Join us for this year’s version of smashing pumpkins at the Pumpkin Drop at Webster Physical Sciences Mall. Saturday’s events start at 9 a.m. with “Marvels of Sciences” demos and experiments from Physics and Astronomy, Geology and Environmental Sciences, the Optical Society of America/SPIE “Year of Light” events, and fun kid’s activities. Rocks, fossils, science toys, books, and t-shirts will be on sale, along with information hand-outs and Kind Bars (nutrition from pumpkins). (more…)
Notices and Announcements
Archived Submissions
Halloween may be over, but there’s still time for you to say “boo!” to the flu! This Friday is our last Flu Shot Friday at Health & Wellness Services. We’ll be giving flu shots to students, employees and community members from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the ground floor of the Washington building. Flu shots are covered by most insurance plans, so make sure to bring your insurance card! Details are available at http://hws.wsu.edu.
Join us for KickOff at the Compton Union Building this Saturday at 9:30 a.m.! KickOff is hosted by the CUB in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom 3 hours before every home game and offers food and fun for Cougs of all ages. (more…)
It can be difficult to find the end of your to-do list! Health & Wellness Services will host a Time Management workshop on Nov. 9 from 4:10-5 p.m. We’ll explore various ways to approach time, tasks and the never-ending to-do’s. Find out about the big role prioritization plays in your effectiveness and how some small strategies can make a big difference in getting things done and reducing stress. Sign up today on CougSync!
Sponsored by the Center for Reproductive Biology
Washington State University and the University of Idaho
Dr. Jose Teixeira
Michigan State University
“β-catenin biology in the mammalian reproductive tract”
Hosted by Dr. Jim Pru, CRB Asst. Director and Animal Sciences
Wednesday, November 4
Biotechnology Life Sciences 402
4:10 p.m.-5 p.m. (more…)
We are looking for volunteers to participate in the evaluation of sparkling wines. To sign-up, please email Kenny McMahon at kenneth.mcmahon@wsu.edu. No walk-ins available.
*Must be 21 years of age to participate* Please bring a valid photo I.D. (WSU Cougar Card is NOT valid)
When: Thursday, November 12. (more…)
Dad’s Weekend means it is time for the Annual Pumpkin Drop!!! WSU Physics & Astronomy invite you to join us on Saturday, November 7, in the Mall between Webster and the ISP buildings for pumpkin and science magic!
Events begin at 9 a.m. with experiments, demonstrations and fun activities for kids. Followed by the main event, pumpkins dropping from 12 stories, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Don’t miss gravity at it’s best!
The following employees have been approved for shared leave:
John Murray, Housing & Conference Services
Wayne Comstock, Central Receiving & Delivery
Those interested in donating leave can contact Human Resource Services, 335-4521, or send in a shared-leave donation form to zip 1014, French 139. WSU Policies & Procedures Manual Section 60.58 has information about Shared Leave and forms that can be copied for use.
Questions about the procedures to donated earned leave to any approved individual can be directed to Sally Wickizer (wickizer@wsu.edu) at Human Resource Services.
WSU faculty, staff, students, tailgaters, and Dads – if you haven’t yet tasted the tender, juicy, and extremely flavorful beef that comes from cattle born at the WSU Beef Center and respectfully raised by WSU students and staff at facilities in the Palouse – here’s your chance! (more…)
The location of delivery and pick-up of mail should be in the same location in your office. Always leave the University Communications Mailing Services tote at the delivery point.
For more information contact University Communications at 335-2365, email joyr@wsu.edu, srigby@wsu.edu or visit ucomm.wsu.edu/mailing.
The WSU Distinguished Scholarships Program assists students with the process of applying to any of the undergraduate and graduate prestigious, nationally competitive awards. So, don’t miss out. Come and learn what it takes to get this type of awards. (more…)
Wednesday, November 4
Jazz Festival
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kimbrough Music Building
Jazz Festival Gala Concert
featuring Horace Alexander Young
12:00pm Bryan Hall Theatre
Festival events are open to the public and without charge.
Please mark your calendars to attend a workshop from nationally known scholar Dr. Deryl G. Hunt on Inclusive Community Building and Conflict Resolution. The workshop will be open to ALL campuses, and will be held on Tuesday, November 17, from 4-6 p.m. (locations announced later). (more…)
This training provides an overview regarding how the electronic forms system functions and specific instruction on completion of the electronic forms that participants expect to use. Current forms in the system include the Request for Shipment of Merchandise, the Sponsored Projects Activity Request (SPAR), and the Travel Expense Voucher. (more…)
This training provides an overview regarding how the electronic forms system functions and specific instruction on completion of the electronic forms that participants expect to use. Current forms in the system include the Request for Shipment of Merchandise, the Sponsored Projects Activity Request (SPAR), and the Travel Expense Voucher. (more…)
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…)
I am 4th year Ph.D. student in information systems at Washington State University. My research is about the role of technology in the self-management of chronic diseases. Specifically my focus is on using mobile apps for the self-management of diabetes. My study is IRB exempt. I am at the stage of data collection. My data collection has three phases, recruitment (current phase), training, and interview. (more…)
Linguist Carl Jubran, president of the Institut Americain Universitaire in Aix en Provence, France, will present “Understanding How the ‘Language of Power’ Shapes Identities” at 4 p.m. Tues., Nov. 10 in Butch’s Den of the Washington State University Compton Union Building (CUB, L-60). (more…)
The WSU Benefits Fair for the Pullman campus is today! Benefits representatives from medical, dental and other benefit and retirement plans will be present with 2016 information. The fair is occurring in the CUB Junior Ballroom, Room 212 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stop by to pick up 2016 benefits information or to ask questions. (more…)
No one wants their friends to get hurt or harm someone else. Alcohol is a common thread between the majority of violent acts, student deaths, and academic deficiencies. Alcohol is not inherently bad, but knowing when to act and help your friends can be critical. Sign up for Health & Wellness Services’ Red Watch Band workshop on November 17 from 5:10-8 p.m. to learn about when it’s time to get help, legal facts, and how to care for someone safely until advanced medical help arrives.