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"No Child Left Inside" Receives State Parks Grant for Youth Outdoor Education
May 2, 2008 | General News
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announces the first awarding of grants to 25 organizations and agencies around Washington as part of the No Child Left Inside program, created to get kids connected with nature…
This will be accomplished through a partnership with Susan Finley, an education professor at Washington State University Vancouver, where she heads the master’s in teaching program and oversees the At Home At School Program.
Mother, Son Graduating Together as Mechanical Engineers
May 1, 2008 |
General News |
When the students and faculty of Washington State University Vancouver gather for commencement this year on May 10 at 1 p.m., many proud parents will fill The Amphitheater at Clark County to watch their children graduate.
However, on this day before Mother’s Day, one mother will be cheering her son from the students’ seating, and he will cheer her as well. Tami Galland, 43, and her son Loy J. Dockery, III, 21, are both receiving their bachelor of science in mechanical engineering degree.
2008 WSU Vancouver Outstanding Grad, Faculty Honored
April 30, 2008 |
General News |
May 10 is graduation day for 711 students of Washington State University Vancouver. Each year, one undergraduate student as well as two faculty members receive a special mention during the ceremony.
The Chancellor’s Award for Student Achievement will go to David Neuhauser, 44. Despite great personal difficulty in recent years, Neuhauser is receiving his Bachelor of Arts in human development, with a 3.87 GPA. “The human development faculty and staff supported me through so much, even when they didn’t know it,” he said. “The professors were always so approachable – they were like friends as well as teachers.”
Gov. Chris Gregoire to Speak at WSU Vancouver Commencement Ceremony May 10
April 28, 2008 | General News
Washington State University Vancouver will honor the 711 members of the class of 2008 at the annual commencement ceremony, May 10 at 1 p.m. at The Amphitheater at Clark County. This nineteenth class from WSU Vancouver includes 585 undergraduates and 126 graduate students. The guest speaker will be Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire.
Wim Geurden Named WSU Vancouver Director of Information Technology
April 21, 2008 |
General News |
Washington State University Vancouver has named Wim Geurden to the position of director of information technology, as of April 15.
Digital Art Students Showcase Prints on Campus
April 16, 2008 |
Arts & Events |
Washington State University Vancouver students from the Introduction to Digital Media class are showcasing prints of their work in the Administration Building gallery through June 6.
Conference Addresses Impact of Health Disparities in the Region
April 15, 2008 | General News
The Center for Social and Environmental Justice at Washington State University Vancouver presents, “Health Disparities and Inequities: Mobilizing a Regional Response,” 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., April 18.
Homeless Women's Group Shares Stories, Poetry and Activism
April 14, 2008 | Arts & Events
Representatives from the Women’s Housing Equality and Enhancement League, will speak at Washington State University Vancouver, 12 to 1:15 p.m., April 17 in the Library building, room 201. The WHEEL women, all homeless or formerly homeless, will discuss and read from their recently published poetry anthology, “Beloved Community,” which represents the first national effort to feature the writings of unhoused women.
University Singers Bring Songs from the Theater to Spring Concert
April 11, 2008 | Arts & Events
The University Singers of Washington State University Vancouver, under the direction of Lee Jennings, will perform a spring concert from 12:10 - 1 p.m., April 16 in the Administration Building, room 110. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available in metered spaces or in the Blue Lot for $3 per day.
WSU Schedules April 9 Four-Campus Emergency Communication System Test
April 7, 2008 | General News
Washington State University will conduct a simultaneous test of its emergency communications systems at the university’s four major campuses at 12:15 p.m. on April 9.
During the testing, students, faculty and staff in Pullman and at WSU’s regional campuses in Spokane, Vancouver and Tri-Cities will receive test emergency messages by telephone, cell phone, cell phone text, and e-mail. The brief message, indicating that an emergency test of the system is underway, will be issued to all who have registered their contact information online via the WSU computer network. In Pullman, the test will also involve use of the campus outdoor warning system, which will involve activation of a campus-wide siren system followed by a voice transmission of the test message over loudspeakers.
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