Notices and Announcements

We are is seeking interested faculty to spearhead an application for the prestigious Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program. One application from each WSU campus location can be submitted.

The S-I-R Program is a unique initiative that allows you to host an international scholar for a semester or a full academic year. For faculty and a department, it can be a transformative opportunity to foster global research collaborations and work with a scholar able to teach courses, assist in international curriculum development, guest lecture, and engage with the campus and the local community.

Upcoming support & resources:

To help you navigate the application process, the Institute of International Education (IIE) is hosting a live webinar this week:

Fulbright S-I-R Competition FAQs and Support
Friday, May 8, from 1–2 p.m. ET
Register online

You may also access past webinars to explore how this program has benefited other institutions.

For full program details, please visit the Fulbright S-I-R website.

For personalized application assistance, please contact Erin-Kae Rice at ekrice@wsu.edu. We look forward to supporting your efforts to bring the world to WSU.

Thinking about hosting an international colleague or a visiting delegation soon? The Office of International Programs (IP) is here to help you make their stay at WSU seamless and welcoming!

Through Global Partnerships and Research Services, we offer dedicated support for short-term international visitors (1 week to 6 months) who are here for research, collaboration, or educational exchange on a non-paid basis.

How we can help:

• For individual scholars: We provide resources to help faculty, their visitors and their families settle in, navigate WSU, and explore the local culture. We encourage you and your guests to sign up to receive helpful information during their stay.
• For delegations: If you are hosting or planning to host a group interested in global partnerships, you can register the visit to access planning assistance and formal support. We are excited to partner with you to showcase the best of WSU to our global colleagues.

If you have any questions or need specific guidance, please reach out to Erin-Kae Rice, Director of Global Partnerships and Research Services, at ekrice@wsu.edu or 509-335-4352.

We look forward to working together with you to give your guests a truly world-class experience!

Celebrate graduation season with quality you can taste at the First Annual Graduation Meat Sale at Cougar Quality Meats!

For a limited time, most products in the store are 10% off — the perfect chance to stock your freezer and support hands-on student learning.

Every cut of meat is student-powered, with WSU students involved in every step of the production cycle — from animal care and processing to fabrication and customer service. When you shop Cougar Quality Meats, you’re supporting real-world education and taking home premium products you can trust.

Location:
Cougar Quality Meats
2155 Wilson Rd.
Pullman, WA 99164

Sale dates & times:

• April 30 & May 1: 3–5:30 p.m.
• May 7 & May 8: 3–5:30 p.m.
• May 9: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Most items 10% off

Locally produced, student-made

Perfect for graduation celebrations

We have beef sticks back in stock!

Shop local. Save 10%. Support students.

Nothing says congratulations like great meat.

Join us for live music at the museum!

Saturday, May 9
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

Celebrate WSU graduation at the museum with free live music on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy performances by musicians Eli Arkwright and Mallard Blue, experiencing the best of our local talent.

In addition to the music, explore the museum’s current exhibitions and take part in hands-on activities designed for K–5 learners and their caregivers.

About the musicians

• 10 a.m. to noon — Eli Arkwright is a Pullman-based musician who blends soft vocals with a 12-string guitar to create original music and folk covers. He is often found at various open mics and solo shows around Pullman and Moscow.
• Noon to 2 p.m. — Keep the vibes going with Mallard Blue, a dynamic group that brings Bossa Nova music to life with Brazilian jazz classics. The group combines various skilled instrumentation with vocals to create a relaxing and fun atmosphere.

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 fourth Elevating Cougs Conference will take place Oct. 21–22 via Zoom. Elevating Cougs is a two-day, virtual professional development event for employees of Washington State University.

Rooted in Everyday Coug Ingenuity, Elevating Cougs brings employees together for practical learning, meaningful connection, and the confidence to solve problems and elevate their everyday work.

Learn more about what to look forward to at this year’s conference on the Elevating Cougs website.

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.

myWSU will be temporarily unavailable starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, for a planned system maintenance by Information Technology Services (ITS).

myWSU is expected to return online by 10 a.m. on May 16, with service to be restored as soon as the maintenance is complete.

If you experience any issues accessing myWSU after this maintenance window, please contact Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-4357.

Learn more about this scheduled myWSU service interruption.

Designed for summer life

Summer Session begins May 11 and many courses start later in the summer too. With such flexible options, you can find courses that fit around your summer plans.

Whether you’re balancing a job, travel, or time off, keep moving toward your degree without putting summer on hold.

• Learn more at summer.wsu.edu
• See the courses on the Schedule of Classes
• Register at my.wsu.edu

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.–4:00 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.

WSU Athletics and the Student Entertainment Board are teaming up once again on CougFest, which features live music, food, and drinks. Tickets are $15 for Washington State University students and $25 for the public (not including fees). They can be purchased on SEB’s website.

Up-and-coming country artist Jake Worthington will perform at the Sept. 25 event, which takes place at Washington State University’s Rogers Field. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Worthington is known for his traditional sound and energetic performances. In 2014, he was the runner-up on season six of “The Voice” and released his first self-titled album in 2023. His second album, When I Write this Song, includes a song on which he collaborated with Miranda Lambert. Opening for Worthington will be Lanie Gardner who has toured with the Jonas Brothers and Jelly Roll.

CougFest is as much about community as it is the entertainment. Bring your cowboy boots, your friends, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. More than 3,500 people attended last year, and given the overwhelming positive feedback organizers received, they expect the crowd to be bigger this year. It is a perfect opportunity to get hyped for the WSU football game the next day when the Cougs take on the University of Arizona Wildcats on Gesa Field.

Microsoft has implemented an immediate change that affects the availability of Copilot features within several Microsoft 365 applications. The update, driven by Microsoft, impacts WSU users who do not have a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on license.

Under this change, Copilot Chat is no longer accessible within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote for users without a paid license. Users may continue to access Copilot Chat within a web browser and Outlook, where the tool remains available to all active WSU users at no cost.

Departments may choose to purchase paid Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses for employees to restore access to advanced Copilot Chat functionality within Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. For any questions, please contact Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-4357.

As students prepare to move out this spring, they’re encouraged not to toss unwanted items — donate them! Move Out Pitch In, a campus‑wide sustainability effort, returns May 7–8, to help reduce move‑out waste and make moving easier.

During move‑out, volunteers from the Center for Civic Engagement will be stationed near residence hall exits and dumpsters to collect gently used items that students no longer need. Donations will be redistributed to incoming WSU students in the fall and shared with Habitat for Humanity, helping support both the campus and the broader community.

Accepted items include:

• Small household goods
• School supplies
• Everyday essentials and lightly used items

If it’s clean, usable, and something someone else could benefit from, please bring it to a donation station instead of throwing it away.

Simply bring your donations to a Move Out, Pitch In collection point near your residence hall or apartment area during move‑out. Volunteers will be on hand to help you decide what can be donated.

By donating, you’ll:

• Keep usable items out of the landfill
• Support incoming students
• Contribute to a more sustainable move‑out experience

Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with students.

For more information about volunteering or donating, visit GivePulse.

Information Technology Services (ITS) will perform scheduled wireless network updates that may impact wireless connectivity in select WSU Pullman buildings on the following dates:

• May 4–8: Martin Stadium – East Stand, Martin Stadium – North Stand, Cougar Athletic Fund Premium Seating & Media Center, Cougar Football Complex, Hollingbery Field House, and Mooberry Track
• May 18–22: Smith Center for Undergraduate Education (SCUE)

You may also refer to the ITS website for the most current maintenance schedule.

On the dates listed above, small areas within the affected buildings may experience weak wireless signals or brief wireless outages lasting up to 10 minutes. Wired internet connections will remain available where currently in use.

After the updates, users may need to reconnect to the WSU wireless network using WSU credentials.

For any questions, please contact Crimson Service Desk at crimsonservicedesk@wsu.edu or 509-335-4357.

Pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate as a working professional can offer numerous benefits, both for your career and for the company you work for. It’s a strategic investment in your professional development and can lead to increased expertise, career opportunities, and contributions to the company’s success.

Join Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) faculty and staff for a deeper dive into how pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate can enhance your skills and advance your career in engineering and technology management. In this virtual information session, we’ll cover course curriculum and delivery, new changes to the master’s degree core requirements, the admissions process, certificate options, and more.

RSVP for Zoom meeting link.

Celebrate graduation season with quality you can taste at the First Annual Graduation Meat Sale at Cougar Quality Meats!

For a limited time, most products are 10% off — the perfect chance to stock your freezer and support hands-on student learning.

Every cut of meat is student-powered, with WSU students involved in every step of the production cycle — from animal care and processing to fabrication and customer service. When you shop Cougar Quality Meats, you’re supporting real-world education and taking home premium products you can trust.

Location:
Cougar Quality Meats
2155 Wilson Rd.
Pullman, WA 99164

Sale dates & times:
April 30 & May 1: 3–5:30 p.m.
May 7 & May 8: 3–5:30 p.m.
May 9: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

• Most items 10% off
• Locally produced, student-made
• Perfect for graduation celebrations
• Shop local. Save 10%. Support students.

Nothing says congratulations like great meat.

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.

Celebrate the Class of 2026 at the Brelsford Visitor Center! Join us on May 9 from 1–6 p.m. for a festive open house to honor our graduating Cougs!

Enjoy samples of two sparkling wines — the WSU Blended Learning Sparkling and Westport Sparkling Cranberry — while indulging in a full Coug-themed dessert bar. Capture the moment at our WSU photo booth, where each guest will receive a complimentary printed photo to take home!

We will also be streaming the commencement ceremony live, making this the perfect place to gather, and celebrate the excitement of graduation day!

Location: 150 E Spring St, Pullman, WA

You don’t need a full schedule to make progress — just one class can help you stay on track, catch up, or get ahead.

Some Summer Session courses begin on May 11, and others start in June and July. There’s still time to enroll.

• Learn more: summer.wsu.edu
• Explore courses: schedules.wsu.edu
• Register: my.wsu.edu

We hope to see you this summer!

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.

Geoff Clegg, English, has been approved for shared leave. Those interested in donating may do so by following these instructions:

From your Workday home page:

• Click on the Absence applet.
• Click Request Absence.
• On the calendar, click on today’s date only (even if donating for a range of dates).
• Select blue Request Absence button on the bottom left side.
• Select Absence Type, then Donate Leave, then choose the type of leave you wish to donate and click Next.
• On the next Request Absence screen, click the gray Edit Quantity per Day option.
• Enter the amount of hours you would like to donate in the Update All Quantities box, then leave the name of the recipient in the comments. Click Done.
• Choose Reason for Donation, then Submit.

When submitting donated leave, please only list one recipient per transaction.

Thank you for your generosity.

Questions about the procedures to donate shared leave to an approved individual can be directed to Human Resource Services, 509-335-4521 or hrs@wsu.edu.