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Ervin Named Editor of Black Studies Journal

PULLMAN, Wash. — As the new editor of The Western Journal of Black Studies, Kelly S. Ervin wants to expand the publication’s readership. “More people are finding out about it,” said Ervin, an assistant professor of comparative American cultures at Washington State University. “And more people are discovering the diversity of scholarly work that we […]

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WSU Program to Feature African Dances, Songs Feb. 26

PULLMAN, Wash. — “African Delight,”a collection of stories, dances and songs from around Africa, will be performed Friday, Feb. 26, as part of Washington State University’s celebration of Black History Month. Three WSU undergraduates will perform the program, directed by Phyllis Gooden-Young, a WSU instructor of dance. It is set for 11:30 a.m. in Daggy […]

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Unity Banquet, Program Planned Feb. 22 at WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s 6th Annual Unity Banquet, featuring the play “Keepers of the Dream,” is set for Monday, Feb. 22, on the WSU campus. Three members of a Seattle production company will perform the play that portrays the journey of the African American woman through song and dance. The 7 p.m. banquet, […]

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WSU Botanist’s Work Featured in Science Magazine

PULLMAN, Wash. — A recent, fundamental discovery about communication within plants, made by a research group that includes Washington State University botany professor Vincent Franceschi, is featured in the January 1999 issue of Science magazine. Franceschi, in collaboration with a group led by his colleague William Lucas of the University of California, Davis, helped solve […]

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Film Series Deals with Race, Class and Gender Issues

PULLMAN, Wash. — A series of films is being offered to the public by the Department of Comparative American Cultures at Washington State University. “The films are selected to highlight social problems and issues dealing with the intersection of race, class and gender in various societies,” said E. San Juan, chair of CAC. Each film […]

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Film Discusses Alcohol, Sexual Abuse

PULLMAN, Wash. — “A Reason To Believe,” a film which tells a story of alcohol use and sexual abuse on college campuses, will be shown at Washington State University’s Compton Union Building Thursday, Feb. 18. “We are targeting mainly members of the Greek system, but invite anyone to come and see the movie,” said Shelley […]

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Veterinary College Expands Exotic Animal Care Hours

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has extended exotic animal care service hours to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exotic animal care at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is also available on Saturdays by appointment only. Veterinarians in exotic care see a variety of animals, including such popular pets […]

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Etreby Computer Company Donates System to WSU

PULLMAN, Wash. — Etreby Computer Company has donated an ApotheCare® 2000 pharmaceutical care software system to the College of Pharmacy at Washington State University. G. Dennis Clifton, interim dean of the college, said the system will be used by pharmacist Janet Schmittgen, a clinical instructor in pharmacy practice, to assist in teaching the pharmaceutical care […]

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WSU Lecturer Credits Cisco’s Success to Listening

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s College of Engineering and Architecture presents its 1999 Lanning Lecture, delivered by Cisco Systems Senior Vice President Doug Allred at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Todd Hall Auditorium. The lecture augments professional preparation for students and is free and open to the public. It is part of the […]

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WSU Army ROTC Unit Earns Top Award

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University’s Cougar Battalion has received the “Outstanding ROTC Unit Award” from the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America. The Cougar Battalion was recognized as the top Reserve Officer Training Corps unit in the U.S. Army Fourth Region, which includes 74 colleges and universities in the western United States […]

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