April 2018
What new knowledge are undergraduate researchers adding to their fields? Find out at the 2018 Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA), where more than 250 of them will present posters detailing their mentored work . Freshmen through seniors from every major and discipline, and campus, are eligible to…
The week will kickoff with a showing of the acclaimed movie, “Hidden Figures.” The movie is about “three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – who serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn…
Keynote by Gerri Martin Flickinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Starbucks. Ms. Flickinger graduated from WSU in 1985 with a BS in Computer Science. The keynote will be LiveStream broadcast by the Global Campus. A reception will be held immediately following the keynote, 5-6 p.m., in the CUB Gallery.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the three primary religious traditions of the western world. All three trace their roots back to Abraham, so how can they be so different from each other? And why has there been such a history of animosity between followers of these religious traditions? This discussion…
STEM Panel Discussion followed by a “Dinner with an Engineer/Scientist.” The event will open with a networking session from 4:30-5 p.m., followed by the panel discussion, 5-6 p.m. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Noel Schulz and LiveStream broadcast by the Global Campus.
The panelists include:
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The WSU combo “Jazz Wires” will perform during a free, public concert at 5:30 PM Wednesday, April 4, in Kimbrough 101 at Washington State University. This performance will serve as the official concert for the recent release of the band’s…
Join us for the grand opening celebration of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. All seven of the new galleries will open mom’s weekend, Friday, April 6, 2018 beginning at noon. Celebrate with WSU President Kirk Schulz, architect Jim Olson, and patron Jordan Schnitzer in dedicating the new building from 12-1:00 pm. Refreshments will be served in the Pavilion gallery and tours will be given every two hours. The new museum is located directly South of the CUB on Terrell Mall of the Pullman campus. All are invited to join us!
For a monthly international film showcase series, hosted by International Center, the movie “Mountain Between Us” will be played. After a plane crushed on isolated mountain ranges, two strangers work their ways through to survive and endure extreme situations. What they found at the end of survival was something more…
This mind-body class will help you get into the rhythm of your own breath by keeping you moving through flows from one pose to another at your own pace. Designed to keep the body moving and to build energy, this format is great for anyone who wants to build strength…
RECEPTION: Friday, April 6, 6-8pm, Collections and Learning Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Join us for the Master of Fine Arts Thesis Reception, organized by our curators Ryan Hardesty and Zach Mazur who’ve said, “This exhibit provides a wide range of styles and stimulating experiences for faculty, students and local museum…
WITH 3 SHOWS MOM’S WEEKEND!
When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who…
The Tony Award-winning musical, Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim will magically appear on the Bryan Hall Stage during Mom’s Weekend. Many of your favorite fairytales will collide as the characters enter the woods to fulfill their wishes. While everyone’s wishes are ultimately granted, they are reminded of the old adage,…
Work to reveal the champion within yourself in this circuit-style class for women. We’ll focus on goal setting and growing stronger through punching and conditioning drills. Gloves are required and will be available for use.
Moms can access the SRC or Chinook with their WSU Student for free during Mom’s…
This class is great for anyone who wants a mind/body class with an extra boost of energy. Characterized by its fast pace, power yoga will keep you moving and offer options that challenge your body and your mind, while building strength and power. This class will NOT be heated to…
This fitness format takes concepts from barre, yoga and Pilates and utilizes them in a way to build strength and empowerment on a pole. Through lifting your own body weight and defying gravity you will increase the strength in your core and upper body. Combined with some floor work to…
This mind-body class will help you get into the rhythm of your own breath and focus on movements that strengthen and stabilize the muscles of the core. Designed to keep the body moving and to build energy, this format is great for participants of all fitness levels.
Moms can access…
This FREE WSU CrossFit class will be a great workout for both mom and Coug son or daughter. If you have never participated in a CrossFit class, or you are a seasoned veteran, come join us in the Chinook at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 for a great workout…
The Tony Award-winning musical, Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim will magically appear on the Bryan Hall Stage during Mom’s Weekend. Many of your favorite fairytales will collide as the characters enter the woods to fulfill their wishes. While everyone’s wishes are ultimately granted, they are reminded of the old adage,…
(One registration = one person) Take Mom on this b-e-a-utiful bicycle ride across 10 miles of the Palouse on the Bill Chipman Trail to neighboring Moscow, Idaho. You’ll leave the Outdoor Recreation Center and head across the state line where you’ll have the opportunity to explore downtown shops, cafes, and…
This concert is open to the public and without charge.
This special event program provides an opportunity for you and your Mom to work together in groups and explore your limits on the high course. Participants can expect a variety of fun group games and initiatives led by our trained facilitators, as well as an opportunity to climb around on…
Is your mom visiting for the weekend? Enjoy quality time with her at the Student Rec Center for a morning of Rock Climbing where our climbing wall supervisors will help you climb to the top! One registration equals entry into course for ONE person, not pair. Ensure that you’ve registered…
Special Event: A Conversation with Jeffry Mitchell and Marie Watt Date: April 12, 2018 Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Borth and Creighton Galleries | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is hosting a conversation with well-known artists Jeffry Mitchell and…
Thursday, April 12, 4:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium 5062, Fine Arts Center, WSU
The Jo Hockenhull Lecture series, organized by the Women’s Studies Program, the Fine Arts Department, and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, has named Marie Watt as the Visiting Lecturer for 2018. Watt will discuss…
Shannon Scott, clarinet; Meredith Arksey, violin; Ruth Boden, cello and Jeff Savage, piano.
Composed by Messiaen while a prisoner of war during World War II, “The Quartet for the End of Time” is arguably one of Messiaen’s best known works. Shannon Scott, Meredith Arksey, Jeff Savage, and Ruth Boden…
Junior Music Education Major Rick Flores and Sophomore Music Performance/Education Major Bryce Dale will present a non required recital of various solos, duets and quartet literature. Featured will be “10 Figures of a Dancer” by Pierre Max Dubois, “Nostalgie” by J. Ed. Barat, and “Fusion Suite” by…
This concert is open to the public and without charge.
Jonathan Borja, flute
with Sophia Tegart, flute and Elena Panchenko, piano. Program will include works by Samuel Zyman and J.S. Bach. Dr. Borja will also be giving a master class Sunday, April 15. Time and place TBA.
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Many libraries and archives have in their collections items that are not what they seem. Learn about WSU Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections’ featured “frauds,” including a forged Abraham Lincoln manuscript, rare books mutilated and altered by a famous book thief, and other examples of problematic documents.
Northwest NIRSA is a professional conference where current and aspiring recreation professionals in the Northwest can take part in three days of presentations, activities, and networking. The conference will provide opportunities for professional development and networking for both students and professionals in the region. Last year’s conference was hosted by…
Come one and all to CCGRS’ final book bash ever! We will have books of all kinds and everything is FREE. Come by the Mall on Wednesday, April 18th from 1130-130 pm and dig around for hidden gems. We hope to see everyone there!
Choirs at WSU will perform their final concert on Thursday, April 19 at 8:00 pm in Bryan Hall Theatre. Admission is free. The concert will feature the WSU Madrigal Singers, Treble Choir, Tenor/Bass Choir, and Concert Choir with this spring’s featured theme, “Beyond Boundaries.”
Madrigal Singers, conducted by Dr. Lori…
The Senior Recital presents a total of four works from the Baroque era to the 20th century with a focus on the Beethoven Piano Sonata Tempest and Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 in g minor, 1st movement.
Friday, April 20 Master Class with Jane Magrath 6:30pm Kimbrough Concert Hall
Saturday, April 21 Master Class with Jane Magrath 9:30am-10:30am Kimbrough Concert Hall
Workshop with Jane Magrath 11am-12pm Kimbrough 101
PPLS Recitals 2pm Kimbrough Concert Hall
This past year, University Recreation held the 3rd Annual Rugged Coug Race, which was an on-road and off-road race featuring challenging obstacles along the approximately three-mile course. These obstacles included wall climbs and traverses, tire flips, cinder block and/or log carries, and more fun along the way all culminating in…
Friday, April 27 CMS Pacific Northwest Composers Concert 8:00pm Kimbrough Concert Hall Featuring works by Judy Bruce, Jacob Polaczyk, Greg Steinke, and Tom Baker.
Admission is free and open to…
Combination of music performance, music history, music theory and music topics of concern to college professors and their students.