VCEA Attention Grabbers
Lisa Hill, Melissa Luatua, Esther Dodson, Gwen Miller, John Kirkland, and Sue Elder recently received kudos from their colleagues.
Nominate a Voiland College peer who has gone above and beyond in their work to create a positive culture! Nominees will be entered in a drawing for Ferdinand’s Grabbers!
Events
Wednesday, November 5 @ 10 AM
ESIC FA25 Power Seminar Series: Resource Adequacy with High Penetration of Renewables
Tuesday, November 4 @ 11:30 AM – 1 PM ETRL 119
VCEA Sack Lunch Social: Bring your lunch and connect with your Voiland College colleagues!
Wednesday, November 5 @ 5:00 PM
MME Research Symposium: School of Mechanical and Engineering to host Research Symposium featuring 3-minute thesis competition, poster presentations, pizza dinner, panel discussion and lab tours.
Thursday, November 6 @ 10:35 AM
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Biofunctional Implants with Natural Drug Delivery for Bone Regeneration, Tumor Suppression, and Infection Control” presented by Aditi Dahiya
Friday, November 7 @ 3:30 PM CUB Scholars Gallery
Distinguished Scholars Celebration: At the annual Distinguished Scholars Celebration, we gather to celebrate the latest group of exceptional WSU students who have applied for and received top, nationally competitive distinguished scholarships, including Gilman Scholar Daniel Purdy, and NSF GRFP recipients John Bussey and Suzanne Gelston.
Monday, November 10 @ 4:10 PM
CHE 598 Seminar: Liquid Phase Plasma Discharge Technology for Complete Destruction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances presented by Sarah Wu, University of Idaho
Friday, November 14 @ 6:00 PM
CANCELED: Engineers in Action WSU Fundraising Gala and Auction
Upcoming Events
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Opportunities
2026 Distinguished Service Awards- Nominations Due Nov. 12
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards recognize individuals that have excelled in advancing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the beloved community. The awards honor those actively working towards creating a society built on justice, equality, mutual respect, and love for one another.
VCEA Student Clubs Participating in CougStarter
CougStarter is Washington State University’s official crowdfunding platform for student-led projects and initiatives. The platform allows registered student groups to raise money to turn their visions into reality with support from WSU alumni, donors, and other members of the “Coug” community. More than a dozen VCEA student clubs are taking part.
WSU President’s Big Ideas Initiative
The President’s Big Ideas Initiative is an internal funding competition that is a mission-aligned research investment strategy designed to accelerate WSU’s impact across the state, the nation, and the world. This initiative will catalyze transformational research through three major funding tracks, each aligned with WSU’s existing Research Strengths and with urgent needs across Washington. The first step in applying to to submit a letter of intent, due on Monday, November 10, 2025. Visit the program page to learn more and to apply.
Research Excellence Awards Celebration
Join the Office of Research Friday, November 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis Alumni Center to honor and celebrate the exceptional research contributions of WSU faculty systemwide. Vice President for Research Kim Christen will present the awards to this year’s winners in a brief ceremony with light refreshments provided. Please RSVP to attend.
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award
Do you know a WSU employee who is exceptionally creative in problem-solving or who consistently goes above and beyond? Nominate that WSU employee for the Crimson Spirit Award today!
Be Safe Cougs
Space Heaters
You may not need supplemental heat for your area this winter, but if you do, please follow WSU’s guidelines for space heaters.
VCEA Wellness Center
Our new Wellness Center in Daggy 133 is open for drop-in support Monday–Friday, 9:00–4:00. The center includes three rooms you can use during those hours: an art room, a game room, a frustration room, and a Zen room.
VCEA Food Pantry
Voiland College has a new food pantry! Food items are available to all VCEA students, faculty, and staff experiencing food insecurity. Open Monday through Friday, 3-5 pm in Dana 107.
Donations of non-perishable items for the pantry can be dropped off at Carpenter 5th floor reception, Sloan 110 or Dana 110, or they can be made via Amazon Wish List. Interested in volunteering afternoons at the food pantry? Please contact Gary Offerdahl.
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