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Valuable Antiques Stolen from WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University police are investigating the theft of approximately $4,800 in property from White Hall. Many of these items are antiques belonging to the WSU Apparel, Merchandising and Interior Design Department. The property includes a 40-year-old teakwood table, two antique oak desks, an antique coffee grinder, an industrial grade sewing machine, […]

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WSU Wins Eddie Bauer/Yahoo! Careers Contest: 2000 Pullman Commencement Ceremony Available World-Wide Via Videostreaming

PULLMAN, Wash. — Commencement 2000 at Washington State University in Pullman had a large number of family and friends in attendance to see 3,100 students graduate in three ceremonies on May 6. WSU officials were pleased by the turnout. Now their pleasure has been multiplied because the number of people who may view one of […]

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Utility Work to Affect Traffic on Stadium Way

PULLMAN, Wash. — Utility work related to construction of the Teaching and Learning Center project at Washington State University will require a traffic revision on Stadium Way. Traffic near the facility will be reduced to two lanes beginning Monday, May 22. The project involves installation of chilled water lines in a utility tunnel under the […]

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Biochemist Proposes Cause and Treatments for CFS

PULLMAN, Wash. — An article in a recent issue of the journal Medical Hypotheses by Washington State University biochemist Martin Pall suggests a cause for chronic fatigue syndrome. In the article, “Elevated, Sustained Peroxynitrite Levels as the Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,” Pall cites 11 different types of evidence to support his theory. Pall’s theory […]

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Media Advisory: Gov. Locke, Other State Leaders to Honor Smiths

SEATTLE, Wash. — Washington State University President Samuel Smith and his wife Pat will be recognized for their 15 years of service at a formal tribute held in the Westin Hotel on May 19. Gov. Gary Locke will be the featured speaker at the dinner event. The event, held in conjunction with the spring WSU […]

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WSU Ranked in The Hispanic Outlook in 100’ National List in Doctoral Degrees Awarded to Higher Education’s Chicano/Latino Students

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University is listed in The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education “Top 100” national list of institutions granting doctoral academic degrees to Chicano/Latino students. According to the May 5 issue of the Paramus, N.J, published journal and its Web site (www.hispanicoutlook.com/top100.html), WSU is 49th out of the 100. The journal used […]

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WSU Ranked in The Hispanic Outlook in 100’ National List in Doctoral Degrees Awarded to Higher Education’s Chicano/Latino Students

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University is listed in The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education “Top 100” national list of institutions granting doctoral academic degrees to Chicano/Latino students. According to the May 5 issue of the Paramus, N.J, published journal and its Web site (www.hispanicoutlook.com/top100.html), WSU is 49th out of the 100. The journal used […]

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Native American Education Summit Set May 19 at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — Recruitment of Native American students to Washington State University and their retention is the focus of the first Native American Education Summit at WSU Friday, May 19. Planned as the first of an annual event, leaders of tribes in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana have been invited to participate, said Herb Delaney, […]

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WSU Administrator Named to TIAA-CREF National Advisory Council

PULLMAN, Wash. — Barry E. Johnston, Washington State University’s director of Business Services / Controller, has been named to a worldwide leading financial service provider’s advisory council. The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) invited Johnston to serve on a 15-person Advisory Council, which consists of business, human resource and benefits […]

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Hulbert Receives WSU Alumni Achievement Award

PULLMAN, Wash. — Longtime agriculture leader Robert J. Hulbert of Mount Vernon has received the Washington State University Alumni Achievement Award. At a May 14 gathering of WSU Skagit Valley Alumni, Hulbert was cited for “providing exceptional leadership to the agricultural industry; superb service to his community; and 50 years of deep loyalty, pride and […]

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