaborate with peers\, and will discover best practices for researching with Nexis Uni. \nRegister for this live webinar
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/lexisnexis-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171107T110000
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SUMMARY:Parts of a Paper Series: Academic Abstracts
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Development Initiative Presents:\nParts of a Paper Series: Academic Abstracts\nNovember 7\, 11:00am-1:00pm \nAn academic abstract communicates complex research ideas in a concise form to help the researcher market her work. Conference organizers in their selection process usually apply their evaluation criteria to the abstract. Publishers and researchers use abstracts to sift through copious amount of scholarship. The abstract that you write represents your research and helps you successfully publish papers\, participate in conferences\, and build your reputation as a researcher. Do you have the skills to craft a good abstract? \nIn this hands-on writing workshop\, you will learn about the purpose\, expectations\, and the general structure of an academic abstract. This session is designed for graduate students who are working on a research paper or are preparing an article for publication and need help in writing a good abstract. Please bring a draft of your work (abstract and research paper) to the workshop. \nAll PDI events will be available to sites other than Pullman through a web link that will be emailed to you before the event. Please make sure to register on the link below and indicate at which WSU site you are located. \nRegister for the livestream of this event
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/parts-of-a-paper-series-academic-abstracts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PDI,WSU-Wide Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Professional%20Development%20Initiative":MAILTO:gs.pdi@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022107
CREATED:20171025T172123Z
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SUMMARY:The Biology of Stress and how to Cope with it in your Family
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 9\, 2017 at 7:00pm \nEveryone experiences stress\, and Dr. Sara Waters\, researches how that stress functions and impacts the child-parent relationship.  At 7pm on Nov. 9\, WSU Human Development professor\, Dr. Waters\, will present a webinar on the latest research on the biology of stress and best methods for coping with stress within a family. \nRegister for the live webinar
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/the-biology-of-stress-and-how-to-cope-with-it-in-your-family/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022107
CREATED:20171027T203842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T212309Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Series: Saving and Investing
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Development Initiative Presents:\nFinancial Literacy Series: Saving and Investing\nNovember 14. 11:00am-1:00pm \nMapping out a savings and investing strategy to reach your goals can be very personal. This lesson will help you relate some key topics and questions to your goals\, as well as examine your plans and needs through a savings and investing lens. That way\, you’ll organize your financial thoughts into a solid\, yet flexible strategy. \nIn this lesson\, you’ll learn about:  \n• The differences between saving and investing. \n• Compound interest. \n• The risks and rewards of saving and investing. \n• The difference between retirement and non- retirement accounts. \n• Saving and investing strategies by life stage. \nAll PDI events will be available to sites other than Pullman through a web link that will be emailed to you before the event. Please make sure to register on the link below and indicate at which WSU site you are located. \nRegister for the livestream of the event
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/financial-literacy-series-saving-and-investing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PDI,WSU-Wide Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Professional%20Development%20Initiative":MAILTO:gs.pdi@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022107
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SUMMARY:Interviewing: The final frontier
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 15\, 2017 at 6:30pm \nAs 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 on Nov. 15.  A special highlight will be a tutorial of the new online software\, InterviewStream\, allowing you a customizable way to practice for interviews anytime. \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/interviewing-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Career Development
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171116T160000
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SUMMARY:Stress Relief and Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Development Initiative Presents:\nStress Relief and Mindfulness Workshop\nNovember 16\, 2:00-4:00pm \nGraduate 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. Learn the basics of mindfulness and meditation training and how to realistically incorporate these practices into your daily life as a graduate student. We will be discussing mindfulness in a variety of contexts\, with ample time to practice different techniques to enhance your wellbeing. \n***Part of the workshop will be movement-based. Please wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to participate in some gentle yoga postures. Also\, if you have a yoga mat you can bring\, please do! We will also have some available for you to borrow. \nAll PDI events will be available to sites other than Pullman through a web link that will be emailed to you before the event. Please make sure to register on the link below and indicate at which WSU site you are located. \nRegister for the livestreamed event
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/stress-relief-and-mindfulness-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PDI,WSU-Wide Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Professional%20Development%20Initiative":MAILTO:gs.pdi@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171116T200000
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SUMMARY:Final Online '80s Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 16\, 2017 at 7:00pm \nRemember 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 may prove helpful\, it is not required to participate. Trivia topics include ‘80s Pop Culture\, Video Games\, Spielberg\, Space Age\, and Virtual Reality. \nHere’s how it works: Participants will be randomly placed into teams with fellow Global students. Teams will be given a question and can collaborate to determine their answer by mic or chat. At the end\, each member of the team with the most correct answers wins a $10 eGiftcard for Amazon! \nThe race is on. \nRegister for this free\, online event
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/final-online-80s-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171127
DTSTAMP:20260414T022107
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SUMMARY:Global Connections Art and Essay Contest Submissions are due!
DESCRIPTION:Global 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. \n\nArtist Award\nThe tangible and virtual worlds inhabited by Wade Watts\, protagonist of this year’s common reading book Ready Player One\, contain a variety of characters\, environments\, scenes and objects both grounded in grim reality and the fantastic world of the OASIS.\nWe invite you to create an artistic rendering of your choice related to this year’s common reading book for an opportunity to win a $500 award. Learn more about the Artist Award\nEssay Contest\nIn the future when Ready Player One takes place\, Wade Watts attends a public school in the virtual reality of the OASIS. Education in the OASIS mimics the classic “classroom” setting while utilizing the innovation and controls of technology. You are invited to examine the future application and effects of a virtual reality based educational system in an essay of up to 750 words. The essay with the most creative\, compelling content will win a $500 cash prize. Learn more about the Essay Contest
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/global-connections-art-and-essay-contest-submissions-are-due/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022107
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SUMMARY:Parts of a Paper Series: Introductions
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Development Initiative Presents:\nParts of a Paper Series: Introductions\nNovember 28\, 11:00am-1:00pm \nIn 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 session is designed for graduate students who are working on a research paper — for class\, for publication\, or as part of their thesis/dissertation. Please bring a draft of your work to the workshop. \nAll PDI events will be available to sites other than Pullman through a web link that will be emailed to you before the event. Please make sure to register on the link below and indicate at which WSU site you are located. \nRegister for the livestream of the event
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/parts-of-a-paper-series-introductions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PDI,WSU-Wide Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Professional%20Development%20Initiative":MAILTO:gs.pdi@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171128T190000
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SUMMARY:The Ins and Outs of Financial Aid
DESCRIPTION:The Ins and Outs of Financial Aid \nTuesday\, November 28\, 2017 at 6 p.m. \nDo 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 WSU Student Financial Services.  The fundamental process of submitting your FAFSA or WASFA\, and their fast-approaching deadlines\, will also be covered. Bring your financial aid questions and join Global Connections for this informative webinar at 6 p.m. on November 28. \nRegister for the live webinar 
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/financial-aid-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T022107
CREATED:20171005T223610Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Communication Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Effective Communication \nWednesday\, November 29\, 2017 at 6 p.m. \nEach 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 through methods to improve their communication skills by identifying different communication styles\, avoiding common errors in communication\, and employing assertive communication techniques in difficult situations. Join this live\, interactive webinar at 6 p.m. on November 29th. \nRegister for the live webinar
URL:https://connections.wsu.edu/calendar/effective-communication-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Kaitlin%20Hennessy":MAILTO:global.connections@wsu.edu
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