Civic Engagement

WSU’s Thomas S. Foley Institute is joining more than three dozen nonpartisan political institutes to promote election integrity and civic understanding as next year’s presidential race approaches.

Election hubs will be available systemwide to help students and community members be more informed and engaged in the election process.

RICHLAND, Wash. – Members of the media are invited to cover Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, on the West Building patio. The event is open only to the campus community and participating organizations.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Bidisha Mandal, health extension economist, is one of five faculty members statewide to receive the 2016 Rep. Timm Ormsby Award for Faculty Citizenship.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Recent events in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City have prompted questions nationwide about equality in law enforcement.

PULLMAN, Wash. – A variety of local one-time service projects will be available for student participation on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Jan. 19, at Washington State University.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Poverty Awareness Week will be Nov. 16-22 at Washington State University, and employee, student and community groups that wish to participate are invited to planning meetings at 1 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9-Nov. 13, in CUB 206.

PULLMAN, Wash. – A community discussion about breaching dams and a community service cleanup project for students will be part of the Palouse Outdoor Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Wawawai County Park along the Snake River southwest of Pullman.

PULLMAN, Wash. – According to the U.S. Constitution, Americans have the right to free speech; but how far does that right extend?

PULLMAN, Wash. – Service by more than 8,000 students will be celebrated during Civic Engagement Week April 20-26 at Washington State University. Students will participate in service projects. Events are free; those open to the public include: