December 2025
This semester, the WSU Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, and Outreach (CCPRO) is continuing its Cannabis Research Seminar Series, highlighting outstanding cannabis research being conducted within the WSU system.
Dr. Mike Skinner
Title: “Epigenetic solutions for the failures of genetic determinism in inheritance, reproductive biology, medicine, and evolutionary sciences”
SPEAKER: Kenneth Rappe, Chief Engineer, Energy Processes & Materials Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
BIOGRAPHY:
Mr. Ken Rappe is a Chief Engineer in the Energy Processes & Materials Division at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University in…
Matthew Beckman, a member of the Hipps-Mazur group, will present his proposal titled “Investigating Cooperativity in Axial Ligation Binding of n-mer Zinc-Porphyrin Self-Assembled Monolayers via Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Computational Methods.”
“Directing Defense: ZBP1 Activation in MPXV Infection,” presented by Reem Miah.
Roya Kashfi Sadabad, a member of Dr. Anjali Sharma’s research group, will present her work on the development of nanocarriers for site-specific therapy in liver disease.
The Executive Board cordially invites students to attend our weekly executive meetings. Unless otherwise indicated, we meet every Tuesday via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM PT. We encourage you to stop in and learn more about what your student government is working on!
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All are welcome at the Washington State University Press 34th Annual Holiday Book Fair on Wednesday, December 3, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. & Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., in the Terrell Library Atrium on the Pullman campus. The fair highlights books published throughout the year. Festivities include steep discounts of 30-50% on all titles, drawings for free books, and complimentary refreshments. Sale prices will be valid for phone and online orders using coupon code HBF2025 throughout the week, December 1-7, 2025.
Stop by the MESA Center to decompress with snacks and good vibes only. Open to MESA enrolled students.
Join the Engineering and Technology Management program for an engaging Lunch & Learn webinar exploring how the Theory of Constraints (TOC) is being applied to modern, multi-project environments. Dr. Efrat Goldratt will share fresh insights on evolving TOC principles and how they can improve project flow, eliminate bottlenecks, and enable sustainable project success.
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Michael McFaul, Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science, and the Peter and Helen Bing…
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering capstone students will be presenting their projects with posters and live demos as part of a poster competition. The poster competition will be held in the hallways of EME Building on Dec. 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Come watch the projects that our students have been working on since January 2025!
Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behavior of Doped Rare-Earth Oxides: An Atomistic Approach
Presented by Azmain Faek Islam, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University
Abstract
Rare-earth–doped cerium oxide (CeO2) exhibits strong infrared…
Neetika, a Chemistry PhD student and member of Dr. ChulHee Kang’s group, will present her proposal titled “Investigating Molecular Interactions among Enzymes of Sorghum bicolor in Biosynthetic Pathways”.
Excerpt; Min Wang, a Chemistry PhD student and member of Dr. ChulHee Kang’s group, will present proposal titled “The Structural and Functional Characterization of P450 Enzymes in the Monolignol and Flavonoid Pathways of Sorghum bicolor”.
PhD candidates, Brittany Genera and Hayley Masterson, presenting.
Dr. Sabrina Volponi will be giving a colloquium on December 4th, 2025 titled “When Mixing Takes Time: Closed-Form Models for Dispersion in Time-Varying Flow”. Sabrina is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Civil Engineering at Washington State University.
Join the Hort Club for their Annual Poinsettia Sale!
Dates: Friday, December 5 & Friday, December 12 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: WSU Greenhouses on Ferdinand’s Lane
Brighten your holidays with beautiful poinsettias grown by our club!
For presales or questions, please call 509-335-9502 or email…
In this training we will revisit the information about documents, videos, and audio found in the inventory to provide direction for any remediation.
“Contributions of the Basolateral Amygdala to Stress-Induced Appetitive Behavior,” presented by graduate student Megan McGraw, Qualls-Creekmore Lab.
“Using AI in Teaching,” presented by Dr. Samantha Gizerian and committee.
The Murrow Center for Student Success is hosting an open house, celebrating Murrow students who are scheduled to complete their degrees and graduate this December. Attendees are welcome to come and go as needed.
Light refreshments will be served. Family and supporters are welcome!
The David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities is hosting an informational session for faculty members who are interested in applying for the Pollart Center Faculty Fellowship Program for Fall 2026-Spring 2027. Dr. Becky James, the Assistant Director of CAS Research Development, will conduct the workshop session
Congratulations class of 2025! Make your way to the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center this Saturday to celebrate. We will be hosting a desert bar, celebratory photos with a complimentary keepsake, and a tasting of the WSU Blended…
Join us at the Lewis Alumni Centre after the December Commencement ceremony for our annual celebration honoring new WSU graduates!
For more information, visit alumni.wsu.edu/DecCommencement25.
WSU School of Music Presents Holiday Celebration: A Holiday in Harmony
Saturday December 6th 2:00PM (Bryan Hall Theatre)
Music lovers across the Palouse are invited to celebrate the season with the WSU School of Music’s annual Holiday Celebration: A Holiday in Harmony, taking place on Saturday, December 6th,…
Start, or continue, your holiday shopping with gifts any Coug will love at the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center!
Join us…
Sarah Boothman, SBS Pullman, PhD Exit Seminar
Title: ‘Maternal diet, milk lipids and the human milk microbiome: A global perspective’
Welcome to Meeting 5, Cougs!
You’ve learned the basics, crafted your message, engaged with each other, and Coug Day is approaching! Now it’s time to look ahead—how can you continue leading change in your community, on campus, and beyond?
Please join us for this virtual event with three presentations focused on the Skagit watershed.
Washington State Representative Debra Lekanoff and Senator Keith Wagoner, former co-chairs of the Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Water Supply, are convening a presentation and discussion focused on three Skagit Basin…
The Executive Board cordially invites students to attend our weekly executive meetings. Unless otherwise indicated, we meet every Tuesday via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM PT. We encourage you to stop in and learn more about what your student government is working on!
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Continuing edcuation opportunity regarding neurologic emergencies and how to react to and deal with them in a calm, cool and efficient manner.
President Elizabeth Cantwell, Provost Riley-Tillman, and EVP/CFO Leslie Brunelli invite you to the residence for a celebration of the winter season! Stop…
Join the Hort Club for their Annual Poinsettia Sale!
Dates: Friday, December 5 & Friday, December 12 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: WSU Greenhouses on Ferdinand’s Lane
Brighten your holidays with beautiful poinsettias grown by our club!
Cash or Check only.
For presales or questions, please call 509-335-9502 or email maria.klement@wsu.edu.
These trainings will cover common accessibility testing tools, errors and alerts, when to remediate, and best practices.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00am–12:00pm
Bring the family to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU on the second Saturday of each month (through June 2026*) for story time and hands-on art activities! Each month kicks off at 10:00am with a featured children’s book, followed by an exhibition…
Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 12:00-1:00pm for a museum tour with librarian Rochelle Smith for a quilter’s perspective on select works in Color Outside the Lines, From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. The exhibition includes two textile works using quilting and appliqué…
Welcome to Meeting 6, Cougs!
You’ve built your knowledge, shaped your message, practiced your delivery, and reflected on your role as an advocate. Now, it’s time to bring it all together. This final session is about readiness—mentally, emotionally, and logistically.
CANCELLED:
The Executive Board cordially invites students to attend our weekly executive meetings. Unless otherwise indicated, we meet every Tuesday via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM PT. We encourage you to stop in and learn more about what your student government is working…
Semester Seminar, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Olivarez.
Presented by Dr. Kirby Krogstad, Assistant Professor, Dairy Nutrition, The Ohio State University.