May 7, 2021
By Rachel Koon, Division of Student Affairs
After a year of virtual and hybrid school, canceled activities, and limited social interaction, Pullman-area youth have something to look forward to this summer: the in-person Cougar Kids Camp.
The camp begins June 14 and is open to all area youth in kindergarten through sixth grade. It includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities games, fitness classes, crafts, outdoor adventure programs, and more that are designed to be both educational and fun.
“It’s a high‑activity camp,” said DJ Mackie, coordinator of competitive sports and youth programs for University Recreation. “We get the kids engaged and playing with each other and having fun all day long.”
May 6, 2021
By Rachel Koon, Division of Student Affairs
Incoming first-year students looking to get a jump start on their college experience can register now for Summer Advantage, a program designed to give them a taste of what university life is like before the fall semester starts.
The five-week program, held entirely in person, lets students engage in academic and recreational programming specifically tailored to their needs and learn best practices for academic success.
Lightening the load
The Summer Advantage curriculum offers foundational courses but also lets student explore their own interests. Students take two classes during the five weeks and can choose from courses in English, ethnic studies, economics, entrepreneurship, and more.
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April 19, 2021
By Rachel Koon, Division of Student Affairs
Six exceptional Washington State University women were honored for their accomplishments, service, and commitment to student success at the Women of Distinction awards ceremony on April 16. The annual event, now in its 15th year, recognizes the incredible achievements of women in the WSU community.
This year’s award recipients represent a range of campuses, colleges, and academic and professional pursuits, but they all have one thing in common: a dedication to making their campuses and communities better places.
“Acknowledging the achievements of women leaders across the WSU system is the easy part – the hardest part is selecting just six women out of the large number of applications we received this year,” said Davi Kallman, Women of Distinction co-chair and Commission on the State of Women public relations officer. “We received more applications than ever before, and we are so thankful to our amazing reviews f
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