August 2010
06 Undergraduate Research's "Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Poster Session," 10 a.m.-3 p.m., CUE atrium
16-18 Fall Alive! Orientation
16-25 Week of Welcome (WOW)
16 - Sept 17 Exhibit of photos
of contemporary Afghanistan by WSU Architecture faculty
member Rafi Samizay, Terrell Library
Atrium
19-20 Honors College Orientation for incoming students
20 University Convocation, 10 a.m., Beasley Performing Arts Colliseum
24 Common Reading Tuesdays (CRT) Kick-Off: The Kite Runner in Todd Auditorium (116), 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
September 2010
07 CRT: John
Watkinson (Geology) on "The Himalaya: A Great
Convergence of Tectonic Plates, Sanctuary, Myth, and
Imagination" in Smith CUE 203
17 Advising
Symposium and Guest Lecture by Charles
Nutt, executive director of the National
Academic Advising Association
(NACADA), hosted by the WSU Academic
Advising Association (WSU
ACADA). Symposium: 12:30-5:00 p.m.,
reception following. Topic: "Mentoring in Higher
Education"
21 CRT: Lipi Turner
Rahman (History) on "Sufis, Ghazis, and
Kalashnikovs: An Abbreviated History of Afghanistan" at
7 p.m. in Smtih CUE 203
October 2010
4-8 Honors College Thesis Presentations
5 WSU Fall 2010 Combined Career Fair. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Beasley Coliseum. The event is jointly sponsored by the University College's Center for Advising and Career Development (CACD) and the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA).
12 CRT: Panel on Islam by members of the local Islamic Community at 7 p.m. in Smtih CUE 203
26 CRT: Bashir Kazimee (Architecture) on "The Role of Environmental and Cultural Heritage in Afghan Cities" at 7 p.m. in Smtih CUE 203
November 2010
01-05 Honors College Thesis Presentations
02 CRT: Paul Thiers (Political Science, WSU Vancouver) on "Higher Education and Public Administration in Afghanistan: The Security/Stability Paradox" at 7 p.m. in Smtih CUE 203
09 CRT: WSU Veterans Panel at 7 p.m. in Todd 216
16 CRT: Dan Dolan (Engineering) and students from Engineers without Borders on their work with Bridges to Prosperity at 7 p.m. in Todd 216
30 CRT: Chris Pannkuk (International Programs) on WSU's development work in Central Asia at 7 p.m. in Todd 216
December 2010
10 Honors College Fall Commencement Ceremony
January 2011
18 CRT: Interactive Panel Sponsored by the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures on "Assembling a Toolkit for Global Exchange"
26 2010-11 Author lecture with Greg Mortenson
February 2011
01 CRT: Vernette Doty (Center for Civic Engagement) and Candace Chenoweth (Study Abroad) on "What Can You Do to Make a Difference: Opportunities to Explore While You are Still a Student"
15 CRT: Lawrence Pintak, Founding Dean of Murrow College of Communication, on "Disconnect: The Perception Gap between America and the Muslim World"
TBA CRT: Mark Mulder (Marketing) on "Making a Difference Through Business: How Business Can Make a Positive Difference in the World."
21-25 Honors College Thesis Presentations
March 2011
TBA CRT: Rafi Samizay (Architecture) on reconstruction and development
TBA CRT: Pamela Thoma (Women's Studies) presenting the documentary The Beauty Academy of Kabul and discussion
21-25 Honors College Thesis Presentations
April 2011
May 2011
06 Honors College Spring Commencement Ceremony (Invitation Only)