holiday

With the winter holidays just around the corner, the WSU community is asked to be extra vigilant to help mitigate the spread of COVID‑19.

Motorists traveling to and from WSU Pullman likely will see an increased police presence along State Route 26 and U.S. 195 as well as Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Sonos Handbell Ensemble will provide a stunning concert of seasonal music 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at in Washington State University’s Jones Theatre.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Community donations to the provost’s recent food drive totaled 2,845 pounds.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Press will host its 25th annual holiday book fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Terrell Library atrium. Discounts of 20-50 percent on all titles, drawings for free books, and complimentary refreshments will be available.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Holiday food drive donations made by Friday, Dec. 9, at Washington State University will be matched pound for pound by Provost Dan Bernardo and Mrs. Bernardo.

By Scott Weybright, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences

RICHLAND, Wash. – “During the holidays, we enjoy great meals with our friends and families,” said Thomas Henick-Kling, director of Washington State University’s viticulture and enology program. “And great meals are accompanied by great wine.”

PULLMAN, Wash. – Holiday food drive donations made by Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Washington State University will be matched by the interim president and interim co-provosts.

PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University Press will host its 24th annual holiday book fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, in the Terrell Library atrium on the Pullman campus.

By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences

PUYALLUP, Wash. – Noble fir, the iconic tree of holiday greenery, is under attack by a disease known as purple needle eater. The mysterious disease attacks new growth, causing needles to turn purple and die.