Participate in WSU Vancouver’s Week of Welcome

Participate in WSU Vancouver’s Week of Welcome activities this week to get caught up and meet new students.

Back-to-school Barbecue

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug. 22

On the Quad

Meet new students and enjoy free Hawaiian food, a rock wall, inflatables, raffles, yard games and music by KOUG Radio. Bring your CougarCard.

Welcome and Campus Update

4 p.m. Aug. 22

Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110

Reception to follow

  • Hear an update on the master planning process—including the new Life Sciences building and student housing
  • Learn how you can earn a Building a Community of Equity and Diversity Professional Development Certificate
  • Get an enrollment update
  • Honor the nominees for the 2017/18 Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence and congratulate the winner

Outdoor Movie Night

7:30 p.m. Aug. 24

On the lawn between the Multimedia Classroom and Undergraduate Buildings

See a free screening of “Black Panther.” Enjoy snacks, raffles and games before the movie. Closed captioning available. Bring blankets and low-profile lawn chairs.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

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