October 2026
Intelligence Accelerated – Where Memory, Manufacturing, and AI Thrive
Presented by Robert Gifford, Director, DRAM Yield Enhancement, Micron Technology, Inc.
Abstract: Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every field of engineering, while placing unprecedented demands on the memory and manufacturing technologies that support it. Micron Technology is at the heart…
Vikrantvir Jain, a PhD student in Dr. Anjali Sharma’s research group, is giving their final defense titled, “Rational Design and Engineering of Functional Dendrimers for Targeted Drug Delivery.”
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Galleries are open late
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The Solstice Wind Quintet will perform a recital of music celebrating history and time in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the WSU School of Music. Works to be performed include Neither the Time nor the Place by Jennifer Stevenson, Juego de…
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Join the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU for an open house at its Collection Study Center on October 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., during WSU Family Weekend. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the museum’s permanent collection and discover how it supports exhibitions, teaching, research, and student experiences on…
Come see what’s new and exciting in the Department of Art!
Student and faculty artworks will be displayed throughout the building, along with music and snacks and merriment.
We’d love to see you!
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Jordan Slaughter is a 4th year flute performance major performing a senior recital this fall. He will be performing works by Henri Dutilleux, J.S. Bach, Shulamit Ran, and Franz Schubert in collaboration with Elena Panchenko.
Neetika, from Dr. ChulHee Kang’s research group, will present on “Biophysical Characterization of Protein-Protein Interactions Among Sorghum bicolor Flavonoid Biosynthetic Enzymes.”
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
SPEAKER: Dr. Anton Persikov, Senior Data Scientist, Center for Computational Biology, Flatiron Institute Simons Foundation
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Anton V. Persikov, PhD, is a Senior Data Scientist in the Center for Computational Biology at the Flatiron Institute, Simons Foundation, in New York. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in physics from…
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Jennifer Victor associate professor of political science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. Victor will discuss the likely outcomes of the 2026 midterm election.
Come learn how delicious building consensus can be as you work with colleagues to think about ways to make assessment more effective in your program.
Dossier 137
Directed by Dominik Moll Drama – 116 min. (2025) In French with English subtitles
Case 137 is seemingly just another case for Stéphanie (Léa Drucker), an investigator at the IGPN,…
Speaker: Dr. Shereen Ismail, Research Scientist, University of Michigan
Abstract: The rapid growth and increasing complexity of the Internet have created new challenges for understanding large-scale cyber threats and emerging security risks. Network telescopes provide a unique vantage point for observing unsolicited Internet traffic and identifying patterns associated with scanning,…
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Towards In-Operando Rejuvenation of Materials & Devices
Presented by Dr. Aman Haque, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Penn State University
Abstract: For millennia, annealing has meant one thing: applying heat. Yet, high-temperature processing is inherently problematic for modern technology. It creates safety risks for reactive materials (lithium), imposes high thermal budgets…
Min Wang, from Dr. ChulHee Kang’s research group, will present on “Interactions Between Sorghum Cytochrome P450 Isoenzymes and Their Reductases.”
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The sheep-themed festivities begin with an inspiring documentary screening, a fun sheep-themed feature film, and a special talk by wildlife researcher Dr. Kate Huyvaert.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
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In honor of the WSU School of Music’s 125th Anniversary, Dr. Julie Anne Wieck, soprano and Elena Panchenko, piano will be presenting a recital entitled Songs of the Early 20th Century. At that time American composers were just starting to develop their…
UNEARTHED PERFORMANCE, (Palouse Chorale Society) October 10, 2026, 6:30-7:00 pm Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
On Saturday, October 10, join us at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU for a special evening of music and reflection with the Palouse Choral Society Chamber Choir, inspired by…
Save the date for this FREE, fun, family-friendly event.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Kyle Lancaster grew up in Southern California, where he remained for his undergraduate study at Pomona College in Molecular Biology and his Ph.D. at Caltech with Harry Gray and Jack Richards in Bioinorganic Chemistry. An intended brief departure to upstate New York for a postdoc with Serena DeBeer evolved into a now permanent position in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. Recently named as the Stephanie Czech Rader ’37 Professor in Chemistry, Kyle runs a research group whose interests span Bioinorganic Chemistry, Physical Inorganic Chemistry, and Main Group Chemistry. Key efforts comprise the elucidation of the primary metabolisms of ammonia oxidizing archaea and bacteria, the investigation of the electronic structures of transition metals in unusually high formal oxidation states, and the development of electronic structure principles for the prediction of catalytic reactivity by main-group metals.
SPEAKER: Dr. Juye Kim, Assistant Professor, School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, Oregon State University.
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Juye Kim has been an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon State University since September 2025. Her research focuses on electrochemistry for sustainable energy conversion.…
Cosmic Coda – the human story behind the discovery of gravitational waves
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome John Herrington, a former NASA astronaut and Navy aviator. Herrington will discuss how young people can participate in American democracy while upholding and defending the Constitution.
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided!
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L’Étranger/ The Stranger
Directed by François Ozon Crime/drama – 122 min. (2025) In French with English subtitles
In 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman, Meursault (Benjamin…
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Energy Systems Innovcation Center (ESIC) hosts “Simulation and Analysis of the 2025 Iberian Blackout Using Dynaꞷo: The French TSO Perspective” to be presented by Dr. Marco Chiaramello, RTE-France.
OVERVIEW On 28 April 2025, continental Spain and Portugal experienced a total blackout, while the rest of the European power system…
Join Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) faculty and staff for a deeper dive into how pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate can enhance your skills and advance your career in engineering and technology management. In this virtual information session, we’ll cover course curriculum and delivery, new changes to the master’s degree core requirements, the admissions process, certificate options, and more.
Dr. Arden Baylink presenting evidence-based information and strategies for helping socioeconomically disadvantaged students achieve success.
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Workflow strategies for characterizing surface resilience of structural materials in extreme environments
Presented by Dr. Trishelle Copeland-Johnson, Assistant Professor, Texas Southern University
Abstract: The United States has set nuclear deployment targets to 35 GW by 2035, 15 GW/year by 2040, and tripled capacity by 2050, driving efforts to…
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Lisa Bryant, professor of political science at California State University, Fresno. Bryant will discuss how faith in American elections is eroding.
Pizza and…
Presented by Dr. Juliana Ranches, Assistant Professor at Oregon State University.
Dr. Raf Vandebril will be giving a colloquium on October 15, 2026 starting at 4:20pm in CUE 318 with refreshments and discussions in Neill Hall 216 starting at 3:15pm. In this talk we will transform the abstract theory of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to a real life device! The toy is simple, inexpensive, easy-to-build, easy-to-operate, and consists of a few balls and rope. The motion of these swinging balls will be used to demonstrate the physical reality of eigenvectors. We will demonstrate the device, link it to its mechanics, and analyze the mathematics to analyze the system. Furthermore, we will show some extra illustrations on a Practicum executed in Leuven, where a model of a shear building is excited.
Join us on Thursday, October 15th for an opening reception and artist talk with visiting artist Ellen Picken!
Artist Talk begins at 4:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center auditorium (5062), followed by an opening reception.
Exhibition is on view October 12 – December 11th in the Fine Arts Center’s…
Ellen Picken – A Gift for Our Stone Kin On View October 16 – December 11 Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Thursday, October 15th, 4:30PM Fine Arts Center Auditorium
About the Exhibition: Ellen Picken creates paintings that simultaneously arise from the environment and her dreams. She transforms…
See the museum through a new lens during a Community Perspectives Tour with art historian Ariana Maki of the University of Idaho. Explore select works in the current exhibitions and join an open conversation about art, interpretation and personal experience.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
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Join the Washington State University Choirs on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Bryan Hall Theatre for “Dance the Night Away,” a fall concert celebrating dance through choral music.
The program features performances by WSU’s Chamber Singers, University Singers, Treble Choir,…
This community-wide event provides time to remember, grieve, and celebrate the difference our animal companions make in our lives.
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 refractor.
Most public evenings feature a crescent moon, star clusters, nebulae, double stars, and…
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Carl Brozek is an associate professor in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon. He earned his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology under Prof. Mircea Dinca in 2015 and completed post-doctoral studies with Prof. Daniel Gamelin at the University of Washington prior to starting his independent career in 2018. His research focuses on charge transport through high surface area media, porous nanoparticles, membrane fabrication, interfacial redox, and energy capture. He has been recognized by the Cottrell Scholar, NSF CAREER, Dream Chemistry, and, mostly recently, Fulbright US Scholar Awards.
SPEAKER: Dr. Charles T. Campbell, Professor Emeritus and B. Seymour Rabinovitch Endowed Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Washington
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Prof. Charles T. Campbell is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Washington, where he is also Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering and of Physics, and the Rabinovitch Endowed…
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Anthony Spacciante, director of risk management for Starbucks, will present “The Places You Can Go: Careers in Risk Management and Insurance” as the featured speaker of the annual Walton Lecture, free to the public. Spacciante began his career as an intern in Starbucks’…
Examining evidence-based instructional strategies and exploring practical approaches for embedding worked examples, self-explanation, feedback timing, & reflective practice.
À son image / In His Own Image
Directed by Thierry de Peretti Drama – 110 min. (2024) In French with English subtitles
Antonia, a young Corsican, is…
Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) & Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) hosts “IEEE 2800 Adoption Journey in SPP: From IEEE 1800-2022 to IEEE 2800.2-2026” to be presented by Dr. Mostafa Sedighizadeh, Lead Engineer, Energy Policy & Innovcation Team, Southwest Power Pool
OVERVIEW This presentation traces SPP’s journey in adopting and…
Speaker: Dr. Basavesh Ammanaghatta Shivakumar, Assistant Professor, Washington State University
Abstract: Information flow control is a way to reason about where data comes from, where it is allowed to go, and how it can influence a system. These ideas have been used for many years in security to prevent information…
Rural communities depend on livestock veterinarians. Join College leadership for an inside look at how we’re building the veterinary workforce of tomorrow.
The mechanism of micro-texture formation and its importance in Ti-6Al-4V alloy
Presented by Shibayan Roy, Assistant Professor, Materials Science Center, Indian Institute of Technology IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
Abstract: The presentation first talks about the evolution of microstructural features and their orientations at the (prior) β grain…
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Washington State University’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture will be hosting the Fall 2026 WCERTE Fall Meeting.
Dr. Sonja Olson, a credentialed veterinary wellness coach, educator, and emergency room veterinarian presenting.
Tori Lee, PhD student in Dr. Jack Zhang’s research group, will present on “Fundamental Irradiation Studies and Emission Tuning in MOFs.”
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Celebrating 17 years of excellence at Washington State University!
Please join the Voiland School as we celebrate the distinguished career and lasting contributions of Dr. Yong Wang.
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
The 41st Annual Vocal Extravaganza Celebration of the Voice will include a sneak peak at Opera/Musical Theatre’s tribute to Victor Herbert as part of the School of Music’s 125th Anniversary, which will occur on November 19. Victor Herbert, often considered the Grandfather of American Musical Theatre, composed 43 operettas for…
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Learn about and create your very own sugar skull.
La venue de l’avenir / Colors of Time
Directed by Cédric Klapisch Drama/romance – 126 min. (2024) In French with English subtitles
Brought together by the unexpected inheritance of an…
Engineering Resilient Power Grid: From Understanding Risk to Informing Decisions Lecturer: Dr. Anamika Dubey is Huie-Rogers Endowed Chair Professor of Electrical Engineering in the School of EECS at Washington State University (WSU), Pullman. She also holds a joint appointment as a Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest…
COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES TALK: The Making of Unearthed and Other Works: A Conversation with Jonathan Follett of the Walla Walla Foundry October 30, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
What does it take to transform an uprooted tree stump into a monumental…
A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This is followed by a narrated fulldome presentation (no video for this show). Explore the historical origins of Halloween. They are partly astronomical, as Halloween falls midway between equinox and solstice, and they are partly cultural and religious,…