The distinguished keynote speaker of WSU’s Week of Women in STEM is Gerri Martin-Flickinger, the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Starbucks.  Under her leadership, Starbucks Technology is focused on delivering innovative, cloud-based and digital solutions that empower partners and delight customers globally.  Prior to Starbucks, Gerri served as Chief Information Officer at Adobe, […]

At 5 p.m. on April 4, the Week of Women in STEM Panel Discussion will address topics from how to get started in the field to tips on work-life balance.  This livestreamed panel will be moderated by Dr. Noel Schulz, a professor in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the university’s […]

Jay and Uma Jayaram, former WSU professors, will return to campus to present the Lanning Lecture for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) at 3:10 p.m. on April 5. The Jayarams will discuss the extension of their research into virtual reality (VR) technologies to form their company VOKE VR, which they sold to […]

Representatives from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will visit Washington State University April 9–11 for an onsite accreditation review. WSU graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend their respective open forum, which will allow for a unique opportunity to meet with the Evaluation Committee. Both forums will be livestreamed for Global Campus […]

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 […]

The concepts of grit and resilience have gained popularity in mainstream culture—but how can you develop these traits to achieve your own ambitions and aspirations? At 6 p.m. on April 10, WSU Psychology Professor Paul Kwon will share research which identifies factors that can increase psychological resilience. Dr. Kwon will explore methods you can use to persevere […]

The Boeing Speaker Series is designed as a professional development opportunity for students who are part of the Boeing Mentorship program. However, anyone is invited to attend these interactive, live WebX presentations. The speakers are all Boeing professionals and they speak on a variety of topics related to the aeronautics industry or Boeing specifically. Anyone […]

Have you thought about attending Law School?  Join Kristi Denney, attorney and co-director of the WSU Pre- Law Resource Center, to find out if Law School is a good option for you.  Kristi will cover what the law school application process entails and discuss career options for those who hold a Juris Doctor degree.  During […]

Explore how personality plays a role in career development with Chris Miller, Global Campus career counselor, at 6:30 p.m. on April 12. Find out how to interpret your 4-letter Jungian Type to look at how these types of personality assessments can help you with planning, decision-making and professional communication in your career.  Limitations of such […]

This topic discusses the strategy of interviewing beyond just answering questions. There is an entire process of preparation for an interview, beside learning how to answer interview questions. We will detail the entire interview preparation that is required for professionals to demonstrate they are invaluable to a company; from the research to the categories of interview questions, and the best ways to respond. […]

Regardless of your fitness level, if you want to be stronger, faster, or leaner then it is key to warm up before you workout. This often overlooked component of healthy exercise is also crucial to preventing injury. Master Trainer and Coordinator of Fitness Services at Washington State University, Ramon Sodano, will walk you step by […]

Thursday, April 19, 2018, 6 p.m. A regular topic around the dinner table and in social scientists’ research, the differences in behavioral, emotional and social characteristics between generations is a subject that fascinates many.  At 6 p.m. on April 19, participants will learn what social scientists have observed about how our personalities are, and are […]

Reference management software enables users to collect, organize, manage, and cite sources in a methodical and sustainable process. This workshop will focus on the free, open source Zotero reference management tool, but will briefly discuss alternatives such as EndNote and Mendeley. Register for the livestream on the PDI CougSync Page

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, […]

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 […]