culture

Nov. 20: Advocate promotes agricultural, cultural diversity

By Louisa Winkler, WSU Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – An expert on the cultural and plant diversity stewarded by farming communities around the world will present the free, public Harvest Seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Washington State University Mount Vernon Research Center, 16650 State Route 536.

Outgoing behavior makes for happier humans

By Rebecca E. Phillips, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – Happy is as happy does, apparently—for human beings all over the world. Not only does acting extroverted lead to more positive feelings across several cultures, but people also report more upbeat behavior when they feel free to be themselves.

International students share cultures in college series

By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Saris worn by some Indian women can be upwards of nine yards long and tied 300 different ways. Those were among the facts shared recently in the first in a series of cultural exchanges planned by the international committee in the College of Education.