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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Dairy Management Specialist Amber Adams-Progar speaks about the future of the dairy industry Thursday afternoon at the Animal Science Building. She says their research could help protect farmers and animals.

Research works to keep dairy farm workers safe

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 26, 2019

Research at WSU will help create a safety training network to reduce injury risk among dairy farm workers and animals. Dairy Management Specialist Amber Adams-Progar said the network started after researchers...

Provost Candidate W. Andrew Marcus shares his personal values and vision for WSU on Thursday morning at the PACCAR Environmental Technology building. He says compassion, inclusivity and fairness are included in his values.

Second provost candidate shares goals for WSU

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter April 26, 2019

As attendees filled the room, W. Andrew Marcus, a professor in the University of Oregon (UO) Department of Geography, shook hands with and talked to those who came to watch the provost finalist session...

Provost Candidate Luis Garcia says the university should improve support systems for graduate students Monday morning at the PACCAR Environmental Technology building.

Provost candidate emphasizes importance of land-grant universities, diversity

NAPHTALI CALLES, Evergreen reporter April 23, 2019

Provost candidate Luis Garcia spoke about the benefits of being in a land-grant university and having a more diverse campus. Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Greg Crouch said Garcia served as dean of the...

Allen Sutton, finalist in the Office of Outreach and Education leadership search, gives a presentation on how to drive the OOE further on Monday afternoon in Butchs Den.

Office of Outreach and Education finalist hopes to promote diversity, inclusion

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter April 23, 2019

WSU will hold presentations this week to host finalists for the Office of Outreach and Education (OOE) executive director position. Allen Sutton, current director of the Cross Cultural Center for Excellence...

Telling his story of success, failure, lying and finally changing who he was and telling the truth, former WSU quarterback Ryan Leaf challenges WSU athletes in attendance to hold themselves accountable Sep. 13 in the Cougar Football Complex.

Ryan Leaf addiction after NFL career

CAMERON SHEPPARD, Evergreen reporter April 22, 2019

Former WSU quarterback Ryan Leaf hosted a talk Friday about his struggles with mental health and addiction following his NFL career. Leaf said he felt like he was “pretty special” after being drafted...

Trevor Alkire, former president of the WSU Environmental Sustainability Alliance, shares details on the different components of the fair Friday at the Chinook Student Center.

Environmental groups to host biennial sustainability fair

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter April 22, 2019

Environmentally focused organizations are hosting the fifth, biennial WSU Sustainability Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in the CUB Senior Ballroom. The expo-style fair will now include a new awards...

WSUs School of Hospitality Business Management is run out of the Carson College

Business college to have new program requirements

ELAYNE RODRIGUEZ, Evergreen reporter April 22, 2019

WSU’s Carson College of Business will have new program requirements for incoming freshmen this fall. Thomas Tripp, WSU Vancouver senior associate dean for academic affairs, said there will be changes...

“Too often, kids just get to hear about different science experiments,” John Hadish, the organization’s vice president, said. “We want them to be able to engage in hands-on science experiments.”

Annual Plant Science Day to have hands-on experiments

JAYCE CARRAL, Evergreen reporter April 19, 2019

WSU’s Molecular Plant Sciences Graduate Student Organization is hosting the fifth annual Plant Science Day on Saturday. John Hadish, the organization’s vice president, said the free event will...

Mark Fenton, a public health, planning, and transportation consultant, discusses possible changes to Pullman roads that could make it safer for pedestrians, bikers, buses and cars Thursday at the Chinook Student Center.

Speaker addresses importance of physical activity

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter April 19, 2019

A public health, planning, and transportation consultant talked about ways to make Pullman more biker- and pedestrian-friendly and the importance of it. Mark Fenton said most Americans only walk 5,000...

Martin Trejo, a third-year architecture student, uses a rubber mallet to attach a snap fastener to a piece of fabric Wednesday at the School of Design and Construction Fabrication Labs.

Students build inflatable for children

CODY SCHOELER, Evergreen reporter April 19, 2019

A group of WSU architecture students are putting over 40 hours per week into building an inflatable structure for the WSU Children’s Center. Architecture Assistant Professor Mona Ghandi said her studio...

DJ Mackie, coordinator for UREC’s competitive sports and youth programs, says the principal difference between the two events is the obstacle course element.

Coug Race, 5k to promote mental health awareness

GEORGE ERALIL, Evergreen reporter April 19, 2019

WSU organizations are hosting a Cougar Courage 5k and Rugged Coug Race on Saturday to promote and raise funds for mental health awareness. Organizations hosting the events include University Recreation,...

OEO Assistant Director Holly Ashkannejhad, left, sits Pullman Chief of Police Gary Jenkins, right, and criminal justice instructor Oliver Bowers, center, says he sees a lack of awareness of Title IX resources on campus during a panel Wednesday evening in the CUB.

ASWSU lobby team talks Title IX policies with panel

NAPHTALI CALLES, Evergreen reporter April 18, 2019

The ASWSU Cougar Lobby Team hosted three panelists who discussed the current Title IX policies and sexual violence in colleges — both on and off campus. Julia Iannelli, WSU senior and Cougar Lobby...

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