Announcements

The national recession is officially over, but what does that mean for Washington State? Ask Governor Chris Gregoire Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm, when Northwest Public Radio airs a live statewide broadcast of the call-in program, “Ask The Governor,” on the Northwest Public Radio stations 1250am and 91.7 in Pullman-Moscow, 89.1 Tri Cities, 89.7 Walla Walla, 90.3 Yakima, 90.7 Wenatchee/Ellensburg, 91.5 Moses Lake, 91.7 Bellingham, 89.7 Mt Vernon, 90.1 Port Angeles and online at n-w-p-r dot org.  

The WSU Visitor Center will be Open regular hours Monday through Wednesday from 7am to 5pm but will beClosed Thursday, November 26 – Sunday, November 29th. Come by earlier in the week for some wonderful WSU Honey and Cougar Cheeses for the holiday and to pick up maps for your travels. If you have any questions you can check out our website at [full article contains link]

Sustainability Fair - Please come and learn about sustainability efforts and opportunities at WSU including, green purchasing options - recycled content paper, preventing storm water pollution, improving recycling at WSU, and a commuter survey to measure greenhouse gasses . Students, university services,and local vendors will have displays. Refreshments and giveaways will be available. The fair is scheduled for December 1, 10 am - 2 pm, in the CUB Junior Ballroom

Caregivers Brown Bag Lunch Series, presented by the WSU Work/Life Advisory Committee: "Caregiving & the Holidays ... Oh Joy!" We will be focusing on strategies, tried & true ideas to maximize the long-term joy of caregiving while minimizing stress & exhaustion during the holiday season. Presented by Suzy McNeilly, Council on Aging & Human Services Volunteer Coordinator/Training Specialist When: Dec 3rd, 2009 -12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Where: Pullman - Lighty 405 Spokane- SAC 515 Tri Cities- 260W Vancouver-VCLS 117 **UPDATED** Puyallup- Tacona Room [full article contains link]

Two employee orientation sessions occur November 30 to answer questions, provide resources and explain policies. The ‘Employee Benefits Orientation’ occurs from 9:00-12:00 pm and provides information on health and dental plans, retirement and other insurance options. The ‘New Employee Orientation’ occurs from 1:30-3:30 pm and addresses what every new Coug needs to know including payroll, employment fundamentals, safety, resources, policies, training and more. Use the following link to learn complete scheduling details and to enroll online: [full article contains link]