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This Week
When: Monday, September 1
Description: There will be no class and all administrative offices will be closed on the Riverpoint campus.
When: Tuesday, September 2 from 10-10:30 a.m. and Thursday, September 4 from 4-4:30 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus Library, Academic Center second floor
Description: If you are a new student or faculty member on the Riverpoint Campus, please stop in for a quick orientation of the Riverpoint Campus Library. Learn the ins and outs of the resources available to you.
More Info: For more information, please contact Bob Pringle.
When: Friday, September 5, at 6 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center, first floor lobby
Description: The WSU Spokane Office of Student Affairs and the International Cougars student organization invite you and your guests to attend the Annual International Student Potluck Dinner. Please bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the International Cougars.
More Info: If you have any questions, please contact Liz West at 358-7534.
Ongoing
When: Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center room TBD
Description: Tai Chi—often referred to as “meditation in motion” is a system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. This class is for beginners and beyond, and the fee is $5 per class. Please wear comfortable attire and bring a water bottle.
Contact Info: For more information, please contact Sicco Rood.
When: Tuesdays, from noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center room 249
Description: Interested in joining Riverpoint Weight Watchers at Work? Sign up today! Meet some of your colleagues who have done fantastic work not only losing weight but learning good habits and new ways to keep the weight off. We look forward to seeing you!
Contact Info: For cost information and more details, please contact Susan Lopez.
When: Every Friday during the academic year
Description: WSU President Elson S. Floyd signed a presidential decree Aug. 12 in which he proclaims every Friday during the academic year Crimson Spirit Day. All faculty, staff, alumni, students and supporters of WSU are encouraged to wear apparel bearing the colors or insignias of the university.
Contact Info: To learn more about Crimson Fridays, visit www.trademarks.wsu.edu.
When: As long as there are books to take!
Where: Riverpoint Campus Library, Academic Center, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd.
Description: Thanks to the Friends of the North Spokane County Library, you can take away fiction or non-fiction books from our “Leisure Reading” shelves. Bring it back when you’re done, or bring something someone else might like to read. Shelves are on the south wall of the third floor.
Contact Info: For more information, please contact Bob Pringle.
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3-5:30 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Phase I Classroom Building, room 316, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd.
Description: The Spokane Community Network is a state family policy council that is responsible for community development planning related to at-risk children. The meetings will include discussion on a variety of topics related to supporting at-risk children in the Spokane community and the state of Washington. The Spokane Community Network meeting is open to the public.
Contact Info: For more information, please contact Roy Harrington at 358-7636.
Coming Soon
WSU Spokane Student Affairs Brown Bag Series When: Tuesday, September 9 from Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center room 147 Description: Learn how to live within your means, handle emergencies, reduce debt, and save for the future. This one-hour workshop is presented by Julie Griffith, Regional Director of Education and Community Relations for Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and will include a workbook. More Info: Free lunch provided to those WSU Spokane students who RSVP to weste@wsu.edu or 358-7534 by Monday, September 8 at noon. (Open to faculty, staff and students on the Riverpoint Campus. If you are not a WSU Spokane student, please bring your lunch!)
When: Wednesday, September 10 at Noon
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center room 415
Description: Join the Riverpoint Campus book club this September. We will be reading Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Please click the link above to read about the book and author. We hope you will join us!
More Info: To purchase new and used books you can go to amazon.com or check it out at one of our local libraries.
When: Thursday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Gonzaga Campus, Foley Teleconference Center, 622 E. Desmet Ave.
Cost: Preregistration is $75 and late registration is $95 (after 9/3/08)—both costs include lunch
Description: This seminar coordinated by Washington State University Office of Grant and Research Development and sponsored by Research and Programs of Gonzaga University will include three sessions: “Deep Strategy and Tactics,” “Enhancing Grants through Community Partnerships,” and “The Two Sides of the Coin: Enhancing Your Grant Writing Skills by Reviewing Proposals.”
Contact Info: For more information, please contact Pam Kelly or Joann Waite. To register, please click here.
When: Friday, September 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center, room 147, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd.
Cost: This workshop is free to WSU students and employees. Cost for non-WSU attendees is $20.00 payable via check or cash at the door.
Description: This seminar coordinated by Washington State University Office of Grant and Research Development will serve as an introduction to participants to the process of competitive grant writing, to current trends in grantmaking, and to various skills and strategies that will enhance their grant writing success. Primarily designed for graduate students, but faculty, staff, and community members are also welcome.
Contact Info: For registration and workshop information, contact Samuel Rodriguez, Graduate Support Coordinator, at (509) 335-7266, or via e-mail at samuel_rodriguez@wsu.edu.
Educating the “New” Nurse When: Thursday, September 18 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Where: WSU Vancouver Classroom Building, First Floor "Live" videostream of Dr. Tanner's presentation will be at the following locations: WSU College of Nursing, WSU Yakima, WSU TriCities, WSU Walla Walla, and WSU Pullman (Please visit www.nursing.wsu.edu/cvs/sept08.html for up-to-date info.)
Description: Christine A. Tanner, The A.B. Youmans Spaulding Distinguished Professor, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) discusses the 20-year reform movement in nursing education and the significant changes in clinical education on the horizon. With more than 30 years of experience in academic nursing, Tanner is nationally recognized for her expertise in nursing education. She serves as senior editor for the Journal of Nursing Education and also was the 2005 recipient of the National League for Nursing Award for Excellence in Nursing Education Research.
More Info: For more information, go to http://nursing.wsu.edu/cvs/sept08.html.
When: September 18 through November 1
Description: Summer may have just started, but the 4th Annual Governor’s Health Bowl is right around the corner! As always, the Governor’s Health Bowl will run September 18 – November 1st at www.HealthiestState.org, and it will include the School Challenge and the Healthiest Business Challenge. Watch for posters and materials for this year’s Governor’s Health Bowl later this summer—and let us know if there are other ways we can help you promote this year’s challenge!
More Info: Contact the Washington Health Foundation at 206-438-6113 or HeatherP@whf.org. You can also email us at HealthiestState@whf.org.
Washington State University vs. Portland State University When: Saturday, September 20
Where: WSU Pullman Campus, Martin Stadium
Description: Endzone reserved seats for $23 with $10 of every ticket sold going directly to support Shriners Hospitals for Children-Spokane.
More Info: Click here for directions and more information on securing your tickets today.
Planning Ahead
When: Thursday, October 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center Atrium, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd.
Description: Students in the Exercise Physiology and Metabolism (ExMet) program in partnership with the Riverpoint Campus Wellness Collaborative will host the 4th Annual Healthy Fare. This fun annual event is free and open to the public. It is designed to educate and involve the campus and surrounding community in exploring healthy lifestyle choices and features a broad spectrum of local vendors who represent recreational activities, healthy living, nutrition, health care organizations, fitness, and more.
More Info: If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please contact Becki Meehan. For more information about the event, please contact Kelly LaGrutta.
When: Wednesday, November 12 from Noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Riverpoint Campus, Academic Center, first floor lobby, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd.
Description: The Riverpoint Campus Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Committee invites you to save the date for the 6th Annual Riverpoint Holiday Faire. If you are a crafter, they are now accepting crafter’s reservations for $10.00. Parking permits are required in all lots on campus. Please contact the Parking Office for details.
Contact Info: For more information and to make your reservation, please contact Cy Parker at 509-358-2248 or Susan Lopez at 509-358-2234. _____________________________________________________________________________
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This e-mail is sent as a service for the employees of Eastern Washington University, Sirti, and Washington State University. To submit events for inclusion in this weekly notice, send event details (who, what, when, where, why, and contact information) no later than Tuesday at 5 p.m. at least two weeks out from your event to Becki Meehan. Look for the Riverpoint Events Notice every week. |
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Riverpoint Drop-In Library Orientation
WSU
Spokane International Student Dinner
Tai
Chi
Crimson
Spirit Day
Money and Credit
Riverpoint
Campus Book Club
Tenth Annual Thelma L. Cleveland Visiting Scholar
Shriners
Hospitals Football Group Fundraiser
4th Annual Healthy Fare