Bringing VR Experiences to the World: A Journey from WSU to Silicon Valley

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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 […]

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 […]

The Psychology of Grit and Resilience

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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 […]

Preparing for Law School

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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 […]

Career Personality Assessment: Interpreting your Jungian Type

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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 […]

Warm Up like a Champ

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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 […]

From Traditionalists to Generation Z: Generational Differences in Psychology

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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 […]

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 . . . […]