PULLMAN, Wash.–Composer Martin Rokeach, son of the late renowned WSU sociologist Milton Rokeach, is guest composer for Washington State University’s New Music Festival set for Feb. 3-5 on campus. “I am enjoying the idea of coming to Pullman,” Rokeach said from his office at St. Mary’s College of California. “I visited the area many times […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Washington State University Police Chief William Mercier says the investigation continues into the source of drugs that killed a 20-year-old Kelso man who was visiting friends on the Pullman campus two weeks ago, but there no indication they were obtained locally. Baron Godwin was found unconscious in a hallway of Gannon residence hall Jan. […]
PULLMAN, Wash.- “Not in Our Universities/Not in Our Communities: Community Dialogue,” is the theme for an open forum Monday, Jan. 26, that begins a series of activities and events for Washington State University and the Pullman/Moscow area in support of community, civility and social justice. The forum, set for 7-10 p.m. in WSU’s Compton Union […]
PULLMAN, Wash.-Washington State University clarinetist Marie Huck of Yakima will present her public music education recital Friday, Jan. 23, at 3:10 p.m. in Bryan Hall Auditorium. The recital will feature Mozart’s “Concerto for Clarinet” and other works by Hurlstone, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Bowman and Schreiner. Huck will be accompanied by pianists Kristofer Barber and Naoko Inabe. The […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Washington State University’s Board of Regents today approved a resolution urging the state Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign enabling legislation to establish a Higher Education Endowment this year. The resolution stated the endowment would greatly assist public higher education institutions in recruiting and retaining the best faculty and students; increase student […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University music faculty member Meredith Arksey will present a faculty violin recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Pullman’s St. Thomas More church. Arksey will be accompanied by Gerald Berthaiume, piano, and Linda Wharton, cello. The performance, free to the public, includes works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and Beach. […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–The jazz group Sabella Consort will perform at Washington State University’s Beasley Coliseum Monday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the coliseum’s Premiere Performances series. The group is known for its “Renaissance Jazz” — combining traditional and contemporary jazz styles. Its jazz compositions are combined with Irish reels, old melodies and Sabella’s […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University faculty member William Shephard’s adaptation of the Greek drama “Prometheus Bound” premieres at WSU’s R.R. Jones Theatre, Daggy Hall, Feb. 26-28 and March 5-7 as the first mainstage production for the spring semester. One of the world’s classic dramas, “Prometheus Bound” depicts the suffering imposed on the Greek god […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Washington State University botany Professor Douglas E. Soltis has been selected to present the university’s 1998 Distinguished Faculty Address in February. His public presentation, “Plants, Polyploidy and the Origins of Species,” is set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in Todd Hall, Room 276. Soltis, a faculty member since 1983, is a world leader on […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Higher education is a wise investment for students of color, says Washington State University administrator Steve Nakata. “Earning a college degree is an investment of time, effort and money. WSU is committed to being accessible to all who desire a quality education. The university assists students of color in applying for admission, financial aid […]