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A call for civility by candidates and supporters

June 13, 2014

Former Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed embodied the term “civility;” it is even included in the title of a professorship in Reed’s honor at Washington State University. Reed’s alma mater created an endowment to fund the Sam Reed Distinguished Professorship in Civic Education and Public Civility to honor Reed’s 12 years in statewide office, which came after stints as Thurston County auditor and assistant secretary of state.

Reed is a Republican who repeatedly won elections in Democratic-leaning Washington through moderate views and a fair, even-handed approach to his job. He concluded his tenure in 2012 with a statewide trek that he dubbed the “civility tour.” His message to local community leaders: When supporting candidates through endorsements or financial contributions, do so on the condition that they practice the values of civility, respect and bipartisanship. What was good advice in 2012 still stands in 2014.

Former Secretary of State Honored with Alumni Achievement Award

January 25, 2013

Sam Reed, former Washington secretary of state and WSU social studies and political science graduate, was honored recently with the highest honor bestowed by the WSU Alumni Association.

Presented at the “Sam Reed Roast and Toast” retirement celebration on Jan. 10 in Seattle, the Alumni Achievement Award recognized his outstanding accomplishments and leadership during his 35 years in elected office.

CAS in the media: November 16, 2012

November 16, 2012

Digital technology and culture

A jobs market bright spot? ‘App economy’ sizzles
The Kansas City Star / featuring Dene Grigar, associate professor in the Creative Media and Digital Culture Program at WSU Vancouver

Elections aftermath

Social science takes spotlight bow in election
USA Today / featuring Travis Ridout, associate professor in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs
Op-ed: Use marijuana tax revenue to improve law enforcement, courts and prisons
The Seattle Times / written by David Brody, chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

History

Aimee Semple McPherson, ‘scandalous’ evangelist, gets star turn on Broadway
The Huffington Post / featuring Matthew Avery Sutton, associate professor in the Department of History

Honoring CAS alumni

Endowment created at Washington State University to honor Sam Reed’s public service
Central Kitsap Reporter / featuring Sam Reed, social studies and political science alumnus
Op-ed: A triumph of character
Kitsap Sun / featuring Sam Reed
WSU Vancouver honors Dan and Val Ogden
The Columbian / featuring Val Ogden, sociology alumna

Outreach

Pullman High students enter science contest
Moscow-Pullman Daily News / featuring Peter Reilly, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry
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Veterans

For Iraq veteran, college offers chance to focus
The Spokesman-Review / featuring Cory McCarthy, undergraduate student in the Department of Anthropology

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Endowment honors Sam Reed’s 45 years of public service

November 6, 2012

Washington State University’s College of Arts and Sciences will establish an endowment to fund the Sam Reed Distinguished Professorship in Civic Education and Public Civility in honor of Reed’s distinguished record of public service. He will retire from public office as Washington’s 14th secretary of state in January 2013.

Reed received his bachelor’s degree in social studies and master’s degree in political science from WSU.

“Much of my grounding in political science, history, and politics came from mentors and professors in my undergraduate and graduate school years at Washington State, and I am so happy to think that future generations will benefit from a Reed Professor,” Reed said. “I am delighted that Washington State University is creating a Sam Reed Distinguished Professorship in Civic Education and Public Civility.”
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