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October 2023
Graduate Writing 101: What does “graduate-level writing” mean?
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff Event offered via Zoom-only. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. REGISTER HERE Whether you’re a new graduate student or entering a new phase of your graduate student career, you can use writing as a powerful tool for understanding your position and guiding your success. All students can benefit from clarity about what is expected of their writing for graduate…
Find out more »Professional Headshots Photoshoot
The Graduate and Professional Student Association and Professional Development Initiative are offering free professional headshots for graduate students, which can be used in various ways to advance your academic and professional careers. When: October 10th, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: CUB 204 - The Senate Room You do not need to register for this event, and we hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity! ***Please note: The turn-around time on photos is about 3 weeks.…
Find out more »Zotero Trainer
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff This event is offered in-person in CUB L60, Butch's Den, and via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. Lite snacks and drinks are provided! REGISTER HERE Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. Zotero automatically senses research as you browse the web. Need an article from JSTOR or a preprint…
Find out more »Reading Introductions to Write Introductions
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff! Event offered via Zoom only. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. REGISTER HERE Introductions can feel like the most perplexing section of a research article to write. From what counts as relevant context to where to place an argument and how many citations to include, the first paragraphs require you to make many decisions to best prepare your readers…
Find out more »November 2023
Keynote Event: Social Learning Leadership
This In-person and Zoom event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as faculty and staff! Event located in Butchs Den, CUB L60 – Beverages provided REGISTER HERE Social learning leaders are working to bring people together to learn from each other across boundaries, with the goal of building more interconnected, inclusive, and resilient partnerships and communities. The goal is to create rich and interconnected systems that are building pathways for integration and collaboration. Jessica Perone, Faculty Consultant, Center…
Find out more »Note Taking and Annotation
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff **This event is offered via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. REGISTER HERE Make the most of your research by annotating your work and practicing effective note taking. In this workshop, learn how to manage your resources to learn the material, and find new strategies to spend more time understanding your work. Lorena O’English, WSU Librarian REGISTER…
Find out more »February 2024
Time Management for Graduate and Professional Students
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff! Event offered via Zoom-only. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. REGISTER HERE In this workshop, you will learn to unlock the secrets of effective time management. Discover the power of setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and creating schedules to boost productivity. Learn techniques like the Pomodoro method to stay focused and eliminate distractions. Join us to master the art…
Find out more »Financial Literacy with Cougar Money Matters
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff! Event offered via Zoom-only. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. REGISTER HERE Financial stress can have a negative impact on grades, health, and student engagement, and financial decisions affect a student’s ability to remain in college and be financially secure following graduation. During this Zoom event, learn about resources for funding your education as well as the knowledge…
Find out more »Mid-Year Insurance Recap: Know Your Benefits!
*EVENT CANCELED* This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff **This event is offered via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. We're halfway through the academic year - remember to use your insurance and know your benefits! This presentation will discuss the common Terminology and Processes with U.S. Healthcare, and discuss the WSU Graduate Student Insurance and International Student Insurance at WSU covering medical, vision,…
Find out more »Finding Funding: How The Office of Research Works
This event is free for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as for faculty and staff! Event offered via Zoom-only. A Zoom link will be provided the day before the event. REGISTER HERE Join us for a discussion and overview of the Office of Research and the proposal and submission process. We will address some elements needed for the success and characteristics of competitive proposals. From how to identify funding sources like the PIVOT platform, when to make connections…
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