Memorial Service for Robert “Bob” Smawley

A memorial service and open house for Robert “Bob” Smawley will be held on Friday, May 12, at 1 p.m. at the Alumni Centre.

A 1952 graduate of WSU, Bob was employed at WSU for over 50 years and officially retired in 2007. His positions included Athletic Ticket Manager, Cougar Club Coordinator, University Purchasing Agent, Director of General Services, Director of the Performing Arts Coliseum, Director of University Relations and assistant to the Vice President for University Advancement. However, his favorite job was working at the newly renovated barn, the Lewis Alumni Centre, as WSU’s unofficial good will ambassador and history-of-WSU slideshow presenter.

The current issue of WSU Magazine includes a feature about Bob’s life: https://magazine.wsu.edu/2017/04/28/robert-smawley-1928-2017/

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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