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Grazing among grains yields ecological, economic benefits

By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – You generally don’t find livestock among the hills in the Palouse region of eastern Washington where grain is grown. But wheat farmers Eric and Sheryl Zakarison are changing that – and making a profit.

March 25: Reception, lecture by emeritus award winner

PULLMAN, Wash. – The free, public Legacy of Excellence Reception – including a lecture by 2015 Washington State University Emeritus Society Legacy of Excellence Award winner George W. Hinman – will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in Todd Hall 125. Hinman will talk about nuclear energy issues in Washington state.

Erich J. Lear

PULLMAN, Wash. – Erich J. Lear, retired from the School of Music and as dean of the College of Liberal Arts, died Feb. 18, 2015. He worked at WSU 1989-2011.

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March 11: Afghanistan novel ‘Kite Runner’ on stage at WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – In association with Young Audiences New York, WSU Performing Arts will present the Literature to Life® stage presentation of “The Kite Runner,” by Khaled Hosseini, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Washington State University’s Jones Theatre. The show is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Probiotic toxin fights coldwater disease in rainbow trout

By Rebecca Phillips, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – The rainbow trout is a work of art and diner’s delight. But when the freshwater fish falls prey to coldwater disease, its colorful body erodes into ragged wounds and ulcers. The bacterial infection can kill up to 30 percent of hatchery stock and costs millions of dollars […]

Sickness and health between men and women

By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Gender and personality matter in how people cope with physical and mental illness, according to a paper by a Washington State University scientist and colleagues at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.