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Charles Weller (History) on “Islamic Contributions to Western Civilization in a World Historical Perspective”

Todd 216 Todd Hall WSU Campus, Pullman, United States

This talk will highlight all the ways -- medically, scientifically, technologically, educationally, philosophically, culturally, linguistically, economically -- that the Islamic world has contributed to “Western Civilization.” It will emphasize the interdependence of all peoples and cultures historically with a view to promoting mutual understanding, peace and cooperation through recognition of the significant heritage we share. […]

Screening of A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness

CUB Auditorium Cub Compton Union Bldg, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, United States

This documentary by Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Short Documentary, her second award in that category. This 40-minute film focuses on honor killing, a practice that results in the death or injury of more than 1,000 Pakistani girls and women each year, especially in rural areas. A Girl in […]

Khalida Brohi, 2016 Common Reading Invited Lecture and Founder of the Sughar Empowerment Foundation

CUB Sr Ballroom Compton Union Building, Pullman , WA, United States

When she was a teenager in the Balochistan region of Pakistan, Khalida Brohi witnessed the honor killing of her friend, who had married for love. Today, she's the founder and executive director of the Sughar Empowerment Society. The nonprofit, whose name means "skilled and confident woman," provides Pakistani tribal women with the education, skills, and […]

Panel Discussion with Eileen Pollack

Honors Lounge Honors Hall, Pullman

Eileen Pollack is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction whose novel, Breaking and Entering, won the Grub Street National Book Prize and was a New York Times Editor’s Choice selection. She also is the author of Paradise, New York, a novel, and two collections of short fiction. Her creative nonfiction includes Woman Walking Ahead: […]

An interactive workshop led by Robby Cooper (Human Development) on Turning Values into Action

Gannon Goldsworthy Lobby Gannon-Goldsworthy Hall, Pullman , WA, United States

A powerful connection between I am Malala and the experiences of WSU students is the opportunity to discover and develop they value, and then to equip themselves to turn those values into action. Robby Cooper will lend his workshop and leadership expertise to this interactive event, which will lead students through a process of considering […]

An interactive workshop led by Robby Cooper (Human Development) on Turning Values into Action

Northside Hall Lobby Northside Hall, Pullman, WA, United States

A powerful connection between I am Malala and the experiences of WSU students is the opportunity to discover and develop they value, and then to equip themselves to turn those values into action. Robby Cooper will lend his workshop and leadership expertise to this interactive event, which will lead students through a process of considering […]

Laci Green on Taking Down Rape Culture

CUB Auditorium Cub Compton Union Bldg, 1500 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA, United States

Laci Green was named one of the 30 most influential people on the internet by Time in 2016. A feminist activist, she has a talent for explaining difficult subjects in a straightforward and disarming way. The Women’s Resource Center is sponsoring her talk, which will focus on what we can do to dismantle rape culture […]

An interactive workshop led by Robby Cooper (Human Development) on Turning Values into Action

McCroskey Hall Lobby McCroskey Hall, Pullman , WA, United States

A powerful connection between I am Malala and the experiences of WSU students is the opportunity to discover and develop they value, and then to equip themselves to turn those values into action. Robby Cooper will lend his workshop and leadership expertise to this interactive event, which will lead students through a process of considering […]

New Exhibit at WSU’s Manuscripts, Archives & Special Collections (March – June)

Manuscripts, Archives & Special Collections Holland/Terrell Libraries, Pullman, WA, United States

Ambitions and Intellect: Pioneering Women at WSU An opening reception is planned from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the MASC lobby A new exhibit in WSU’s Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections, “Ambitions and Intellect: Pioneering Women at WSU,” explores the stories of early women contributors at the fledgling college. It is part of this […]

MLK 2018 Community Celebration with Keynote Speaker Shaun King

CUB Sr Ballroom Compton Union Building, Pullman , WA, United States

Since 1986, the first year of the Martin Luther King holiday, Washington State University has held an annual program to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The annual celebration highlights the work and service of WSU community members contributing to social justice through arts, leadership, and volunteerism. Shaun King, prominent journalist and […]