women

Women & Leadership Forum promotes ‘Be Effective!’

The 2006 Women & Leadership Forum at Washington State University will present a four-session program from February through March that will include a keynote address by businesswoman and author Carolyn N. “Lyn” Turknett.“The theme of this 11th annual forum is ‘Be Effective!’ and participants will experience a spectrum of presentations and engage in interactive exercises […]

“Coming to America: Transformations”

The Visual, Performing and Literary Arts Committee at Washington State University will present Stephanie Satie Nov. 9 as she performs her play that depicts women with lives transformed by events in their native countries and after their arrival in America.The play is set for 7:30 p.m. in Daggy Hall’s Jones Theatre. Admission is Free“Coming to […]

Fifth annual women’s clothing drive

For the fifth consecutive year, the Cougar volleyball team is sponsoring a clothing drive for disadvantaged women in the area. Fans are asked to bring their gently used clothing and a pair of new hose for donation to the Pullman Community Action Center. The clothing will be donated for use by area low-income women entering […]

Working together to improve campus culture

In an effort to improve campus culture, the Commission on the Status of Women is offering campus roundtable brownbag lunch suggestion sessions in the CUB Cascade room 12:10-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Session one, ‘Family Friendly Campus,’ will center on how WSU can help faculty and staff balance work and family responsibilities.  Session two, ‘Banishing […]

Survivor, philanthropist to give lecture March 30

Trish May, a former Microsoft marketing executive and cancer research philanthropist, will visit Washington State University to make a presentation titled “The Power of One: How Each of Us Can Make a Difference” on March 30.The presentation, which is open to the public, will take place at 5:30 p.m. in Todd Room 276.May, a cancer […]

Annual women’s forum to focus on mentoring

“Mentoring: Side by side. Step by step.” is the theme of the 10th annual Women and Leadership Forum to be held 8 a.m.-noon, and 1:45-4 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the CUB. Women and men from every part of WSU as well as the community are invited to participate in the forum at no cost. […]

Women’s Transit picks up three new cars

Women’s Transit volunteer drivers and passengers are safer this school year, thanks to three new cars. The cars, 2004 Ford Tauruses, came through a collaboration of support from Facilities Operations, Business Affairs, Student Affairs, ASWSU and GPSA, to name a few. The vehicles replace 8-year-old models that were suffering from unreliable brakes and seat belts, […]

Women’s rights activist featured at Women’s Leadership Institute

PULLMAN, Wash. — Nationally known feminist and women’s right’s activist Patricia Ireland will deliver the keynote address during the third annual National Education for Women (NEW) Leadership Summer Institute. Sponsored by the Women’s Resource Center of Washington State University, the event is from June 16 to June 20.Considered one of the most influential feminist leaders […]

Young women tackle science camp challenges

     The WSU Spokane will offer its second summer CityLab science camp for young women July 19-23. The intermediate camp will introduce biotechnology to returning campers. During the week, participants will spend half their time in the biotech lab and the other half learning to market their product by placing it online. Parents should register their children by July 9. (Photo […]

2004 Women of Distinction honored at annual luncheon

Five women were honored for their personal accomplishments and contributions to society and women’s lives at WSU’s annual Women’s Recognition Luncheon March 25. Marta Maria Maldonado, Beverly B. McConnell, Mary Sanchez-Lanier and Patricia Martin Whitefoot were named 2004 Women of Distinction, while Wilhelmina O. Sarai-Clark was named the 2004 Woman of the Year. To be […]