WSU folks share plans for Valentine’s Day

Ever wondered what everyone else is doing this Valentine’s Day? Here’s your chance to find out.
What are you doing this Valentine’s Day?

“I’m bringing in Chinese and watching the Cougar game on TV.”
Chuck Munson, associate professor, management and operations

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
“I’ve got a job interview with Protiviti…and I’m getting some flowers and a card for my girlfriend and we’re going to watch Lost.”
–Paul Bitar, senior, accounting.

 
 
 
 
 
“I’m going swing dancing…and there is going to be a rockin’ salmon dinner at my  place on Friday.”
Chris Ireland, instructor, fine arts

 
 
 
 
 
 
“I’m going to go to work and watch all the happy couples come in and get drinks.”
–Dan Beary, senior, fine arts
 
 
 

 
 
“I’m not allowed to go home because my boyfriends planning some sort of surprise.”
–Katie Connolley, sophomore

 
 
 
 
 
 
“”I’m working actually.”
–Chris Morley, sophomore

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