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Wednesday, April 1 @9 am
Spring Grad Fair – Day 1
Compton Union Building

Grad Fair is a one-stop-shop for completing pre-commencement tasks. If you’re a student at the WSU Pullman campus, you can come to the Grad Fair to register to participate in the 2026 Spring Ceremony, rent regalia, and more!

Wednesday, April 1 @12 pm
VIRTUAL CAREER WEEK: Resume Tips
Workshop / Seminar
Online

Make your resume clear, confident, and ready for employers.In this practical session, you’ll learn how to highlight your strengths, translate coursework and experience into impact-driven bullet points, and tailor your resume to specific roles. Expect straightforward dos and don’ts, formatting and keyword tips, and examples you can apply immediately—so you…

Wednesday, April 1 @12 pm
Chemistry Final Defense – Ian Haltom
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Ian Haltom, a member of Dr. Jim Boncella’s group, will present his final defense, “Synthesis and reactivity of thorium(II) and zirconium(II) synthons featuring doubly-reduced metal-arene interactions.”

Wednesday, April 1 @4 pm
Career Conference
Spark

Annual College of Veterinary Medicine Career Conference, Part I. Presenter: Dr. Kim McBride.

Thursday, April 2 @8:30 am
2026 Protein Biotechnology Annual Symposium
Conference / Symposium
Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with expert perspectives on biotechnology development, explore research projects presented by talented trainees, and expand their professional community.

Thursday, April 2 @9 am
Spring Grad Fair – Day 2
Compton Union Building

Grad Fair is a one-stop-shop for completing pre-commencement tasks. If you’re a student at the WSU Pullman campus, you can come to the Grad Fair to register to participate in the 2026 Spring Ceremony, rent regalia, and more!

Thursday, April 2 @9 am
Healthy People + Healthy Pets
Center for Clinical Research and Simulation

The College of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine are teaming up once again for this annual one-day clinic, which provides free health care services to homeless and low-income people and their pets.

Thursday, April 2 @12 pm
VIRTUAL CAREER WEEK: Interviewing Tips and 1 on 1 Mock Interviews
Workshop / Seminar
Online

Build confidence and walk into interviews with a clear plan.In this interactive session, Career Adviser Chris Miller, will cover how to answer common interview questions, tell your story with strong examples, and handle nerves, salary questions, and tough moments professionally.You’ll also learn how to prepare quickly and follow up effectively.…

Thursday, April 2 @6 pm
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session
Presentation

Pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate as a working professional can offer numerous benefits, both for your career and for the company you work for. It’s a strategic investment in your professional development and can lead to increased expertise,…

Friday, April 3 @10:30 am
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Tailoring Plasticity in Brittle Materials through Doping and Light Modulation” Presented by Dr. Qi An
Workshop / Seminar
Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)

Tailoring Plasticity in Brittle Materials through Doping and Light Modulation

Presented by Dr. Qi An, Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University

Abstract Controlling the plasticity of brittle materials remains a major challenge in materials science, especially for superhard ceramics and semiconductors, where strong directional…

Friday, April 3 @12 pm
VIRTUAL CAREER WEEK: Your Digital First Impression
Workshop / Seminar
Online

Your online presence often speaks before you do—make it work for you.In this session, you’ll learn how to strengthen your digital first impression by optimizing your LinkedIn profile and making the most of Handshake to find internships, jobs, and employer events.Walk away with practical, step-by-step tips to showcase your skills,…

Friday, April 3 @1 pm
VCEA Innovation Expo
Exhibition
Beasley Coliseum

The VCEA Innovation Expo is a dynamic, campus-wide showcase highlighting the creativity, innovation, and hands-on work of student organizations from the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.

Explore interactive displays, design projects, and student-led initiatives spanning engineering, architecture, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Whether you’re curious about emerging…

Friday, April 3 @6 pm
ASWSUG Student Affairs Senate Meeting
Meeting
Online

The ASWSUG Student Affairs Senate cordially invites students to attend our upcoming Senate meetings. We meet via Zoom from 6:00 to 7:00 PM PT. We encourage you to stop in and learn more about student initiatives,…

Friday, April 3 @7:30 pm
Opera Workshop
Performance
Bryan Hall

Program: Link will open in this tab.

Princess Ida or Castle Adamant is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, satirizing women’s education and Darwinism, popular topics at the time in Victorian England, resulting in a battle of the sexes.  The princess, engaged at a very early age, decides…

Saturday, April 4 @2 pm
Opera Workshop Matinee
Performance
Bryan Hall

Program: Link will open in this tab.

Princess Ida or Castle Adamant is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, satirizing women’s education and Darwinism, popular topics at the time in Victorian England, resulting in a battle of the sexes.  The princess, engaged at a very early age, decides…

Monday, April 6 All day
50th Murrow Symposium
Compton Union Building

The Murrow Standard: Built on legacy. Defining the future.

50th Symposium, April 6-8, 2026

JOIN US as we celebrate a legacy of excellence and step boldly into the future.

Monday, April 6 @12 pm
Cannabis Research Seminar Series
Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building

This semester, the WSU Cannabis Research Center (CRC) is continuing its Cannabis Research Seminar Series, highlighting outstanding cannabis research being conducted within the WSU system.

The last

Monday, April 6 @4:10 pm
Reprogramming Immunity with Nanomedicine: Insights from Dr. Ryan Pearson
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Dr. Ryan Pearson will share how new types of nanoparticles can help guide the immune system to respond in healthier ways. He will explain how these materials interact with immune cells—especially macrophages—to reduce inflammation in conditions such as sepsis and obesity.

Monday, April 6 @4:10 pm
CHE 598 Seminar: Leiomodin and the Control of Thin Filament Length in Muscle Cells
Workshop / Seminar
Spark

SPEAKER: Dr. Alla Kostyukova, Professor, WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering

BIOGRAPHY:

Alla Kostyukova received her M.Sc. in Biophysics from St. Petersburg State University, Russia, and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Institute of Protein Research, Russian Academy of Sciences & Moscow State University. She worked as a…

Tuesday, April 7 @12:30 pm
Organic Chemistry Seminar – Toyin Ayandokun
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Toyin Ayandokun, a PhD student in Dr. Anjali Sharma’s research group, is giving a talk about, “Multifunctional Dendrimers for Controlled Drug Delivery: Overcoming Limitations of Conventional Monofunctional Nanocarriers.”

Tuesday, April 7 @1:10 pm
CySER Virtual Seminar – Cybersecurity Capstone Projects and Conferences
Workshop / Seminar
Online

Title: Cybersecurity Capstone Projects and Conferences

Speakers: Adam Caudle, Sean Hodgson, Puumaaya Tahiru, Emily West

Abstract: In this seminar, we will hear from current and past CySER students about their experiences with cybersecurity capstone projects and cybersecurity conferences such as the BSides conference in Seattle. Capstone courses are taken by students in…

Tuesday, April 7 @6:30 pm
ASWSUG Executive Board Meeting
Meeting
Online

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!

Wednesday, April 8 @12:10 pm
Chemistry PhD Final Defense – Natalie Yaw
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Natalie Yaw, a PhD student in Dr. Xiaofeng Guo’s research group, is giving their final defense titled, “DRIVERS OF STABILITY IN SOLID SOLUTION NUCLEAR CERAMICS AND CRITICAL METAL MINERALS.”

Wednesday, April 8 @4:30 pm
Spring Into Spring
Northside Cafe in Regents Residence Hall

Enjoy a spring‑themed menu at Northside Café featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and classic comfort dishes. The lineup includes Bucatini Pasta with Cauliflower Cream Sauce, Herb‑Roasted Root Vegetables, Baked Ham finished with a Root Beer Glaze, Salmon Burgers, Traditional Deviled Eggs, and more. Dessert offerings include…

Thursday, April 9 @12 pm
BPC Bites 6 – Trade Show
Commons Student Center

Get Talking! Learn more about the most wonderful opportunity to showcase your business – BPC Trade Show!

Thursday, April 9 @12:30 pm
Chemistry PhD Final Defense – Brooke Bonar
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Brooke Bonar, a PhD student in Dr. Kirk Peterson’s research group, is giving their final defense titled, “ACCURATE AB INITIO THERMOCHEMISTRY USING FULLY RELATIVISTIC APPROACHES.”

Thursday, April 9 @1 pm
Public Safety Career and Resource Fair
Martin Stadium

Take the next step toward a meaningful career in public safety and criminal justice. The Second Annual WSU Public Safety Career and Resource Fair brings together leading employers, agencies, and organizations from across the justice system to help you explore career pathways and access valuable professional resources.

Whether you’re a…

Friday, April 10 @10:30 am
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Hypervelocity impact, high-throughput methods, and AI-driven material design” Presented by Dr. K.T. Ramesh
Workshop / Seminar
Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL)

Hypervelocity impact, high-throughput methods, and AI-driven material design

Presented by Dr. K.T. Ramesh, Alonzo G. Decker, Jr., Professor of Science & Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Abstract The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods in materials design is limited by the availability of sufficient data to…

Friday, April 10 @4 pm
VCEA Student Excellence Awards
Ceremony / Service
Compton Union Building

Join the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students. The VCEA Student Excellence Awards recognize outstanding sophomores, juniors, seniors and grad students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, service, and meaningful contributions to the college community.

Friday, April 10 @4:10 pm
PChem Seminar – Wyatt Kiff
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Wyatt Kiff, a PhD student in Dr. John McCloy research group, is giving a talk about, “Determining Non-isothermal Nucleation Kinetics Across the Na2Ca2Si3O9 – NaAlSiO4 Join Through Complementary and In-Situ Methods.”

Friday, April 10 @7 pm
WSU Planetarium: Phantom of the Universe
Film Screening
Sloan Hall

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

Saturday, April 11 @8 am
Horse Course 2026 (cancelled)
Bustad Hall

An annual one day short-course that provides continuing education for horse owners and the general public.

Sunday, April 12 @5 pm
WSU Planetarium: Phantom of the Universe
Film Screening
Sloan Hall

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

Monday, April 13 @4 pm
2026 Pacific Northwest Pre-Health Symposium
Conference / Symposium
Compton Union Building

The symposium will bring together approximately 350–400 attendees including undergraduate students, faculty, clinicians, and healthcare professionals across Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and allied health. The event will include a healthcare career panel, research presentations, professional headshots, networking opportunities, and hands-on clinical workshops. The event is open to students from ALL majors who are interested in learning more about careers in healthcare.

Monday, April 13 @4:10 pm
Department of Chemistry Seminar – Dr. Trevor Hayton
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Dr. Trevor Hayton from UC Santa Barbara will present a seminar titled “Using NMR Spectroscopy to Evaluate Actinide–Ligand Bond Covalency.” His talk will explore how NMR spectroscopy can be applied to measure 5f covalency in actinide complexes, offering insights into designing new separation schemes for spent nuclear fuel.

Tuesday, April 14 @12:30 pm
Organic Chemistry Seminar – Ananya Biswas
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Ananya Biswas, a member of Dr. Sharma Anjali’s research group, will present “Dendrimer-Mediated Corneal Drug Delivery: Bridging Anatomical Barriers to Translational Therapeutics.”

Tuesday, April 14 @6:30 pm
ASWSUG Executive Board Meeting
Meeting
Online

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!

Wednesday, April 15 All day
#CougsGive Day of Giving
Online

On April 15, 2026, Washington State University celebrates its 11th annual #CougsGive day of giving!

This is a day to celebrate how WSU’s donors create impact at WSU, open doors to education, and provide direct support of the university’s mission. All Cougs are encouraged to visit the #CougsGive website

Wednesday, April 15 @12 pm
Fact or fiction? Controversies in environmental science and policy
Lecture
Foley Institute

Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Kevin Elliott, Red Cedar Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Michigan State University. Elliott will discuss environmental policy around issues like climate change, pesticide regulation, and water fluoridation.

Wednesday, April 15 @12:10 pm
AER/Inorganic Seminar – Sheng Yu
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Sheng Yu, a PhD student in Dr. Jack Zhang’s research group, is giving a talk about, “Hierarchically Porous UiO-66 for Iodine Diffusion and Conversion.”

Thursday, April 16 @1 pm
Chemistry Final Defense – Vinny Groner
Workshop / Seminar
Fulmer Hall

Vinny Groner, a PhD student in Dr. Jim Boncella’s research group, is giving his final defense titled, “The Stabilization of Low-Valent Uranium Complexes Featuring Bulky Terphenyl Amido Ligands.”

Thursday, April 16 @4 pm
Join WSU Construction Management in Seattle

WSU Construction Management is coming to Seattle.

Join us as we share updates on the continued growth of the Construction Management program, reconnect with alumni…

Thursday, April 16 @4 pm
💸 Money Habits that Pay: Learn habits that will last a lifetime
Academic Success & Career Center

Money can be stressful—especially in college. The good news is that building strong financial habits now can make a big difference later.

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll cover the basics of budgeting and money management with strategies designed for college students. We’ll also explore how everyday financial habits shape our…

Thursday, April 16 @7:30 pm
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Performance
Kimbrough Music Building

The Percussion Ensemble will perform works by Ivan Trevino, Nathan Daughtrey, and Gene Koshinski with solo performances by members of the WSU percussion studio.

Friday, April 17 All day
Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities Conference

The David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities at Washington State University is organizing its second Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities Conference for undergraduate and graduate students. The conference will be held on April 17-18.

The deadline for submitting the abstracts is Sunday, March 1. While we encourage students to submit an…

Friday, April 17 @10 am
Family Weekend at the Art Museum: Pyromaniacs Clay Club Sale
Exhibition
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Pyromaniacs Clay Club Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Join us for the Pyromaniacs Clay Club Sale, taking place Friday and Saturday, April 17-18 (during the hours noted above) at the Pavilion Gallery in the Jordan…

Friday, April 17 @12 pm
Abelson Greenhouse Open House and Plant Sale Fundraiser
Abelson Hall

Abelson Greenhouse Open House and Plant Sale Fundraiser

Come explore the tropical plant collection and help support the greenhouse by buying a cool plant to take home!

Hours:

Friday 12-4

Saturday 10-3

Sunday 10-2

Friday, April 17 @1:30 pm
🍦 Ferdinands Friday
Compton Union Building

Come tell us where you work in exchange for a free scoop of ice cream!

Friday, April 17 @7 pm
WSU Planetarium: Out There
Film Screening
Sloan Hall

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

In just thirty years, we have gone from zero to thousands of planets known outside our own solar family of worlds. This film explores discovery techniques and gives a sense…

Saturday, April 18 @10 am
Veterinary Medicine Open House & Teddy Bear Clinic 2026
Veterinary Teaching Hospital

An annual College of Veterinary Medicine event for the whole family! Children are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal, get scrubbed in with veterinary students and assist with surgery at the popular Teddy Bear Surgery Clinic.

Sunday, April 19 @12 pm
ASWSUG: Cougs Get Lit-erary – Leonard and Hungry Paul
Meeting
Online

Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession

In this charming and truly unique debut, popular Irish musician Rónán Hession tells the story of two single, thirty-something men who still live with their parents and who are… nice. They take care of their parents and play board games together. They like to…

Sunday, April 19 @5 pm
WSU Planetarium: Out There
Film Screening
Sloan Hall

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

In just thirty years, we have gone from zero to thousands of planets known outside our own solar family of worlds. This film explores discovery techniques and gives a sense…

Tuesday, April 21 @1:10 pm
CySER Virtual Seminar – Hardware IP Protection & Reliability Solutions in a Fully Transparent World
Workshop / Seminar
Online

Title: Hardware IP Protection & Reliability Solutions in a Fully Transparent World

Speaker: Dr. Leon Li, Assistant Professor, Washington State University

Abstract: Modern integrated circuits are developed across a global supply chain, which improves efficiency but also exposes designs to risks such as reverse engineering and IP theft. A common defense is…

Tuesday, April 21 @6:30 pm
ASWSUG Executive Board Meeting
Meeting
Online

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!

Thursday, April 23 @5 pm
Senior Send Off Toast and Alumni Launch, presented by STCU
Lewis Alumni Center

Graduating Cougs, this one’s for YOU! Join us for Washington State University’s first-ever Senior Send Off Toast and Alumni Launch—a celebration dedicated to your hard work, achievements, and next big steps as you get ready to join the Cougar alumni family!

Thursday, April 23 @7:30 pm
Choir Concert
Performance
Kimbrough Music Building
Friday, April 24 @8 am
WSU College of Medicine Student and Resident Research Day
WSU Spokane

Join us for our second annual WSU  Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Student and Resident Research Day! This event offers an opportunity for medical students, graduates, and residents to showcase their research and share their findings with peers and experts in the field. Please save the date on Friday, April 24, 2026 for this…

Friday, April 24 @5:30 pm
Engineering and Technology Management Spring 2026 Tri‑Cities Handshake Reception
Reception / Open House

Washington State University’s Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) program invites current students, alumni, and prospective students to attend the Spring 2026 Tri‑Cities Handshake Reception. This event provides an opportunity to engage with ETM faculty and staff, strengthen professional connections, and learn more about the academic and career pathways supported…

Friday, April 24 @7 pm
WSU Planetarium: From Earth to the Universe
Film Screening
Sloan Hall

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

From Earth to the Universe brings the audience through all the size scales of the universe, from the earthly to the extragalactic. Meet the natural units of the universe, from…

Saturday, April 25 @9 pm
Jewett Observatory Public Night
Exhibition
Jewett Observatory

Star Parties

Jewett Observatory is our direct window on the heavens. In spring, summer, and fall, we hold public star parties, where any interested person can come to view the cosmos through the historic 12-inch Clark.

Most public evenings feature a crescent moon, star clusters, nebulae, double stars, and other…

Sunday, April 26 @5 pm
WSU Planetarium: From Earth to the Universe
Film Screening
Sloan Hall

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.

From Earth to the Universe brings the audience through all the size scales of the universe, from the earthly to the extragalactic. Meet the natural units of the universe, from…

Monday, April 27 @4:10 pm
CHE 598 Seminar: Alkane Oxidation on IrO2(110): Mechanistic Insights and Surface Tuning
Workshop / Seminar
Spark

SPEAKER: Dr. Jason Weaver, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida.

BIOGRAPHY:

Jason Weaver earned a Ph.D. degree from Stanford University in 1998, under the guidance of Professor Robert Madix. He joined the faculty at the University of Florida in 1999, where he is currently the Dow Chemical Company Foundation…

Tuesday, April 28 @9 am
Jan and Jack Creighton Global Health Lecture Series
Paul G. Allen School for Global Health

“Resistance to classical complement clearance by Lyme disease and relapsing fever Borrelia,” presented by Dr. Jon Skare, Texas A&M University.

Tuesday, April 28 @5:30 pm
Faculty Lecture Series
Off Campus

The David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities at Washington State University offers an annual fellowship program to help support arts- and humanities-based research and creative activities from WSU faculty. This talk features two recipients of this fellowship who will present their ongoing projects.

“Brazilian Jazz Fest”

Tuesday, April 28 @6:30 pm
ASWSUG Executive Board Meeting
Meeting
Online

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!

Wednesday, April 29 @1 pm
Psychology Undergraduate Research Symposium
Todd Hall

For Scientific Purposes, Treat People as If They Were Human Beings: The Challenge of Studying Persons

By Daniel Cervone

Guest speaker presentation location: TODD 130 from 1pm -2pm

Poster session…

Thursday, April 30 @6 pm
ASWSUG Listening Session: April Forum
Meeting
Online

Join ASWSUG for our last Listening session for the 2025-26 Academic year: April Listening Session — an open forum for WSU Global Campus students to share feedback, ask questions, and connect with ASWSUG student leaders.