PUYALLUP, Wash. – Gary Chastagner, professor of plant pathology at the Washington State University Puyallup Research and Extension Center, recently was awarded the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific division of the American Phytopathological Society (APS). The award is given to senior members in recognition of distinguished contributions to plant pathology and service to […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Administrative Professional Advisory Council recently honored two employees with the sixth annual AP Contribution Award. The award, begun in 2008, recognizes administrative professional employees whose contributions have been beyond the expected or required performance; made a unique difference; or had far reaching or compelling impact to the work area. For 2013, […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Canceled flights, lost luggage, a product confirmed to be “in stock” that turns out to be on back order after you’ve driven 20 minutes to get it – most everyone has at some time experienced anger and frustration over similar service failures. These feelings can, in turn, lead customers to take their […]
WSU ranks among the state universities that have become the favorites of companies recruiting new hires, according to a Wall Street Journal newspaper survey reported today (Sept. 13). WSU tied for 25th on the list. The survey of top corporate recruiters, whose companies last year hired 43,000 new graduates, found recruiters find […]
The recent inauguration of a new president brings to mind the rocky transition of 2001. Clinton administration staffers, upset that Republicans beat the Democrats, removed or damaged the “W” keys on computer keyboards throughout the White House so, when George W. Bush took office, the new staffers could not type his nickname. Though […]
Each January, and at no other time, some employees with accrued sick-leave balances may exchange sick leave for cash. The processing deadline for payment is Jan. 26. Teaching and research faculty are not eligible. Civil service employees and administrative professional employees are eligible. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements should refer to the appropriate […]
PULLMAN – Submit nominations for the WSU Women of Distinction and Woman of the Year awards. The Women of Distinction awards are presented to a WSU alumna, an employee, a student and a woman from outside the university. All nominees are eligible for the Woman of the Year award. The CUB Ballroom is set to […]
Donald Matteson, left, will be recognized for 50 years of service to WSU at the annual reception Dec. 10. Ronald Brosemer, center, and Jack Rogers will be honored for 45 years of service. (Photo by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services) One WSU employee will be honored for 50 years of service and two others […]
If you miss a professional development session coordinated by Human Resource Services, there’s a good chance you can view the video on your computer at your convenience. HRS coordinates nearly 400 professional development workshops each year. More than one-third are provided in collaboration with AMS/WECN videoconferencing services. Employees outside Pullman can participate via […]
In times of tight budgets and hiring freezes, it’s more important than ever for WSU offices to work together. “In this economic environment, we’re left with what and who we have,” said WSU ombudsman Judy Krueger at the recent monthly meeting of the Administrative Professional Advisory Council. “Offices must work as a team, consider […]