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WSU Global Connections

Welcome to Global Connections

Global Connections brings engaging co- and extra-curricular events to WSU Global Campus students—free and online. Global Connections connects you with other students and expert presenters through webinars, livestreamed events, academic contests, and activities.

If you need help navigating this site, please contact global.connections@wsu.edu for assistance.

Check out upcoming and past events!


Stay Connected Through Social Media

Get updates, participate in contests, and be part of the #OnlineCoug community.

Join us on Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube


Wellbeing Online

Dedicated to helping you develop skills that foster a happy, balanced life by taking a holistic approach to healthy living. 

We offer mindfulness sessions and relationship care and maintenance sessions by appointment.

You can also book one-on-one recovery coaching, or learn about overdose prevention and get Narcan training by emailing: cougs.forrecovery@wsu.edu


Global Campus Featured Events & Contests

Our online events are a mix of fun game nights, informative webinars, and interactive meet-ups. To stay connected between live events, participate in our asynchronous contests. All of these opportunities are a great way to engage with the global Cougar community!

Cougs and Cubs: All Kinds of Families

May 28th @ 6:00 PM PT

We’re excited to invite you and your family to a Book Night under the stars. Join us on Zoom where we will be reading, All Kinds of Families, written by Suzanne Lang. Immerse yourselves in the magic of storytelling as we come together to explore all types of families. This event will teach your little ones about lots of nontraditional family structures. Kids will love finding their own family represented, no matter if they have two moms, one grandpa, or just a cousin named Doug. That’s not all – we’ve prepared an engaging activity that will make the evening even more special.

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#OnlineCougs Virtual 5k 2024

June 10th – 16th

Join the movement this June! Whether you prefer to run, walk, roll, or stroll, it’s time to lace up and hit the pavement for our 5K challenge! This isn’t just any race – it’s a call to action for us to come together and embrace the joy of movement.

How to participate:
-Complete the registration form.
-Check your email for a printable racers bib.
-Challenge yourself to 5 kilometers (~3.1 miles).
-Take a photo of yourself with the bib once you’re done.
-Post that picture on social media with #OnlineCougs.
-Get prizes!

Anytime between June 10th-16th, snap a picture at the finish line showing off your virtual bib, post it on Facebook, Instagram, or X (Twitter) with the hashtag #OnlineCougs and you’ll receive a package of exclusive Cougar Swag delivered right to your door!
So, let’s get moving, let’s inspire others, and let’s show the world what the Cougar community is all about! Are you ready to take on the challenge? Let’s do this #OnlineCougs!

Click here to RSVP

Cougs and Cubs: Kindness Makes Me Stronger

June 25th @ 6:00 PM PT

We’re excited to invite you and your family to a Book Night under the stars. Join us on Zoom where we will be reading, Kindness makes you stronger, written by Elizabeth Cole. Immerse yourselves in the magic of storytelling as we come together to explore kindness. This book follows Nick on his grandparents’ farm with his new friends – funny animals that don’t behave nicely. Having faced a great challenge our little hero manages to teach his new friends the power of kindness, caring and compassion. That’s not all – we’ve prepared an engaging activity that will make the evening even more special.

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Job Interview Strategies

July 16th @ 6:30 PM PT

As the final step between you and your desired job—the interview—is critically important to prepare for in advance. The WSU Global Campus career advisor, Chris Miller, will cover interview preparation techniques, the various types of interviews you may encounter, and the dos and don’ts of interviewing during this webinar.

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Suggest Your Own Ideas

Is there something you’d like to learn about that isn’t being offered?  Let us know!  If you are interested in Global Connections hosting a presentation on a specific topic, issue, or skill, or if there is a speaker you’d like to hear from, please suggest it for a future program using the link below.

Click here to Suggest a Program

WSU Events

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