Notices and Announcements

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 […]

Study in Sweden Fair at the CUE on campus Nov. 4

Saturday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Smith Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE), rooms 512 and 518 Coffee, soft drinks, and light snacks provided Hosted by WSU International Programs Register online WSU faculty, staff, students, parents, and supporters are invited to network with representatives and alumni from 11 top universities in Sweden who will be in Pullman to talk about […]

New Faculty Seed Grant Program

The Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships announces the release of the 2024 New Faculty Seed Grant Competition guidelines. The purpose of the New Faculty Seed Grant Program is to encourage new junior-level faculty to develop research, scholarly, and/or creative programs that provide the potential for sustained professional development and extramural support. Researchers, scholars, and artists who […]

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 […]

Pullman Benefits Fair tomorrow

The Open Enrollment Annual Benefits Fair on the Pullman campus is from 3–6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the CUB Jr. Ballroom. Please plan to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from the various insurance and benefit providers. You can pick up informational materials, attend presentations, ask questions, and learn more about […]

‘Preparing for Tribal Engagement in Research’

Genuine tribal engagement and collaborative research with Tribal partners requires preparation. This includes familiarizing oneself with the academic literature on Indigenous Research Methods, with existing work and tribal needs, with tribal and university research policies, and more. Dr. Ken Lokensgard, co-director of the Center for Native American Research & Collaborations (Native American Programs/Tribal Relations), will provide […]

Business Policies & Procedures Manual revision

The following policies are revised in the BPPM: 20.42 Exterior Signage 20.43 Temporary Signage 80.80 Recycling and Waste Minimization 95.06 Meals and Lodging 95.08 Miscellaneous Travel Expenses For a summary of the changes, see BPPM Revision #618.

Nomination call for Women* of Distinction and Woman* of the Year

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to announce we are now accepting nominations for the Women* of Distinction and Woman* of the Year Awards! These awards are for women and their allies who make meaningful impacts within, or by collaborating with, the WSU community. All campuses, extensions and other WSU entities […]

Priority deadline for DGRP applications is Nov. 5

The WSU Office of Research, the WSU Graduate School, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) recently announced the call for applications for the eighth cohort of the Distinguished Graduate Research Program (DGRP). To apply, co-advisors from WSU and PNNL should submit a joint-DGRP application online by Nov. 5 for priority consideration. Advisor applications have a hard deadline of […]