July 29, 2021
The appointment is part of the OneWSU initiative that maintains some centralized operations for efficiency while more closely aligning individual campuses with local community needs.
News and information for faculty, staff, and the WSU Community
July 30, 2021
Sarvenaz Bagheri developed a special connection with animals after immigrating to the United States as a child with her Iranian parents. Now, she is a neurology resident at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Research
July 29, 2021
With a $20 million federal grant, WSU will lead a multi-institutional research institute to develop artificial intelligence solutions to tackle agricultural challenges related to labor, water, weather and climate change.
July 30, 2021
The Student Recreation Center on the WSU Pullman campus will be closed for a deep cleaning the first week of August. The SRC backyard, tennis courts, and Valley Roads Playfields will remain open while the center is closed.
Upcoming events
July 30 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
August 17 9:00 am - 10:00 am
August 27 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Campus and Community
July 29, 2021
The College of Veterinary Medicine announced the new name to better recognize the growing impact of the Allen School’s global research portfolio on human health.
July 29, 2021
In this training program you will learn about conducting a vehicle inspection, safe driving skills and driving environments.
July 29, 2021
The intent of the Whistleblower Act enacted by the Washington State Legislature is to provide an avenue for state employees to report improper governmental actions.
July 29, 2021
Each Washington State officer and employee has the personal responsibility to comply with the Ethics in Public Service requirements found in RCW 42.52 and WAC 292.
Announcements
July 30, 2021
Hello New Student Programs Campus Partners,
We wanted to reach out because we know that there is expressed interest in hosting events during Week of Welcome (WOW), August 14 to 22.
July 30, 2021
ASCC will be hosting a Student Employment Job Fair during WoW. The fair will be open to on and off-campus employers who are seeking to hire students.
July 30, 2021
The Friday Farm Stand will be help 3-6 p.m. at the Eggert Organic Farm.
July 30, 2021
This issue of HR Source includes:
Sexual Misconduct Statement Process
Wildfire Air Quality Reminder
Benefits Reminders
Modernization Initiative Updates
Learning Opportunities
National Immunization Month
Science & Technology
July 28, 2021
Scientists have demonstrated that a gene, called ELOF1, can repair sun damage and other DNA lesions that would otherwise contribute to aging.
July 19, 2021
The National Science Foundation awarded a career grant to Assistant Professor Idil Akin for research into predicting which soils and mountainsides are susceptible to landslides after wildfires.
July 16, 2021
The University received a $1.5 million Department of Defense grant to establish a new cybersecurity education and research program.
June 30, 2021
WSU researchers have used granules made from potato waste bacteria to strengthen soil, offering a new alternative to cement additives that are currently used to shore up soils for building and erosion control.
Food & Agriculture
July 23, 2021
The signature WSU apple was among the snacks and products evaluated annually by Good Housekeeping’s registered dietitian to help families make nutritious choices.
July 20, 2021
When it comes to craft beer, a WSU‑led study found that the flavor doesn’t have to be all in the hops.
July 7, 2021
A WSU team is developing a system that senses fruit surface temperature and fine-tunes delivery of cool water for evaporative cooling, saving the apples while conserving water and energy.
June 25, 2021
Extension experts share general suggestions to keep animals safe during the historic heat wave expected to roll across the Pacific Northwest next week.
Health & Medicine
July 29, 2021
As part of a WSU‑led outreach project, teens in Washington’s Yakima, Spokane, and Clallam counties helped peers and neighbors understand the opioid crisis.
July 28, 2021
Scientists have demonstrated that a gene, called ELOF1, can repair sun damage and other DNA lesions that would otherwise contribute to aging.
July 26, 2021
Pennsylvania residents Mona McGraw and Jeff Stuncard knew time was running out for their 9‑year‑old Maltese mix, Keylo, who was suffering from a rare condition that occurs from exposure to high cortisol levels.
July 23, 2021
Findings from a new study led by researchers at Washington State University could bring scientists one step closer to solving the mystery of aging.
Arts & Culture
July 27, 2021
In the spring of 1951, legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong took the stage at Bohler Gymnasium to play for Junior Prom. Tickets cost $3.25 per couple, and the theme was “Bayou Blues.”
June 24, 2021
Nearly a century before Billie Eilish or Drake, the WSU Pullman campus was a regular stop for Roland Hayes, the man world-renowned for his mellow tenor voice and wide-ranging musical selections.
June 7, 2021
First editions of the novels “Emma,” “Mansfield Park,” “Northanger Abbey,” and “Persuasion,” were left to WSU at the bequest of alumna Lorraine Hanaway, class of 1949.
June 3, 2021
Jeffrey Sanders’ research sheds new light on “Project Sunshine,” a secret, international program launched by the U.S. government in 1953 to study the amount of radioactive fallout in the environment.
Politics & Society
June 15, 2021
When young adults are more interested in socializing and casually dating, they tend to drink more alcohol, according to a new WSU‑led study.
June 1, 2021
A study of the Tsimane people, who live on the edge of the Amazon, found they had two health outcomes associated with inequality: higher blood pressure and respiratory disease.
May 27, 2021
For decades, wealthy nations have transported plastic trash, and its environmental problems, to poorer countries, but researchers have found a potential economic bright side to this seemingly unequal trade.
May 25, 2021
Murrow College graduates were on the front lines of the protests and demonstrations that swept the nation following George Floyd’s murder a year ago today.
Reports & Updates
July 20, 2021
Facilities Services will close the Troy/Wegner and Johnson Tower pedestrian bridges effective Tuesday, July 20.
June 30, 2021
We are thrilled that we can now officially announce that Cougs at all our campuses across the state will be back in‑person in full capacity this fall.
June 30, 2021
Air conditioning will be turned off in more than a dozen buildings across the Pullman campus.
June 29, 2021
WSU is in close contact with Avista Utilities and will share updates as they become available.