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February 2018
Financial Literacy Series: Credit and Debt
Candace Chappelle, Office of the Dean of Student Graduate Intern THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: 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 decisions support your personal life choices. In this lesson, you’ll…
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 »Financial Literacy Series: Loan Repayment
Case Manager for the Office of the Dean of Students, Michell Jaworski THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: LOAN REPAYMENT This Event has been cancelled and will be offered as a video presentation at a later date: Details TBA. You borrowed money to pay for school, and now you’re in debt. Don’t worry— there are plenty of ways to face it head- on. (Debt can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to…
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 »“But I Liked Your Post?!”: Shallow Political Engagement in the Era of Transitory Communication and a Dialogue about Democratic Engagement
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: "BUT I LIKED YOUR POST?!": SHALLOW POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT IN THE ERA OF TRANSITORY COMMUNICATION AND A DIALOGUE ABOUT DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT Dr. Richard Pineda With Dr. Richard Pineda (Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Texas at El Paso and the director of the Sam Donaldson Center for Communication Studies) and The WSU Center for Civic Engagement's Ben Calabretta, CCE Associate Director and Kassi Rolin, Student Engagement Coordinator Ben Calabretta (left)…
Find out more »November 2018
Stress Relief and Mindfulness
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: STRESS RELIEF AND MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP Presentation by: Anne Cox, Associate Professor, Kinesiology Program and Eleanor Dizon, PhD Candidate in Prevention Science 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 and meditation training and how to realistically incorporate these…
Find out more »March 2019
Stress Relief and Mindfulness
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: STRESS RELIEF AND MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP Presentation by: Dr. Cecilia Richards, Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering 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 and meditation training and how to realistically incorporate these practices into your…
Find out more »How a University Works
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: HOW A UNIVERSITY WORKS Dan Bernardo, Provost and Executive Vice President At times, graduate students and post-docs can find themselves somewhat insulated from the greater university in which they work and study. As a result, they can experience challenges navigating the university bureaucracy when they encounter a problem or if they move on to permanent employment at another higher education institution. This presentation and discussion will provide participants an inside look at how a university functions,…
Find out more »April 2019
Panel Discussion: Balance of Work, Life, and Family
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Panel Discussion: Balance of Work, Life, and Family With Dr. Carmen R. Lugo-Lugo and Dr. Mary K. Bloodsworth-Lugo, Dr. Joanna Kelley and Dr. Omar Cornejo Moderator: Dr. Lisa Gloss, Dean of the Graduate School The panelists will share their life lessons and advice learned as they worked to integrate family and their careers as well as having fun. This session will discuss their best tips for maintaining work-life balance and setting boundaries between professional demands and…
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