Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA)

DAESA Awards Event
2022-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This annual event features award presentations from several programs in the Division of Academic Engagement and Student Achievement (DAESA) and partner organizations. The event is open and all are welcome to attend.

Pacific Northwest LSAMP Conference
2022-04-07 - 2022-04-09
Hosted by WSU LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation), students and representatives from several colleges in the Pacific Northwest LSAMP organization will visit WSU Pullman for workshops, guest lectures, and activities.

Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA)
2022-03-28 | CUB Senior Balloroom
Students from all majors, years in college, and campuses present posters to judges and the public to showcase their research and creative activities. SURCA is part of the annual WSU Showcase Week.

Common Reading book nominations deadline
2021-11-15 | Online
Nominations are accepted through today for next year’s common reading book, to be used by first-year and other students in dozens of classes.

Connecting Community Colleges to WSU (WSU LSAMP event)
2021-11-04 - 2021-11-05 | Online
WSU LSAMP welcomes guests from several state community colleges to this year’s virtual Connecting Community Colleges to WSU event online.

Distinguished Scholarships Program's "Celebration"
2021-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Distinguished Scholar’s Gallery in the CUB, WSU Compton Union Building, Pullman, WA, 99164
Join the past year’s recipients of prestigious, nationally competitive awards at this annual event. Awardees will be pinned and their mentors will also be recognized. All attendees are welcome at no charge.

Research Opportunity Fair
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom event
Students can meet researchers in person to learn about a variety of lab/research projects at this year’s two-day Research Opportunity Fair. Information will also be available to learn how to apply for a research experience. Hosted by WSU LSAMP, the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Team Mentoring Program (TMP). An in-person event is set for Thurs. from noon-1:30 p.m. in VBRM 305, and Fri. a virtual event from noon-1 p.m. by Zoom (ID 968 6278 8370).

Research Opportunity Fair
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building 305

WSU participates in National Transfer Student Week
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-22
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students organizes National Student Transfer Week to celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journeys. At WSU, the Transfer Center for Policy and Resources is organizing events for this week. Check back often for postings.

FAFSA-WASFA FEST: Assistance with financial aid forms by OAE
2021-10-13 - 2021-10-14 | Virtual or In-person (Please Register)
Students can get information and assistance with important financial aid forms at this annual no-charge event. Hosted by the Office of Academic Engagement (OAE’s), you can work with experts on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and/or the WASFA (Washington Application for State Aid). The FAFSA-WASFA Fest will be Oct 13-14 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. each day. You can meet virtually, or in person in the OAE office in Commons 210.
Please register for the event using OAE’s registration form form hosted on Qualtrics.

Career Expo and VCEA Technical Fair
2021-10-04 - 2021-10-05 | Beasley Coliseum (WSU Pullman campus)
The annual fall Career Expo and VCEA Technical Fair will offer virtual sessions for students and employers on day one, and in-person sessions on day two in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU Advising Fall Forum
2021-10-01
The WSU Advising Fall Forum is designed for those with an academic advising role across the WSU system. Visit the Advising 411 website for more details.

ASCC's Meet Your Major Fair
2021-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | CUB Junior Ballroom
Discover different majors and minors and learn about academic requirements and involvement opportunities at this event hosted by DAESA’s Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC).

WSU LSAMP Bridge Program
2021-08-15 - 2021-08-17
The WSU LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) organization welcomes new students to campus.

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposia
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-06
Around 60 students from universities across the nation will present the results of their summer undergraduate research at three symposia events over the course of a week–the first on July 30, the second on August 3, and the third on August 6. All will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Students will each make one presentation, on the day their program is featured.
Organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research, the event will highlight work done with mentoring faculty in nine different STEM projects. Those are typically funded by the NSF, USDA, or faculty grants.
Check the calendar to see updated information as to whether conditions allow the events to be virtual or in-person.

Cougs Rise Hosts Cougs Tracks and Bridge Program
2021-07-05 - 2021-07-30
High-school seniors and new graduates are welcomed to WSU Pullman for in-person summer experiences supporting academic development, a sense of belonging, and successful transition to higher education. Cougs Rise is a program in the Office of Academic Engagement.

Dare to Dream Academies
2021-06-18 - 2021-06-26 | Online
Hosted by the Office of Academic Engagement’s College Access Programs.

Alive! Advisor Training Day
2021-06-04
About 140 advisors, faculty, and staff will receive information about advising new incoming students in preparation for course registration and major requirements that happen during the Alive! orientation programs.

Deadline for Law Award Applications
2021-04-01
The deadline for online applications for the Richard G. Law Excellence Award for Undergraduate Teaching is Thurs., April 1, 2021. Notification of the results of the selection committee’s decision will be made in mid April. Information about the award and the online form for applications is detailed online.

WSU Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (SURCA)
2021-03-29
This is WSU’s only event that allows students from all majors, years in college, and campuses to present their research, scholarship, and creative activities to judges and the public. Top presenters in nine categories can win awards. Judges are guest experts from WSU and beyond. Awards will be presented this week. SURCA is part of WSU Showcase.

Deadline for Smith Grant Applications
2021-03-15
The deadline to submit a grant application for innovative ideas to enhance teaching and learning is set for March 15, 2021. Details about the Smith Teaching and Learning Grants is detailed online.

WSU participation in the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE)
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-31
Every other year, WSU joins hundreds of colleges participating in the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE). First-year and senior students have the opportunity throughout March to complete the online survey.

WSU Career Expo (spring 2021, virtual)
2021-02-09 - 2021-02-10 | Online
This event brings together hundreds of students and employers to explore job and internship opportunities. See website for times on each date.

Distinguished Scholarships' Progression
2021-02-05 | Online
The Distinguished Scholarships Program hosts its annual, invitation-only Progression event to introduce high-achieving students to ideas to fully develop their roles as scholars.

Undergraduate research award application deadline
2021-02-05 | Online
Students can apply for several undergraduate research awards to support their research, scholarship, and creative activities in 2021-22. Applications are open through March 5.

LSAMP/TMP students: Meet your mentors!
2021-02-03 - 2021-02-04 | Online
Co-hosted by WSU LSAMP and the TMP program, students and faculty will explore mentored research opportunities at this undergraduate research event.

OAE: FAFSA/WASFA Fest (see also Oct. 7)
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom (Meeting ID: 976 1314 8407, Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) is hosting their fifth Annual FAFSA Fest. At this event, OAE staff members will assist Pullman undergraduate students in completing their FAFSAs and WSU General Scholarship applications. Two separate events will be hosted on the Zoom platform and are planned for Wed., Oct. 7, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Thurs., Nov. 19, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Students are asked to register for the event on Qualtrics.

LSAMP: Connecting Community Colleges to WSU
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-19 | Online
WSU LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation) hosts its annual “Connecting Community Colleges to WSU” event Nov. 16-19. Though this year’s event will be virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions, community college students throughout the state will learn a lot about WSU’s research, admissions, advising, scholarships, and much more through this popular and well-anticipated set of programming.

OAE Presentation: “Personal and Institutional Barriers for Academic Achievement” by Jordan Frost
2020-11-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
WSU alumnus Jordan Frost will present, “Personal and Institutional Barriers for Academic Achievement.” Frost (’18 B.A. psychology, ’19 Master’s in Teaching) is a former president of the Associated Students of Washington State University student body and served as a WSU student regent. Currently, he is a social studies teacher and activities director at Issaquah High School. In his speech, he will describe personal and institutional barriers he overcame, and offer advice for students to become academically engaged at WSU. Event host is the Office of Academic Engagement.

OAE Roundtable: “Kindness at First Sight: The Role of Syllabi in Impression Formation”
2020-11-06 15:00 - 16:15 | Online
Three faculty will discuss ways for educators to support academic engagement for first-gen students. Professors Samantha Swindell, psychology, Anna Plemons, digital technology and culture at WSU Tri-Cities, and Amy Nusbaum, psychology at Heritage University, will discuss their co-authored paper, “Kindness at First Sight: The Role of Syllabi in Impression Formation.” Swindell is also associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Plemons is assistant vice chancellor at WSU Tri-Cities. Nusbaum earned three degrees from WSU. Hosted by the Office of Academic Engagement. Read more about events celebrating WSU first-generation students on the OAE website.
