Open Enrollment benefits presentations

The Benefits Open Enrollment period began Oct. 27! Plan to attend presentations that will help you understand your benefit options! Presentation topics will cover Open Enrollment/Benefits Overview/Plan Comparison, Consumer Directed Health Plans (CDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs). We also are offering a general review of your benefits and retirement options at WSU, as well as a session already provided to current and soon to be retirees.

All sessions will be offered via Zoom — Meeting ID: 812 058 2016.

Open Enrollment Overview: Oct. 30, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Retirement and Savings Checkup: Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.–noon
FSA Overview: Nov. 6, 1–2 p.m.
HSA/CDHP Overview: Nov. 11, 3–4 p.m.

Recordings of these sessions are available on the Open Enrollment website. Additional information on benefit changes, vision changes, the Benefit Fairs schedule, and other information you need to know is on the OE site.

Question can be directed to HRS Benefit Services at 509-335-4589 or hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.

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Distinguished Bustad Lecture to focus on the human‑horse relationship

March 25, 2026

The March 27 lecture at WSU Pullman will explore how human‑horse relationships can support mental health for both species, highlighting a more reciprocal approach to equine-assisted care.

By Josh Babcock, College of Veterinary Medicine