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Flash Sale today ONLY at The Bookie! Take an extra 50% off clearance apparel. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on Cougar gear before the big game on Saturday!
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Surplus Stores currently has a unique item up for auction online. It is a large glass sign listed on publicsurplus.com. The glass sign has the letters “Café WAZZU” and has a large cougar head logo. All letters and logo are printed vinyl.
The auction closes tomorrow. Check it out and bid by clicking on the link, Cougar Glass Sign.
Alicia Stephens, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has been approved for shared leave.
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 donate earned leave to any approved individual can be directed to Sally Wickizer (wickizer@wsu.edu) at Human Resource Services.
Surplus Stores will be having a live auction tomorrow, November 5. Pre-Price sale and auction registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the live auction beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. There will be lots of great stuff this month, don’t miss out! (more…)
The School of Economic Sciences would like to invite you to a seminar on Friday, November 6, at 3:10 p.m. in Hulbert 27. The talk titled “Winery Location and Agglomeration in Washington State: An Application of Zipf’s Law” will be presented by Dr. Jon Miller, Professor of Economics, College of Business and Economics, University of Idaho.
During the 52nd week closure, Mailing Services in Pullman has limited staffing.
Departmental mail is available for pick-up in the Cooper Publications building from 9 to 11 a.m. All mail that is not picked up is held until the next normal operating work day. Because of the volume of incoming mail there may be some delays in sorting and delivery after the campus reopens for business.
For more information contact University Communications at 335-2365, email joyr@wsu.edu, srigby@wsu.edu or visit ucomm.wsu.edu/mailing.
Friday, November 6
Vocal Extravaganza
8 p.m. Bryan Hall Theatre
Tickets for this family-friendly event will be available on Nov 4-6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the lobby of Kimbrough Music Building, and in Bryan Hall beginning at 6 p.m. on the night of the performance. (more…)
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…)
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…)