This year’s focus is self-compassion. Register now to join us from 9 AM – noon and opt-in for the optional 8 – 8:45 AM yoga session with Meggie Cafferty! PARKING NOTE: Many of the surface lots around campus will be open for anyone to park on the morning of the symposium although they may require a […]
Washington State University is committed to extending “knowledge through innovative educational programs” and mentoring students “to realize their highest potential,” as outlined in the Strategic Plan. LAUNCH, a key component of the Transformational Change Initiative (TCI), advances this vision of student success by facilitating students’ early connecting with and involvement in experiential learning. The LAUNCH […]
The WSU HD 415 class learns about leadership skills and theories, and applies them to real-world efforts, partnering with different organizations in the palouse community. Here is a recap of the projects the students worked on this year from their Clinical Assistant Professor Anna Whitehall: One group worked with the Disability Action Center NW to create a […]
After her brother became sick from a food contamination, Noelle Diciglio developed a passion for food safety, eventually saving $400,000 in conservation efforts during her summer internship. Though she originally studied biology at WSU Vancouver, her brother’s sickness led her to transfer to WSU Pullman to study food science where she soon found out about […]
Students in HD 415 learn about leadership skills and theories, and apply them real-world efforts, while helping the community along the way. Partnering with different organizations through the Center for Civic Engagement at Washington State University, CTLL Clinical Assistant Professor Anna Whitehall said her students help plan and facilitate different community events to help the […]
A doctoral degree candidate in the WSU plant pathology department originally from Colombia, South America, Cristian Olaya knew he was a natural leader, but knew he could be much more. “I wanted to improve,” he said. “There are always things to learn.” His leadership journey started from a very young age. He served as a […]
Being turned down the first time didn’t stop Scott Weisse from pursuing the career he wanted. Instead, having the right skills and a little trust helped Weisse get the job at Northwest Farm Credit Services, where he works today. However, his path was a little different than most in the agriculture industry. Weisse grew up not knowing much about agriculture besides the little […]
Joe is the Quality Assurance Manager for Select Botanicals, LLC, and a Tidal Leadership Program graduate Muddy jeans and a hard work-ethic, Joe Catron doesn’t consider himself a lack-luster, suit-and-tie type of leader and yet he leads a team as the Quality Assurance Manager for Select Botanicals Group, LLC, fueling his passion for breeding new […]
Growing up on a wheat farm, Jake Fischer was always interested in agriculture but didn’t want to be a farmer. “I was always fascinated by not what wheat is, but what wheat is used for,” he said. After serving in the air force for four years, Fischer began studying food science and was a member […]
Global Citizenship and INTO students come together to learn about global food insecurity and get to work addressing local needs through a co-curricular planting project at Pullman’s Koppel Community Farm. CAHNRS Global Citizenship Program is led by Dr. Caitlin Bletscher of the Center for Transformational Learning and Leadership. Read the full article here (.pdf).