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Val Ogden to speak at WSU Vancouver commencement

Val Ogden, retired Washington State Representative, will give the keynote address at WSU Vancouver’s seventeenth commencement ceremony at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at The Amphitheater at Clark County. Public access to the amphitheater will begin at 12 p.m.Val Ogden’s career reflects a lifelong dedication to community service including the Camp Fire Girls, United Way […]

WSU Spokane commencement to honor 442 graduates May 5

WSU Spokane will celebrate 16 years of tradition when diplomas are handed out at the Spokane Opera House on May 5. The spring commencement program, which includes graduates of the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing and some programs of Eastern Washington University, begins at 2 p.m.The ceremony will honor 442 students earning undergraduate, graduate, and […]

Noted leaders, WSU alums to address graduates

A university president from Texas, a Washington State University regent and the head of a Pullman company serving the electric power industry worldwide will address graduates at Washington State University’s 110th spring commencement May 6 at Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.Texas Tech University President Jon Whitmore, a WSU graduate, will speak at the 8 a.m. ceremony for liberal […]

Over 600 students to graduate this fall

Some 640 graduates are expected to participate in the Washington State University’s fall commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.Phyllis J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of the Seattle Foundation, is scheduled to speak. A WSU graduate and former regent of the university, Campbell was born in Spokane and […]

Campbell to speak at WSU fall commencement Dec. 10

Phyllis J. Campbell, president and chief executive officer of the Seattle Foundation, will speak at Washington State University’s fall commencement set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.A WSU graduate and former regent of the university, Campbell was born in Spokane and lives in Issaquah. She is a WSU Alumni Achievement […]

Shuttle, van service available for ceremony

Shuttle and disability van service will be available for those attending Washington State University’s Fall Commencement, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.Teri Nelson, the university’s commencement coordinator, said “We would like to encourage this service because of limited parking in the lots closest to the coliseum.” The university is expecting […]

Commencement features Western Wireless founder

Mikal J. Thomsen, president of Western Wireless Corp., will speak at WSU’s fall commencement, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.A 1979 WSU business administration graduate, Thomsen is a founder, president and a director of Western Wireless, which has its headquarters in Bellevue.About 700 graduates are expected to participate in […]

Mikal J. Thomsen to speak at commencement on Dec. 11

Mikal J. Thomsen, president of Western Wireless Corp., will speak at Washington State University‘s fall commencement set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.A 1979 WSU business administration graduate, Thomsen is a founder, president and a director of Western Wireless, which has its headquarters in Bellevue.About 700 graduates are expected to […]

LP executive to speak at Vancouver graduation

VANCOUVER, Wash.— Mark A. Suwyn, chairman and chief executive officer of Louisiana-Pacific Corp., will give the keynote address at Washington State University Vancouver’s 15th commencement ceremony at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 15 at The Amphitheater at Clark County. Public access to the amphitheater will begin at 11 a.m.It will be the first commencement address for […]

Sen. Murray to speak at fall commencement

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Shoreline, will speak at Washington State University’s fall commencement set for 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The address by Murray, a 1972 WSU graduate, will be given at the second fall commencement in the university’s 112-year history. Murray is the first WSU graduate to serve in […]