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Saturday, August 15 @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…

Monday, August 17 @12 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Global Connections Kick-Off – Your Compass to Campus Life
Presentation
Online

Start your 2026 Fall Week of Welcome by connecting with the Global Connections team and discovering the programs, events, and opportunities designed for global campus students. This fun and welcoming session will introduce you to team members, highlight extra- and co-curricular programs, and give you a preview of Week of…

Monday, August 17 @5 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Oh Shift – Adapting, Adjusting, and Thriving
Presentation
Online

Feeling overwhelmed by school, work, and life? Join us for a practical, uplifting session designed to help you reflect, reset, and refocus.

Learn time and stress management strategies, explore what balance really means, and walk away with tools to thrive through life’s shifts.

Please Register to let us know you…

Monday, August 17 @6 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Intentions and Mindfulness – Breathe In, Begin Well
Presentation
Online

Learn evidence-based mindfulness skills to support your academic success. Join this expert-led session with an open mind and your questions.

Through guided reflection and grounding practices, students will leave feeling more centered, focused, and ready to engage fully in the opportunities ahead.

Please Register to let us know you are…

Tuesday, August 18 @12 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Guided to Grow – Mentorship and Career Readiness
Presentation
Online

Join Crimson Compass Mentorship and Career Services for an information-packed designed to help students build connections, explore resources, and start thinking about their personal and professional goals. Students will learn how mentorship can support their campus journey, discover career development opportunities, and connect with staff who can help them navigate…

Tuesday, August 18 @5 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Empowered to Engaged – Access, Advocacy, and Engagement
Presentation
Online

Join Accessibility and Accommodations and the Center for Civic Engagement for this informative Week of Welcome event focused on creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaged campus community. Students will learn about accessibility resources, accommodation support, and opportunities to get involved through civic engagement, service, and community-centered programs.

This event is…

Wednesday, August 19 @12 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Find Help Fast – Meet Library Services and eTutoring
Presentation
Online

Join Library Services and eTutoring for a Virtual Week of Welcome event designed to help you start the term with confidence. Learn how to access research support, online library resources, tutoring services, writing assistance, and other academic tools available to help you succeed.

Whether you are working on your first…

Wednesday, August 19 @6 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Student Involvement Night – Get Connected, Get Involved
Presentation
Online

Start your campus experience by connecting with the students who know it best. Join the Student Ambassadors and Club Leaders for an engaging Week of Welcome event where you can meet fellow students, discover clubs and organizations, ask questions, and learn how to get involved.

Whether you are looking for…

Thursday, August 20 @12 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Dollars, Decisions, and Destinations – A Jeopardy Challenge
Presentation
Online

Test your knowledge, win bragging rights, and discover resources that can help you make the most of your college experience. Join Cougar Money Matters, Financial Aid, and Study Abroad for a fun Jeopardy-style game covering money tips, financial aid basics, budgeting, scholarships, and opportunities to study around the world.

Whether…

Thursday, August 20 @2 pm
Academic College Kickoff: Murrow College of Communication
Goertzen Hall

Week of Welcome 2026: Connect with the Murrow College of Communication — create and continue to develop relationships with other new Cougs, faculty, and staff in your academic college. https://wow.wsu.edu/

Thursday, August 20 | 2 – 4 p.m.

Meet at Glenn Terrell Mall

For new Cougs

Reminder: Academic College Kickoff…

Thursday, August 20 @2:30 pm
DVM White Coat Ceremony
Beasley Coliseum

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine welcomes the DVM Class of 2030.

Thursday, August 20 @5 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Start Smart – Tech Tips with Crimson Desk
Presentation
Online

Start the semester confident, connected, and ready to succeed. Join the Crimson Desk, WSU’s IT helpdesk, for a helpful Week of Welcome event designed to introduce students to the technology tools and support they need from day one.

Learn where to get help with accounts, passwords, Wi-Fi, software, devices, and…

Friday, August 21 @10 am
Convocation 2026
Beasley Coliseum

Convocation is your official welcome to Washington State University and marks the beginning of your Cougar journey. This special event brings together all incoming students to celebrate the start of the academic year. You’ll hear inspiring messages from WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell, and Provost Chris Riley-Tillman, meet faculty who will…

Friday, August 21 @11 am
All Campus Picnic and Resource Fair
Terrell Mall

The WSU Pullman All Campus Picnic and Resource Fair features a free barbecue lunch to celebrate the new school year! The event also features music, a community fair with student organizations, WSU departments, local businesses, and more. Everyone is welcome- students, staff, & faculty!

Friday, August 21 @12 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Coug Care Connection – Student Resources and Reimbursement Programs
Presentation
Online

Discover the programs and resources designed to support your success, well-being, and sense of connection as a Coug. This Week of Welcome event will highlight helpful student resources, including Cyber-Coug Fitness, the Connections Travel Grant, the ASWSUG Grocery Voucher Program, and other support services available to students.

Join us to…

Friday, August 21 @5 pm
2026 Fall W.O.W.: Jam and Connect – Music, Mingling, and Semester Tips
Recreational / Games
Online

Celebrate the end of Week of Welcome and the start of fall semester with a relaxed, feel-good gathering designed to help students connect, recharge, and cheer each other on. Join us for music, casual networking, Canvas tips, student-to-student support, and random games throughout the event.

Whether you want to meet…

Tuesday, August 25 @12 pm
Involve 101
Presentation
Online

Get ready to transform your Coug experience with Involve 101, a dynamic online session designed to help every WSU Global Campus student discover how to earn points, build valuable skills, and qualify for graduation cords—all in one easy-to-navigate hub. Learn how you can participate, what opportunities await you, when and…

Tuesday, August 25 @5 pm
Cultural Exchange: Recipe Swap
Recreational / Games
Online

Join us for Cultural Exchange: Recipe Swap, a virtual gathering where food becomes a bridge to understanding and celebrating diverse cultures. Share a favorite recipe and the story behind it while discovering dishes, traditions, and flavors from around the world.

Please RSVP to let us know you are coming.

Non-global…

Thursday, August 27 @5 pm
Involve 101
Presentation
Online

If you miss the previous Involve 101, don’t fret. Get ready to transform your Coug experience with Involve 101, a dynamic online session designed to help every WSU Global Campus student discover how to earn points, build valuable skills, and qualify for graduation cords—all in one easy-to-navigate hub. Learn how…

Friday, August 28 @6:30 pm
Fridays at The Clock: Outdoor Music Series
Performance
Bryan Hall

The WSU School of Music is thrilled to announce the fourth season of its summer music series – Fridays at the Clock! Located between Bryan Hall and Holland Library, the concerts will take place on Fridays at 6:30pm on the following dates: June 26, July 24, and August 28. Bring…

Monday, August 31 @12 pm
International Friendship Day: Flag Trivia
Presentation
Online

Celebrate International Friendship Day by testing your knowledge. Bring your brainpower and join us for a fast-paced, fun-filled trivia game where every flag tells a story—and every correct answer brings you closer to trivia glory!

Please RSVP to let us know you are coming.

Non-global campus students, you will not…

Monday, August 31 @4:10 pm
CHE 598 Seminar: Microscopic and Spectroscopic Studies of Novel Model Catalysts on Surfaces
Workshop / Seminar
Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE)

SPEAKER: Dr. Fang Xu, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at San Antonio

BIOGRAPHY:

Fang Xu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She received her Ph.D. from Brookhaven National Laboratory/Stony Brook University, where she studied dynamic surface transformations using ambient-pressure scanning…

Monday, August 31 @5 pm
VMAS Fall Benefits Presentation
Presentation
Online

Join us for our VMAS Fall Benefits Presentation! Jadon Hawkins, VMAS Club Advisor and Program Coordinator for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students, will walk us through the benefits available to military-connected students at WSU Global Campus. Cougs of all affiliations are welcome—veterans, active duty, spouses, dependents, and civilian supporters who are…