Join us in honoring Dr. Zoe Higheagle Strong

Join us in honoring Dr. Zoe Higheagle Strong

The Washington State University community is invited to join Dr. Zoe Higheagle Strong, Indian name Hoo koo (Nez Perce), as she shares her appreciation for the colleagues, partners, and communities she has worked alongside during her many years of service at WSU.

Please join us for light appetizers and desserts as we thank and celebrate Zoe for her dedication, leadership, and longstanding commitment to advancing educational equity, tribal relations, community partnerships, and student success across the university.

Event Details

Monday, Dec. 15
4–5 p.m.
Program: 4:15–4:45 p.m.
Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center
405 SE Spokane St., Pullman, WA

RSVP online — Survey closes at noon on Dec. 11.

Zoe looks forward to expressing her gratitude directly to the colleagues, tribal partners, state representatives, and key stakeholders with whom she has collaborated over the years. All are welcome to attend.

For questions or special accommodations not covered in the RVSP link, please email Karly Gomez at kgomez@wsu.edu.

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