Notices and Announcements

WSURP pre-retirement seminar — November 2023

Are you considering retiring? Join a pre-retirement seminar to assist you in your planning. Topics include: Retiree Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Enrollment Processes; Medicare and Social Security; Voluntary Employee’s Benefit Association Medical Expense Plan (VEBA MEP); Annual Leave Payment; Voluntary Investment Programs; Retirement Income, and; Retirement Supplementation for WSURP participants. These seminars are split […]

2024 Open Enrollment now open

Open Enrollment 2024 is now open! This is the one time each year when you can elect to change your medical and/or dental plans, add or waive eligible dependents from your coverage, enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) for 2024, and re-attest to the spousal surcharge questionnaire if […]

Campus Civic Poet Award accepting submissions through Nov. 15

What: $500 Campus Civic Poet Award Who should apply: Any student enrolled on the WSU Pullman campus, grad or undergrad, whose poetry demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement. What to submit: 3–5 poems of original work and a 200-word statement on your commitment to civic engagement. How to apply: Submit all materials in a single document named YourName_CCP Award Submission to kimberly.pedersen@wsu.edu. […]

Motor Pool rental reminders

Motor Pool Business Policy BPPM 95.35 Cancellations Scheduled vehicles must be canceled prior to 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time in order to avoid a penalty assessment of one day’s minimum daily charge. Telephone the Motor Pool office at 509-335-9085 to cancel a vehicle rental. Safety Policies SPPM 7.10 Student Activities Student activities, including activities of registered […]

Community Engaged Research Seed Grant: NOI due Nov. 1

The Notice of Intent required to apply for a Tier Two INSPIRE! Community Engaged Research Seed Grant is due tomorrow, Nov. 1. All that is required is a brief (500 word max) project description. The Tier Two INSPIRE! Grant will support a researcher new to community engaged research or creative activity with up to $10,000 over one year to implement […]

Start Fall Family Weekend at the BVC!

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center will be open with special activities and extended hours for Fall Family Weekend Nov. 3–4. Extended hours will be 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday. Staff will be available to assist with weekend logistics such as parking and transportation options, directions and wayfinding, dining and shopping, and additional Fall Family Weekend events […]

SmartHealth deadline approaching

Eligible employees who carry medical insurance through WSU can earn $125 toward medical expenses through SmartHealth — but you need to act fast! Join now and track activities to earn at least 2,000 total points. The deadline to earn points for the 2024 Wellness Incentive is Nov. 30 for most employees. Those hired on or after […]

Open Enrollment presentations for Oct. 31–Nov. 3

Starting Nov. 1, the 2024 Open Enrollment (OE) period officially begins. WSU OE presentations offered this week include: Flexible Spending Arrangements, Medical and Limited Wednesday, Nov. 1, 9–10 a.m., via Zoom Consumer Directed Health Plan and Health Savings Account Thursday, Nov. 2, 2–3 p.m., via Zoom Open Enrollment Overview and Plan Comparison Friday, Nov. 3, 2–3:15 p.m., Pullman CUB Jr. Ballroom Vendor presentations […]

Percussion ensemble to perform Halloween-themed concert in CUB Auditorium 177

For a fun Halloween treat, the percussion ensemble is presenting an evening of ghoulish, fun music for trick-or-treaters of all ages this Halloween! Costumes are encouraged — wear your best Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize! The WSU Pullman concert will held in the Compton Union Building’s (CUB) Auditorium 177 at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 […]

Remember to submit Fall Family Weekend events!

Fall 2023 Family Weekend is happening Nov. 3–5! If you haven’t submitted your organization’s events, please get them into Coug Presence as soon as possible. Family Weekends are a great way to connect with students’ families, alumni, donors, and other members of the extended Coug family. Events are held throughout the weekend. Events must be submitted through […]