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 […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Washington State University Provost Gretchen M. Bataille has appointed committees to conduct searches to fill the two positions of vice provost for research and dean of veterinary medicine. Professor Robert Harder, International Programs, chairs the vice provost for research committee. James Carlson, associate director of the Agricultural Research Center, chairs the committee for the […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Washington State University’s newest regents, Spokane energy executive Robert Fukai and Seattle attorney William Marler, will attend their first board meeting here Friday, Jan. 16. Both WSU graduates, Fukai and Marler were appointed to the board last month by Gov. Gary Locke to succeed John Ellis, Seattle, and Scott Lukins, Spokane, who completed their […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Rod Slemmons, cocurator of the current Washington State University Museum of Art exhibit, “American Photographs: 1970 to 1980,” will discuss 1970s photographic art in a lecture set for Tuesday (Jan. 20). The 7:30 p.m. talk, “American Photography in the 1970s: A Twenty-Year Reunion,” is set for the Fine Arts Auditorium. A reception follows the […]
PULLMAN, Wash.–March or ride, either way will get you to Washington State University’s Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, celebration of the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration program, featuring keynote speaker Arun Gandhi, begins at 7 p.m. in the Gladish Community Center auditorium in Pullman. Program sponsors are WSU and Alpha Phi […]
Tubes, water tanks, laser lights and powerful jet streams are at play in the mechanical engineering lab of Washington State University Prof. Dave Stock, to model and map water flows, velocities, turbulence and jet force on a smaller scale to those inside the powerful turbines of the Columbia River dams. The project is a $15,000 […]
PULLMAN, Wash.– “Non-Violence or Non-Existence: Options for the 21st Century” is title of the keynote address by Arun Gandhi during the Jan. 14 Washington State University celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Gandhi’s talk will be part of a program beginning at 7 p.m. in the Gladish Community Center auditorium in Pullman. […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Ken Casavant, a faculty member at Washington State University since 1971, has been appointed interim vice provost for academic affairs starting Jan. 16. In announcing his selection, Provost Gretchen M. Bataille said Casavant “brings to the position many years of WSU experience and a broad knowledge of the needs of both the […]