{"id":11422,"date":"2026-06-09T07:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/?p=11422"},"modified":"2026-06-11T10:44:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:44:46","slug":"june-9-2026-voiland-college-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/2026\/06\/09\/june-9-2026-voiland-college-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"June 9, 2026 Voiland College This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Go Cougs !<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qizhen (Katherine) Li<\/strong> was elected for the VCEA\u2019s Faculty Senate Tenure Track Seat (Seat C), Her term starts August 16 and runs through August 15, 2029. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Inlander<\/a> featured a story on Birgitte Ahring\u2019s<\/strong> research that makes renewable methane from wastewater solids.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aayush Shrestha<\/strong> received a 2026 National Council of Structural Engineers\u2019 CSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VCEA Dean\u2019s Office<\/strong> completed its move into Schweitzer Engineering Hall (SEH). SEH is open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praveen Sekhar<\/strong> was selected for the 2026 Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award<\/a> from the Electrochemical Society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Friday, Sept. 18 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Schweitzer Engineering Hall Grand Opening<\/a>: The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture will celebrate a major milestone this fall with the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Schweitzer Engineering Hall, its new engineering and design student success building on the WSU\u202fPullman campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Full listing of Voiland College events.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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\r\n Share Your Event <\/h2> \n\n

Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, in this newsletter, or in our weekly student newsletter? Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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Opportunities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regents\u2019 Distinguished Alumni Award \u2013 Nominations Due July 15 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Washington State University invites you to recognize exceptional alumni whose achievements, leadership, and service bring distinction to the Cougar community. As the university\u2019s highest alumni honor, this award celebrates Cougs whose impact spans industries, communities, and the world.\u202fPast recipients<\/a> represent the very best of WSU \u2014 from visionary philanthropists and entrepreneurs to leaders in education and global media.  Submit a nomination today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be Safe Cougs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wildfire and Air Quality FAQ <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This FAQ<\/a> is intended to assist Washington State University faculty and staff with impacts due to the current wildfires in our areas throughout Washington, Idaho and Oregon. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\r\n Send Us Your News <\/h2> \n\n

Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the Voiland College This Week<\/em> newsletter for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEADLINE: <\/strong>Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n

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