Notices and Announcements

Women* of Distinction and Woman* of the Year Awards — Call for nominations

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is accepting nominations for the Women* of Distinction Awards. Please help us recognize the achievements and contributions of Women of Distinction and their allies at, or collaborating with, WSU. Women* of Distinction awardees are people who identify as women and their allies. A Distinction Award is available […]

UREC fitness classes half price

University Recreation session 2 fitness classes are half price for the rest of fall semester. Classes run through Dec. 9 and the full calendar can be found on the UREC Activities Finder. There are still three weeks left for current classes, with 1–3 meetings per week depending on the class.

Executive Policy Manual revision

University administrators have approved the following revision to the Executive Policy Manual: EP7 Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility Policy For a description summary and link to the new policy, see the EPM Revision #116.

WSU faculty publishes interdisciplinary book on the intersection of architecture & film

“Spatio-Cinemati Betwixt: Architecture, Film, and the In-between” is the title of a new book, edited by WSU faculty Vahid Vahdat. Dr. Vahdat is an assistant professor of architecture and interior design at WSU’s School of Design and Construction. The book investigates the filmic creation of spatial imaginaries through the anthropological lens of “liminal space.” A […]

WORD Fellows applications open for spring 2024

Applications are now open for faculty from all campuses for the spring 2024 WORD Fellows program. Over 12 weeks throughout the semester, faculty who use writing in courses — or want to integrate writing into courses — will engage with peers and experts to explore practical and simple approaches to teaching with writing. WORD faculty fellows will […]

Spiced rum panel

​Looking for consumers of spiced rum! We are looking for participants to evaluate the sensory profile of spiced rum. Thursday, Nov. 30 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. FSHN Building, Room 146 To qualify as a panelist, you must: ✔️ Be between the age of 21 to 55 years ✔️ Provide a valid ID upon arrival ✔️ Have consumed spiced rum in the past 4 weeks ✔️ Express […]

Holiday shopping extended hours & Winter Farmers Market

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center will open with special holiday shopping hours Saturday in coordination with the first Pullman Winter Market of the season. Doors open at 10 a.m. and business will run until 2 p.m. for both the visitor center and Pullman Farmers Market’s annual winter market series. The market will be 10 a.m.–2 p.m. every third Saturday […]

Understanding Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

CDHPs have lower monthly premiums, offset by a higher deductible and out-of-pocket max. These plans are paired with a HSA, which WSU contributes $58.34/employee or $116.67/family monthly. You may also make HSA contributions pre-tax thru payroll deduction. The HSA max contribution limit for 2024 is $4,150/employee only or $8,300/families. This includes both your and WSU […]

Open Enrollment 2024 — How to make changes

During the Open Enrollment (OE) period, Nov. 1–30, you can make certain changes to your benefit elections. Please note: While it is recommended all eligible employees review and submit the Open Enrollment event in Workday, if you do not take action you will keep your same medical/dental plans and dependent coverage for 2024. You do need […]