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Increase your awareness of mental health issues and improve your ability to help, with Mental Health First Aid training. There are two sessions left with seats available:
Seats fill quickly, so don’t miss your opportunity to become a certified Mental Health First Aider. (more…)
Ground level service (Rogers Field level) of the CUB Tower elevator will not be available Sept. 2-11 to allow installation of a metal entry grate. Please access upper floors via elevator service in the Football Operations Building and the ADA access route: Exit the Football Operations Building elevator at Level 3; travel south on the overhead walkway to the CUB Tower elevator access doors; select Floor 3 for the CUB. The Tower elevator will transport patrons as usual, with the exception that it will not lower to the ground level.
Thank you and GO COUGS
Brian G. Funke
Construction Engineer / Electrical Examiner
Facilities Services
Please join the campus community on Wednesday, September 10th for an open forum to meet Sharyl Kammerzell, candidate for the Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer position. Sharyl’s open forum will take place from 9:00-10:00 a.m in the Lighty Student Services Building, Room 405. Additional candidate information and a list of locations to view the open forum can be found here: http://hrs.wsu.edu/CCEO+Search
The Organic Farm will continue to be on the Mall from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Wednesday during the Fall Semester selling fresh produce and handing out FREE SUNFLOWERS! Tomatoes, sweet corn, and pickling cucumbers are on this week. Email Brad if your interested in a bulk order of Pickling Cucs. They are $1.50/#. Email Brad at: jaeckel@wsu.edu
This popular training series designed specifically for employees managing research projects and sponsored programs will begin Friday, Sept. 12. Focusing on the administrative and management activities that contribute to successful research projects, the “Research Administration Training Series” includes such topics as award processing and management, policy and procedure updates, regulation compliance, understanding contracts and proposal submission processes. (more…)
Thank you for taking the time out today for our brief conversation regarding the VESA volunteer programs being offered to the students at University of Washington State. As discussed, VESA volunteers will be undertaking vital humanitarian work next summer in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Southern Africa and in the villages of Fiji. (more…)
On-going construction activities at the PACCAR Environmental Technology (Clean Tech) Building will require exploratory excavation along Grimes Way this Friday, August 29, from 6 a.m. to noon. Traffic flow will be reduced to one lane. Traffic controllers will be present to direct and coordinate traffic flow. Please be prepared to experience traffic delays. Thank you and GO COUGS!
Brian G. Funke, Construction Engineer / Electrical Examiner, Facilities Services
Join the Office of International Programs (IP) the week of September 2nd to find out how you can have a global experience at WSU! Enjoy a week full of free events to discover your global citizenry: (more…)
This Friday, throw on your crimson and gray gear, and be a part of one of the most spirited holidays in America. College Colors Day. WEAR YOUR COLORS wherever you are! Visit http://trademarks.wsu.edu for more information. Add a photo of your group or office decked out in Cougar gear to logolicensing@wsu.edu – we’ll post it to our spirit photo gallery.
Kick off the new school year by registering for a fitness class with University Recreation! UREC offers a wide variety of classes—we have everything from indoor cycling to yoga to circuit strength! Fitness Session 1 begins on Sept. 1 and runs until Oct. 19. Classes are offered every day of the week and start times vary to fit even the busiest schedule! For more information or to register, please visit urec.wsu.edu/fitness. (more…)
The Supervisory Training Series for academic year 2014-15 will begin Tuesday, Sept. 16, with “Position Descriptions, Expectations and Annual Reviews.” Additional topics in the series are Workplace Communication, Equal Opportunity Issues, Workplace Issues, and others critical to effective supervision. (more…)
Wednesday, August 27th at 12:10pm
Webster 17
Washington State University
Contact: Theresa Pfaff tpfaff@wsu.edu
The College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting an Ice Cream Social and Club Fair from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. This event is FREE, open to all WSU Students and will feature Ferdinand’s World Famous Ice Cream Grabbers! Join us for ice cream, volleyball and fun in the sun with your classmates on the BLS/VRB lawn and patio (East of BLS/ South of VBR).
Questions ? Email neuromajor@wsu.edu
Please join us as we celebrate the naming of the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture on Thursday, Sept. 18.
The event will be held on the Carpenter Hall lawn on Spokane Street on the Pullman campus. Refreshments are at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6 p.m. Student engineering and design projects will be featured. (more…)
In the interest of building security and energy conservation Facilities Operations will not be unlocking any campus buildings on Monday, September 1. For Library hours check the Libraries’ webpage at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/general/hours.htm. (more…)
Are you planning an event during fall semester for up to 100 people? Consider the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center! The Visitor Center is available for rental after 5pm Monday – Friday, during most weekend hours, and on University holidays. (more…)
The WSU Tukey Orchard will continue our 3-hour Friday Fruit Sales Friday, August 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. The orchard is located at the junction of Terre View and Airport Road. Please see our website for more details about what we have and the prices. http://horticulture.wsu.edu/orchard We can only accept cash or check for payment. Please bring your own bags, bowls, buckets or boxes to hold your fruit.
Please plan to attend this presentation by Dr. Ken Sufka, Professor of Psychology and Pharmacology at the University of Mississippi and author of The A Game: Nine Steps to Better Grades. Celebrate the first days of fall semester with this presentation, followed by a wine and cheese reception and discussion, with Dr. Sufka and your colleagues
It’s the beginning of the year again and University Recreation wants you to find your playground! Today through Aug. 31 you can try any fitness class for free during Demo Week. Maybe it’s a yoga mat that makes you smile or maybe your heart fills with joy every time you see those TRX straps flex. Whatever it is, and whether you are trying something new or sticking to what you love, you can test it out all week long!
For more information and this semester’s fitness class schedule please visit http://urec.wsu.edu/demoweek, or call (509) 335-8732.