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October 2017
Financial Literacy Series: Budgets
Candace Chappelle, Office of the Dean of Student Graduate Intern THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: BUDGETS It’s time to think about the “b” word a bit differently. Ultimately, a budget is a strategy for how to spend your money. This lesson will help you create a spending plan that lets you not only get the things you want and need today, but also plan for the things you’ll want and need in the future. In this…
Find out more »Women in Film, Literature, and the Arts Discussion Series: Contemporary Women Printmakers Exhibit
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR FACULTY WOMEN PRESENT: WOMEN IN FILM, LITERATURE, AND THE ARTS DISCUSSION SERIES Arts Discussion- Contemporary Women Printmakers Exhibit open from 21 Aug to 17 Nov at the Museum of Fine Art A Special Discussion with: Anna-Maria Shannon, Interim Director, Museum of Art 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…
Find out more »November 2017
Navigating Health Care for Graduate Students
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: NAVIGATING HEALTH CARE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS Sara Wynne, WSU Health and Wellness Health Educator The workshop will be on how to navigate the American Health Care system, what is covered by the general WSU graduate student insurance, and what health care services are available at WSU. I will also touch on some common questions and concerns we get from graduate students and some tips for staying healthy and keeping track of health expenses. All PDI events…
Find out more »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 »Financial Literacy Series: Saving and Investing
Candace Chappelle, Office of the Dean of Student Graduate Intern THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: SAVING AND INVESTING 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 strategy. In this…
Find out more »Stress Relief and Mindfulness Workshop
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: STRESS RELIEF AND MINDFULNESS WORKSHOP 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 and meditation training and how to realistically incorporate these practices into your daily life as a…
Find out more »January 2018
Financial Literacy Series: Taxes
Case Manager for the Office of the Dean of Students, Michell Jaworski THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: 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 prepping them). In this lesson, you’ll learn about: • Basic tax…
Find out more »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
The Other 98%: An Entrepreneurial Guide for Students
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: THE OTHER 98%: AN ENTREPRENEURIAL GUIDE FOR STUDENTS Presentation by: Krystal Beachum, WSU Alumn and Author Sometimes we get so caught up in ourselves and the perfect time to do things, but I realized there isn’t a perfect time. After many discussions, I decided to make this book more about you. I want to share my story with you, while also giving you the blueprint to create your own story by becoming the student-athlete entrepreneur.…
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…
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