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2026 Quarter Century Club date set for Sept. 30

Human Resource Services is pleased to announce that the system-wide Quarter Century Club Celebration will be held on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 30. Open to the public, this annual event recognizes Washington State University employees who have achieved the remarkable milestone of 25 years of service.

Please watch for the event registration link in late July and save the date. We look forward to celebrating our 2026 honorees at the Quarter Century Club Annual Breakfast Celebration.

For additional information, please visit: hrs.wsu.edu/recognition/quarter-century-club.

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