Events Search and Views Navigation
November 2017
Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series: Hidden Figures
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Film Discussion- Hidden Figures A Special Discussion with: Lauralea Edwards, Fiscal Officer/ Management Analyst, Reporting & Modernization and Elissa Schwartz, Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences and Department of Mathematics & Statistics 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)…
Find out more »January 2018
Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series: Dear Committee Members
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOLEM PRESENT: 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: AG Rud, Distinguished Professor in the College of Education and Rita Rud, former Honors College Clinical Assistant Professor The Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in partnership with the Association for…
Find out more »February 2018
Communication and Presence: Finding your Natural Voice in a Professional Environment
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: 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 help you find strength in these moments. By working with voice and breath, you will learn to communicate more effectively…
Find out more »Women in Film, Literature , and the Arts Discussion Series: Wild
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE and THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: 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 and staff to read a book, watch a film, or attend an exhibit or…
Find out more »Leadership Workshop Series: Understanding the Tides of Transition
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: 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 and appreciate transitions such that you can move through the next chapter of uncertainty with understanding, empathy and ease. All…
Find out more »March 2018
Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series: Playing Big
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE and THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Literature Discussion: Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women who Want to Speak up, Create and Lead by Tara Mohr A special Skype appearance from author: Tara Mohr Author, Tara Mohr A Special Discussion with: Leeann Hunter,Clinical Assistant Professor of English The Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series is hosted by the Professional Development Initiative (PDI) in…
Find out more »April 2018
Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series: Silent Sky
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE and THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Art Discussion: Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson, directed by Mary Trotter Performances: Fridays & Saturdays, March 30 & 31 and April 6 & 7, 2018/ 7:30 p.m. nightly and 2:00 p.m. Saturday matinees. Located at the Jones Theatre at Daggy Hall. Tickets on Sale now. A Special Discussion with: Mary Trotter, Clinical Assistant Professor, CAS WSU Performing Arts The Women in Film,…
Find out more »October 2018
Learning to thrive, not just survive: Developing resiliency in grad school- Vancouver Campus
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: LEARNING TO THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE: DEVELOPING RESILIENCY IN GRAD SCHOOL Vancouver Campus Denise Yost, Director of CTLL With the many demands and challenges of graduate school, most students find themselves trying to survive. What if this chapter could be more than just surviving? In this workshop, we offer you valuable tools and skills that acknowledge the demands and challenges of graduate school and help you to shift your perspective to address them in a more…
Find out more »Learning to thrive, not just survive: Developing resiliency in grad school- Spokane Campus
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: LEARNING TO THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE: DEVELOPING RESILIENCY IN GRAD SCHOOL Spokane Campus Caitlin Bletscher, Clinical Assistant Professor With the many demands and challenges of graduate school, most students find themselves trying to survive. What if this chapter could be more than just surviving? In this workshop, we offer you valuable tools and skills that acknowledge the demands and challenges of graduate school and help you to shift your perspective to address them in a more…
Find out more »November 2018
Learning to thrive, not just survive: Developing resiliency in grad school- Tricities Campus
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: LEARNING TO THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE: DEVELOPING RESILIENCY IN GRAD SCHOOL Tri-Cities Campus Anna Whitehall, Clinical Assistant Professor With the many demands and challenges of graduate school, most students find themselves trying to survive. What if this chapter could be more than just surviving? In this workshop, we offer you valuable tools and skills that acknowledge the demands and challenges of graduate school and help you to shift your perspective to address them in a more…
Find out more »