Welcome, New Cougs!
We’re excited you are part of the WSU College of Arts and Sciences family! Please join us on Zoom for the CAS Kick-Off on Thursday, August 20, at 2:00 p.m. for an opportunity to meet the dean and other campus leaders who will play an important role in guiding you toward personal, academic, and professional success.
Many of our academic units are also hosting online open houses throughout the Week of Welcome. Stop in at any (or all!) of them to learn about degree programs and student clubs, meet faculty and staff, and ask questions!
All WSU students are welcome to attend any CAS event.
See you soon, and Go Cougs!
See the full WSU Pullman schedule at wow.wsu.edu.
College of Arts and Sciences Kick-Off
Thursday, August 20
Welcome Session
Meet the dean, practice the WSU Fight Song, and learn about the break-out sessions.
Watch the replay on YouTube.
Remember to fill out your interest form by Sunday, August 23, at 9:00 p.m.
We’ll follow up with more information, and you’ll be entered to win one of several raffle prizes!
Breakout Sessions
All six sessions will start immediately after the Welcome Session and run concurrently for 90 minutes. Students are encouraged to visit all of the breakout sessions and in any order! Stop in to learn about opportunities at WSU, meet helpful staff, and ask questions.
If you missed the live chat sessions, or just want more information, click the name visit the website and/or reach out with an email!
Study Abroad & Global Opportunities
Kelly Newlon, director of global learning, Office of International Programs: kelly.newlon@wsu.edu
Career Education & Internships
James Bledsoe, career development coordinator, College of Arts & Sciences: bajames@wsu.edu
Judy Hopkins, internship coordinator, Academic Success and Career Center: judy_hopkins@wsu.edu
Leadership & Involvement
Brian Shuffield, director, Student Involvement and Leadership: shuffield@wsu.edu
Undergraduate Research
Office of Undergraduate Research main office: ug.research@wsu.edu
Civic Engagement
Ben Calabretta, associate director, Center for Civic Engagement: ben.calabretta@wsu.edu
Distinguished Scholarships
April Seehafer, director, Distinguished Scholars Program: seehafer@wsu.edu
Academic Open Houses
New and returning students are invited to visit with faculty and staff to learn about degrees, student clubs, research and creative opportunities, and more! All WSU students are welcome to attend any academic open house Zoom event.
Anthropology
Wednesday, August 19
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Email for information:
kamille.spelman@wsu.edu
Biological Sciences
Friday, August 21
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Email for information:
brandon.fris@wsu.edu
Chemistry
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
jlessman@wsu.edu
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Monday, August 17
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email for information:
siskeo@wsu.edu
Data Analytics
Thursday, August 20
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Email for information:
Jill.shafer@wsu.edu
Digital Technology and Culture
Thursday, August 20
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
jill.shafer@wsu.edu
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Wednesday, August 19
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Email for information:
alecia.hoene@wsu.edu
English
Friday, August 21
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Email for information:
kimberly.pedersen@wsu.edu
Fine Arts
Thursday, August 20
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Email for information:
jill.shafer@wsu.edu
History
Friday, August 21
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Email for information:
jordan.pike@wsu.edu
Languages, Cultures, and Race
Tuesday, August 18
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
slcr@wsu.edu
Mathematics & Statistics
Wednesday, August 19
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
molly.clayton@wsu.edu
Major Exploration Advising Program
Thursday, August 20
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Email for information:
explore.majors@wsu.edu
Music
Thursday, August 20
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
s.miller@wsu.edu
Philosophy
Wednesday, August 19
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email for information:
scottdj@wsu.edu
Physics & Astronomy
Monday, August 17
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
rstratton@wsu.edu
Political Science
Wednesday, August 19
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Email for information:
twool@wsu.edu
Psychology
Tuesday, August 18
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Email for information:
chioma.a.heim@wsu.edu
Sociology
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
torkelson@wsu.edu
Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Wednesday, August 19
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Email for information:
pthoma@wsu.edu
Health Professions Student Center
Wednesday, August 19
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Email for information:
becky.jewell@wsu.edu
Meet your CAS Student Ambassadors!
Stop in and say hello during the All Campus Resource Fair.
Friday, August 21, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The CAS ambassadors come from all across our academic programs. They represent the college at recruitment and alumni programs, and help make college-wide events successful. In addition, ambassadors plan and sponsor events and programs designed to meet the needs and interests of WSU students.
#GoCougs!