Thursday, September 4, 2008
Morning announcements from WSU colleges and units:
- WSU Press Authors Sign at the Bookie this Week
- Today at the CUB – Grand Reopening Celebration
- Association of Faculty Women meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9
- WSU Flag Lowering
- WSU Visitor Center open Saturday
- Magazines
- P/T 597 Seminar
- Learn to Save a Life with CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes!
- Sexual Harassment Prevention- September 11
- Sustainable Publications Seminar
- Submit Your Football Weekend Events
- CUB Grand Reopening – Blood Drive
- Cub Grand Reopening – Service Project
- Discounted Staff/Faculty WSU Football Season Tickets Still Available!
Afternoon announcements from WSU colleges and units:
- WSU today - Palouse corridor; wine scholarship; education abroad; smart home; good neighbors
- Disability Resource Center Announcement to all WSU Teaching Faculty
- Crimson Fridays
- Academic Advisor Training - Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
- Veterinary Medicine Extension News
- Vehicle Inspections and Emissions Tests
- Physics & Astronomy Colloquium with Guest Speaker: Professor Matthew McCluskey
- UREC Offers ACE Group Fitness Certification and Prep Course
- Climb Granite Point with the ORC
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WSU Press Authors Sign at the Bookie this Week
WSU Press and the Bookie will join the CUB opening celebrations this week, with author presentations and book signings from 11:30 – 1:00 in the Bookie’s new location.
On Thursday, September 4, Marc Lindsey, Copyright Law on Campus author and WSU’s own copyright specialist, will answer questions on the topic as it specifically relates to faculty and students at higher education institutions.
Friday, September 5, will feature Washington’s own Rachael Ray, Mary Houser Caditz, with delectable samples and free recipe cards from her best-selling book, Wandering and Feasting.
Also on Friday, Washington history buffs will appreciate an appearance by Jack Nisbet, the award-winning author of The Mapmaker’s Eye, about David Thompson and some of the first contact between Native Americans and Whites on the Columbia Plateau.
For more information about the events, contact the WSU Press at 335-3518.
Arline Lyons lyonsa@wsu.edu
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Today at the CUB – Grand Reopening Celebration
In celebration of the Grand Reopening of the Compton Union Building, please join us for the following FREE events and activities today:
All Day Open House: Lower Level – Visit:
Center for Civic Engagement
CUB Marketing
International Center
Middle Eastern Student Association
Residents Hall Association
Student Organization Resource Center
10:00-11:00 Student Voice Commemoration, CUB Lair
10:00-3:00 Blood Drive, Butch’s Den
10:00-5:00 Linus Blanket Service Project, CUB Lair
11:00-1:00 Community Fair, Glenn Terrell Mall
12:00-1:00 Under the Big Tent, Glenn Terrell Mall
6:30-9:30 John Butler Trio Concert, Glenn Terrell Mall
For more information and a full schedule of Grand Reopening Events visit http://cub.wsu.edu
John Cory jcory@wsu.edu
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Association of Faculty Women meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9
WSU Women in the Arts
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, WSU Museum of Art
5:30 p.m. Reception and Social Hour
6:30 p.m. Program
This meeting will showcase three of WSU’s women faculty in the arts: Sheila Converse, Music; Carol Ivory, Fine Arts; and Andrea Mason, English/Creative Writing.
Cost: $15 includes hearty hors d’oeuvres and beverage.
Dues for 2008-09 are $15 for new members, $20 for continuing members. Membership is complimentary for faculty new to WSU for the first year.
RSVP: By 5 p.m. Friday, 9/5 to Julia Pomerenk, AFW Treasurer: pomerenk@wsu.edu; 335-2522.
More Information can be found at www.wsu.edu/afw.
AFW is dedicated to an equitable, collegial environment for all university faculty. AFW has effectively promoted university-wide policy changes on issues of concern to faculty women, including mentoring, salary equity, tenure processes, recruitment and retention, partner accommodation, and sexual harassment.
Janet Kendall kendallj@wsu.edu
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WSU Flag Lowering
Governor Christine Gregoire has directed that flags at all Washington State agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 4, 2008, in memory of United States Army Specialist Carlo E. Alfonso of Spokane who was killed in action on August 26, in Sadr City, Iraq.
Charlene Burroughs cdburroughs@wsu.edu
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WSU Visitor Center open Saturday
WSU Visitor Center will be open this Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 a.m. – approximately 1 hour after the end of football game. Stop by to see us on your way to cheer on the WSU Cougars vs. California. We have local and surrounding area maps, campus maps and directions to parking for the football game. Also enjoy browsing our Bookie items, Cougar cheese, Complimentary Coffee and treats from our WSU Dining Services. We are also a convenient place to catch the Pullman Transit to the game. Please contact us at 509-335-8633 or e-mail visitor@wsu.edu for any further assistance. Also visit our web site: http://visitor.wsu.edu
WSU Visitor Center visitor@wsu.edu
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Magazines
Have you ever wondered what to do with all your old magazines? Why not donate them to the Fine Arts Department for students to use for collage and painting.
Professor Io Palmer would be happy to pick them up anywhere on campus. Her email is iopalmer@wsu.edu and office phone is 335-4155/335-8686.
Thank you
Kathy Parkins lparkins@wsu.edu
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P/T 597 Seminar
Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Series and P/T 597
Cellular Localization of PLD2 in C5 EL4 Murine Lymphoma Cells
Presented by
Charles Dick
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Graduate Program
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
College of Pharmacy,
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Friday, September 5, 2008
3:10 PM Seminar Wegner Hall G-1
Patricia Murphy slenderbells@wsu.edu
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Learn to Save a Life with CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes!
Be prepared to handle emergency situations. Participants will be taught Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid, Saturday September 13. Certification participants can use their knowledge to benefit adults, children and infants. Registration ends September 9. For more information, visit urec.wsu.edu or call 335-UREC.
Jason Ruud jruud@wsu.edu
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Sexual Harassment Prevention- September 11
This program provides the legal definition of sexual harassment, the Washington State University's policies and procedures, and skills training for complainants and managers for resolving sexual harassment situations. Strategies for the prevention of sexual harassment and their application in attendee’s respective work environments are also covered. Depending on the audience, a general policy orientation, appropriate faculty conduct, appropriate supervisory conduct and/or investigations may be covered. For complete scheduling details and to register online, use the following link to access the course information page within your WSU Online Learning Account; then click on sessions: http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/skillsoft/viewclass.aspx?c=ilt_wsu_HR_303
Jennifer Klein hrstraining@wsu.edu
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Sustainable Publications Seminar
Join the University Publishing staff for a seminar on sustainable publishing at Washington State University. Learn more about the University’s recent Forest Stewardship Council Certification, and how your department can make environmentally responsible decisions for your print materials.
A representative from a regional paper company will also provide industry updates related to sustainability.
The seminar will be held on September 9, 2008, from 10:00 to 11:30 in CUB L37.
Refreshments will be served.
Arline Lyons lyonsa@wsu.edu
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Submit Your Football Weekend Events
Cougar Football has arrived and it promises an exciting, action-packed season of PAC-10 football and fun events in Pullman.
All Departments, Living Groups and Student Organizations are invited to be a part of these exciting and activity-filled weekends. If your department, group or organization is planning a football weekend event during any of the six home game weekends, please submit your events online at www.football-weekends.wsu.edu. Your activity will be listed at no charge on the Football Weekends website in the calendar of events. The website is a great resource for everyone who attends the games and wants to enjoy the variety of activities we have to offer on campus.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in planning for this year’s home football weekends. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Poesy at 335-4809.
Michelle Poesy michellep@wsu.edu
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CUB Grand Reopening – Blood Drive
More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada alone. In the effort to help those in our community, join the American Red Cross for the CUB Grand Reopening blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Butch’s Den. For more information and a full schedule of Grand Reopening events visit http://cub.wsu.edu.
John Cory jcory@wsu.edu
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Cub Grand Reopening – Service Project
Learn how WSU’s organic farm is producing nutritious crops that benefit the body as well as the greater Pullman community. Participate in this hands-on service project today at the Turkey Orchard Organic Farm to weed, plant, water, and harvest the produce that is donated to the Community Action Center Food Bank. Volunteers will convene at 1:30 p.m. today at the CUB main entrance to be transported to the site. The project will wrap up at approximately 4:15 p.m. Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and register with the Center for Civic Engagement prior to the event at cce.wsu.edu. For more information and a full schedule of Grand Reopening events, visit http://cub.wsu.edu.
John Cory jcory@wsu.edu
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Discounted Staff/Faculty WSU Football Season Tickets Still Available!
Please take a minute to check out the latest ticket office innovation. Not only are we now online with our football season tickets, but we also have clickable maps to show the customer’s view from all around the stadium. Take a peek at this feature at www.wsucougars.com…and please direct anyone you know who is interested in purchasing football season tickets to this page.
Great locations are still available for 2008 WSU Football season tickets! It's the most-loaded home schedule in years:
September 6 vs. Cal (Home Opener in Renovated Martin Stadium)
September 20 vs. Portland State (Jerry Glanville leads the Vikings to Pullman)
September 27 vs. Oregon (Homecoming)
October 18 vs. USC (Foundation Weekend)
November 8 vs. Arizona (Dad's Weekend)
November 22 vs. Washington (Apple Cup)
Call 800-Go-Cougs or 509-335-9626 today and ask about discounts for WSU staff & faculty, including discounted staff/faculty Family Plans for two adults and two kids, or one adult and three kids. Select your exact location before you purchase! And we're happy to assist you in person... just drop by our NEW TICKET OFFICE LOCATION, within walking distance on the Northeast Plaza of Martin Stadium. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Dan Meyer meyerd@wsu.edu
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WSU today - Palouse corridor; wine scholarship; education abroad; smart home; good neighbors
News at WSU Today includes:
* In-home sensor research may help elderly.
* WSU a key part of collaboration for Palouse Knowledge Corridor.
* Wine club establishes scholarship.
* Students encouraged to be good neighbors.
* Photos highlight education abroad.
Find this and more at WSU Today online, http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu.
Cynthia King cynking@wsu.edu
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Disability Resource Center Announcement to all WSU Teaching Faculty
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL FACULTY who have students registered with the WSU Disability REsource Center who may be testing at the DRC. To protect the integrity of your examination materials, students are no longer permitted to hand carry tests either to or from the DRC.
To get your tests to the DRC:
1. E mail tests with proctoring instructions to drctest@wsu.edu. Proctor Instruction forms are available on www.drc.wsu.edu.
2. Fax tests to 335-8511 ATTENTION: TESTING COORDINATOR, or
3. You deliver to Admin Annex and place them in the TEST DROP BOX located just inside Room 201A. Proctoring instruction forms will be available in that same location. Questions? Please call 335-8079 to speak with the Testing Coordinator. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
DRC Testing Coordinator DRC.Test@wsu.edu
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Crimson Fridays
TGIF: Show your Cougar colors, WSU celebrates Crimson Fridays during the academic year. See if you can get your entire department to join in on the fun. Send us a photo of your faculty, staff and students in crimson and we'll start a photo gallery on the trademarks web site.
For more about Crimson Fridays, visit www.trademarks.wsu.edu.
Alyce Anderson aanderson@wsu.edu
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Academic Advisor Training - Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
WSU Student Advising and Learning Center (SALC) in conjunction with WSU Academic Advising Association (WSU ACADA) will host an academic advisor training on Friday, September 26, 2008 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the CUB Junior Ballroom. The goal of this training is to provide guidance for up to 100 new and seasoned advisors and to deliver a solid, consistent knowledge base for advisors to ensure excellence in academic advising at WSU.
This is an opportunity for all academic advisors to build collegiality across disciplines and develop support networks to offer the best student-centered service possible. Advisors located in Pullman may register for this training by contacting Leisa Schmidt at lkschmidt@wsu.edu. Due to space limitations (100 seats) this is a first come, first served event. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. This academic advisor training will also be hosted in the near future on other WSU campuses.
If you have any further questions about this training feel free to contact Sarah Ann Hones at shones@wsu.edu or Lisa Laughter at laughterl@wsu.edu.
Janina Robbins jrobbins@wsu.edu
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Veterinary Medicine Extension News
ag animal health, Veterinary Medicine Extension’s quarterly newsletter is now available.
The current issue includes:
♦ From the Editor
♦ Featured Faculty
♦ Recruiting Ag Animal Veterinarians
♦ Lameness in Dairy Cattle
♦ Spring 2008 BVD Testing Results
♦ Frustrated Chickens?
♦ Weight Loss in a Ewe: A Case Report
♦ What’s New at WADDL?
♦ Sheep and Goat Biosecurity
♦ WSDA Corner — TB or not TB
♦ Vet Med Extension Items of Interest
- Continuing Education
- Risk Communication Program
- Academy of Dairy Veterinary Consultants
Anyone is welcome to sign up for free Vet Med Extension newsletters at: http://vetextension.wsu.edu/vmehome/newsletter/index.htm
Email us at: VetExtension@vetmed.wsu.edu
Brandon Freitas bfreitas@vetmed.wsu.edu
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Vehicle Inspections and Emissions Tests
The Motor Pool reminds WSU Departments to schedule annual inspections and emissions tests for department-owned vehicles. Contact Brad Hill at 335-9091 or bwhill@wsu.edu.
Shirley Collier scollier@wsu.edu
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Physics & Astronomy Colloquium with Guest Speaker: Professor Matthew McCluskey
Professor Matthew McCluskey, Department of Physics and Astronomy, WSU Pullman
Hydrogen in bulk and nanoscale ZnO
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 4:10-5:00pm, WEBSTER B17, WSU Pullman
Please come meet our guest speaker over refreshments from 3:45-4:10 p.m. in the foyer of floor G above the lecture hall.
All Welcome
Host: Yi Gu
Edie McPherson mcphere@wsu.edu
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UREC Offers ACE Group Fitness Certification and Prep Course
The ACE Group Fitness Certification and Prep Course from University Recreation is ideal for those planning to take the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Exam. This class is perfect for fitness professionals seeking to improve their instruction abilities in group settings. Registration ends September 9. For more information, please visit urec.wsu.edu or call 335-UREC.
Jason Ruud jruud@wsu.edu
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Climb Granite Point with the ORC
Get out and climb Granite Point, September 10th with experienced professionals at the Outdoor Recreation Center. Located only 20 miles outside of Pullman, this climb is an appropriate challenge for all levels of experience. Interested participants must register before September 9. For more information, please visit orc.wsu.edu or call 335-1892.
Jonathan Stahl jmstahl@wsu.edu
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