COMMUNICATION AND PRESENCE: FINDING YOUR NATURAL VOICE IN A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT Mary Trotter, Clinical Assistant Professor, CAS WSU Performing Arts Public speaking, interviews, meetings, presentations…these events can be terrifying and nerve-wracking.  Do you ever find yourself out of breath and unable to speak? In this workshop we will explore strategies to put you at ease and […]

DATA LITERACY: BUSTING MYTHS OF BIG DATA    Dr. Nairanjana Dasgupta, Boeing Science/Math Education Distinguished Professor in Mathematics and Statistics In this workshop we will focus on learning about the what, when, how and whys of data.  Data is pervasive these days and like it or not we have to use data to make decisions […]

An introduction to graduate education and suggestions on how to prepare. All undergraduates are welcome. Facilitators: Dr. Raymond Herrera and Dr. Jennifer LeBeau Available on the Pullman campus and online. Options available upon registration. REGISTER

WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES: WRITERS BLOCK AND WRITING STRATEGIES   For this highly hands-on workshop, expect to learn strategies to employ while pre-writing, writing, and revising documents, such as journal articles, your thesis, or even a short email. This workshop is intended for students who know what they need to write and have done the necessary […]

WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Film Discussion- Wild A Special Discussion with: Davi Kallman, Communication and Media Scholar The Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in partnership with the Association for Faculty Women (AFW) as a means for students, faculty […]

FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: CREDIT AND DEBT   Credit can be a very useful part of your financial toolkit if you develop good habits. That enticing credit card offer in your mailbox may sound perfect, but it could actually be the opposite. This lesson will help you approach credit decisions in a positive way so your […]

UNDERSTANDING THE TIDES OF TRANSITION   You’ve undoubtedly heard the catchphrase “the only constant is change.”  You’ve likely paid the price when transitions were poorly managed by you or others.  Whether the change is personal (new apartment or different relationship) or professional (institutional, departmental, global), this workshop offers a simple yet profound way to understand […]

Led by Elitza Kotzeva, PhD Candidate, Rhetoric and Composition  In this workshop, you will learn about the general requirements and expectations of the sections on discussion and conclusion in a research paper. This session is designed for graduate students who are working on a paper for class, for publication, or as part of their thesis/dissertation. […]

Undergraduate students are invited to join Dr. Raymond Herrera and Dr. Jennifer LeBeau to learn how to evaluate graduate school offers and how to use rejections as learning tools. REGISTER

THE CHEEKY SCIENTIST SERIES: LINKEDIN PRESENCE Dr. Isaiah Hankel (The Cheeky Scientist) Using online profiles to maximize the effectiveness of the job seeking/transition process. Hiring managers use LinkedIn to determine whether they will bring in a candidate for an interview, this topic will cover all the key elements of the LinkedIn profile and how each section should be used to […]