April 11: Free movie depicts tragic ‘comfort women’ story
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PULLMAN, Wash. – The film, “Spirits’ Homecoming,” will be shown for free by the Korean Student Association (KSA) at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the CUB auditorium. » More …
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March 22 reception opens women’s exhibit at WSU
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By Nella Letizia, WSU Libraries
PULLMAN, Wash. – Before 1900, women were denied entrance to many eastern colleges; but in the West, with fewer people, many colleges were coeducational. This included the small, land-grant Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, today’s Washington State University. » More …
Women’s team to compete in the home of rugby
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By Steve Nakata, Administrative Services
PULLMAN, Wash. – The undefeated Washington State University women’s rugby team will be in London Sunday to play against the world’s oldest open rugby club. Coach Christy O’Shea calls it the trip of a lifetime. » More …
Award-winning a cappella quartet to perform March 22
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By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts
PULLMAN, Wash. – Celebrating world folk music traditions from Bulgaria to Brazil and Japan to Africa, the vocal quartet Women of the World will perform at Washington State University at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre. » More …
March 7: Women, international development discussed
Cynthia KingBy Emma Epperly, Undergraduate Education
PULLMAN, Wash. – International development projects in Pakistan and Afghanistan – and their impacts on women – will be presented at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in CUE 203 as part of the Washington State University common reading. » More …
March 6-10: Week of events at WSU recognizes women
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PULLMAN, Wash. – International Women’s Day, March 8, has been designated by the United Nations since 1911 to celebrate women’s achievements, struggles and influence. Community members are invited to celebrate with Washington State University March 6-10 with an awards luncheon, artist visit, food/supplies drive and more. » More …
Feb. 15: Film about educating girls, overcoming poverty
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By Emma Epperly, Undergraduate Education
PULLMAN, Wash. – A free, public showing of the documentary, “Girl Rising,” will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in CUE 203, presented by the Washington State University common reading program. » More …
February features recreation focused on women
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By Chet Broberg, University Recreation
PULLMAN, Wash. – Women in Recreation Month at Washington State University will include classes, clinics, activities and women-only hours through February to build the community of participants. » More …
Nominate women for annual awards by Feb. 10
Cynthia KingPULLMAN, Wash. – Nominations are open through Feb. 10 for Washington State University’s 2017 Women of Distinction and Woman of the Year awards. They will be presented at the Women’s Recognition Luncheon and Symposium on March 8 in the CUB ballroom. » More …
Vaccinating increases family wealth, girls’ education
Cynthia KingBy Marcia Hill Gossard, College of Veterinary Medicine
PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University-led research team found households in rural Africa that vaccinate their cattle for East Coast fever increased their income and spent the additional money on food and education. Researchers also found that when fewer cattle died from the fever, girls were more likely to attend secondary school. » More …