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WSU's Tom Collins named innovator of the year by Wine Enthusiast ... (WSU News)

A recent increase in wildfire smoke has challenged the wine and grape industry. Tom Collins, assistant professor in Washington State University's Department ...

I also have a great team of colleagues and students to work with here.” “We need to be careful to recognize low-level issues before they enter the marketplace. A short stint as a winemaker confirmed that he was more drawn to the problem-solving and scientific aspects of winemaking than the day-to-day operations of running a winery. We’re here because we enjoy the work and believe we can make a difference for the industry. “This is the first time I’ve experienced something like this,” said Collins, who is based at the Ste. Collins was recently selected as Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Innovator of the Year for his influential research on grape smoke exposure mitigation.

Friend's gift pays for ferret's cancer care - WSU Insider (WSU News)

Dealing with a cancer of his own, William Long's decision to cover a four-figure veterinary bill for radiation treatment for his friend's 5-year-old ferret, ...

Even if it is for a year or two, I believe it’s worth it,” he said. With the mass was removed, radiation therapy was the only way to help ensure any remaining cancer cells were eliminated. “He was the sweetest ferret,” said Alexis Adams, exotics veterinary technician. “I have a big heart for animals, and I think of them as equal to us as humans. “He doesn’t always sleep in my bed,” Shows said. The two may now have several more years together thanks to Long’s big heart, which made surgery to remove Burkle’s cancerous tumor at Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Lakewood, Washington and 10 radiation treatments at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital possible.

WSU faculty senate host guest speaker; benefits and athletics' debt (The Daily Evergreen)

In the first faculty senate meeting of 2023, questions and concerns arose from Luke Premo, College of Arts and Sciences Senate member and WSU anthropology ...

Horne said that President Shulz assured that funding for gaming was not a direction that the university was headed towards. 7, removed voting on exhibit 260b, as it was mistakenly added to both action items and information items. President [Kirk] Schulz said that he and Pat Chun are not aware of any effort in the direction of funding gaming,” Faculty Senate Chair Christine Horne said. The first item removed criminal justice 514 as a satisfactory/fail class. The first four of which we all unanimously approved with no discussion. We may not be the place you land, but we are where to start,” Brown said.

WSU Everett launches interactive anti-racism project - WSU Insider (WSU News)

The collected narrative will be displayed on campus digital screens as an ongoing exhibit, encouraging community engagement with anti-racism efforts. “We hope ...

WSU Everett’s efforts aspire to transform communities by building the skills and assets needed to promote equity and well-being. “We hope members of our learning community not only think deeply about this issue but encourage friends, family, and colleagues to do the same,” said Lynne Varner, associate vice chancellor and chief of staff at WSU Everett. The collected narrative will be displayed on campus digital screens as an ongoing exhibit, encouraging community engagement with anti-racism efforts.

WSU Board of Regents meeting Jan. 26-27 - WSU Insider (WSU News)

Regents are expected to take action on capital projects on the Pullman and Spokane campuses as well as receive updates from several committees and a report from ...

Members of the public may also view meetings in person in room 401 of Lighty. It is anticipated that all board members will attend electronically. [Board of Regents website](https://regents.wsu.edu/meeting-dates/Jan%202023/January%2026-27%202023%20Board%20of%20Regents%20Meeting.pdf?0.169975339981693).

WSU Students Install Microgrid on Nearby Reservation (Environment + Energy Leader)

The year-long project is a collaboration with the Snohomish Public Utility District (PUD) and the Tulalip Tribes, a sovereign nation working to reach energy ...

The system will utilize electricity that has been produced locally and is an integrated renewable energy system. In order to establish an energy-efficient layout for the microgrid, the team utilized energy resource optimization software The design utilizes solar power collected from panels on the roof of the building and on the proposed covered parking lot.

WSU Professor Patricia Hunt Awarded Prestigious Prize in ... (bigcountrynewsconnection.com)

PULLMAN - Patricia Hunt, a Regents professor in Washington State University's School of Molecular Biosciences, has been awarded the 2022 Richard B. Johnston ...

The award is named in honor of Dr. Hunt has significantly advanced the field of developmental biology over the course of her career and we congratulate her on this well-deserved honor,” said Emre Seli, chief scientific officer at March of Dimes. “Peer recognition is always wonderful, but this is very special for two reasons: The March of Dimes has focused on improving the health of mothers and babies for over 80 years, and the list of previous awardees places me in very distinguished company,” Hunt said.

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