Mapping 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 […]

Presentation by: Anne Cox, Associate Professor, Kinesiology Program  Graduate 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 […]

Elitza Kotzeva, PhD Candidate, Rhetoric and Composition  In 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 […]

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WRITING LOCK IN Are you writing your dissertation, thesis, a journal article, or other writing project? This event offers a quiet space for writers to work without distractions. Work for the entire four hours or come and go as you please. Coffee, tea, and very light refreshments will be offered. Participants are encouraged to bring […]

THE CHEEKY SCIENTIST SERIES: NETWORKING AND REFERRALS Dr. Isaiah Hankel (The Cheeky Scientist) This section is created based on the networking strategies of some of the most strategic networkers in the world and also goes into the science of building rapport and why this is important for the job seeking professional. While this topic tends to be popular, it […]

HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH AND INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD WORKSHOP   This session will address: ethical principles surrounding human subjects research, history on human subjects protection, federal regulations, consent requirements, subject recruitment, and the review process. All PDI events will be available to sites other than Pullman through a web link that will be emailed to you […]

Professional Development: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES on TAXES   Two things are certain in life: death and taxes. And while tax time arrives every year, it often comes with different laws— as well as different financial situations for you. This lesson will simplify taxes to help you prepare for them (even if you’re not the one […]

WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Literature Discussion- Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher A special Skype appearance from author: Julie Schumacher  A Special Discussion with:  Lauralea Edwards, Fiscal Officer/ Management Analyst, Reporting & Modernization The Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) […]

Elitza Kotzeva, PhD Candidate, Rhetoric and Composition  In 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 […]