William Julius Wilson Symposium for the Advancement of Social Justice features Nalini Nadkarni, PhD, presenting “Not Such Strange Bedfellows: Bringing Science, Nature, and Nature Imagery to Prisons” on Monday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., in the CUB Auditorium. (more…)
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Join the WSU Student Alumni Ambassadors at the Lewis Alumni Centre for the 28th annual Holiday Celebration! This is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, with fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Children are invited to have pictures taken with Santa Claus and Santa Butch, as well as enjoy holiday crafts, storytelling, music, and refreshments. (more…)
In the interest of building security and energy conservation Facilities Operations will not be unlocking any campus buildings on the following dates:
Thursday, Nov. 26
Friday, Nov. 27
Saturday, Nov. 28
Sunday, Nov. 29
For Library hours please check the Libraries webpage at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/hours (more…)
The 11th Annual Employee Recognition Reception will be held Wednesday, December 2, in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom, Compton Union Building. The reception begins at 3:30 p.m., with a short program to begin at 4 p.m. (more…)
The School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University is pleased to invite you to our upcoming SBS seminar.
Brett Riddle, Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Nevada presents “Exploring the comparative phylogeography-biogeography nexus to construct geobiotic scenarios in continental biotas”
Monday, November 16, at 4:10 p.m. in Abelson 201.
Lewiston/Clarkston PTBA Van Pool has an opening for one rider working 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact rodger@wsu.edu for more information.
A new exhibit at WSU Libraries, “The Case of the 12-year-old Sheriff Killer: Herbert Niccolls and the Washington Justice System,” opens Wednesday, Nov. 18, with a reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections on the ground floor of Terrell Library. It will run through March 26. (more…)
This BPPM revision includes changes to the following sections:
– Incentive Payments to Research Participants 45.53 (new)
– General Purchasing Information 70.01
– Acquisition of Computer Equipment, Services, or Software 70.24
– Ordering Alcoholic Beverages 70.29
– Gift Cards and Cash Equivalents Purchase and Use 70.44 (new) (more…)
Catching the winter blues? Studies show that exercise is a great way to stay upbeat and healthy during the darker days. Starting November 15, faculty and staff can purchase a prorated fall semester UREC membership, valid until December 31, for just $100. A membership provides not only full access to the SRC and the new Down Under Fitness Center, but members also receive discounts on activities like ORC trips, fitness classes and rental shop gear. Don’t forget, faculty and staff can use payroll deduction for purchasing memberships. For more information about purchasing a UREC membership, visit urec.wsu.edu/memberships.
Rock climbing, rock music and rocking Movember! Ever wanted to be both an ’80s rock star and a rock climber in the same day? Come down to the SRC climbing wall in your favorite rock star get-up on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6-8 p.m. Throw on some sweet wigs and/or facial hair and fun temporary tattoos before you ascend the wall. This event is free and open to all SRC members. Rock the Rock is part of Movember, a month-long event that focuses on men’s health. For more information visit http://urec.wsu.edu/special-events/movember/
Interested in trying out a yoga class? The SRC is offering a Movember special for a free yoga class in the lounge next to the basketball courts on November 16. Participants may show up to the class at any time during the hour from 8 to 9 p.m.
Anyone who attends the yoga class for the full hour won’t experience repetition. Attendees will also be able to enter or exit the class at any time. For more information regarding Yoga Mini-Mo’ Classes, please visit urec.wsu.edu/special-events/movember
New to WSU? New Employee Orientation (NEO) helps new employees learn about the University while providing them with the resources to become a successful employee. NEO is broken into two sessions: (more…)
The Pullman Cashiers Office will be implementing a new cashiering system on November 17. Due to this implementation, cashiering services will be closed at 3:30 p.m. on November 16. The cashiers will reopen at 8 a.m. on November 17.
Also as of November 16, the Cashier’s Office will no longer be cashing checks except for students receiving Regents/Robinson emergency loans and departments requesting petty cash. (more…)
The WSU Technology Test Kitchen is covering Lightboard and Panopto this week. All sessions are an hour long in Holland 150 at WSU Pullman.
Lightboard is a glass surface that lets you face your students while writing during media pieces. (Here’s a one-minute video.) The Lightboard workshops are 3 p.m. Nov. 16, and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. No registration required. (more…)
To get the most out of Blackboard Learn, attend a workshop presented by WSU Academic Outreach and Innovation. This week, AOI is offering:
- Tests & Quizzes at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, (Holland 150, Technology Test Kitchen)
To sign up for this or future Blackboard workshops, visit the AOI eLearning site. If you have questions, or need other viewing options, please contact Susan Fein. (more…)
WSU faculty and staff, don’t miss out on the final game in Martin Stadium this season against Colorado on November 21 at 7:45 p.m.!
Endzone tickets are only $10 (limit 8 per employee). Tickets must be purchased in person with valid WSU ID. Employees at branch campuses can call 1-800-GO-COUGS and the ticket office will verify employment. Available while supplies last.
Summer 2016 schedule of class is open for initial proofing and will be closing Tuesday, December 1. Courses that are not approved by December 1 will not be assigned a room until final proofing opens in January. Courses that have a pre-assigned room (capacity of 100 or greater) will lose their room if the course is not approved by December 1. (more…)
Join us this evening for a free, public reading and book signing by Chinese-American poet and author Alex Kuo at 5:30 p.m. in Goertzen Hall 21 at Washington State University. The Bookie will have several of Kuo’s earlier works available for sale. (more…)
November 20, in CUB L46 from 3 – 4 p.m., the International Center will be celebrating Native American History Month. WSU professor Michael Holloman will be speaking about the cultures of Native Americans.
The Department of Chemistry invites you to its departmental seminar today at 4:10 p.m. in Fulmer Hall, room 201.
Ms. Alyssa Delbridge from Solar Roadways will present, Solar Roadways. (more…)