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February 2018
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 »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 »Parts of a Paper Series: Discussion and Conclusion
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: PARTS OF A PAPER SERIES: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION 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. Please bring a draft of your work. You will have a chance to…
Find out more »March 2018
The Cheeky Scientist Series: LinkedIn Presence
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: 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 strategically maximize it’s impact. In addition, we will show candidates how to use LinkedIn algorithms to support their job search, and sell themselves to…
Find out more »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 »Writing Workshop Series: Literature Reviews
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES: LITERATURE REVIEWS Literature reviews provide a framework for critically situating your research in the larger scholarly conversation. This hands-on workshop will review resources and strategies for conducting literature reviews. ***Note the writing workshop series is a year-long initiative! Watch for more sessions in this semester and spring semester. (The computer lab only has 40 computers, computers will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Please bring a laptop) All PDI…
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
Writing Lock In
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WRITING LOCK IN Are you writing your dissertation, thesis, a journal article, or other writing project? This event offers a quiet space for writers to work without distractions. Work for the entire four hours or come and go as you please. Coffee, tea, and very light refreshments will be offered. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop, but there will be limited access to computers. Important notes: If you work best while listening to music,…
Find out more »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,…
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