Notices and Announcements

Ferdinand’s Lane road closure

Beginning today, Oct. 25, and extending through Thursday, Nov. 2, Ferdinand’s Lane from the parking lot east of the Indoor Practice Facility to Hog Lane will be closed to thru traffic while the sidewalk is being replaced. Please observe all traffic signage and personnel.

Call for nominations for honorary doctoral degree by Nov. 10

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to help select the next recipient of Washington State University’s honorary doctoral degree. Each year Washington State University Board of Regents has the privilege to bestow an honorary degree, an award of the highest esteem. The honor recognizes an individual who has made profound and enduring contributions to their […]

Poetry reading at Brused Books in downtown Pullman, Nov. 1

Poetry Reading with Linda Russo & Gerald Wagoner Wednesday, Nov. 1, 6–7 p.m. Brused Books, 235 E. Main Street, Pullman Space is limited and attendance is capped at 20 people. Presenter bios: Poet, curator, and creative collaborator Linda Russo practices poetry as an engagement within more-than-human lifeworlds. She is currently a “poet-in-prairie-remnant-residence” with the Palouse Land Trust, a collaboration organized by Writing […]

Inclement weather reminder

As winter weather approaches, faculty and staff are encouraged to be aware of personnel processes for periods of inclement weather and for the possibility of suspended operations. Information on the Human Resource Services website provides links to policies and procedures, WSU snow removal, and tips for safe driving. Information can be found on their Inclement […]

Motor Pool rental reminders

Motor Pool Business Policy BPPM 95.35 Road Conditions University-owned vehicles are to be driven on maintained roads whenever possible. When official university business requires that vehicles be used off‑road, the following process must be followed: Departments ensure their employees, students, and volunteers are authorized before driving university-owned vehicles off‑road. Departments renting Motor Pool vehicles must authorize […]

International Open Access Week highlights open scholarship over commercialization

International Open Access Week 2023, set for Oct. 23–29 with the theme of “Community over Commercialization,” encourages a candid conversation about which approaches to open scholarship prioritize the best interests of the public and the academic community — and which do not, say organizers. This year’s theme provides “an opportunity to join together, take action, and […]

Undergrads, grad students may apply for The Campus Civic Poet Award

What: $500 Campus Civic Poet Award Who should apply: Any student enrolled on the WSU Pullman campus whose poetry demonstrates a commitment to civic engagement. The poems needn’t be published. Graduate and undergraduate students of any major are encouraged to apply. What to submit: 3–5 poems of original work and a 200‑word statement on your commitment to civic engagement. […]

Fall 2023 semester test for WSU Alert system

The WSU Office of Emergency Management will be conducting the fall semester test of the WSU Alert Pullman system on the Pullman campus Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon. Faculty, staff, and students associated with the Pullman campus who have signed up for emergency notifications will receive text messages, phone calls, emails, and desktop alerts on select computers […]

GIESO LGBTQ+ History Month event

Please join the President’s Commission for Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO) as we host Tina Krauss for a special LGBTQ+ History event! Tina Krauss works with students interested in Pharmacy, Optometry, and Vet School. She has spent the last 10 years advising criminal justice and bio/zoology students at WSU. Tina has two degrees from WSU, including […]