Black Expo

Celebrate Black History Month by attending the Black Expo celebration. This event will feature a DJ, free haircuts, local Black-owned businesses, community resources from and for the Black community, tasty food from Black-owned restaurants and amazing energy.

Black History of Clark County Workshop with Melissa Williams

Join an engaging, interactive workshop to learn about the history of Vancouver’s African American/Black American community.

Historian Melissa Williams will share the story of housing and Vancouver’s African American community from 1940-1960. Learn how Black families made Southwest Washington their home during wartime, what factors pushed many out of the area after the war, and about the lasting contributions these first Black residents made to Vancouver.

Staff Advisory Council Kickoff

Interested in learning more about the newly formed Staff Advisory Council? Interested in providing feedback on the council and getting more involved? Join the Staff Advisory Council for a kickoff open house. Provide feedback on the proposed guiding statement and organizational structure, connect with colleagues, and enjoy coffee and donuts.

 

3-Minute Thesis Contest

Doctoral students present their thesis in three minutes or less. The top two finishers will each receive $500. The overall Vancouver winner will compete in the WSU finals held 1 p.m. March 27 in Pullman. See complete rules at 3mt.wsu.edu/rules.

The top three winners from the final competition will receive money toward travel to a research conference of their choice: first place: $3,000; second place: $1,500; third place: $500.

Clothing Swap

Looking to upgrade your wardrobe sustainably? Come to the Clothing Swap.

Donate clothes before the event at the Recreation Office/Annex Building or bring preloved clothing to the event to swap with your peers.

  • Donations not needed to participate
  • Clothes must be in good, clean condition

For more information or to volunteer for setup/takedown, contact Trinity Reeves at trinity.reeves@wsu.edu.