Notices and Announcements

Seeking postmenopausal women for cranberry study

The Nutrition & Gut Microbiome Lab of Dr. Franck Carbonero in WSU Spokane and Pullman is recruiting volunteers to participate in our exciting research on the effects of cranberry juice on UTIs, the gut microbiome, and their metabolites. Participant eligibility conditions: Postmenopausal women Drink cranberry/placebo juice Provide urine and stool samples as well as vaginal swabs Volunteers […]

Last call for 2024 AP Contribution Award nominations

Do you know an AP that goes above and beyond their expected or required job performance? The APAC Contribution Awards recognize administrative professionals who have made exceptional contributions to Washington State University and their respective areas or units system-wide. The nomination form will close on Friday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. Consider submitting an Administrative Professional nomination […]

WSU AAUP meets on Zoom at 12:10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23

WSU AAUP will meet Friday, Feb. 23, at 12:10 p.m. via Zoom. WSU AAUP is the local chapter of AAUP, the largest and oldest faculty advocacy group in the country. For more information see wsuaaup.com. All faculty are welcome to attend our meetings! We hope to see you there!

Shared leave

Amber Stokes, WSU Global Campus, has been approved for shared leave. Those interested in donating may do so by following these instructions: From your Workday home page: Click on Absence applet. Click Request Absence. Click on today’s date only on the calendar (even if donating for a range of dates). Click blue Request Absence button on bottom left […]

BookTalk: ‘Ida Lou Anderson and the Architecture of the WSU Pullman Campus’ with Trevor James Bond and Phil Gruen

Thursday, Feb. 29, 7–8 p.m. 330 N. Grand Ave., Pullman Depot — in the Freight Room (next to the train cars) Join us for a pair of illustrated presentations. The first, by Dr. Trevor Bond, will examine the life of a remarkable Washington State College faculty member and graduate of Colfax High School who taught at the institution from 1926 to 1939 and trained […]

‘Lunch and Learn: SciENcv’

Biosketches and Current & Pending Support (CPS) documents are crucial elements of any NSF proposal. NSF requires senior personnel to fill out these two documents using the online SciENcv portal. On March 6, noon–1 p.m., plan to bring your lunch and your laptop to work alongside research development specialist, Cheryl Dykstra-Aiello, from the Office of Research Advancement and […]

Save the date: Women’s Leadership Conference

Save the date! Registration for the Women’s Leadership Conference sponsored by UI and WSU will be open at the end of this month! The Women’s Leadership Conference, co-organized by WSU and University of Idaho, will be held on April 2 at the Best Western in Moscow, ID. This year’s theme is: “Together, We Rise” Join us to celebrate […]

Health and fitness discounts for employees

WSU benefit-eligible faculty & staff have access to a variety of health and fitness discounts through the Employee Assistance Program and our medical insurance plans. We encourage you to explore and take advantage of these offerings. Access to a nationwide network of gyms is available through Active&Fit Direct for all WSU PEBB-eligible employees. For $28 per […]

Webinar: ‘Nurturing Success for Black Employees In and Out of the Workplace’

Join the WA Employee Assistance Program to explore actionable strategies for supporting and empowering black employees in the workplace and beyond. From fostering inclusive cultures to implementing mentorship programs, we delve into initiatives that break down barriers and cultivate an environment where black professionals can thrive. Join us as we discuss practical approaches to elevate […]

Webinar: ‘Eat better for a healthy heart’

This webinar by Omada Health provides tips and information on how to protect your health and prevent type 2 diabetes, as well as an overview of the personalized approach available to you through the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Wednesday, Feb. 21 Noon–1 p.m. To register to attend, visit the WellCoug Health and Wellness course in Percipio.