Health Wellness

Dozens of healthcare workers at Cougar Health Services have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the start of Spring 2021 and the return of students to the Pullman campus.

Fair organizers received more than 60 nominations for presidential awards ahead of this year’s event, which was hosted virtually Oct. 19–23.

The closures include the Student Recreation Center, Stephenson Fitness Center, and Hollingbery Fieldhouse as well as fitness areas within the Chinook Student Center.

With the winter holidays just around the corner, the WSU community is asked to be extra vigilant to help mitigate the spread of COVID‑19.

Students traveling for Thanksgiving break are urged to get tested in advance and to remain home until the start of spring semester.

WSU urges students, faculty and staff to closely follow the state’s latest directives for protecting public health during the holiday season.

The overall goal of the plasma drives is to collect between 70-80 samples before the end of November. Collections will be taking place at Chinook on Nov. 16 and 17 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in Room 150.

This year’s all‑virtual Safety, Health and Security Fair kicks off on Monday and will feature a series of flash talks hosted by Washington State University experts from across the system.

Anyone wishing to nominate someone for going above and beyond in ensuring WSU remains a healthy, safe and secure place can do so by filling out an online form.

From carefully planned recreational opportunities to online group sessions, WSU’s campuses are helping students and others manage stress during the pandemic landscape.