‘Photos can be a powerful truth-teller’
LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen reporter
July 1, 2020
For Madison Rosenbaum, photography is more than just an art to document moments. “I think photos can be a powerful truth-teller,” said WSU Tri-Cities alumna Rosenbaum. “I always believe that storytelling through my photography can help bridge in connecting and understanding someone else's lived e...
WSU officials solidify plan for fall instruction
SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
WSU still plans for in-person fall instruction, but officials confirmed the semester will move to online learning after Thanksgiving. This is among many changes addressed during the WSU COVID-19 Town Hall held on Wednesday afternoon. Class sizes will not exceed 50 students, and students will have...
WSU President review describes accomplishments, challenges
BRADLEY GAMBLE, Evergreen reporter
June 24, 2020
The comprehensive review of WSU President Kirk Schulz lists both accomplishments and challenges he has faced since his appointment in 2016. The review was conducted by Kevin Reilly, president emeritus at the University of Wisconsin. Reilly interviewed approximately 70 people for Schulz's review, incl...
WSU announces updates to fall instruction
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
June 10, 2020
Instructors in fall 2020 will use a HyFlex model, which is a combination of in-person and distance content delivery, according to a COVID-19 update emailed to the WSU community from WSU President Kirk Schulz. Classes that require seating for more than 50 students will not be offered face-to-face, according to t...
Board of Regents approves addition of two new degree programs
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
May 18, 2020
Two new degree programs will be available for students in the fall to help WSU compete with other institutions that have similar programs. On May 8, the Board of Regents voted to establish a Master of Science in Kinesiology degree and a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology degree. “We...
WSU offers employees tuition waivers for online classes
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 15, 2020
For the first time, WSU employees are able to waive tuition for Global Campus’ summer classes. Global Campus lets students take courses online. Students are not required to be online at a set time during the day, said Dave Cillay, WSU Global Campus chancellor. Cathy Lentz, program manager for Acad...
Shirts designed to raise money for student emergency funds
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
May 15, 2020
A virtual pop-up shop is selling WSU campus-themed shirts in which proceeds will go toward helping students. Six shirts have been designed — one for each WSU campus — with the university logo and name of the campus, said Tony Poston, president of College Hill Custom Threads. The pop-up shop...
Second provost candidate presents to university community
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
April 15, 2020
The second presentation during WSU’s provost search featured a variety of color-coordinated maps from a geography professor seeking to become the university’s next provost. “As a geographer I felt I had to throw in at least one or two maps in,” provost candidate Robert McMaster said. M...
New rules for pass/fail class options
AMAAN RAHMAN, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2020
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from a previous version, which had stated WSU would not allow pass/fail options. This was clarified in the story using the transcript of the teleconference, but if there's any confusion about the process for applying for a pass/fail please visit the WSU Regist...
WSU postpones May commencement
EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2020
Students received an email Wednesday morning announcing May commencement will be postponed for all WSU campuses due to restrictions on large group gatherings. Graduates will have two opportunities to celebrate commencement, according to the email. An in-person event for WSU Pullman is tent...
All Bookie locations close for two weeks
JAKOB THORINGTON, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2020
The Bookie will temporarily close all stores beginning on March 24 amid the COVID-19 outbreak. This closure includes CORETECH, which is the Apple authorized campus store in Pullman. The stores are located in the Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities and Vancouver campuses. They plan to reopen on April 6 but may...
Faculty artists present campus collection
HARRY LAWS, Evergreen contributer
February 10, 2020
Washington State University, Tri-Cities, Clinical Assistant Professor of Fine Arts Sena Clara Creston displayed her interactive piece at the WSU faculty and staff exhibit last Friday on the Tri-Cities campus. The exhibit opened Jan. 31 and will be on display until Feb. 28. Fine Arts staff an...
International students will not be able to stay in the country if they do not take at least one in-person course in fall 2020, according to a statement...
