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Share your spirit and wear your crimson & gray!
Across the United States students, parents, family, faculty, fans, and alumni will show their school pride and celebrate College Colors Day.

School of Molecular Biosciences Graduate Student Seminar, College of Veterinary Medicine

PRESENTER: Diane Ogedi Ugwu, PhD student

TITLE: Advancing the Guidance Debate: Lessons from Educational Psychology and Implications for Biochemistry Learning

Laura Hill (Senior Vice Provost), Doug Call (Incoming Senior Vice Provost), and Catherine Cooper (Associate Dean for Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences) will be hosting a virtual Town Hall to discuss the COACHE Faculty Satisfaction Survey on September 5. The discussion will focus on sharing the results of the survey and include a dedicated question-and-answer session. The meeting will be recorded and available on our website following the event.

Connect with and meet hundreds of student and community organizations on the Glenn Terrell Mall! The Get Involved Fair is one of WSU’s biggest opportunities for student organizations to promote their organization and find other students that match their interests. Do not miss the opportunity to meet with student leaders and find the organization right for you!

Performances by Archer Oh, King Youngblood, Ideomotor, Elvis Batchild, Desolation Horse.
Plus food, yard games, and more!

This presentation describes our experience developing a thermosetting wood-based composite for 3D printing of housing and light-commercial building applications.

Serious action on climate change has been stalled in the U.S. for a number of reasons, but perhaps the most salient is the longstanding lack of public acceptance of well-established climate science. How can we address that?

We are joined this week by Matthew Slater, the John Howard Harris Professor of Philosophy at Bucknell University.

School of Molecular Biosciences Faculty Seminar Series, College of Veterinary Medicine

(Director Candidate)

PRESENTER: Dr. Brian Kraemer, University of Washington

TITLE: Leveraging Model Organism Genetics to Inform New Neurotherapeutics Approaches

The Advances in Immunology & Microbiology seminar series is a weekly forum that brings together scientists from diverse fields and disciplines across the College of Veterinary Medicine to discuss research advances in the broad areas of immunology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and global health. Seminars feature student speakers from the Immunology & Infectious Disease (IID) doctoral program, IID-affiliated postdoctoral researchers and faculty, intramural speakers from across the university, and extramural speakers.

Get ready for the big event that culminates our 2023 Jones Milestone Accelerator program and gives you the chance to meet the young entrepreneurs with tomorrow’s game-changing startups.

New procedures have been introduced to streamline the purchasing process for VCEA clubs. This is essential training for club officers and crucial to club success.

The David G. Pollart Center for the Arts and Humanities is hosting a Graduate Student Mixer. Please join us to celebrate the beginning of the new year, and to discuss how the Center can serve graduate students in the Arts & Humanities.

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There is a long tradition of horn players writing solo and chamber music for their instrument. Starting with Franz Strauss, a horn virtuoso and composer born in 1822, this recital explores the contributions of horn players who have also composed for this instrument. Composers include Gina Gillie, Jeff…

Join us for great golf this weekend!

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center is extending its business hours for today’s home Cougar football game against the University of Wisconsin.
Staff will be available to assist fans with game day information, including wayfinding and directions, pregame activities, general parking permit sales and information, and other transportation options.

Echevarias, Hawarthias, Crassulas

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Seminar Series, College of Veterinary Medicine

PRESENTER: Carrie Cuttler, WSU Psychology

TITLE: Navigating the Weeds: Effects of Cannabis Use on Cognition, Mental Health, and the Stress Response

Speakers:

Karen Metzner Assistant Dean of Students Director, Center for Community Standards Washington State University

Kate M. Watts Director of Composition Professor, Career Track Department of English Washington State University—Pullman

Sara Brock PhD Student Department of English Washington State University—Pullman

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Gather your fellow Coug fans and enjoy an evening of WSU Blended Learning student-made wine during the first Friday Night Football Wine Tasting of the season!

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Fridays at the Clock! 

What: Outdoor Summer Music Series

When: Fridays – June 23, July 14, August 4, August 25, & September 8

Where: below Bryan Hall Clock (between Bryan Hall and Holland Library)

Who: WSU School of Music Faculty, Friends, and Guests!

Admission: Free

The WSU School…

September 11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance. In honor of the day, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) is offering multiple opportunities to serve in the community.

WSU Pullman Access Center is facilitating a virtual workshop to help faculty understand notification letters received when a student requests their accommodations. Learn more about the steps you can take to provide successful accommodations to Cougs. This workshop will provide a general overview our of faculty notification letter

Hello! Our guest is sick and will not be able to give the talk for today’s event.

Drug delivery to the brain is a major challenge for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a highly selective barricade formed by microvascular endothelial cells. In recent years, nanoparticles have received a significant amount of interest for targeted drug delivery across the BBB.

9/11 is a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Join staff from the WSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to learn more about the CCE and how to navigate GivePulse to find opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact in your community.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the history of the Communication Science and Biology paradigm along with the theoretical grounding and unique methods used. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in this scientific conversation.

The Global Learning office will send over 700 students abroad this year! We are still accepting applications for this upcoming Spring 2024 semester and beyond. This event hosts study abroad providers from across the USA, helping you find the UCORE, elective, internship, and/or major courses to ensure you have an unforgettable experience…and graduate on time. Global opportunities on the Pullman campus will also be showcased.

Want to know how to keep yourself safe online? Join us on September 12th at 5 p.m. PST to get tips from Rebecca Solen and Dolan Valenzuela from WSU’s Crimson Service Desk on a number of topics! Learn how to report potential phishing emails, be aware of phishing emails, prevent hackers from getting into your online accounts, and many more useful tips! We want to make sure that our Global Campus students understand internet safety.

Women of the Palouse is a book project that explores the lives of the women who had a great impact on WSU, Pullman, and the Palouse—but because of their gender, their role in the region has been understated or entirely overlooked. This panel will include several contributors.

Kathy Meyer,…

The lecture committee at the School of Design & Construction is holding a series of interdisciplinary on “Nonwestern Discourses of Design & Construction.”
We are privileged to host a group of globally recognized architects, theorists, designers, and artists to discuss design and construction in the global south.

Visit the registration link for more information about this event

Provides a high level overview of ways Washington startups can attract and retain the best talent, even on a limited budget. Just starting out doesn’t mean you can’t attract or retain amazing talent, it just means employers need to think creatively and appeal to interests other than just financial interests of their applicants or employees.

The WSU Center for Entrepreneurial Studies provides a resource epicenter for students to learn, collaborate, create, and launch ventures.

This talk—illustrated with excerpts from Lyn’s art exhibits and recently published book, Drawing Botany Home: A Rooted Life—will report on a botanist’s attempts to learn not just about but from plants with field journals’ story and line, art and science.

Join the Women*s Center for the annual Harpy*s Fair – find resources, meet departments, and more!

A well-documented body of both experimental and theoretical studies seems to suggest systematic phase/chemical transformations of low Z molecular solids to covalent solids, ionic solids and, eventually, metallic solids under extreme conditions.

School of Molecular Biosciences Faculty Seminar Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
PRESENTER: Dr. Ira Blader, University of Buffalo School of Medicine
TITLE: Toxoplasma Infections of the Brain: Growth and Consequences

Join us for a livestream of the 33rd annual Ig Nobel Prize awards! Light refreshments will be provided.

The Advances in Immunology & Microbiology seminar series is a weekly forum that brings together scientists from diverse fields and disciplines across the College of Veterinary Medicine to discuss research advances in the broad areas of immunology, microbiology, infectious diseases, and global health. Seminars feature student speakers from the Immunology & Infectious Disease (IID) doctoral program, IID-affiliated postdoctoral researchers and faculty, intramural speakers from across the university, and extramural speakers.

In Solidarity is a regional juried exhibition exploring the themes of community, identity, and social justice through art. Artists include: Jia Jia, Coco Allred, Olivia Evans, Sam Marroquin, Audineh Asaf, Jiemei Lin, Jordan Kornreich, Loren Brown, DeepTime Collective (Amanda Leigh Evans and Tia Kramer), Jo Cosme, Maddie Gooley and Lizzie Casper. Curated by Mana Mehrabian and Sarah Barnett.

Spurred by a happy discovery of a new collection of pieces by French Women Composers, this recital illustrates a wide range of compositional voices from the early 1800s to the end of the twentieth century.

Admission is FREE!

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Join us for great golf!

Staff will be available to assist fans with game day information, including wayfinding and directions, pregame activities, general parking permit sales and information, and other transportation options. Visitors can also snap photos with the visitor center’s WSU Fight Song wallpaper and other Coug-inspired designs.

The tasting will feature a selection of four wines from the WSU Blended Learning student-made series and three different Cougar Cheese flavors. Tickets cost $10 at the door and include 1-oz. samples of each wine. Tickets are limited to one per person. Participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Ticket availability will be limited.

These exclusive dinners feature the incredible wines of a Cougar-connected winery, along with a four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Mat Morgan and a team of talented students. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity and register now! #GoCougs

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Music by Rameau, Fontana, Chopin, Ravel, Beethoven and Liszt.

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center is extending its business hours for today’s home Cougar football game against University of Northern Colorado.
Staff will be available to assist fans with game day information, including wayfinding and directions, pregame activities, general parking permit sales and information, and other transportation options. Visitors can also snap photos with the visitor center’s WSU Fight Song wallpaper and other Coug-inspired designs.

To celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day on Sept. 17, the WSU Libraries will sponsor a round-robin public reading of the Constitution (with amendments) starting at noon on Monday, Sept. 18, in the Terrell Library Atrium on the Pullman campus. The reading takes about an hour; if there is interest, organizers will do a second reading. The event is free and open to the public; drop-ins are welcome.

Join us for a community summit dedicated to sharing state and local resources that provide critical and innovative support to WSU students. This two-hour webinar will provide an overview of the resources available in the Pullman area and how students can access those services.

The discussion will focus on the results of the survey and include a dedicated question-and-answer session. The meeting will be recorded and available on our website following the event.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the newest federal agency. We partner with both the private sector and other Federal agencies to secure critical infrastructure. During this seminar, we will discuss those relationships, the current threat landscape, and pathways for federal employment.

Research in STEM education (especially engineering education) has grown exponentially in the last decade.

Understanding the process can be very helpful to instructors and help ensure that accommodations are reasonable and appropriate, which is in everyone’s best interest.

“Left1 Overexpression Maintains Youthfulness of Two Distinct Fibroblast Lineages,” presented by Jasson Makker. Advisor: Dr. Jon Oatley.
“Manipulation of TNFα Signaling by Coxiella burnetii,” presented by Chelsea Osbron. Advisor: Dr. Alan Goodman.

Join us 9/19, for an enriching afternoon of cultural exchange with artist Jeffrey Gibson. Starting at 1:30 p.m., engage in a guided discussion exploring identity through choices of adornment. This conversation, moderated by Michael Holloman, Associate Professor with the Department of Art at WSU, offers unique insights. Special guests include Nakia Williamson-Cloud, Cultural Resources Program Director of the Nimíipuu tribe.

Hear from the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research (Dr. Jeremy Lessmann) and the Director of the Online Psychology Degree Program (Dr. Lee Daffin) who ALSO mentors Global campus undergraduates in research.

Join Rick Johnson to learn about career and internship opportunities with BP. CHE, ME/MSE, EE, and business majors are encouraged to attend. Pizza will also be provided following the presentation!

The Washington State University School of Music is proud to present Takumi Kato and his children performing in Kimbrough Concert Hall September 20th, 1:10-2:00PM

Featuring the world renowned taiko artist Takumi Kato and his three children for a family friendly, this unforgettable percussion event…

Laura Hill (Senior Vice Provost), Doug Call (Incoming Senior Vice Provost), and Catherine Cooper (Associate Dean for Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences) will be hosting listening sessions on all campuses to discuss the COACHE Faculty Satisfaction Survey. The discussion will focus on the results of the survey and include a dedicated question-and-answer session.

Medium Design inverts the typical focus on object over field, to work on the medium—the matrix space between objects, events and ideological declarations. And it disrupts some habitual modern approaches to the world’s intractable dilemmas—from climate cataclysm to inequality to concentrations of authoritarian power

On display is a collection of previous public works created by AREA C Projects, as well as concept imagery for their upcoming installation for the WSU Plant Sciences Building.

Save the Dates! 2023 CLIC Conference, hosted by the WSU College of Medicine: September 21 – 24.

When families cannot discuss money, it can have negative consequences for everyone involved. It is important to recognize that building, managing, and transitioning wealth are three distinct processes. Once you have successfully built your business and invested significant amounts of time and money into it, it is worthwhile to consider what kind of legacy you want to leave behind.

Gather information and forge connections that can help you thrive. Exhibitors will share useful information.

Narcan Training with Gordon Hedenstrom
*Free Narcan kits will be handed out after completion of training.

Sustainable production systems (such as smart agriculture and infrastructural management) are facing tremendous challenges in their productivity, efficiency, and resilience due to world-wide growing populations, global supply chain crisis, changing climate, and the severe shortfall of resources and labor forces. Timely identifying and quantifying spatial and temporal variabilities in complex production systems and processes has been a crucial factor for improving production and resource management efficiency.

Protests organized by climate activists have increased in frequency and intensity. Are these acts of defiance enough to inspire change in policy?
Aseem Prakash is the founding director of the Center of Environmental Politics at the University of Washington and Nives Dolšak is director of the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington.

“Leveraging Model Organism Genetics to Inform New Neurotherapeutics Approaches,” presented by Dr. Ramakrishna Kommagani, Baylor College of Medicine, Host. Dr. Kanako Hayashi.

AREA C Projects is a Providence, Rhode Island-based public art practice consisting of Erik Carlson (lead artist) and Erica Carpenter. Drawing on backgrounds in multimedia installation, architecture, audio composition, performance and experimental technique, we strive to create public artworks that reveal unexpected points of commonality in our shared surroundings, inviting deeper engagement on individual and local levels.

Join Online Learning Librarian, Jen Saulnier Lange, to learn about how you can use the WSU Libraries to do research for SURCA, what services the WSU Libraries provide to Global Campus students, and how to find subject-specific resources to carry out your research.

The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center is extending its business hours today for Saturday’s home Cougar football game against the Oregon State University.
Staff will be available to assist fans with game day information, including wayfinding and directions, pregame activities, general parking permit sales and information, and other transportation options.

In addition to exciting updates about the WSU system, this town hall will provide a unique opportunity for the WSU community to engage in Q&A with WSU’s leadership. WSU Pullman students, faculty, and staff, along with Extension and system-level employees, are encouraged to submit their questions in advance.

“The Power of Hunger,” presented by Amber Alhadeff, University of Penn, Monell Center.

Christiano Rodrigues, violin

Karen Nguyen, piano

Beethoven Sonatas for Piano and Violin

Join the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Schweitzer Engineering Hall.

Gather your fellow Coug fans and enjoy an evening of WSU Blended Learning student-made wine during another Friday Night Football Wine Tasting!
The tasting will feature a selection of four wines from the WSU Blended Learning student-made series and three different Cougar Cheese flavors. Tickets cost $10 at the door and include 1-oz. samples of each wine. Tickets are limited to one per person. Participants must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Ticket availability will be limited.

Lithium battery research has seen a tremendous boon in the past decade due to strong demand in electrification of the transportation sector, which necessitates electrode materials of high energy density and electrolytes conducive to forming stable interfaces for ion transfer. Replacing graphite in LIB with silicon or lithium has been one route to improve energy density, the tradeoffs being low Columbic efficiency and interface stability with existing electrolytes, both of which are active areas of research and can be improved by developing novel electrolytes, which include high concentration electrolytes, electrolytes with functional additives, etc. I will discuss battery research I carried out so far focusing more on electrolyte and segue into future work.

Bassoonist Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama) will explore the themes and significance of Indigenous relantionality through the mediums of film and music, featuring works by Māori composers.

Admission is FREE!

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The Brelsford WSU Visitor Center is extending its hours for today’s home Cougar football game against the Oregon State University.
Staff will be available to assist fans with game day information, including wayfinding and directions, pregame activities, general parking permit sales and information, and other transportation options. Visitors can also snap photos with the visitor center’s WSU Fight Song wallpaper and other Coug-inspired designs.

The Voiland College Internships & Career Services office will be hosting drop-in office hours to meet with engineering and architecture students to review resumes, cover letters, and discuss internship and career opportunities for the Career Fair. Students may stop by Dana 138 any day Sep. 25th-29th from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM for one-on-one meetings with career coaches. Meetings are first come first serve! Bring a resume, cover letters, and any questions!

Presenter: Dr. Dan Szymanski, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University

Title: Feedback controls among tensile forces, microtubules, and cell wall properties during plant morphogenesis

Host: Michael Knoblauch

Preseminar refreshments 2:30 pm in the Conner Museum, 1st Floor, Abelson Hall

WSU’s technology incubator, SP3NW, will host an information session with the US Patent and Trademark Office. This unique visit provides an opportunity to share the innovations occurring at WSU with the Rocky Mountain Regional Office and Global IP Attachés.

Want to learn more about EBT? Join us for an exciting workshop you won’t want to miss! More information is available on Instagram – @oaewsu

As Humanity continues to look towards not only net zero, but true zero-carbon-emissions fuels, interest in hydrogen has returned.

Pacific Pile & Marine invites all Civil Engineering and Construction Management students who are looking for an opportunity to become an intern or full-time employee. Join representatives for an introduction to the world of Marine Construction, and the intricacies involved with a career at Pacific Pile & Marine.

“The Influence of Dietary Nutrients on DGLA-Induced Ferroptosis in C. elgans,” presented by Michael Mortensen. Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Watts

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Join an inclusive team passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation we are pursuing.
Micron is the 4th largest semiconductor company in the world, and the only memory manufacturer in the United States, and we are headquartered right here in Boise, Idaho. We are looking to grow the next generation of talented engineers. Please come to our event to learn more.

Join Global Campus Career Advisor, Chris Miller, for a webinar as he walks you through the career resources and services available to Global Campus students.

Join Lionel Hampton School of Music for an extraordinary evening featuring the U of I and WSU orchestras.

University of Idaho Students: Counts as MusX140 Recital Attendance “All Concerts.”

In addition to exciting updates about the system, this town hall will provide a unique opportunity for the WSU community to engage in Q&A with university leadership. WSU Everett students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their questions in advance and participate in the discussion.

Provide monthly bundt cake giveaways for those celebrating their birthday.

Come have a mid-day snack and chat with Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Dean Mary Rezac!

Join us for a Public Square discussion on the topic of Native Families’ rights and Tribes’ sovereignty.

WSU/University of Idaho Gala Orchestra Concert

Come join our first concert of the year featuring the combined orchestras from Washington State University and the University of Idaho. They will be performing Tchaikovsky’s exciting Second Symphony. You don’t want to miss this collaboration between our border schools! It will a night…

Are you contemplating a major career change but need help figuring out where to start? Have you been doing the same job for years and are ready for a change?

High-fidelity CFD of a baseball is discussed. The investigation involves CFD of a true MLB baseball, digitized with 2.56 million point laser measurements.

Among religious groups, evangelical Protestants are the most likely to say climate change is not a serious problem. How can this group be more effectively engaged?
Bob Inglis, former U.S. Representative from South Carolina, is Executive Director of republicEn.org, an organization dedicated to conservative solutions to climate change.

“Conservation and Divergence of Sex-Biased Expression and Splicing in D. melanogaster and D. simulans,” presented by Dr. Lauren McIntire, University of Florida. Host: Dr. Michael Griswold.

We invite you to participate in a panel discussion featuring three past ERG grant recipients as they discuss their experiences with the grant program and share more information about their projects. Lunch will be provided for those in person, please register for an accurate head count.

Not all studies work well in the media, but some novel, impactful research can make big headlines, bringing important findings to a wide audience – if they’re presented in an accessible way. Join WSU Science Writer Sara Zaske for a short presentation on press releases followed by a Q&A discussion with a panel of journalists whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, NBC News, Geekwire, Science Friday, and the New Scientist, among other outlets.

“Harnessing antibodies for protection against zoonotic infectious diseases,” presented by Dr. Bronwyn (Bonnie) Gunn, Assistant Professor, Paul G. Allen School of Global Health. Host: Arden Baylink, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month at Procesión de Nuestras Banderas, Flag Walk to the Soccer Game! Meet at the Glenn Terrell mall at 4 p.m. where flags will be distributed. Participants will then walk to the soccer game together at 4:30 p.m., where kick off is at 5 p.m.

Join Mary Miller to learn about opportunities at Turner Construction. CM, CE and Construction Engineer majors are encouraged to attend.

Along with the accumulation of atmospheric greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, the loss of primary forests and other natural ecosystems is a major disruption of the Earth’s system and is causing global concern.

“Sex-Specific Adaptation of the Ventral Tegmental Area to Subchronic Stress,” presented by Abigail Polter, George Washington University.

A guided conversation with artist Jose “Nuke” Montalvo and the staff who brought him to WSU.

David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities (CAH) is organizing a Grant Writing Workshop for graduate students. Dr. Becky James, Research and Development Manager of the Grants and Fellowship Support, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Washington State University, will facilitate this workshop.
Dr. James will demonstrate how the graduate students can use Pivot-RP (a funding database) to search for funding opportunities and discuss the step-by-step process of Grant Writing. This event is meant for the students at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). However, graduate students from any discipline who are interested to learn about Pivot-RP and basics of grant writing are welcome to join.

Join artist Jose “Nuke” Montalvo for a lecture, music, food, and a community painting workshop.

ASWSU Global is thrilled to be partnering with WSU Pullman’s Chicanx Latinx Student Center (CLSC) and Global Connections to present The Untold Stories: Using Art as a Tool for Revolution and Healing.

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The vast endless nature of the sea has long inspired poets and composers, often using it to suggest human emotions.  In “Songs of Love and the Sea” the music performed by Julie Anne Wieck, soprano, Elena Panchenko, piano and Martin King, horn will take the listener on a…

Student Leadership Conference is a unique opportunity to meet student leaders from across the WSU system while discussing the basics of leadership and building on your foundational skills.