COVID-19

Following recommendations from student groups, the regents approved a reduction of the Services and Activities Fee for WSU Pullman and WSU Tri‑Cities students during their meeting Friday.

The WSU community is invited to gather virtually and cheer on the Cougars as they take the field against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday as part of an online event organized by WSU Global Connections.

The comprehensive testing program for the Pullman and Health Sciences Spokane campuses will include robust testing procedures among other measures to keep communities safe.

WSU faculty, staff and students will be coming together to talk about the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic during the Summit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 5.

Among the practices they are encouraging are wearing masks, maintaining six feet of physical distance, frequent hand washing, staying home if sick and attesting when visiting campus.

The virtual celebration is taking place on Saturday, Dec. 12 beginning at 10 a.m. Registration is required by Nov. 16.

During Wednesday’s COVID-19 town hall, speakers highlighted myriad ongoing efforts related to the disease.

Washington State University’s next virtual COVID‑19 town hall is taking place on Oct. 21 beginning at 11 a.m.

Newly available employee testing, leave options and plans for the Spring 2021 semester were among the topics discussed.

The university is encouraging all Pullman employees who regularly work on campus to get tested.