awareness

Students reflect on sexual violence, healing through theater

By Steve Nakata, Administrative Services PULLMAN, Wash. – Ten Washington State University students will take the stage this week to share their thoughts and experiences related to sexual violence – a hot topic on college campuses across the nation. The free, public performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, March 25-27, in Daggy Hall’s Wadleigh […]

Residence Life educates on oppression

PULLMAN — Designed to raise awareness and promote diversity education, the Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive learning experience for all WSU members. The 2009 Tunnel of Oppression will be in McCroskey Hall, Feb. 2-4, from 3-8 p.m.   This year, attendees will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge on topics such as Veteran’s […]

Booms vs. big guns

  Irrigation study shows ways to save water, energy and money   SKAGIT COUNTY – A study of big gun vs. boom irrigation systems in Skagit County may help growers save money as well as water.   In summer 2007, Don McMoran, agriculture and natural resources educator at WSU Extension Skagit County, and Troy Peters, […]

AIDS Memorial Quilt, HIV Discussions

Photo: One block from the AIDS Memorial Quilt. (Photo from aidsquilt.org). RICHLAND — Seven blocks from the national AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display Monday, Nov. 26, through Saturday, Dec. 1, at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The exhibit features a special awareness event each day, ranging from free HIV testing to a discussion on […]

Hunger and homelessness week aims to educate

          Pullman students, faculty and staff can help fight hunger and homelessness Nov. 11-17 through a series of events that are meant to bring awareness, education and support to the problem. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is a national event that aims to heighten awareness of hunger and homelessness issues. […]

UREC hosts breast cancer awareness classes

According to breastcancer.org, every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Want to know more? Get informed about breast cancer by attending a breast cancer awareness class with University Recreation. Learn about breast cancer and the proper screening for breast cancer through […]

ICN students gain awareness through Refugee Project

More than 50 students and faculty from the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing participated in a simulation project to raise awareness and learn about the treatment of refugees fleeing persecution and seeking asylum in the United States. The simulation, “Refugee Project- Escape to Freedom,” was sponsored by World Relief Seattle. It featured four different stations […]

Marketing, advertising raises WSU awareness statewide

Public awareness of Washington State University and its academic strengths has risen measurably during the past 27 months, according to results from a recent independent telephone survey conducted in the Spokane and Seattle regions. In fact, WSU tied with University of Washington in the category of overall, top-of-mind awareness. The purpose of the survey, performed […]