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There will be several presentations on different quinoa-related topics during the International Quinoa Research Symposium. The presentations will include ways to cook, grow and market quinoa.

Symposium to allow quinoa enthusiasts learn from leaders in the field

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • July 24, 2020

Within the last several years, quinoa has become a household grain after being a rather unknown crop in many parts of the world. Researchers will call more attention to the crop by sharing cutting-edge...

New member recruitment will take place online due to COVID-19. Recruitment guides like the Rho Gammas will be working online.

Fall sorority recruitment moves online

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter • July 24, 2020

WSU’s Panhellenic Council moved recruitment online due to COVID-19. The event schedule will remain the same as previous years but will be conducted online for fall.  Corissa Cruzen, PHC vice president...

The anti-racist resource guide is available online at WSU Libraries. The guide includes a list of books about race and racism.

WSU librarian compiles list of anti-racist resources

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • July 22, 2020

A WSU librarian created a resource guide of books to encourage conversation about race and racism. After the murder of George Floyd, there was a lot of self examination, both for individuals and for...

One Health Diagnostics is testing human samples for COVID-19. The lab currently tests 300 samples a day.

WSU lab tests human samples for COVID-19

BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter • July 22, 2020

A WSU lab is collaborating with private laboratory Incyte Diagnostics to test human samples for COVID-19.  One Health Diagnostics is a testing site in WSU’s Washington Animal Disease Diagnostics...

The university will implement a $37.2 million budget cut for fall due to the financial impact of COVID.

Letter from WSU officials updates faculty, staff about upcoming budget cuts

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter • July 22, 2020

WSU officials wrote a letter that updated faculty and staff on the upcoming school-wide budgetary cuts. The university needs to reach a state-mandated reduction of $37.2 million.  The school will not...

Grant applicants must prove that the funding will help minimize costs for students and the material created is sustainable for future use.

Grant allows instructors to create affordable class materials

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter • July 22, 2020

The Affordable Learning Grant is awarding five WSU faculty members $4,500 to develop open educational resources for students that will lower the cost of course materials.  Rebecca Van de Vord, assistant...

International students are no longer being required by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to take in-person classes at risk of deportation.

University officials express importance of international students feeling welcome at WSU

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • July 22, 2020

WSU doubled down on its support for international students amidst Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s reversal of its policy to force international students to take in-person coursework or leave the...

Pullman Foursquare Church distributes food to residents 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at 135 N. Grand Avenue. 

Church distributing food to families, individuals in need

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter • July 20, 2020

Pullman Foursquare Church is distributing food every Friday to families and individuals in need until Aug. 21. Food distribution occurs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at 135 N. Grand Avenue.  KC Cerritos,...

Scientists do not fully understand how bats have so many viruses that can spill over to humans, a WSU researcher says. When humans contract a virus from bats, it can cause disease and death.

Bats must be studied more to understand transmission of viruses, researchers say

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter • July 20, 2020

In a literature review, WSU researchers determined bats must be studied more. This is because scientists do not know enough about how to lessen the threats they pose to human health.  When bat viruses...

In the past, Pullman Kiwanis conducted the project as a three-day drive with a school bus parked at Dissmore’s. This year, there will not be an in-person drop-off location due to COVID-19.

Pullman Kiwanis holds annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ project

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief • July 20, 2020

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman is holding its 12th annual Stuff the Bus project to provide students with school supplies. Donations are accepted until Aug. 14. The project is a collaboration between the...

Community Action Center Executive Director Jeff Guyett said CAC worked with the county to allocate $80,000 from the Community Development Block Grant for small businesses.

Application available for small businesses to receive aid amid COVID-19

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief • July 17, 2020

The Community Action Center is accepting applications for its second round of microenterprise grants. CAC Executive Director Jeff Guyett said the microenterprise grants come from the Community Development...

Ray Acuna-Luna, project director of Cougs Rise, said Cougs Rise has two different programs to help high school students transition to higher education: Coug Tracks and the Bridge Program. 

Cougs Rise staff members continue to help high school students during pandemic

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter • July 17, 2020

The Cougs Rise summer programs moved online due to COVID-19, but staff members are trying to create a student experience closest to the one they would have had in person.  Ray Acuna-Luna, project director...

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