NE North Fairway Road will be closed from Stadium Way to Fairway Lane on Friday, November 6, 2026 for events happening in Beasley Coliseum throughout the day.
Please observe all traffic signage and personnel.
Notices and Announcements
Recent Submissions
Washington State University Global Campus is now accepting applications for Services and Activities (S&A) Fee allocations.
- S&A Fees are paid by students to support non-academic programs and services for all WSU students. These fees, as defined under RCWs 28B.15.041–045, are separate from tuition and are used to fund student activities, programs, facilities, and similar initiatives.
- If your organization would like to take part in the application process, please visit the WSU Global Campus Services & Activities Fee Application Process page.
Application deadline:
- All application materials must be submitted to WSU Global Campus no later than Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
- The student-led S&A Fee Committee will perform budget reviews with application hearings and presentations held via Zoom Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027. Deliberations will follow shortly thereafter.
- For questions or additional information, please contact Aneska Sanders at aneska@wsu.edu.
Thank you for your interest in supporting student programs and activities.
Fall Pyromaniacs Clay Club Sale
November 18-19, 2026
10:00am-4:00pm
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
Discover the creativity of the WSU community at the 2026 Fall Pyromaniacs Clay Club Sale, November 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Pavilion Gallery at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. Organized by the WSU Clay Club, the sale offers an opportunity to browse an inviting collection of handcrafted ceramics created by WSU Department of Art students, faculty, staff, and Clay Club members. Whether it is functional pottery, everyday tableware, sculptures, or one-of-a-kind collectibles, there’s something for everyone on your holiday gift list.
Arrive early for the best selection, as pieces will often sell quickly. Every purchase supports local artists and student creativity while helping the WSU Clay Club send students to the annual National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference. Come explore, find something unique, and support the next generation of ceramic artists!
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 p.m. Small bites and music begin at 5:30 p.m. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU | Free and open to the public
Make Thursday night an art night! Discover a fresh way to experience the museum on November 5 during Arts First Thursdays, a free, after-hours series bringing the community together through art, creativity, and conversation.
Explore the museum’s exhibitions, enjoy small bites from South Fork, and experience music by Christiano Rodrigues in a welcoming setting designed for discovery and connection. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to a favorite place, it’s an inviting opportunity to meet friends, explore art, and enjoy an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts.
Want to make a night of it? Stay on campus for the WSU Symphony Orchestra at Bryan Hall Theatre from 7:30–9:00 p.m. The performance is also free and open to the public.
Save the dates: Arts First Thursdays returns from 4:00–7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of February, March, and April 2027.
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
Looking to upgrade your outdoor equipment or score a great deal on adventure essentials? Don’t miss the Outdoor Gear Sale, where students, faculty, staff, and community members can shop a variety of previously enjoyed and surplus outdoor gear at discounted prices.
Whether you’re preparing for a weekend hike, a camping trip, ski season, or simply looking to spend more time outside, the sale offers an affordable way to gear up while supporting sustainability by reusing quality equipment.
Outdoor Gear Sale | Outdoor Recreation Center 1110 NE North Fairway Rd, Pullman, WA 99163
Thursday, November 5
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Inventory is available on a first-come, first-served basis and quantities are limited.
The frost has arrived and your workspace is getting chilly. Before you plug in that space heater please review the WSU Space Heater Information web page. It provides important safety guidelines, relevant policies, and a list of WSU-approved and non-approved space heaters to help you make safe and informed choices.
I have noticed that most spaces around campus have been utilizing approved heaters, so thanks to those that have updated. One area we need to focus on is plugging the heaters directly into an outlet and not a surge protector. Space heaters draw massive amounts of continuous high current that can melt the surge protector and start an electrical fire, which is not the kind of heat we want.
If your workspace feels unusually cold or your building’s heating system isn’t functioning properly, please contact your campus Facilities department before taking matters into your own hands. Building-wide heating solutions are always safer and more effective than relying on multiple space heaters.
If you have any questions about space heaters contact WSU Fire and Safety at 509-335-7471 or email emergencymangement@wsu.edu.
Benefits Open Enrollment is Addressed in Workday
Reminder!
You may see or have received communications from the Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) or your insurance plans or vendors regarding open enrollment and 2027 benefits. Many of those communications direct employees to enrollment resources outside of Workday such as the HCA’s 24.7 system of Navia website. These enrollment instructions to not apply to WSU but is applicable to other Washington State general government employers, and some other higher education institutions.
WSU employees enroll and make benefit changes exclusively in Workday. The only exception is the special enrollment offer being extended by MetLife for life insurance, when you will work directly with MetLife on that option.
An open enrollment event opened in Workday for all WSU benefit eligible employees on Monday, October 26, and will be ending at 11:59 p.m. on November 23. Changes will be effective, January 1 – December 31, 2027.
You will find the open enrollment event in your Workday tasks, represented as an inbox icon in the upper right corner of your benefits screen. Home – Workday
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.–4:00 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.
“Unearthed” Reading with Local PoetsOrganized by Colin Criss, Assistant Professor, Honors CollegeTuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6–7 p.m. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
Join us at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU for an evening of poetry inspired by artist Jim Hodges’ “Unearthed (a work in progress)”, a monumental bronze sculpture cast from an uprooted tree stump. Both majestic and elegiac, the sculpture invites reflection on our relationship with nature and the lasting impact of human activity on the natural world.
On Tuesday, November 17, local writers gather to share original words and perspectives in response to the sculpture, offering new ways to experience this remarkable work. The reading is led by poet Colin Criss, assistant professor in the WSU Honors College, and features Alexandra Teague, Michael McGriff, Devin Becker, Emma Perry, Cameron McGill, Linda Russo, Miriam Åkervall, and Tod Marshall.
Free and open to the public.
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
Funders increasingly expect activities they are funding will benefit society beyond advancing knowledge. This session will explore practical strategies for designing meaningful broader impacts activities, identifying measurable outcomes, and documenting evidence of success.
Join the Office of Research via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The Department of Psychology is pleased to welcome Steven D. Hollon, Ph.D., the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University, for this guest lecture. His presentation, “Reconceptualizing Depression (Everything I got Wrong about the “Disorder”)”, will occur on November 3 from 4:00-5:00pm in CUE 202 on the WSU Pullman campus.
Dr. Hollon was among the first researchers to use clinical trials to examine the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for treating depression, and has authored classic studies comparing CBT to antidepressants. His research focuses on the nature and treatment of depression with an emphasis on the enduring effects of cognitive and behavioral interventions. He is a former editor of Cognitive Therapy and Research, past president of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology (SSCP), and the former chair of the steering committee advising the APA on the development of clinical practice guidelines.
Hollon and his colleagues have shown that the cognitive and behavior therapies are as efficacious as and more enduring than antidepressant medications but emerging evidence suggests that nonpsychotic unipolar depression is neither a disease nor a disorder but rather an adaptation that evolved to solve complex problems.
Join us for an engaging virtual seminar on Team Science, hosted by the Office of Research, featuring Dr. Hannah Love and Dr. Ellen Fisher of Divergent Science LLC.
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST
- Virtual Zoom link
Successful research increasingly depends on collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and perspectives. Divergent Science will explore the principles and practices of Team Science (SciTS), including strategies for building effective collaborations, fostering communication among diverse teams, and advancing complex research initiatives through collective expertise. Specifically, this seminar will focus on the role that social network plays in Team Science.
Researchers, faculty, and staff interested in effective collaborative research are encouraged to attend.
RSVP with the Office of Research
COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES TALK: The Making of Unearthed and Other Works:A Conversation with Jonathan Follett of the Walla Walla FoundryOctober 30, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
What does it take to transform an uprooted tree stump into a monumental bronze sculpture? Join Jonathan Follett, President of the Walla Walla Foundry, for a Community Perspectives Talk offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Unearthed” (a work in progress) by artist Jim Hodges.
Cast at the Walla Walla Foundry in 2019, “Unearthed” represents a fascinating story of artistry, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Follett will share insights into the creation of the work and highlight other notable projects produced by the foundry over the past decade, offering a glimpse into the people, processes, and technology behind some of today’s ambitious contemporary artworks. The Walla Walla Foundry has grown from a regional bronze foundry into one of the world’s leading contemporary art fabricators. “Unearthed” is currently on view in the Pavilion Gallery through June 26, 2027.
Community Perspectives Talks & Tours invite members of the campus and wider community to share personal interpretations of works in the museum’s exhibitions. Free and open to the public.
Image | Walla Walla Foundry
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
If you are a PEBB Benefit eligible employee, you are invited to the Caring for Yourself to Care for Others webinar, being provided by SmartHealth WebMD on November 4, 2026, from Noon to 1 p.m.
Agenda
- Define who is a caregiver.
- Review statistics of caregiving.
- Identify tools for preventing burnout.
- Discuss establishing a care plan.
- Analyze self-care strategies for caregivers.
- Receive a list of resources for caregivers.
A recording of the webinar will be provided to registered participants.
And SmartHealth Incentive Pointis! Complete the “Caring for Yourself to Care for Others” activity in SmartHealth by November 4, 2026 to earn 50 points.
Ryan Frost, budget and tax policy director for the Washington Policy Center, will be the keynote speaker for the Hoops Taxation Research and Policy Institute’s fall forum at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Todd 216 on the Pullman campus.
Frost’s presentation “Navigating Washington State Tax Policy” is free and open to the public. He will discuss the millionaire’s tax, the capital gains tax, and the history of Washington tax policy over the last five years.
Frost has more than a decade of experience in public sector finance and legislative analysis. Previously, he was managing director of the Pension Integrity Project at the Reason Foundation, where he led research on retirement system design and its budget impacts, and he advised state legislative committees across the country. Frost holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and government from Pacific Lutheran University.
The event is sponsored by WSU’s Howard D. and B. Phyllis Hoops Institute of Taxation Research and Policy within the Carson College of Business.
For more information, contact Professor Richard Toolson at 509-335-8541 or email toolson@wsu.edu.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4:00–7:00 p.m. Small bites and music begin at 5:30 p.m. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU | Free and open to the public
Make Thursday night an art night! Discover a fresh way to experience the museum on November 5 during Arts First Thursdays, a free, after-hours series bringing the community together through art, creativity, and conversation.
Explore the museum’s exhibitions, enjoy small bites from South Fork, and experience music by Christiano Rodrigues in a welcoming setting designed for discovery and connection. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to a favorite place, it’s an inviting opportunity to meet friends, explore art, and enjoy an evening of visual, culinary, and performing arts.
Want to make a night of it? Stay on campus for the WSU Symphony Orchestra at Bryan Hall Theatre from 7:30–9:00 p.m. The performance is also free and open to the public.
Save the dates: Arts First Thursdays returns from 4:00–7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of February, March, and April 2027.
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
The Open Enrollment Annual Benefits Fair for Pullman is:
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- Thursday, 10/29/2026
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- City of Pullman Parks & Recreation Center
- 190 SE Crestview St., Pullman, WA 99163
- Fair Location: Building B – Gymnasium – Room 405
Please plan to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from the various insurance and benefit providers. You can pick up informational materials, ask questions, and learn more about your benefits and insurance options for 2027. The fair is for all PEBB/SEBB participants, including WSU employees, retirees, public school district employees and other employees in the area who work for the state.
To see the Benefit Fair state-wide schedule visit HCA Benefits Fairs.
If you plan to attend, please request and coordinate with your supervisor.
Questions about Open Enrollment can be directed to HRS Benefit Services at (509) 335-4589 or hrs.benefits@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.–4:00 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.
“Unearthed” Reading with Local Poets Organized by Colin Criss, Assistant Professor, Honors CollegeTuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6–7 p.m. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
Join us at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU for an evening of poetry inspired by artist Jim Hodges’ “Unearthed (a work in progress)”, a monumental bronze sculpture cast from an uprooted tree stump. Both majestic and elegiac, the sculpture invites reflection on our relationship with nature and the lasting impact of human activity on the natural world.
On Tuesday, November 17, local writers gather to share original words and perspectives in response to the sculpture, offering new ways to experience this remarkable work. The reading is led by poet Colin Criss, assistant professor in the WSU Honors College, and features Alexandra Teague, Michael McGriff, Devin Becker, Emma Perry, Cameron McGill, Linda Russo, Miriam Åkervall, and Tod Marshall.
Free and open to the public.
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
If you haven’t gotten around to getting your vaccinations for the flu and COVID, Friday, Oct. 30, is your last chance to get them during a Flu Shot Friday.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Compton Union Building (CUB) Butch’s Den, located on the lower level.
Expanding these services is one way Cougar Health Services (CHS) is advancing our Healthy Cougs, Healthy Campus commitment. Supporting individual health helps protect our broader community by reducing the spread of illness and creating a healthier campus for everyone.
It is not necessary to make an appointment, just drop by and have your insurance card ready. Faculty and staff are asked to fill out and sign a consent form available on the CHS website, where more information about the vaccinations is available. Copies of the consent form will be available at the clinic sites.