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Join the Entomology Graduate Student Association on Thursday, April 16, in CUE 419 at 6:30 p.m. for the 2015 EGSA Student Choice Speaker event. This event is free and all are welcome.
This year’s speaker is Dr. Alper Bozkurt of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. His presentation is titled “Cyber-Enabled Bionic Animals for Environmental Sensing and Search-and-Rescue. ” (more…)
Time is running out! Friday, April 17, is the last day students can register to walk in one of the Pullman Commencement Ceremonies to be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Register on-line https://commencement.wsu.edu/ceremony-registration/.
Academic Regalia will need to be rented directly from the Bookie.
The parking permit online renewal has moved into Phase 2.
Phase 2 is for current permit holders who are NOT SATISFIED with their current zone permit choice and wish to request a different permit zone and be placed on a waiting list. To request a different permit zone, please go to http://www.transportation.wsu.edu and click on “Request a Different Permit Zone”.
After all the permit requests have been processed, you will be notified by email to return to the web to purchase your permit during Phase 3 which begins on April 17, 2015. Note: Based on availability, your new permit choice may or may not be available to purchase. However, you will still have the option to renew your current permit in Phase 3 and remain on a waiting list for your requested permit.
WSU Surplus Stores will be holding a public pre-price sale today, April 10, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Available in the sale will be game worn baseball jerseys, antique oak lawyers/office chairs, sofas, $5 dressers, $5 oak twin bed frames, $40 oak armoires and lots more. Check out some photos on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/WSUSurplusStores.
WSU departments are also encouraged to shop on Fridays but must observe the same shopping hours as the public. If you are shopping for your department, please bring a signed IRI to make a purchase.
All faculty, staff, students, and (of course!) Moms and families are invited to attend the final Global Case Competition TODAY at 3:30 p.m. in Todd 216. A catered reception and awards ceremony will immediately follow the program.
Five finalist interdisciplinary teams were selected by a panel of expert judges to present their innovative solutions to this year’s “global case:” Plastic Waste in Manaus, Brazil. (more…)
The Bookie is proud to host book signings by WSU authors on Saturday of Mom’s Weekend, April 11.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Mark Bordsen will be bringing along the hero of his recently published e-book Jordie: Biography of a Most Remarkable Cat. He will be signing fliers of his e-book. (more…)
Enterprise Systems, in collaboration with the security team within WSU Information Technology Services, will be updating the zzusis sign-on page to show an acceptable use notification message. This use notification message will be static text end users can review and will not require any additional steps to sign-on to zzusis. The message will include a link to the ITS and WSU Computing Policies web page, where end users will be able to access and review the policies, regulations and procedures related to WSU computing and network resources. The message will begin to appear starting on Friday, April 10th and will be a permanent fixture on the sign-on page going forward. (more…)
Presented by the AAUW, Women’s Resource Center and the Association for Pacific and Asian Women:
Negotiating salaries can sometimes be a challenge for women, especially in beginning career stages. That’s why $tart $mart was created, to provide women with the knowledge and skills – when starting careers – to negotiate fair and realistic compensation and benefits. (more…)
Stop by the college’s open house Saturday, April 11. The day starts with a 5K Canine Canter at 8 a.m. Beginning at 10 a.m. the fun includes teddy bear surgery, tours of the hospital, a dog wash, face painting, kids’ crafts and games, and an appearance by Butch T. Cougar.
For a complete list of events and activities visit go.vetmed.wsu.edu/OpenHouse
Dogs and their owners will team up for a three-mile fun run or walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Washington State University to kick off the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Annual Open House. Humans without dogs are also welcome.
To register online and for more information, visit go.vetmed.wsu.edu/CanineCanter
All are cordially invited to attend a colloquium talk featuring Dr. Jose D’Incao, JILA, NIST, Physics Department, University of Colorado. Dr. D’Incao will present his talk “A few-body perspective of ultracold quantum matter” on Tuesday, April 14, at 4:10 pm in Webster B17. (more…)
The parking permit online renewal will move into Phase 2 on April 11. Phase 2 is for current permit holders who are NOT SATISFIED with their current zone permit choice and wish to request a different permit zone and be placed on a waiting list. To request a different permit zone, please go to http://www.transportation.wsu.edu and click on “Request a Different Permit Zone”. (more…)
Candidates for the position of Assistant Director for Residential Sororities (CFSL) will be on campus April 13, 14, and 16 next week. Please take some time to come meet the candidates and view their presentation on Culture Change in our Greek Communities. The dates and times of each of the presentations are as follows: (more…)
WSU Baseball celebrates Mom’s Weekend with a homestand against the University of Washington this Friday and Saturday, April 10-April 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field. First Pitch is at 7:00 p.m. Friday, 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
General Admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth, senior, and students. For additional ticket information please visit wsucougars.com and follow the Athletic Ticket Office on Twitter @WSUCougarTix for news and exclusive deals. (more…)
If you’re interested in learning how to capture the true beauty of nature, attend the Outdoor Recreation Center’s Outdoor Photo Clinic on April 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Come learn the basics of framing, composition, utilization of natural and artificial light sources, as well as gear protection. No experience is necessary, just come meet other photographers and learn a thing or two. The clinic costs $5, and registration closes April 12.
For more information or to register, visit urec.wsu.edu/photography .
The Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering department at Washington State University is pleased to invite you to our upcoming seminar Monday, April 13, at 12:10 p.m. in Wegner G1. Our guest speaker is Yuehe Lin, from the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University.
Seminar title:
Functionalized Nanomaterials for Biomedical and Energy Applications
The Department of Chemistry invites you to its departmental seminar on Monday, April 13, at 4:10 p.m. in Fulmer Hall, room 438.
Dr. Thom H. Dunning from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington will present, Insights into the “First Row Anomaly” from Generalized Valence Bond Theory. (more…)
The Washington State University Museum of Art is excited to share the talents of MFA graduate candidates in our upcoming Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, April 10 – May 9, 2015. Mom’s Weekend opening and reception begin at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 10 in the Museum of Art/WSU. Admission to the museum is always free.
The exhibition is organized by our curators Zach Mazur and Ryan Hardesty who’ve said, “This exhibition provides a wide range of styles and stimulating experiences for faculty, students and local museum constituents. The world-class faculty at WSU encourage the MFA candidates to become more assured and articulate in their convictions. We confidently present this year’s graduate thesis work in hopes that undergraduate students, first year graduate students and anyone willing to be moved by art while spending time at WSU will find it a fun and stimulating experience.” (more…)
WSU Department of Physics and Astronomy Planetarium presents “Hubble Turns 25: NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and its Amazing Legacy.” Friday, April 24, 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 5:00 p.m. Tickets $5 at the door (cash or check only); advance tickets, $5 through Beasley Coliseum Box Office. Advance tickets also available at TicketsWest.com/1 800 325-SEAT (convenience fees apply). Location: 231 Sloan Hall, WSU campus. Information found at astro.wsu.edu/planetarium.html