Notices and Announcements

Beginning with the 2027–28 academic year, the WSU General Scholarship Application will transition from the Future Cougs Portal to Scholarship Manager. Scholarship Manager is the university-wide platform used to manage scholarship application reviews and awarding decisions.

Previously, application data collected through the Future Cougs Portal required manual transfer into Scholarship Manager for processing. To improve efficiency, enhance data accuracy, and reduce the potential for missing or incomplete information, the 2027–28 scholarship application will be housed directly within Scholarship Manager. This change will centralize application and awarding processes within a single system, creating a more streamlined experience for both applicants and scholarship administrators.

We remain on schedule to launch the 2027–28 scholarship application in early August. The 2026–27 scholarship application will continue to be within the Future Cougs Portal. We have a new Scholarships FAQ and Timeline (PDF) on our website as well.

If you have any questions regarding this transition, please contact the Scholarship Services team at scholarships@wsu.edu.

You are invited to attend the 93rd Annual Quarter Century Club Celebration in Pullman! This event is open to the public and honors Washington State University employees who have reached the remarkable milestone of 25 years of service in 2026.

Please join us in recognizing these dedicated employees for their lasting contributions to WSU and celebrating their induction into the Quarter Century Club.

General attendee registration for the celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 30, is now open. Registration is $22.50 per person and includes a buffet-style breakfast.

The event will be held in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom in the Compton Union Building (CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., and the presentation of honorees begins promptly at 9:15 a.m.

If you would like to attend, please register online by Sept. 15.

We hope you’ll join us on Sept. 30 as we celebrate this outstanding group of WSU employees!

If you have any questions, please contact hrs.employeerecognition@wsu.edu or 509-335-7570.

The Office of Research at WSU in partnership with the Washington Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting submissions for the 2027 Commercialization Gap Fund (CGF) awards. This program awards up to $50,000 to WSU researchers from across the entire university system who demonstrate how their work will have a significant economic impact on society.

To be considered for this award, interested researchers must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17.

Commuting from Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and dropping off in Moscow while picking up additional riders going to WSU. Tired of driving alone, battling the weather, wear and tear on your car, high parking fees, or needing a ride for a couple of weeks?

Our van pool has spaces available for riders 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday workdays. (Note: pickup and drop-off times may vary for Moscow riders.)

Please email karp.packer@wsu.edu (Katherine Packer) if you have any questions or need additional information.

Your input needed: dairy aroma assessments!

The Washington State Sensory Science Center is having another dairy aroma panel opportunity!

• When: Tuesday, July 14, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (you will attend one 30-minute session)
• Where: Food Science and Human Nutrition Building, Room 146, WSU Pullman
• What will you be doing? Assessing the aromas of different dairy samples in our sensory booths!

To participate, you must: Be at least 18 years old, not have a dairy allergy, and be willing to come to the sensory science center for a 30-minute session.

All who participate will receive a $6 Ferdinand’s Gift Card!

Interested? Contact Erin at erin.macedo@wsu.edu.

Commuting from Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, Uniontown, Colton, or Johnson to work? Tired of driving alone, battling the weather, high parking fees, or needing a ride for a couple of weeks?

Our van pool has spaces available for riders 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday workdays. Our van will drop you off and pick you up at your office.

Please email karp.packer@wsu.edu (Katherine Packer) if you have any questions or need additional information.

Mailing Services is relocating from the Cooper Publications Building to 410 Dairy Rd (the Supply Management Services building) on July 21.

Central Receiving and Delivery and Mailing Services will be working together to deliver mail and packages. Please note that some departments may see new faces and delivery times may vary with the new delivery route schedules and mail and package volumes.

Mailing Services will continue to offer the same services and contact information will remain the same.

Please contact mailing.services@wsu.edu or 509-335-2365 if you have any questions.

Celebrate a beloved summer tradition at WSU Pullman with Wednesdays on the Mall, hosted by Dining Services and the Compton Union Building (CUB).

Enjoy a rotating menu of international cuisine and BBQ favorites, paired with feel-good summer vibes on Glenn Terrell Mall outside the CUB. Connect with others on campus, enjoy fun outdoor games, listen to music, and make the most of summer! Each week features a unique menu with a variety of flavors, including Thai-inspired dishes, Greek-Mediterranean favorites, and classic barbecue offerings. Events will be held on July 8, 15, and 22. View menus for all dates. Meals are $13 each, with optional add-ons, such as a cookie or drink, available for $2.50. Payments are accepted via card or the GET app. Don’t miss out on outdoor dining, summer vibes, and a chance to connect with the campus community!

WSU Pullman has issued the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water Quality for the Pullman campus.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that public water systems issue an annual drinking water quality report to the users of the system. This annual report explains where the water comes from, what it contains, and the sampling and treatment that WSU performs to prevent health risks.

View the report on the WSU Environmental Health and Safety website.

University administrators have approved the following revisions to the UPPM.

Updated policies:

• UPPM 30.98 Direct Deposit of Excess Financial Aid Funds​
• UPPM 60.56 Faculty and Administrative Professional Personnel Leave
• UPPM 60.57 Civil Service Employee Leave
• UPPM 80.56 Minor Construction, Renovation, Remodeling, and Demolition
• UPPM 90.01 University Records Management
• UPPM 95.53 International Travel

Retired policies:

• UPPM 35.30 Duplicating and Using Software

For a summary of the changes and links to the updated policies, see UPPM Revision #657.

Commuting from Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and dropping off in Moscow while picking up additional riders going to WSU. Tired of driving alone, battling the weather, wear and tear on your car, and high parking fees?

Our van pool has spaces available for riders 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday workdays. (Note: pickup and drop-off times may vary for Moscow riders.)

Please email karp.packer@wsu.edu (Katherine Packer) if you have any questions or need additional information.

Effective July 1, 2026, sales tax rates for several areas are changing. This may affect many departments of the university that sell items across the state. The rate table can be found in the A–Z index of the WSU home page under Sales Tax-Charged or bursar.wsu.edu/additional-information-links.

Thank you,
Bursar’s Office

Do you know how much you can contribute to your retirement account for 2026? Are you wondering if you are on track for your retirement? Feeling a bit lost on how to invest your funds? Do you need help adjusting your VIP contribution amount for 2026?

TIAA Consultant Eli Jenkins will be on the Pullman campus Tuesday and Wednesday, July 7 and 8; Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 11 and 12; and Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 23 and 24. This would be a great time to connect and discuss contribution amounts and goals.

For WSURP and VIP participants, Eli can assist you with the following: developing long-term retirement savings strategies; reviewing/adjusting retirement allocations; or learning about TIAA retirement income options and flexibility.

All WSU employees can participate in the VIP (Voluntary Investment Plan). If you are interested in learning more about this program or saving more for retirement, Eli can provide information about the VIP.

To schedule a meeting please call 1-800-732-8353, or schedule online.

Commuting from Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, Uniontown, Colton, or Johnson to work? Tired of driving alone, battling the weather, and high parking fees?

Our van pool has spaces available for riders 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday workdays. Our van will drop you off and pick you up at your office.

Please email karp.packer@wsu.edu (Katherine Packer) if you have any questions or need additional information.

Dairy aroma evaluations have returned at the Sensory Science Center!

What can we say? We love our dairy!

Come assess some dairy aromas with us!

• When: Tuesday, July 7, from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
  (choose one 30-minute session in this time frame)
• Where: Food Science and Human Nutrition Building, Room 146
  WSU Pullman

To participate, you must: 

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Not be allergic to milk
• Be willing to attend a 30-minute session at the WSU Sensory Science Center (Food Science and Human Nutrition Building)

Upon panel completion, you will receive a $6 gift card to Ferdinand’s!

Interested? Contact Erin Macedo at erin.macedo@wsu.edu.

We can’t wait to see you!

Microsoft will introduce updates to the Microsoft 365 Copilot application in July 2026, impacting Washington State University (WSU) users who access the tool through a web browser or desktop application.

The update introduces a redesigned layout with revised menus and navigation. Frequently used features will be reorganized, and a new Tasks tab will allow users to monitor activities in progress.

Copilot chat conversations will also appear in an updated format. Responses, references, and suggested actions will be presented differently, and users who work with Copilot agents will notice updated labels that distinguish agent interactions from standard Copilot chats.

No action is required from WSU users; Microsoft will implement these changes automatically. Additional details and visual examples of the updated Copilot experience are available on the WSU ITS website.

Please reach out to Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu for any questions.

On Monday, June 29, a single lane of Grimes Way may be closed off and on between 8 a.m. and noon to accommodate construction activities in front of the McCluskey Building on the Pullman campus.

In partnership with Hoopfest, WSU Spokane is pleased to offer complimentary on-campus parking June 27–28, providing convenient access for community members attending the event. Parking lots will be marked with Hoopfest parking signage.

Plus, getting downtown is even easier with Spokane Transit’s Hoopfest service. Visitors can park for free at WSU Spokane and take advantage of regular bus service, including the City Line. Riders can enjoy all-day access for just $2, making it simple and affordable to get to and from the tournament.

Whether you’re playing, volunteering, or cheering on your favorite team, WSU Spokane is proud to support Hoopfest and help connect the community to this Spokane tradition.

Friday, June 26
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
CUB Lair (1st floor), WSU Pullman

Join us for the World Cup match of Norway vs France! Bring your own lunch or purchase on site for a pre-game discussion, watch party, view historical pictures of soccer at WSU supplied by Manuscripts, Archives & Special Collections from Holland-Terrell Library, and meet other community soccer fans!

WSU Soccer Coach Citowicki will give a pre-game talk!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters, Rotary of Pullman, Pullman Parks & Rec, Rosauers Supermarkets, and the Holland-Terrell Library Department of Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections.

The Office of Research at WSU in partnership with the Washington Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting submissions for the 2027 Commercialization Gap Fund (CGF) awards. This program awards up to $50,000 to WSU researchers from across the entire university system who demonstrate how their work will have a significant economic impact on society.

To be considered for this award, interested researchers must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17.

Visit our Commercialization Gap Fund web page for more details.