By J. Adrian Aumen, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – The phrase “just kidding” is more than a way to escape a failed attempt at humor. Research has found it serves at least four distinct functions and plays an important role in maintaining relationships.
PULLMAN – Comedian Brian Regan is scheduled to perform 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at WSU’s Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The event will be part of the WSU Family Weekend/Future Cougar Day, that also includes the WSU vs. Montana State football game Sept. 11 at Martin Stadium in Pullman. Regan has distinguished himself as […]
PULLMAN – Comedian Mike DeStafano’s personal story of addiction and disease is no laughing matter. But as a health educator, author and comedian, he knows that humor can help people understand difficult topics. DeStefano will speak at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Washington State University’s Heald Hall Room G3. He is performing as part […]
A concert pianist, renowned throughout the United States for his performances as a soloist and chamber musician, will return to Washington State University to perform a variety of forgotten styles in an evening sponsored by the School of Music and Theatre Arts. Dr. Wayne Johnson, concert pianist and professor at Seattle Pacific University, will perform […]