The lecture, “Innovating for a CarbonSmart Future,” will be given by Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, at 9 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The lecture will be livestreamed via Zoom.
The events, Oct. 16–20, are dedicated to celebrating intellectual achievements and facilitating new opportunities for research and creative activities. Many will be accessible via Zoom.
Gallup, who gifted the university a $1.8 million collection of rare books, will be honored in an Oct. 10 celebration featuring former WSU President V. Lane Rawlins.
Researchers will learn how they can work alongside the Office of Commercialization to turn their work into commercial products and services at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, via Zoom.
A morning keynote address at 9:30 a.m. and several afternoon sessions are offered in‑person at WSU Pullman as well as virtually for participants system-wide as part of the second annual TeachxWSU.
The event takes place from 12:10–1 p.m. in the Terrell Library atrium at WSU Pullman and online. Librarians also provide reading suggestions to commemorate the week that celebrates the freedom to read.
The symposium, “Information Systems: The Backbone of Business,” is free and open to the public. It will be held 1–3 p.m. Friday at the CUB Auditorium and livestreamed.
The celebration begins at 3 p.m. at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center. Nez Perce leaders will speak on the history of Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) territory, current Tribal priorities, and plans for the future.