Alumni Association Services

With raising costs and tuition it is important for students to make the most of their education at Washington State University. The WSU’s Alumni Association has numerous programs and services for students that allows them to network and further prepare for an exit from their college career.

The alumni website asserts that career support is the #1 requested benefit by alumni. “The WSU Alumni Association Career Support strives to help further the careers of fellow Cougars and friends of WSU, help them achieve their career ambitions, increase the value of their WSU degrees, and enhance the business success of Cougar-owned or managed businesses.”

One of the resources provided by the WSUAA is called the WSU CareerBeam. Once one creates a profile, many options become available. There are assessments that explore values, temperament, personality, talents, interests, fascinations, skills, likes/dislikes, and vision. In addition there is a resume builder, a cover letter builder, and interview questions that can help prepare one for a job interview.
There is an entire section that pertains specifically to the art of the job interview. It covers what employers really want, how employers make hiring decisions, ensuring employers feel good about you, the most effective interview answers, first impressions, answering questions, asking questions, attire, and interview questions for MBAs. It also touches on how one should follow up with an interview with thank you letters, references, and negotiating.

I urge everyone to utilize the resources provided by the WSUAA. CareerBeam is only one example.

Visit alumni.wsu.edu  career support to access these services.
-Tyson

GREEKS: Represent - Student Involvement Program

Student Involvement Program: Monday, March 8th, 7 PM. CUB Senior Ballroom

ASWSU is teaming up with the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, Multicultural Community, Student Entertainment Board and more to create an event highlighting how students can get involved at Washington State University.

The event is free and open to all students, but members of Greek Chapters will receive required programming credit and are encouraged to wear their Greek letters.

The program will showcase ways students can actively build their leadership skills and develop their organizations. Speakers from different student organizations will start the event by discussing ways students can make a difference in their community such as run for leadership positions or become a part of committees, as well as sharing projects that student groups are currently working on. A brief Question and Answer session will conclude the evening.

The aim of the GREEKS: Represent - Student Involvement Program is to not only engage the future leaders of WSU and encourage Greek and non-Greek students to become more active, but also to better communicate what student leaders are currently doing for their constituents. A slideshow will also be playing throughout the event with information including ASWSU Senate Districts, Adopt-A-Block cleanups, Greek Philanthropy Hours and more.

The various student organizations hosting the event will be passing out free products including Frisbees and lanyards, and a giant poster will be present near the entrance where students can list student groups they are a part of.

As ASWSU elections are rapidly approaching, the program will also discuss how students go about voting and encourage all students to make their voices heard when it comes to choosing their leadership.

Keep an eye out for upcoming advertisements in the Daily Evergreen and on the Video Reader-boards in the CUB.

Cheers,

Chase M. Gunnell
ASWSU Director of Greek Affairs

Hello once again everyone,

This is the Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach for the Associated Students of Washington State University. Today we held a brand new philanthropy in the middle of the WSU campus titled The Greatest Break Competition for Haiti. During the event, students were able to express their feelings about stereotypes and social norms by writing them on plates and then breaking them to signify their actual efforts to break through these barriers here within the new semester. We also gave students the opportunity to let us know about the good they've been doing in the community as of late, and awarded them points based on whether or not they left us these messages, how much they left as a donation to Haiti, and how many plates they were able to successfully break. Below are the results and some information we gained from the messages that students left us.

+ 120+ students participated in the event

+We were able to raise $285.15 for the WSU Haiti Relief Fund

+ Sampling of stereotypes, norms, and other things that WSU students are trying to break through or move past in the new semester-

All Asians are good at Math (I am not)

All Gay Men are Feminine

All Jews are Greedy

Asians are Bad Drivers

Asians hang out with Asians

Athletes are Cocky Jocks

Being #2 =(

Being a Slut

Being Called a Slut

Being too cool for Civic Engagement

Black Stereotypes

Blondes are Dumb

Boys are Sluts Too

Break Through to Physical and Emotional Health

College Kids are Apathetic

Cops are Fat

Dorm Guys vs. Frat Dudes

Engineers can’t Party

Epileptics are dumb and handicapped

Female Stereotypes

Frat Boy Stereotypes

Fraternity Guys Just Live to “Hook up with Girls”

Girls are Bad Drivers

Greek Stereotypes

Greeks are Only Here to Party

Greeks have STDs

Guys that Kiss Other Guys are Gay

Guys that Pluck Brows are Fruity

Hate Towards Minorities

Hegemony

Heteronormality

Hunger

Just Like Every Sorority Girl

Long Boarders are Stoners

Mean People

Mexican Stereotypes

Model Minority

Non Greeks can Have Fun too

Not all Red Heads Get Sunburned

Not Only Asians can do Martial Arts

Pageant Girls are Dumb

People that think that One Race is better than any other

People who are Shallow

Poor People are Lazy

Poor People can Easily Become well-off if They Just “Try”

Racial Stereotypes

Racism

Scary Big People

Sensitive Men are not masculine

Short People

Social Barriers

Sorority Girls are Dumb

Sorority Girls are Slutty

Sorority Stereotypes

Sorostitute

Stereotypes on Redheads

Stoners are Dumb

Stress

Student Work is Worth Valuable Dollars – not just free- No More Taking Advantage of our LABOR

Students Care Less about Community than Older Generations

That a Country Boy Can’t be Both Smart and Tough

That I am Unable to Compete in the Class Because of my Race

That Straight Men Can’t Cook or be Artistic

That you Can’t Juggle Everything

Breaking through For Haiti

White Guys can’t Dance

White Men can’t Jump

White People are Racist

+ Sampling of good things that participating Cougars have done in their community so far this semester-

ASWSU Executive Staff

AWSU Senator

Being an RA for my Residence Hall

Coached a Boys Basketball

Community Service

Created an RSO

Culture Workshop

Directing a Zombie Movie on Campus

Donated over 200lbs of Food to the Food Bank

Drive for Women’s Transit

Fundraised Money for Teddy Bears for Kids

Got Involved

Got Involved with ASWSU Activities

Helped a Friend in Need

Helped an Old Lady Unload Groceries

Helped People out When They Needed it most

Helping Plan for a Service Break and Fundraising for WSU

Lived in Boxes to Raise Awareness about Homeless Individuals

Made Journals for Alternatives to Violence on the Palouse

Managing the Writing Center

Mr. Greek Competition

Participated in an Academic Debate about a Social Issue

Participated in Campus Events

Participated in Safewalk

Philanthropies

Philanthropy Chair

Raised Money for Haiti through my Church

Recruited New Students to WSU

Red Cross

Rock the Casa

The Greatest Break Philanthropy

VIBES

Volunteer as a Mentor for Washington Achievers

Volunteered Coaching Baseball

Volunteered for Orphan Acres

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I would like to take this chance to highlight the fact that among these students we had participants from a very wide range of groups and backgrounds. However on this day, for this philanthropy, every single student that participated was on the same ground on three different subjects.

1) Everyone had been effected by stereotypes or was aware of social norms

2) Everyone was actively getting involved with their community

3) Everyone today cared about making a difference for the better in the lives of individuals living thousands of miles away.

Think about this in the future as you make decisions about grouping individuals into common categories and look to get active within your community.

GIVE HOPE. GIVE LOVE. GIVE BACK.

Sincerely,

Go Cougs

--
Edison Kent
Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach
Associated Students of Washington State University
(425) 268-1255 edison.kent@email.wsu.edu
http://www.aswsu.wsu.edu

[Note] We will have pictures and video from the event as soon as it becomes available.

ASWSU Lighting Initiative Completes Phase I

Cougars,

Hopefully you saw the recent article in the Daily Evergreen (http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/30686) announcing the completion of Phase I of the ASWSU Lighting Initiative. Avista Street Lights have been installed in several previously ill-lit areas of College Hill by Pullman Public Works, and a series of Decorative Lights funded by the ASWSU Students for Safety Banquet will be installed over Spring Break in front of Adam's Mall on Colorado Street.

The next Phase of the Lighting Initative will include the construction of additional Blue Light Emergency Phones on Campus, and working with Greek Chapters, Property Owners and Managers to better light alleyways that are sometimes used by students at night.

ASWSU encourages students to contact us if you have areas you believe are ill lit or unsafe and we will work to improve them.

-Chase Gunnell
Director of Greek Affairs, ASWSU Executive Board

Winter Cougar Quarterly Released

The winter version of the Cougar Quarterly has been released!

This edition of the CQ is packed with information about: tuition increases, the Cougar Coalition, and ASWSU's annual Coug Day at the Capitol. There is also information on many of ASWSU's new initiatives, including: The College Hill lighting project, ASWSU's Course Rank, Give, the Multicultural Conference Fundraising Banquet, and 509 Time.

The last page features a survey that students can fill out, on their opinions of campus. We will listen to your opinions and try to mold the university in to what the students want. ASWSU is all about reaching out to the students, listening, and using the gathered information to make positive changes.

If you would like to have your business, organization, a student, or anything else highlighted in the next ASWSU Cougar Quarterly, please contact ASWSU's Director of Campus Relations Scott Shigeoka at spokrey@gmail.com

If the picture is not loading the CQ, click here to view: http://aswsu.wsu.edu/myFiles/Cougar_Quarterly_winter_2009.pdf#zoom=100

Go Cougs!

A Day in the Capital

Hello students of Washington State,

As some of you may have noticed published in the Daily Evergreen today, I was yesterday awarded Civic Leader of the Year for 2010 by the office of Sam Reed, Secretary of State. I thought I would share a few images with you from my trip to Olympia and urge you to help me continue representing Washington State University and the work that ASWSU has been doing to spread our message of civic education and duty to the world around us.

Yesterday marked my first ever trip to the capital building and our centralized government here within Washington, and over the course of the day I had the privilege of meeting Senators, District Representatives, and a wide range of civic leaders from teachers to other students. The entire trip was both engaging and educational and I had a really good time participating in workshops and witnessing in essence how our government operates on a daily basis.



As I stated in my acceptance speech, I was both humbled and honored to receive this award, but I also wanted to ensure that credit is given where credit is due; and I credit my success here at Washington State to the students around me, its fantastic faculty, school administrators and the school itself. Without the assistance of the people I work with, the people I live with, and the individuals who guide me on a daily basis, I would have never been able to attain this award or visit the capital on this Monday morning.



Around twelve o'clock on January the 25th of 2010, I witnessed the Washington State Senate unanimously pass a motion to officially recognize forever more the 25th of January as Civic Education Day in Washington State. I challenge the students of Washington State University to continue to prove that for Cougs everyday we are civically involved, and striving to better the world around us.

How Coug are you?

Give Hope. Give Love. Give Back.

Sincerely,

Edison Kent
Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach
Associated Students of Washington State University
(425) 268-1255 edison.kent@email.wsu.edu
http://www.aswsu.wsu.edu

"509 Time" Series

The NEW seminar series kicked off today in the CUB lair at 11:30. In conjunction with Peanut Butter and Jelly Club the series featured Well-being Coordinator Speaker Jamie Bentley. The topic was themed "How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint". The turn out was great and we gave away sandwiches and free car ice scrappers. The series is designed to be every other week. The next seminar will be January 27th and the Speaker will be President Floyd. Hope to see you all there for some new giveaways and a wonderful speaker!

Welcom Back for 2nd Semester

It is that time of the year again and ASWSU cheerfully welcomes you back to Washington State University. We hope your winter break was full of warm memories and that you are energized for the rest of the school year.

Our ASWSU Executives have taken advantage of first semester and winter break to implement creative ideas and innovative programs to enhance your “Cougar Experience.” Please explore our website to see various projects we are currently working on. For the remainder of the semester we will continue to push traditional boundaries to ensure that your needs and expectations are being met.

Consistent with last semester, ASWSU will continue to provide the services students enjoy most. PB&J Club will still be held every Wednesday at noon in the Cub Lair. Simply, stop by for free sandwiches and the chance to converse with special guests. Additionally, Safewalk will remain operating on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Please call 335-WALK to utilize the service.

Our driving goal is to empower you with all the tools and resources you need to achieve your aspirations at Washington State University. However, our motto doesn’t stop there. To achieve ultimate success, you must empower yourself by voicing your positions and pursuing your passions. ASWSU will always have an open door for your service and open ears to listen to your concerns, comments, or compliments.

ASWSU is looking forward to a remarkable rest of the year and is committed to advocating your interests. Keep your eyes open for our Cougar Quarterly newsletter and ongoing updates to our website (ASWSU.wsu.edu). We encourage you to come and visit our offices in CUB 314 and to get involved this year. Again welcome back, have a fantastic rest of the year, and GO COUGS!

Derick En’Wezoh
ASWSU President

Welcome to CourseRank

Fellow Cougs,

ASWSU would like to introduce CourseRank, a new way to plan your journey through WSU. Use CourseRank to plan your academic career, rate and review classes, ask questions, sell textbooks, and much more.

CourseRank has the option of Facebook Connect, so activity done on the CourseRank website can automatically be added to your Facebook profile page.

Check it out at http://wsu.courserank.com.

Joshua Meyer
ASWSU Chief of Staff