Spokane

Diversity conference features public films

PULLMAN– The Mexican perspective on U.S. immigration, the shared history of Afromexicans and African-Americans, and inequality in education will be among the topics at the International Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference in Spokane. Films and lectures open to the public will be part of the conference, to take place March 1-3 at the Red Lion […]

New TV ads highlight life-changing research

WSU recently began a series of television ads featuring the far-reaching impact of the university’s research. The ads are being aired on cable and major stations in Seattle and Spokane. They will run during prime-time viewing hours in three-week segments throughout the spring. Topics include:• Taxol cancer treatment • Bone replacement • Biomediation of water […]

Partnership aims to improve math and science learning

In the first partnership of its kind, Spokane’s largest public educational institutions are joining forces to work toward improved student learning in math and science. The unique partnership among Washington State University Spokane, Spokane Public Schools, Eastern Washington University, Community Colleges of Spokane, Mead School District, Central Valley School District and Educational Service District 101 […]

Scientist strengthens research commercialization efforts

Spokane–Terri L. Butler, Ph.D., has joined WSU as technology commercialization manager in the Office of Intellectual Property Administration, a division of the university’s Office of Research. In this newly created position, Butler will focus her efforts on the commercialization of WSU developed technologies in Spokane, including licensing, linking Spokane-based commercial enterprises to WSU research programs, […]

First Power Breakfast held in Spokane

PULLMAN – The Washington State University College of Business will hold its first Power Breakfast in Spokane on Oct. 19. The breakfast will take place at The Davenport Hotel and will feature guest speaker Harold Gilkey, chairman and CEO of Sterling Financial Corporation. Gilkey has served as Chairman and CEO of Sterling Financial Corporation since […]

Report concludes redevelopment too costly

SPOKANE, Wash. – A report on the Washington State University-owned Jensen-Byrd building by SERA Architects of Portland concludes that current market conditions are not favorable for profitable redevelopment of the Spokane building, and that the structure has a number of physical constraints that rule out some types of adaptive reuse. University officials will hold a […]

Public celebration of “Light Reading” artwork

SPOKANE—Washington State University Spokane and the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) will be celebrating the newest addition to the State Art Collection on the Riverpoint Campus on September 25. The public ceremony, featuring the artist—Peter Reiquam—is slated for 5 p.m. at the Academic Center, 600 North Riverpoint Boulevard. “Light Reading” by Reiquam is a lighthearted […]

Division of Health Sciences created to realign programs

SPOKANE – Washington State University President V. Lane Rawlins announced today, July 21, that the university is creating a new Division of Health Sciences. The change will realign various academic programs to encourage multidisciplinary work among faculty members working in health-related areas, especially those on the Pullman and Spokane campuses.The new division builds on WSU’s […]

Primary care conference to take place in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — A two-day conference designed for primary care providers including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and allied health professionals will be held May 4-6 at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park in downtown Spokane. The conference is presented by the Inland NW Academy of Family Physicians, Family Medicine Spokane Residency […]

WSU Spokane commencement to honor 442 graduates May 5

WSU Spokane will celebrate 16 years of tradition when diplomas are handed out at the Spokane Opera House on May 5. The spring commencement program, which includes graduates of the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing and some programs of Eastern Washington University, begins at 2 p.m.The ceremony will honor 442 students earning undergraduate, graduate, and […]