January 2026
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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Do you plan events on campus? Join us at the WSU Catering Showcase and discover what makes WSU Catering events exceptional. This open house-style event will feature:
Sample signature menu items
Explore elegant table setups and staff uniforms
Meet our chefs…
Learn how to showcase the breadth and quality of your activities for annual review, promotion, and awards.
“Designing Novel Antimicrobial Peptide Biologics: Machine Learning Classification and Consensussequence Engineering of the Brevinin-2 Family,” presented by Colin McDowell.
“Brain Peptidoglycan Detection and Signaling Linked to Sleep,” presented by Erika English.
In this training we will be reviewing the inventory and audit information, you will make decisions to help prioritize web pages’ remediation and assign people to work on them.
This community-wide event provides time to remember, grieve, and celebrate the difference companions make in our lives.
An interactive session on making your veterinary teaching materials digitally accessible!
“Indigenous Determinants of Health and Strengths-Based Approaches to Indigenous Wellbeing,” presented by Dr. Donald Warne.
CANELLED 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…
Empowering Prevention & Inclusive Communities (EPIC)
We are excited to announce the launch of WSU’s new Empowering Prevention & Inclusive Communities (EPIC) program, a peer-led initiative developed in partnership with the Graduate School and UAW 4951. EPIC provides Academic Student Employees with tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual…
Scholarship deadlines are approaching – are you looking for support with your applications? Join the WSU Alumni Association for a Scholarship Café, an interactive event designed to help you with your scholarship goals. Featuring support from the WSU Writing Center, Student Financial Services, and alumni mentors.
🎉 Celebrate 25 Years of the SRC with University Recreation!
The Student Recreation Center is turning 25, and we’re throwing a birthday bash you won’t want to miss! Join us on Thursday, January 15 at the Student Recreation Center as we celebrate a quarter-century of fitness, fun, and community on…
Thursday, January 15, 2025, 3:00-4:00pm Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
Join Rochelle Smith for a quilter’s perspective on select works in “Color Outside the Lines, From the Collections…
Presented by Chloe Leach, PhD student and intramural trainee.
The Career Expo is more than just a job fair – it’s your chance to explore career paths, connect with employers on internships, and practice professional networking in a supportive environment. This workshop is perfect for those attending a career fair for the first time or wanting to a refresher!
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This recital features tuba faculty member Chris Dickey along with several colleagues from the School of Music. Dr. Dickey will perform the world premiere of Joy Zickau’s Abiaka: Suite for Tuba and Piano, the result of a nationwide consortium they led…
The Universe as a Nuclear Factory: Engineering at the Smallest Scale
Presented by Dr. Zarif Rahman, Faculty Fellow, Whitman College and Part-time lecturer, University of Idaho
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Atomic nuclei and stars, although separated by many orders of magnitude in size and density, must often be studied…
Considerations on assessing a student’s actual knowledge base.
“Molecular and Neuronal Mechanisms Responsible for Limiting Stress Responses,” presented by Dr. Yiyong (Ben) Liu, WSU Spokane.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Join us for an evening of virtuosic clarinet chamber music featuring The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West – Clarinet Quartet. The group performs lively original classical music for wind quintet, string quartet, orchestral, and video game arrangements, as well as patriotic favorites. Free ticket information can be…
Engaging Story Hour and Free Art Activities for Children and Caregivers!
Christie Tate had just been named the top student in her law school class and finally had her eating disorder under control. Why then was she driving through Chicago fantasizing about her own death? Why was she envisioning putting an end to the isolation and sadness that still plagued her…
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Join the CCE, WSU campus, and community partners to make a difference on the MLK National Day of Service. Find a project on Monday, January 19, or serve throughout the week. Some of the projects and partners you can get involved with include:
Cougar Caring Cards (Jan. 15)…
“Genomic Patterns for UV-Induced Indels,” presented by Allysa Sewell.
Four WSU dining chefs will compete to create the most creative and flavorful slider. Students will have the opportunity to sample each slider, cast their vote, and help determine the Slider Fest Champion. Awards will be presented for both Student Choice and Judges’ Choice. Gluten free and vegan options will…
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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On his spring FAS recital, Christopher Wilson will be performing three works for solo marimba! The first half will feature David Maslanka’s “A Solemn Music,” which was included in Dr. Wilson’s 2025 album “Solemn Music: Marimba Solos by David Maslanka.” Wilson’s…
An interactive session on making your veterinary teaching materials digitally accessible!
Whether you’re a first-year student building your first resume or a senior looking to refine your final draft, this session will provide you the tools and tips to build an impactful resume. We’ll cover the resume-writing process and teach you how to communicate your experiences in a way that stands out to employers.
Ready to take your research or creative project to the next level?
Join our Virtual SURCA Info-Session to discover how you can partner with a faculty mentor, craft a compelling abstract, and showcase your work alongside hundreds of peers at the annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. You’ll…
Learn about the opportunity to take your ideas and innovations to the next level, gain experience by being a part of…
Getting ready for the Career Expo or updating your LinkedIn profile? A great headshot is sometimes the first step in making a strong impression. Stop by Terrell Library to your in-person headshots taken with the official WSU photographers. Walk-in and appointment times will be available.
Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction (SDC) in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) is excited to celebrate the opening of a new industry-supported learning space for our Construction Management students!
You’re invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, January 22, at 2:30 p.m.
The newly…
“Informing preventive medicine through ecology, epidemiology and toxicology,” presented by Dr. Andreas Eleftherious, and PhD candidate, Kevin Baird presenting, title tba.
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These trainings will cover common accessibility testing tools, errors and alerts, when to remediate, and best practices.
Presented by Dr. Guiyan Zang, Associate Professor, School of…
“Bacterial Peptidoglycan in Chronic Brain Inflammation and Antibody Immunity Along the Gut-Brain Axis,” presented by Dr. Jon Laman, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
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Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
BE A MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY!
The Washington State University School of Music would like to invite prospective students and their parents/guardians to its Spring 2026 MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY open house. Join us in experiencing a day in the life of a WSU music student. This event…
Dr. Tondreau joined the group of Jim Boncella at Los Alamos National Laboratory with both Seaborg and Director’s postdoctoral fellowships. He is currently serving as a technical staff scientist in Chemistry Division.
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Kate Starbird, professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. Starbird will discuss how online rumors, misinformation, and disinformation are created and shared, and the impact…
Title: High Performance Computing for Combinatorial Problems with Applications
Dr. S M Ferdous is a data scientist in the Data…
“Exposure of Negative-Sense Viral RNA in the Cytoplasm Initiates Innate Immunity to West Nile Virus,” presented by Bridget Doyle.
LinkedIn and Handshake are used for more than just a digital resume – both are powerful platforms for networking, job searching, building your professional brand and so much more! This introductory session is the perfect starting point!
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…
Get ready to be inspired! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Washington State University on January 27 at 7:00 PM in the CUB Auditorium.
Presented by Rab and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, and brought to you by the WSU Outdoor Recreation Center, this…
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Learn more about Faculty-Led summer programs, internship opportunities, research options, and experiential learning activities abroad!
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Chirag Shah, AI expert and professor at the University of Washington. Chirag will share his specialty in the intersection of AI and human experience and explore humanity’s evolving relationship with AI.
Learn while working on your own files. Plenty of time for Q and A.
This workshop is your go-to guide for making the most of one of WSU’s most valuable career development events. The Career Expo is more than just a job fair – it’s your time to home in on companies, impress employers and find full-time opportunities after graduation.
Come to Northside Café for a special event celebrating the staff’s favorite meals! Get to know the friendly faces behind your daily meals as they share their beloved dishes with you. This is your chance to connect with the Northside Café team and discover their top culinary picks.
Guest speaker: Ryan Yousefian – Co-Founder/CEO, ApnoMed
About the speaker
Ryan Yousefian, Co-Founder and CEO of ApnoMed, has over eight years of…
Want to know what really stands out to recruiters in your Field? Join this interactive virtual event to meet organizations focused on science specialties, learn about their opportunities, and network with recruiters BEFORE any career fairs at WSU!
“Microbiome composition and function in human health and disease,” presented by Dr. Zeyang Shen, Assistant Professor, School of Molecular Biosciences.
From your first handshake to your final follow-up, our panel of employers will help answer those questions you’ve always wanted to ask about networking. Tune in for unique perspectives on what makes candidates memorable, how to approach employer tables with confidence, and what follow-up strategies actually work.
Join us for an artist talk with Seattle portrait artist, Grace Athena Flott! Flott is the presidential portrait artist for recent WSU President, Kirk Schulz.
Lecture begins at 4:30PM
Small reception to follow.
Need a peaceful space to catch up on your reading? Join ASWSUG’s Cougs Get Lit-erary for a stress-free silent reading session where you can dive into this month’s book club selection, bring your own story to catch up on, or even tackle homework reading—whatever works for you. Light jazz will…
In this training all the work on the inventory and audit will help you use it throughout the life of the content and website. The content inventory will update with new data from the URL export and analytics data.
Fusion Energy: Breakthroughs Driving a Clean Future
Presented by Dr. Jay Nawash, Lab Manager, Zap Energy
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This presentation provides a high‑level overview of the scientific and technological progress that has brought fusion energy to its current moment of unprecedented momentum. We highlight how advances in…
“Examining the Locus Coeruleus-Norepinephrine (LC-NE) System and the Pupillary Light Reflex in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Translational Application to Screening in Routine Healthcare,” presented by Dr. Georgina Lynch.
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In this dynamic vocal recital, explore various aspects of the theme ‘Come to Me,’ including faith, love, despair, night, death, and joy. Enjoy music by Schütz, Puccini, Rossini, Bachelet, Fauré, Quilter, Schubert, Gounod, Heggie, and more!