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WSU Honors College Students, Faculty Awarded at Spring 2012 Commencement Banquet

WSU Honors College Students, Faculty Awarded at Spring 2012 Commencement Banquet

PULLMAN, Wash. — Students, faculty, friends, and family associated with the Honors College at Washington State University recognized and celebrated the achievements of more than 90 graduating seniors Friday, May 4, 2012 in the MG Carey Senior Ballroom of the Compton Union Building.

Among the graduates, a record 68 percent will be heading to graduate school.  In addition, 79 percent completed advanced foreign language courses, 38 percent studied abroad, and 81 percent earned Latin Honors with a GPA above 3.5. » More …

WSU Honors College Students, Faculty Awarded at Spring 2012 Commencement Banquet

WSU Honors College Students, Faculty Awarded at Spring 2012 Commencement Banquet

PULLMAN, Wash. — Students, faculty, friends, and family associated with the Honors College at Washington State University recognized and celebrated the achievements of more than 90 graduating seniors Friday, May 4, 2012 in the MG Carey Senior Ballroom of the Compton Union Building. » More …

Fifteen Honors College Students, Faculty Recognized at WSU University College Awards Ceremony April 17

Fifteen Honors College Students, Faculty Recognized at WSU University College Awards Ceremony April 17

PULLMAN, Wash.-Among the honorees at the fifth annual awards ceremony hosted by the University College at Washington State University were 15 Honors College students and faculty members.  The ceremony was held Tuesday April 17, 2012 in the Lewis Alumni Centre.

Honors students and faculty accounted for over one-third of the awards presented, which included the college’s Faculty Thesis Advisor of the Year Awards. The Honors College is one of several affiliated units on campus that join the University College each spring in acknowledging the scholarly achievements of the WSU’s faculty, students, and staff.
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Mullen Awardee Halverson Learns from Being a Student

Mullen Awardee Halverson Learns from Being a Student

Marty Mullen and Rachel Halverson
Marty Mullen and Rachel Halverson

German professor Rachel Halverson has taught hundreds of Honors College students during her years at WSU, and this fall she will lead a sophomore-level course using films to explore culture. While she wants the class to “experience the films as if they were reading an assignment,” Halverson will be watching-and listening-to the students. » More …

WSU Honors Welcomes Sen. Mike Baumgartner to Fire-Side Chat Mon., April 23 at 1 p.m. in Honors Hall

WSU Honors Welcomes Sen. Mike Baumgartner to Fire-Side Chat Mon., April 23 at 1 p.m. in Honors Hall

Sen. Mike Baumgartner
Sen. Mike Baumgartner

PULLMAN, Wash.—The Honors College at WSU welcomes alumnus and State Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) to a fireside chat at 1 p.m. Monday, April 23 in the Honors Hall Lounge. He will be available to meet with students and the community at that time. » More …

WSU Veterinary Hospital Internship

WSU Veterinary Hospital Internship

— by Deven Tokuno

Kelsey Withrow
Kelsey Withrow
“My Honors experience has had a very positive impact on my education—I have thoroughly enjoyed the classes and feel that mentorship and class participation really helped me become a better speaker and writer. Without those skills, I would not have been able to get this internship.”

Kelsey Withrow, junior zoology major from Escalon, Calif. has a head start in her veterinary career  by working as an intern with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Washington State University. Withrow, who plans to go to vet school, is enjoying this three-semester, competitive position. » More …

WSU Honors College’s Cassleman Recognized with Bates Award for International Service

WSU Honors College’s Cassleman Recognized with Bates Award for International Service

Assistant Dean of the Washington State University Honors College Jessica Cassleman was presented the 2012 Robert C. Bates Award for her dedication to the advancement of international education programs.  The award was administered by the WSU Office of International Programs.

Cassleman with her husband Rob Cassleman (left) and Robert Bates (right)
Cassleman with her husband Rob Cassleman (left) and Robert Bates (right)

The Robert C. Bates Award is presented annually to a member of the WSU or Pullman community who has: enriched the cultural experiences of the WSU international student and scholar population; promoted global networking through classroom and experiential education; or, increased awareness among the WSU student and/or staff population about our global interconnectedness. » More …

Honors Students Land 15 SURCA Undergraduate Research Awards

Honors Students Land 15 SURCA Undergraduate Research Awards; Also Among WSU Academic Showcase Presenters

Evelyn Quezada discusses her research with SURCA judge and Honors faculty member Lydia Gerber

PULLMAN, Wash.—Washington State University Honors College students made up about one-third of all students competing for prizes at the inaugural Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) on March 30, 2012, and took home a similar percentage of all of the prizes.

Fifty Honors students from majors across campus made oral or poster presentations at SURCA about their research, scholarship, and creative activities—work that is termed “research” for undergraduates at WSU. In total, 39 SURCA awards were presented in eight categories to a total of 44 students and one laboratory WSU-wide; Honors students won 15 of those. » More …

WSU Honors College’s Katie Gillespie Named Editor of “The Daily Evergreen”

WSU Honors College’s Katie Gillespie Named Editor of “The Daily Evergreen”

PULLMAN, Wash. -WSU Honors College sophomore Katie Gillespie, journalism major from Spokane Valley, will be the chief editor of The Daily Evergreen for the fall 2012 semester. Gillespie was one of five candidates competing for the position.  The decision was made by a selection panel. » More …

Honors College Welcomes Special Alumni Guests in 2012

Honors College Welcomes Special Alumni Guests in 2012

— by Jared Brickman

Honors Alumnus Talks Military Space Programs

The Honors College welcomed Richard McKinney (’73 Business Administration and Honors) in April 2012 for a presentation on how the U.S. Air Force uses space for supporting the country’s armed forces around the world. » More …