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June 2017
CleanTech Innovation Showcase
CleanTech Innovation Showcase is the premier one-day event to experience the latest cleantech innovations, ideas and initiatives. The 2017 CleanTech Innovation Showcase will be held Monday, June 26, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. Network with 500+ cleantech industry leaders, investors, policymakers and media from across the U.S., Canada and beyond. See the next-generation of clean technologies from 24 featured presenting companies. Tour the CleanTech Innovation Expo featuring international pavilions, company exhibits, technology demonstrations, research posters and more.…
Find out more »August 2017
Graduate Student Resources and the AWARE Network
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: Graduate Student Resources and the AWARE Network Navigating campus processes and resources can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. So where can you turn when you get stuck? The Dean of Students Office is here for you. The WSU Office of the Dean of Students connects students with the services, opportunities and resources to foster their success at WSU and after graduation. By working with university and community partners we advise students about services, resources…
Find out more »Center for Civic Engagement Resources
THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: Center for Civic Engagement Resources The WSU Center for Civic Engagement provides community engagement support for graduate students in connection with teaching, research, and service.
Find out more »Academic Integrity Presentation
The Professional Development Initiative Presents: Academic Integrity Workshop Academic Integrity is one of the pillars of academia, but are you completely sure you haven’t plagiarized when you turn in a project? The Academic Integrity Workshop aims to provide students the information they need on WSU’s academic integrity policies before then exploring some of the core issues that surround plagiarism. During this session the Graduate and Professional Writing Center will share strategies and ideas to make sure you know how…
Find out more »Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshop
Visit this link for more information on the 2018-2019 Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshop Series Dr. Michael Kahn, Institute of Biological Chemistry, CAHNRS THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS PROGRAM PRESENT: GRADUATE STUDENT PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP WORKSHOP All new graduate students are invited to attend the free New Graduate Student Prestigious Fellowship Workshops! These workshops will walk your graduate students through the process of applying to the major prestigious fellowships. In addition to an increased chance of winning the…
Find out more »Time Management
Not enough time in the day? It can be difficult to find the end of your to-do list. This workshop will explore various ways to approach time, tasks and the never-ending to-do's. Find out prioritization plays a big role in your effectiveness and how some small strategies can make a big difference in getting things done and reducing stress. This workshop is provided by Health and Wellness Services. Reasonable accommodations are available for students with disabilities per university policies. If…
Find out more »September 2017
Working Effectively in Teams
Dr. Laura Lavine, Assistant Director, CAHNRS Office of Research THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: WORKING EFFECTIVELY IN TEAMS Have you been part of a group that just didn’t work? In this hands on workshop, you will learn to effectively build, manage, and facilitate groups of students in your classroom. Interact with them and provide feedback to them on what works and what can be improved. Goals of this workshop are to make you more comfortable working in a group…
Find out more »Benefits of Sleep
Sleep has been shown to impact your performance in school, work, physical activity, and happiness. Staying up long hours to study for tests or to finish that paper may sound like a good idea, but this may reduce your performance on your tests and homework. Come to this workshop and see how sleep impacts your life and how you can be more successful in everything you do by ensuring your sleep is helping you and not hurting you. This workshop…
Find out more »Healthy Relationships
Relationships are necessary for a fulfilling and enriching life. Whether you are thinking about family or friends, or they make you laugh or cry, relationships can be tricky. This workshop explores how your values influence your relationships and how communication is key in keeping the peace. This workshop is provided by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
Find out more »Financial Literacy Series: Fundamentals
Case Manager for the Office of the Dean of Student Michell Jaworski THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PRESENTS: FINANCIAL LITERACY SERIES: FUNDAMENTALS There’s no way around it: the way you think about money affects all your financial choices. This lesson will help you uncover the thoughts and beliefs that make up your financial personality and philosophy, then show you how they relate to some fundamental financial practices. In this lesson, you’ll learn about: • Your financial personality and philosophy. •…
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