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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 Spokane students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their questions in advance and participate in the discussion.

Celebrate Banned Books Week 2023 with the David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities (CAH). The CAH invites you to its panel titled “Banned Books from Around the World.”

Ben Beres: Do It Again // 25 Years of Printmaking will be on display in the Fine Arts Center’s Gallery 2 from October 9th through December 7th. Ben Beres, a Seattle-based artist, explores countless creative pursuits through a diverse range of artistic media including installations, public works, performance, glass art, and printmaking.

Which federal and non-federal sponsors are interested in funding your idea? Learn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships Pivot expert, Emily Brashear, will help you set up notifications, track funding opportunities, find collaborators, and share opportunities with your coworkers. This session will be targeted for Graduate Students but will be open to anyone who is interested

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.

Join WGSS and the LGBTQ+ Center on Wednesday, October 11, for InQueery 2023–“After the Tipping Point: Trans Histories & Archives.” The symposium will feature student presentations and Associate Professor Dr. Hil Malatino (Pennsylvania State University), whose keynote is entitled “Pure Potential: Reed Erickson and the Trans Twentieth Century.”

Join us in celebrating 10 years as the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center during our three-day BVC Birthday Bash! Our iconic red building and 15-foot WSU letters were dedicated on Oct. 12, 2013, and we’re starting celebrations on Thursday to commemorate the last decade and cheers to the next 10 years.
The BVC’s official 10th birthday! Visitors will receive specialty crimson and gray birthday M&M goody bags and limited edition BVC Birthday Bash clear swag bags throughout the day (while supplies last). Hours: 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

The Department of English at WSU invites you to its Fall 2023 Webinar titled “Killjoys at Work” by renowned scholar of queer, feminist, and critical race studies Dr. Sara Ahmed. This webinar is sponsored by the David G. Pollart Center for Arts and Humanities (CAH).

Ben Beres, a Seattle-based artist, explores countless creative pursuits through a diverse range of artistic media including installations, public works, performance, glass art, and printmaking, and he will be giving an artist talk on Thursday, October 12th at 4:30PM in the Fine Arts Auditorium. A small reception will follow the presentation.

The celebration continues with an all-day, crimson-themed dessert bar and a special WSU Alumni Association Cougar Collectors’ Series wine tasting! The wine tasting will be 4-6 p.m. featuring 1 oz. tastings of Cougar VIII, IX and X. Tasting tickets cost $10 at the door and are limited to one per person with a valid ID. Visitors will again receive a limited edition BVC Birthday Bash clear swag bag while supplies last! Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Gather your fellow Coug fans and enjoy an evening of WSU Alumni Association Cougar Collectors’ Series wine during another Friday Night Football Wine Tasting – Homecoming Edition!

This fall, the WSUAA is partnering with ASWSU, IFC/Panhellenic, and the Student Entertainment Board to bring you a reimagined Homecoming experience! The Homecoming Pep Rally powered by @BECU will take place on the Lewis Alumni Centre lawn, complete with fan interaction, local celebrities, WSU Athletics coaches and student-athletes, live music, local food vendors, a beer garden, and so much more. Learn more at alumni.wsu.edu/homecoming!

Festivities will continue with traditional Cougar football and Homecoming weekend activities! We’ll have snacks, sports posters and can assist with all game day information, including pregame activities, parking permit sales and other transportation options. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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 with 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.

Please join us for the grand opening of the new Disabled Student Center. The new student center is located inside of the Access Center and is a space for students and friends with and without accommodations to hang out, relax, and find community.

Join us virtually for Wake Up with Research and start your day with a brain boost as we explore the vital connection between sleep and your well-being! Hear from WSU Health Sciences experts as they present the latest cutting-edge research on sleep’s impact on your health and productivity.

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.

This webinar is open to anyone, but is targeted to students, to share information about the WSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment. The webinar will define prohibited behaviors, demonstrate how to report misconduct, and provide detailed information about WSU’s grievance procedures.

Join us for a Public Square discussion on the cultural, economic, social, musical, and possibly even seismic and sporting significance of Taylor Swift. Hear from experts in fields ranging from music to marketing to journalism to culture and society about the impact and influence Taylor Swift is having on contemporary society.

Second system-wide TEACHxWSU conference features keynote speakers and editors of Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education, the 2023 Teaching Academy Book Club selection.

Introductions can feel like the most perplexing section of a research article to write. From what counts as relevant context to where to place an argument and how many citations to include, the first paragraphs require you to make many decisions to best prepare your readers for the rest of your paper. This workshop will lead you through one of the most effective ways to improve your writing: reading.

WSU President Kirk Schulz and Chancellor Mel Netzhammer will provide a brief update and answer questions.
The town hall is open to inquiries on a broad range of subjects, which include but are not limited to:
– Academic programs and curriculum
– Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
– University finances
– Strategic planning and future initiatives
– Cougar Athletics
To submit a question in advance, complete the online form.

Reception to follow in Dengerink Administration Building, Rooms 129 and 130.

Not sure where to start with community engagement? Join staff from the WSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) to learn the basics, including how to identify and develop mutually beneficial relationships with community partners. The CCE maintains a database of 1,000 community partners affiliated with Washington State University and can provide guidance in collaborating with partners to develop your community engaged research.

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 Global students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their questions in advance and participate in the discussion.

Join the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) as we observe National Make A Difference Day! Millions of people have united in the common mission to improve the lives of others.
Make a Difference Day has become the largest national day of community service. The CCE’s partner organizations have identified goals in local communities, offering WSU students and community members many opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of others and their communities.
This event lists many opportunities that align with Make A Difference Day objectives—and there are many more on GivePulse both for this day and throughout the year.

Inspired by Washington State University’s 2023-24 Common Reading Book, Braiding Sweetgrass, this exhibition highlights crucial themes from Braiding Sweetgrass through the lens of art, inviting visitors from all walks of life to engage in an ongoing conversation about how to prioritize a reciprocal relationship with the land, with each other, and with other living beings.

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 Tri-Cities students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their questions in advance and participate in the discussion.