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WSU 2000 Commencement in Pullman Will Feature Three Ceremonies

PULLMAN, Wash. — The growing number of Washington State University graduates and the popularity of WSU seniors and graduate students attending graduation ceremonies in Pullman has caused a change in the WSU 2000 Commencement schedule. The university will hold three separate ceremonies in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, all on May 6. For most of its […]

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News Briefing at Tacoma: Teacher Preparation Will Never Be the Same

Washington teachers will be far better prepared to reach those students who are most at risk to fail or drop out of school, thanks to a new program being started by Washington State University. Sen. Patty Murray, WSU President Samuel H. Smith and WSU College of Education Dean Judy Mitchell will announce receipt of a […]

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News Briefing at Pullman: Teacher Preparation Will Never Be the Same

Washington teachers will be far better prepared to reach those students who are most at risk to fail or drop out of school, thanks to a new program being started by Washington State University. WSU has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to fund a statewide effort to reform teacher preparation. Details of the major […]

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Math Day Planned Oct. 21 at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — More than 30 Washington and northern Idaho schools will participate in the ninth annual Math Day competition Oct. 21 on the Washington State University campus. Four $2,000 WSU scholarships will be awarded to the winners of the competition. Co-chair Carolyn Smith said more than 400 students will participate in one or more […]

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WSU HRA Sets Annual ‘Winefest’ for Oct. 29 at Ridge Pointe

PULLMAN, Wash. — Wineries throughout Washington will participate in this year’s “Winefest,” set for Friday, Oct. 29, at Pullman’s Ridge Pointe Community Clubhouse, 1402 S.E. Fancy Free Dr. The scholarship fundraiser is hosted by Sigma Iota, a Washington State University student organization in the Hotel and Restaurant Administration program. “There will be two Winefest ’99 […]

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WSU ‘College Knowledge for the Mind’ Set Oct. 15 at Plummer, Idaho

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University continues its popular “College Knowledge for the Mind” seminar series with a session Oct. 15 at Lakeside High School in Plummer, Idaho. The “College Knowledge” seminars are designed to provide students with information on the college application process and to encourage them to attend WSU or other universities or […]

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Former WSU Quarterbacks Help Raise Money for Children

PULLMAN, Wash. — Three former Washington State University quarterbacks are using their celebrity status to help the Children’s Miracle Network raise more than $350,000 for local pediatric services and programs. Drew Bledsoe, Ryan Leaf and Mark Rypien are featured on a full-color, limited edition lithograph being sold by the Children’s Miracle Network. The proceeds will […]

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All-4-One Concert Canceled on WSU Campus

PULLMAN, Wash. — Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum officials at Washington State University have started refunding tickets for the Oct. 26 All-4-One concert on the WSU campus. The group has canceled all of its upcoming West Coast concerts. According to Joe Kerr, Coliseum director, tickets purchased at the Coliseum can be refunded during ticket office hours, […]

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Jars of Clay Band to Perform Oct. 29 at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — The Grammy Award-winning band, Jars of Clay, will bring its program of modern Christian rock music to Washington State University’s Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum Oct. 29. All seats for the 8 p.m. program are general admission, and can be purchased in advance for $17.50 or $20 the evening of the show. Tickets […]

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WSU Computer Sciences Puts Technology Grants into Action

PULLMAN, Wash. — The programs are loaded, the equipment is ordered, and Washington State University’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is pressing the “enter” button to accelerate preparation for more information technology workers in the state. The school received $500,000 in September as part of the state Higher Education Coordinating Board technology grants […]

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