Notices and Announcements

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 […]

Benefits Fairs begin this week

The Open Enrollment Annual Benefits Fairs are beginning this week. You can pick up informational materials, attend presentations, ask questions, and speak with representatives from our benefit providers. Benefits Fairs near WSU campus locations state-wide are as follows: Everett: Nov. 7, 4–7 p.m., Everett Community College Wilderness Auditorium Pullman: Nov. 3, 3–6 p.m., WSU CUB Jr. Ballroom Spokane: Nov. 1, 4–7 p.m., Spokane Community […]

Portable space heaters on WSU campuses

As the winter weather quickly approaches the struggle for heat becomes real. Portable space heaters will be popping up in offices and workspaces on every campus. WSU Fire and Safety Compliance wants to make sure you are staying warm safely. These are some things to keep in mind when choosing and operating your space heater: Space […]

Kelley Westhoff retirement celebration — Nov. 3

Please join us for a reception celebrating the retirement of Kelley Westhoff, Executive Director for Budget, Planning, and Analysis, on Friday, Nov. 3, from 2–4 p.m. in Lighty 405 and on Zoom. Join Zoom meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: Join Zoom session Meeting ID: 959 6845 8645 Passcode: 720574

Attend the DEIJ Summit on Nov. 7

Registration is open for the virtual Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Institutions are becoming student-ready by changing policies, processes, and practices to better serve students and reduce barriers to success. The summit will feature an overview of what it means to be a student-ready campus, breakout […]

Community engaged grant writing workshop applications due Nov. 3

Grant Writing Fundamentals for Community Engaged Research is a four-week course designed for faculty in all disciplines involved in community engaged research or creative practice. The course consists of four 1.5-hour sessions, inclusive of a lecture, in-class discussion, take-home assignments, and in-class sharing and feedback on the take-home assignments. Participants will be provided with planning […]